The Hard 90 Podcast With Zach Sorensen

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Empowering individuals to become champions on and off the field by helping them prepare, compete, and progress in the mental game.

Zach Sorensen


    • Aug 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 4m AVG DURATION
    • 1,013 EPISODES

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    The Hard 90 Podcast with Zach Sorensen is an incredible source of daily inspiration and motivation. As a listener, I have found that this podcast has helped me to focus on positivity and self-improvement in all aspects of my life. Each episode is easily digestible and provides valuable insights for not only sports but also for personal growth and development. It has become a staple in my morning routine as I start my day with a dose of inspiration.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its consistency and frequency. The fact that it is a daily podcast means that there is always something new to learn or be reminded of each day. This regularity helps to instill positive habits and mindset, as well as providing a constant source of motivation. Zach Sorensen does an excellent job at delivering his message in a clear and relatable manner, making it easy to incorporate these teachings into our own lives.

    Another great aspect of The Hard 90 Podcast is the focus on high performance strategies. Zach shares some of the best mental techniques that can help us succeed not only in sports but also in business and life in general. This makes the podcast applicable to a wide range of listeners who are looking to improve themselves professionally or personally. Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking personal growth, this podcast has something valuable to offer.

    As with any podcast, there may be some aspects that don't resonate with all listeners. One potential downside could be the heavy emphasis on sports-related content. While this may be appealing to those who are specifically interested in improving their performance in sports, it may not be as relevant or relatable to listeners who have different goals or interests. However, it's important to note that even if you're not an athlete, there are still valuable lessons and insights that can be applied to other areas of life.

    In conclusion, The Hard 90 Podcast with Zach Sorensen is an incredible source of daily inspiration and motivation. It provides valuable insights and high-performance strategies that can be applied to various aspects of life, not just sports. While there may be some content that is more focused on athletics, the overall message and teachings are applicable to anyone seeking personal growth and improvement. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a daily dose of motivation and practical advice for self-improvement.



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    Latest episodes from The Hard 90 Podcast With Zach Sorensen

    The Confidence Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:58


    Take a listen as we teach you about the confusion related to the topic of confidence. 

    The One Thing That Changed The Performance Of A College Pitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 5:28


    "It was my body language. When I focused on mastering my body language, I became a much more confident player."

    You Need To Get Big If You Want To Be A Shocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:57


    How do walk on the field of battle? Are you intimidated or are you the intimidator? 

    Does Body Language Affect Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 5:01


    Take notice of your body language. Are you exhibiting body language that will bring success? Or more failure? This is entirely in your control.

    Acting Changes Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 4:02


    A.C.E. Acting changes everything.  Don't let a bad performance shape your body language. Instead, control your body language to let it positively affect your performance. 

    Eyes Up See The Canyon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:59


    While you are on your journey in life, don't forget to look up and see the majesty around you. Don't forget to take the time to recognize the small victories in your daily life and use them to build your confidence.

    Keep Promises With Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 3:32


    Create personal victories by making promises with yourself and then keeping promises with yourself each and every day. When you trust yourself, you develop more confidence in your relationship with yourself.

    I Need The Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 4:48


    I need to prepare my mind for challenges that are going to come my way that are out of my control. I need the momentum, I need the confidence, I need the personal victories.

    Create Personal Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 5:07


    Do you want to be a much more confident person? Create Personal Victory. Schedule wins in your day.  Execute on your routine and benefit from the rewards of Creating Personal Victory.

    Confidence Is a Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 3:58


    Confidence. It's a choice and a decision more than it is a feeling. Stop searching for confidence and start acting with confidence. You act with confidence by acting big, breathing big, and committing big.

    The Power Of Belief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 6:08


    What is more important than having perfect mechanics when it comes to your skill? If you don't believe you can, you never will.

    Confidence Comes From Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 4:17


    Most people say confidence comes from success.  What happens if you don't immediately get that success? Can you still be confident? Where else can you get confidence?

    Your Beliefs Become Your Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:36


    Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your self-talk, your self-talk becomes your actions , your actions become your habits, your habits become your performance, your performance becomes what you are remembered for.

    Confidence Is Something You Do Not Just Something You Get

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:49


    Where does confidence come from? Don't wait for confidence. Go out and do it. Confidence Is Something You Do Not Just Something You Get.

    Chasing Excellence With Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 7:16


    Confidence is about your competitive drive, your focus, positivity, perseverance, and grit, and whether you can maintain those characteristics when it matters most.

    Chasing Excellence By Embracing Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:13


    Adversity makes you stronger and gets you one step closer to excellence.

    Chasing Excellence Through Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:22


    As you are chasing excellence, don't forget to maintain positivity to reach your goals. 

    Having The Grit To Chase Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:57


    When things get hard, you push harder; when you fail, you get back up stronger; when you don't see results, you don't get discouraged, but you just continue to pound away day, after day, after day, with relentlessness, consistency, heart, and passion—that's grit.

    Committed To Chasing Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 6:05


    Book breakdown of my current Favorite book by Ben Bergeron titled "Chasing Excellence" where he stresses the importance of focusing on character first. The first quality a successful athlete needs is commitment.

    The Brain Simply Believes What You Tell It Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 4:47


    You will believe the story you tell yourself every day.  What is your story? “The Brain Simply Believes What You Tell It Most.” Shad Helmstetter Ph.D.

    Be Your Own Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 4:18


    Start using "you" or your name instead of "I" in your self talk. With this, it appears as you are coaching yourself instead of telling yourself what to do.

    The Four Stages Of Self-Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 4:39


    What stage of self-talk do you live in? 1. Negative 2. I "should not" stage 3. Declaration stage based on negative statement - I will never ....... again. 4. Positive declaration of who you aspire to be. 5. Being one with a higher power.

    Rumble Strips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 4:11


    Rumble strips alert you when you are out of your lane, wake you up, and get you back on track.  What are your built in rumble strips?

    Confidence Conditioning Statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 3:56


    What are the confidence conditioning or positive affirmation statements that you need to be saying to yourself on a daily basis?

    The Optimist And The Pessimist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 4:57


    One of my favorite childhood stories teaches us about The Optimist And The Pessimist.  You have the choice to be whichever one you want. 

    Feed The Good Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:15


    Inside everyone there is a good wolf and a bad wolf. Which one are you feeding?

    Set A Reminder On Your Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:12


    How do you get mental reps? Set a reminder on your phone - every hour - with a power statement that describes the individual that you want to be. 

    Talk Like A Wrestling Champ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 5:41


    How a state champion wrestler uses a champion statement to overpower negative self-talk and change his personal belief system

    Accountability Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 4:14


    Use sticky notes on your accountability mirror to shape your self-talk and remind you of who you want to be and what you need to accomplish to win the day.

    Listen To Yourself Less And Talk To Yourself More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 6:30


    Can you control what you think? I'm not sure. Can you control what you say out loud? Absolutely.  Listen To Yourself Less And Talk To Yourself More

    Use The Reframe To Power Your Self-Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 4:24


    You are capable. It is Possible. You can make anything happen. Use the reframe to start to believe it. 

    Think Like A Bumblebee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 5:12


    “AERODYNAMICALLY, THE BUMBLE BEE SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FLY, BUT THE BUMBLE BEE DOESN'T KNOW IT, SO IT GOES ON FLYING, ANYWAY.” – MARY KAY ASH    WHAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE IF WE ONLY BELIEVED THAT WE COULD FLY, INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON HOW SMALL OUR WINGS ARE?

    Train Like A Racehorse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 4:27


    Why do you want to Train Like A Racehorse? Racehorses can't think for themselves. Therefore, they don't overthink. 

    I Got This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 4:06


    When your thoughts are telling you that you can't, overpower the thoughts by saying "I Got This!" 

    Stop And Replace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 4:18


    When you find yourself using negative self-talk, tell yourself to "stop" and then replace the talk with positivity or direction on what is the next best move.

    What Is Your Mantra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:59


    What do you want to be known for? What is your mission? Establish a mantra fro yourself and say it out loud when you need a little pick me up.

    That's Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 4:48


    After ever rep that you successfully complete, you should be saying "that's me".

    You Wouldn't Say That To Anyone Else

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:58


    You wouldn't say that to anyone else, so why would you say it to yourself?

    Kia Kaha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 5:21


    "Respect for our family and our ancestors." And then pointing at the words, as if translating, they continue, "We stand on this field ready to battle. At our backs we feel the might of tradition. Remembering, we honor our family and our ancestors who have gone before. Over our hearts we bear the emblem to die for, this challenge is now thrown to you." Challenge - Kia Kaha. To be Forever Strong

    I Want You To Be Forever Strong On The Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:32


    I wan't you to be forever strong on the field so you can be forever strong off the field.

    Good Decisions Don't Make Life Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:32


    Good Decisions Don't Make Life Easy, But They Do Make It Easier. Plan tomorrow - today!

    Don't Spend Another Minute Being Angry About Yesterday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:48


    Getting angry about yesterday only slows you down today.  Learn from yesterday and apply it to today.

    Listen Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 6:08


    In the movie Forever Strong, we learn how to listen right and the importance of playing like it is your last game.

    How Drew Brees Used Mental Imagery In His NFL Playing Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 5:04


    "You play the game in your head, so when the real game comes around, you've already been there. You've already done it.”

    You Owe Yourself A Good Imagery Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 5:00


    How to use mental imagery after a game or performance (the progress phase) to get yourself right back on track.

    The Double Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:34


    How you can utilize mental imagery during the compete phase or in the middle of your competition.

    Rosenboom's Hit Tapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:43


    How Kerry Rosenboom helped me use mental imagery in the prepare phase of my training while I was playing college baseball at Wichita State. 

    How Steve Nash Uses Visualization When Shooting Free Throws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 4:45


    The visualization routine that Steve Nash used to become one of the best free throw shooters to ever play in the NBA

    Learn From Your Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:34


    What happens when you expect problems and prepare for them. 

    The Day Michael Phelps Went Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 5:00


    Dr Kris Heap shares an awesome story explaining how Michael Phelps used mental imagery to overcome disaster in the pool and win gold!

    Train To Failure For Maximum Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:18


    Just like in the weight room where we train failure for maximum growth, you can train failure in your life to achieve growth. 

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