The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Implementing a MPM Program as a High School AD and Coach
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Jun 11, 2025 Kevin Guzzo, Athletic Director at St. Joseph High School, and Tom Mietus, Athletic Director at Glenbrook South High School, share insights from their extensive experience in high school athletics and mental performance coaching. They discuss how to kickstart MPM programs, the essential skills needed for success, and the impact of creating a unified culture in athletic departments. The duo emphasizes the importance of mental training for enhancing athletic performance and fostering resilience in student-athletes, sharing effective strategies that promote growth beyond sports.
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Mental Performance Unlocks Potential
- Mental performance training helps student athletes reach their full potential beyond physical training.
- Teaching the mental game prepares athletes for success in sports and life.
Teach Emotional Control and Growth Mindset
- Train student athletes to control their emotions to improve performance.
- Teach them to see failure as part of the learning process to develop a growth mindset.
Common Language Builds Culture
- A common language across sports boosts multi-sport athlete understanding and culture cohesion.
- Focus, discipline, and process-oriented coaching improve athlete development and team success.