Becoming HeadStrong

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Amanda is here to talk to us about anxiety. Anxiety can pop up due to how much we care about our performance. Anxiety, as a word, gets a bad reputation when we can actually use it for good. Listen along with Coach Amanda as she helps us use anxious thoughts to guide us to improved performance!

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Dr. Nick Galli talks to us about confidence. This conversation he poses with us is inteded to figure out what confidence really is. Building this allows us to raise our "confiedence floor." What is this and how can we use it? Tune in to listen to Nick break this all down!

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Kristina is back to talk to us about when to apply the training that comes with mental performance training. It can be tricky to know exactly when to use techniques during performance. Listen along with Coach Kristina as she guides us through the application of mental training in regards to time of day, time of performance, and what works person to person.

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Dr. Nicole returns to the podcast to talk with us about goals. As Dr. Nicole states, good athletes set goals, but great athletes are focused on their daily systems. What does this mean? Tune in to listen along to find out what systems are and how we can use them for daily improvement.

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Becky is here to talk to us about her experience working with neurodivergent athletes. Becky gives us five tips on working with neurodivergent athletes including the language we use and much more advice. Tune in to learn more about neurodivergent means in athletes as well as being a coach or leader with these special athletes.

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Stephanie talks to us about dealing with fear in athletics. Athletes can subconsciously give lesser effort as a defense to potential failure or judgement. How can we work through this? Listen along with Coach Stephanie as she guides us through this possible experience!

In the newest episode of Becoming HeadStrong, Coach Hillary is back to talk to us about processing new information. Specifically, this episode is targeted for those who struggle to learn all sorts of new information in a short period of time. An example of this could be learning a playbook before the season as this can be difficult to take in at once. This is similar to trying to drink out of a fire hose. Listen along with Coach Hillary to learn some new ways to digest lots of information quickly!

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Josh returns to build off his last episode on earning respect as a leader. Using the real world example of Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Josh breaks down some of the key factors he has used and developed to foster one of the best professional sport cultures in a major sport. Tune in to learn more!

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Chelsea talks about a topic called "Magic Button Thinking." This plays a role in our confidence and motivation everyday. If you could press a magic button and make one thing happen, what would it do? Our confidence can come from past accomplishments, seeing growth in yourself in a task through practice, etc. It cannot come from the push of the magic button. Listen along with Coach Chelsea to learn more about this type of thinking, finding the joy in pursuit of confidence, and more!

In the newest episode of the Becoming HeadStrong Podcast, Coach Amanda talks more about what we do as mental performance coaches. There are key differences between the different fields or sectors of psychology. Amanda breaks these down, so we can find what we are looking for. Listen in with Amanda to learn more about our field!