Sports Psychology Coaching

Mind Games is a collection of short stories written by mental performance coach, Eli Straw. Each story involves a fictional athlete dealing with a mental game challenge. The goal of the collection is to help athletes learn different tools and strategies that work to strengthen their mental game and improve their performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ask yourself these three questions if you don't enjoy playing your sport anymore. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you know the difference between a training mindset and a performing mindset? Both mindsets are needed for success, but you must be careful when you use each, otherwise it can actually hurt your game.In this episode, we will dive into the difference between a training and performing mindset, and a tip you can use to get into a performing mindset for games ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

In this episode, you will learn three tips you can begin applying today to manage toxic teammates as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

In this episode, you will learn a way you can manage your emotions better as an athlete to keep yourself from getting so upset and frustrated when things don't go your way. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn two main reasons why you aren't confident when you play and what you can do to manage these confidence killers and get yourself to play with trust during competition.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn a powerful startegy you can use as an athlete to make sure you are confident for your next game, and all your other games moving forward. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

In this episode, I go into what it means to lose playing the right way and how you can get yourself to stop playing so cautiously during games. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn how negative past experiences can impact your future performance as an athlete and how you can process through these experiences to unlock future good performance.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn why you play scared during competition and what you can do as an athlete to stop playing scared and play with full confidence! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

Learn a simple strategy you can use to keep your composure during games and stay in control of your emotions. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Use this strategy to stop playing with so much tension and playing so tight during games. Learn how to relax into the moment and play freely! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Try this strategy if you tend to overthink your mechanics when you play. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

If you're looking to your coach or teammates for approval and validation that you're a good player, you will find yourself distracted and playing with fear. In this episode, you will learn a strategy you can use to stop looking to others for approval and start getting that approval from yourself. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

Learn how getting your mind relaxed when you compete will increase your ability to focus and will help you play with less anxiety and fear. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn the main mental skill you need as an athlete that will take your game to the next level. This mental skill is the foundation of mental toughness and having a strong mindset as an athlete! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you find yourself hesitating and playing timidly? Discover the top 3 reasons you may be holding yourself back when you play and what you can do to stop! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you get anxious before games? Learn the best strategy you can use to let go of your anxiety and get yourself to perform confidently and freely during games! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

How do you currently see mistakes? Do you see them as purely negative, or a way to help you improve your game? Learn why you need to change the way you see mistakes as an athlete to elevate your game and keep yourself from playing scared and timidly! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

In this episode, you will learn a strategy to manage the stress you feel about playing time as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Use this sports psychology strategy to help stop overthinking as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you get anxious after games are finished? After competitions, do you lay in bed at night and have your mind race about all the mistakes you made and what you would have liked to have done differently during the competition? In this episode, you will learn how you can handle anxiety post-game. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

Don't let your self-talk turn pessimistic! Learn why more positive and optimistic self-talk and thinking is a game changer for you as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you worry a lot about the score, your stats, and what other people think? When we make outcomes the most important thing to us during games, this is where fear and anxiety are formed. Instead, our goal needs to be to make the process (what you can control) the most important part of your game as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Do you play to tense during games? Are you trying to perfectly perform your mechanics? Learn how to let go of being perfect with technique and trust yourself to be athletic when you play.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Learn how thinking impacts you as an athlete and how the thought-feeling-action cycle can be used to help you increase athletic performance. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

Are you not enjoying your sport anymore? Anxiety may be to blame. Learn how sports performance anxiety makes athletes not enjoy themselves anymore and what you can do to stop letting anxiety control your game. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

Learn how you can generate a state of confidence going into your next game instead of hoping to feel confident! ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

As an athlete, one thing you can count on is that competitions rarely go exactly as planned. No matter how much you prepare, unexpected challenges are bound to arise.Whether it's a last-minute schedule change, an uncooperative referee, or even a sudden dip in your performance, these moments can catch you off guard and threaten to derail your focus and confidence.The way you handle unexpected challenges during competition is often what separates good athletes from great ones. It's not just about skill or talent—it's about your mental game.In this episode, we'll explore the common unexpected challenges athletes face, the impact these challenges can have on your performance, and three powerful tips to help you handle anything that comes your way. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Are you struggling to get playing time? When you do get playing time, do you press and find yourself underperforming? Learn three tips you can apply if you're currently struggling to get as much playing time as you'd like as an athlete.  ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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

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

Do you shut down after mistakes? Do negative thoughts take over and you can't get yourself out of your funk? Learn three steps you can take to reset yourself if you shut down after mistakes. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

Think back to before a big game. Your heart is pounding, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is racing. Is it fear? Or could it be excitement?The answer lies in how you choose to perceive it.Pre-game jitters are a universal experience for athletes, but here's the good news: they don't have to hold you back. In fact, those nerves can become your greatest ally—a source of energy and focus that propels you to perform at your best.In this episode, we'll explore the nature of pre-game jitters, why they occur, and, most importantly, how you can reframe them as positive energy. By the end, you'll have a step-by-step guide to harnessing your nerves and turning them into a performance-enhancing tool. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

The game is on the line, the stakes are high, and all eyes are on you. This is your chance to shine. But instead of thriving in the moment, you feel your heart race, your hands sweat, and your thoughts spiral.The result?You freeze, overthink, and underperform.You choke.But why does this happen? And how do some athletes seem to stay calm, collected, and deliver when it matters most?The difference lies in the mindset.A clutch mindset separates those who rise to the occasion from those who falter.The good news?You can develop a clutch mindset as an athlete. In this episode, we'll explore the characteristics of both choking and clutch mindsets and give you actionable strategies to help you build a clutch mindset for your next big moment. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching