The first episode in our Grand Slam Series with Dr. Mo Pickens. Listed by Golf Digest as #4 in the Top 10 Golf Psychologists, Dr. Mo's PGA TOUR client list is headed by Zach Johnson, winner of the 2007 Masters and 2015 British Open. The sports psychologist and performance enhancement specialist, has helped players win four major championships (Lucas Glover, 2009 US Open, and Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open), 27 PGA TOUR events, and one NCAA championship. In addition to golf, Dr. Mo has helped professional athletes in NASCAR, the NFL, Major League Baseball, and college athletes in almost every sport.John and Brandon talk to him about the attention to detail needed for practice and preparation and how he uses different tactics to try and simulate stressful situations on the course. Dr. Mo talks about the Cost of Mistakes and why it is important to pay attention to Shot Allocation.He is also the author of "The Winning Way in Golf and Life", "Learn to Win: One Shot at a Time" and "Learn to Win: A Major"www.drmolearntowin.com

The MAP boys discuss the importance of embracing the process. Brandon shares how his team has started to embrace the process and John breaks down how to change your perspective and work on neutral thinking. The boys also preview the Grand Slam Collection, a series of shows that will feature, Dr. Morris "Mo" Pickens, where he will share some of the systems and strategies he uses with the players he works with on the PGA Tour.This Friday's guest is Dr. Morris Pickens, Sports Psychologist Write the show at podcast@mentaladvantage.net -- visit the Mental Advantage Podcast channel on YouTube -- follow along on Instagram at @mentaladvantagepodcast

The MAP boys talk to Andy Riise, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, who is now the Mental Skills Coach for the Cincinnati Reds. Andy's a West Point graduate and former Army football player who spent over 20 years leading Soldiers including multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan and five years with two elite Special Forces units. He taught Performance Psychology and leadership at West Point, the Air Force Academy and Texas A&M University. Andy works with high performing populations in multiple arenas including pro sports, business, health care and emergency services. He is the owner/operator of Design to Perform, LLC and co-author of the best selling book, "Deliberate Discomfort: How US Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable.Social Media: Instagram: @coach_riise @designtoperformTwitter: @andy.riise @performdesigntoMental Advantage Podcast: @mentaladvantagepodcast@jc_mental_advantage @midwodbickering

What an amazing conversation the MAP boys have with friend of the show, Sean O'Neill, who is a teacher and mental performance coach in NY. Sean discusses what it has been like in the schools during this pandemic and how he has used his training in mental performance coaching to introduce the right systems and strategies to help the teachers and students deal with the challenges of this school year. You won't want to miss this conversation.

Adam Carter, host of the Inside the Mind podcast, discusses his background as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and how he has used those skills in his work as a mental performance coach. He also discusses what he has learned from the guests on his show and the systems and strategies he uses with his clients.

Coach Megan Pleskovic, Head Softball Coach, at Bridgewater College, joins the MAP boys to discuss the importance of establishing the right culture with her program and other ways that she keeps the program's mission, vision and core principles alive on a daily basis. John discusses the MVP (Mission, Vision, Core Principles) process that was used with Coach Meg and the team captains.

The MAP boys sit talk to Grant Parr, author and podcast host of "90% Mental" about his book, "The Next One Up Mindset". Grant is a sports psychologist and mental performance coach who talks to the boys about his own story of overcoming adversity as well as sharing some of the systems and strategies you can use to be ready when your number is called. Grant talks about dealing with the fear of failure and leadership. Lastly, he shares the idea behind Mindset Music and an upcoming project that is in the works.

The MAP boys take a look back at the interview with Mark Glicini and discuss the common theme that has been consistent among all of the show's early guests. Brandon talks about the importance of routines and John breaks down how to deal with pressure moments.This Friday's guest is Grant Parr, author of "Next One Up Mentality", host of "90% Mental" and founder of Gameface Performance.Write the show at podcast@mentaladvantage.net -- visit the Mental Advantage Podcast channel on YouTube -- follow along on Instagram at @mentaladvantagepodcast

Listen to the MAP boys talk to Mark Glicini, a former Yale lacrosse All-American, who is now the founder of Mark Glicini Peak Performance and host of the podcast, "Grateful and Full of Greatness." Mark is a mental performance coach who is also a professional lacrosse player and member of the US National men's lacrosse training team.

This week's guest is Brian Kight, who is the founder of the Daily Discipline newsletter. He provides Leadership, Culture and Discipline training for competitors. Discipline is the shortcut. Simple skills that win with elite discipline. You can find his work at www.dailydiscipline.com and www.tbriankight.com Please rate, review and share with others. You can send feedback to the show at podcast@mentaladvantage.net