Mental Advantage Podcast

The MAP boys were pumped up to sit down with Steve Springer, founder of Quality-At-Bats academy and former performance coach and scout for the Toronto Blue Jays. After not starting in his senior year of HS, getting cut in college, Springer was drafted by the Mets after a breakout junior season in college.Springer played over 14 years as a professional baseball player and compiled 1,600 professional hits.Over 35 years as a professional player, agent and scout. He is also the author of the book, "Spring Time: My Amazing Journey from High School Benchwarmer, to the Big Leagues, to Mentor of Major League All-Stars."He is currently a scout for the Oakland A's.You can find out more about Quality At Bats and what Spring has to offer at www.qualityatbats.com If you want to reach the show, please contact podcast@mentaladvantage.net If you want to work with John Cullen, please contact john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netIf you want to reach Brandon Allen, please contact brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with mental performance coach, Mandy Patterson, to discuss how to turn mental blocks and fears into confidence and joy. Mandy offers individual and team coaching and is a speaker in the Atlanta, GA area. To work with Mandy or to fill out the no-cost performance check, go to mgpcoach.com/performancechecksession.com To follow Mandy Patterson on Instagram and Facebook: @mandypattersoncoachingTo write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To get in touch with John Cullen or Brandon Allen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net or brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

On this first episode of the second season of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys discuss such topics as: how to coach by focusing on the performance and not the performer; China McCarney's Mental Health Manual; dealing with negative people and they also talk about upcoming guests.To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To get in touch with John Cullen or Brandon Allen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net or brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys welcome back China McCarney, the founder of AAADF (Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation) and VP or Jaeger Sports. China has written the books, "Off the Field", Finding true purpose and passion and "Tell Your Story." He is also a former professional baseball player, who has dealt with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for over a decade. On this visit, China talks about the “Mental Health Manual” a great resource for the many people who are fighting their daily battle with mental health issues. To get involved in Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation, go to www.aaadf.org --- to download the Mental Health Manual and Companion Journal, go to mentalhealthmanual.org To follow China McCarney on social media: @ChinaMcCarneyTo write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To get in touch with John Cullen or Brandon Allen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net or brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys discuss Sean McVay's culture code, what it takes to be a good teammate, the importance of setting standards for yourself, MUDITA and other topics on this episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast.To contact the show, write to: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen, write to: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen, write to: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys discuss “fake” mental toughness and the challenges of leading or coaching someone who projects a stronger exterior than they really possess. A few ways to identify it and how to deal with it when you spot it. They also discuss the important difference between ‘willing’ and ‘capable.’Plus, an exciting announcement about a new podcast they will be hosting called, “Under Further Review”, a show that discusses reviews that people leave for restaurants, businesses, etc.To contact the show, write to: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen, write to: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen, write to: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Rob Bell, a mental performance coach, sports psychologist, ultra racer and author of seven books, his latest is, "Puke and Rally -- It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback." He discusses how falling from an 80-foot cliff when he was in college was the "hinge moment" that made all of the difference in his life. He breaks down his book and how the setback, the 'puke moment' can often times be the catalyst that is needed for change -- this low point becomes the best moment of a person's life.To contact the show, write to: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen, write to: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen, write to: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

Joby Shreckhise sits down with the MAP boys to discuss how the book, "The Comfort Crisis", written by Michael Easter, inspired him to push beyond his comfort zone and run a Spartan Ultra 50K race. The owner of 3XF, a chain of gyms, in Virginia, also talks about his time as a collegiate wrestler and how by learning how to "embrace the suck", you can begin to grow.To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo write John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo write Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

In this episode, the MAP boys talk all things Leadership with Dr. Jim Afremow, a mental skills coach and founder of Good to Gold Medal, a leading coaching and consulting practice. Dr. Afremow has worked with athletes and clients of all skill levels from high school all the way up to the college, professional and many Olympic teams. He has worked with Arizona State and Michigan State and shares some of the same mental training routines used by these top athletes in The Champions Mind app.He is the author of The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train and Thrive; The Champion's Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect and Reignite; The Young Champion's Mind: How to Think, Train and Thrive like an Elite Athlete. And now, his latest release is The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform and Prevail.

The MAP boys welcome Kirk Cabana, the founder of the Pursuit4Purpose website and Assistant Baseball Coach at Carolina University in Winston-Salem, NC. Kirk tells his amazing story of returning to college to be a student-athlete and how he is determined to give back to the student-athletes he coaches and help them on their journey. It is a great story of how to bloom where you are planted and give back to others along your journey.To reach the show, please write to podcast@mentaladvantage.netFor John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netFor Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net