Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain Training the Mind Like a Muscle
Nov 15, 2025
Discover how to train your mind like a muscle with practical tips and techniques. Learn the importance of daily mental routines through breathing, visualization, and setting goals. Hear how consistent mindset work can dramatically improve team performance and communication. Compare confidence-building to weight training, emphasizing the need for daily practice. Explore effective mental exercises such as visualization and journaling that act as mental pushups. Coaches are challenged to incorporate mental reps alongside physical drills for optimal results.
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Mind Is A Muscle
- The mind functions like a muscle that strengthens with regular practice.
- Mental skills built daily create composure and confidence under pressure.
High School Team Turned By Five Minutes
- Brian Cain describes working with a top high school basketball program that spent hours on plays but none on mindset.
- After adding five minutes of breathing, visualization, and a daily mental goal, the team began dominating and communicating better.
Make Mental Reps Daily
- Make mental reps like visualization, breathing, and journaling part of daily practice.
- Treat mental warmups as consistently as any drill to build competitive edge.