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Welcome to the Success Starts Within podcast! Sport psychology consultant and mental performance coach, Eli Straw, discusses mental game and sport psychology tips, tools, and techniques you can use to elevate your mindset and reach peak performance.

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    • Sep 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Sports Psychology Coaching

    Should You Quit Your Sport if it's Causing You Anxiety?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 8:50


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mental Coaching for Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 7:19


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How Expectations Impact Performace in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:47


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Turn bad Games into Growth Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:51


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Case Study: How Mental Coaching Improved This Player's Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 10:14


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Goal Setting for Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 12:15


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    How to Increase Focus in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:41


    Unlock your full potential as an athlete by learning how to improve your focus in sports. In this episode, I break down what focus really means from a sport psychology perspective, why it's so important for consistent performance, and practical steps you can use right away to sharpen your concentration.You'll discover:✅ What focus in sports actually is (and why most athletes misunderstand it)✅ Why improving focus is key to building confidence and consistency✅ 4 powerful tips to improve your focus:Whether you struggle with distractions, overthinking, or pressure during games, these focus techniques will help you play freely, stay present, and perform at your best. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What is the Best Motivation for Athletes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:00


    What is the best motivation for athletes?

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    What Causes Sports Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 11:49


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to handle nerves at the beginning of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 10:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mentally Train While Injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 9:14


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    5 Confidence-Draining Habits Athletes Need to Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 9:14


    Building confidence episode: https://youtu.be/EyNb_ujQtRM ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to Mentally Prepare for Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 15:15


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Pregame Mental Toughness Exercises

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:08


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Tip to Stop Overthinking as an Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 8:38


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Benefits of Mental Performance Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 6:55


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What to Do When You're Scared to Make a Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 12:37


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    2. Why Confidence Can't Be Based on Results (And What to Do Instead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 9:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Tips to Manage Fear of Disappointment in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 11:57


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Build a Growth Mindset in Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 9:22


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    4 Steps to Recover Mentally From a Bad Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 12:25


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mindfulness for Athletes: Simple Exercises to Improve Focus and Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 11:57


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Help Your Child Calm Nerves Before Games (10 Tips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 24:43


    Does your young athlete struggle with nerves and anxiety before games? Learn 10 tips you can apply to help them calm their nerves before competition and play confidently and freely. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Self-Talk Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 11:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Not Playing Well Post Injury? Try These Tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 10:44


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to Stop Overcorrecting After Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 9:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Athlete Mental Training: Guide to mental training for athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 19:46


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    How to Play Well in Games Just Like You Do in Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 11:38


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Manage Practice Anxiety in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:07


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Tips to Handle Crowd Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 10:34


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Exercise to Reduce Fear of Failure in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 9:46


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Tips to Get Out of a Slump in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 11:30


    Overcome Performance Anxiety: https://youtu.be/Ze__JR1rWLYManage Fear of Failure: https://youtu.be/I5TFK16m2z4 ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Why Trying to Play Perfectly Causes You to Underperform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 8:32


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

    Manage the Fear of Reinjury in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 11:19


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Learning to Trust Yourself as an Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 8:23


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Tip to Boost Confidence Before a Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 8:22


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Two Questions You Need to Ask Yourself to Improve Your Mental Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:21


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Why you need to stop judging your game as good or bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:44


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    4 Tips to Improve Your Mindset as an Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:31


    Use these four tips to improve your mindset in sports and take your mental and physical game to the next level! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    4 Tips to Help Improve Your Athlete's Mental Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 17:35


    As a parent, you know how important your athlete's mental game is to their success and enjoyment within their sport. In this episode, mental performance coach, Eli Straw, discusses four tips you can apply to improve your athlete's mental game and help them become more mentally tough. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mind Games Story 7: An Unwanted Break | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 26:43


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    Two Tips to Handle Criticism as an Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 11:46


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mind Games Story 6: Coach's Comments | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 21:42


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    Playing With the Freedom to Make Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:58


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What to Do After a Bad Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:00


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mind Games Story 5: It's Just an Ankle Sprain | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 21:52


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    Are your actions aligning with your goals?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 4:05


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Calm Racing Thoughts Before a Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:20


    In this episode, you will learn a system to calm racing thoughts before games. It involves daily actions you can take, along with pregame exercises you can use. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mind Games Story 4: Caring Parents | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 19:43


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    Mind Games Story 3: The Only Way Over is Through | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 21:11


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    Mind Games Story 2: The Voice | Sports Psychology Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 26:31


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