Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain Be Where Your Feet Are
Nov 9, 2025
Explore the power of presence as a crucial mental skill. Discover how Phil Jackson used mindfulness to keep athletes focused during practice. Learn about a college athlete's unique ritual to reset attention during games. Understand how embracing the present moment helps trust preparation and enhance performance. Coaches and athletes alike can benefit from practical tips and reminders to sharpen their focus. Tune in for strategies that empower you to dominate today!
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Presence Is A Core Performance Skill
- Presence is a foundational mental performance skill that is often underrated.
- Being present lets athletes stop replaying the past or chasing the future and perform better now.
Mindfulness Drills From Phil Jackson
- Phil Jackson used mid-practice breathing circles to train mindfulness with stars like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
- A college baseball player wrote BWFYA on his hat and used the brim to reset his focus during games.
Use Simple Anchors To Reset Focus
- Anchor athletes to a simple cue like 'Be where your feet are' to pull them back to the present.
- Teach athletes to let go of past mistakes and trust their preparation for the next play.
