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Mental Advantage Podcast

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Nov 5, 2021 • 50min

Episode 54: “Discipline and Commitment”, John Cullen and Brandon Allen

The MAP boys take some time to discuss the importance of staying disciplined to the commitments you make to yourself and to others. They also discuss a few other current topics.To reach the Mental Advantage Podcast: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo reach John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 13min

Episode 53: "Five Pillars of Leadership", Barry Davis, Ph.D., Rider University

The MAP boys sit down with Barry Davis, the head baseball coach at Rider University. Coach Davis' teams have won more than 900 games as he enters his 32nd year as a head coach (18th season at Rider University). Coach Davis breaks down the information he gathered during his doctorate dissertation on Sports Leadership and shares the lessons he learned from some of the nation's top collegiate baseball programs. The keys to developing leadership and the right culture.Twitter: @BarryDavis42 Instagram: BarryDavis_phdTo reach the Mental Advantage Podcast: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo reach John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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Oct 22, 2021 • 50min

Episode 52: "It is What it Is", John Cullen and Brandon Allen

The MAP boys talk about some of the recent activities of former guests. They also discuss why some players can handle clutch situations better than others and how to handle the big moments in sports and business. John discusses that although he dislikes the phrase, "It is what it is," he has come to understand the value of not labeling things any one particular way, so as not to put too much on any one thing, but rather treat all things as a thing. A happening. A moment.To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
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Oct 15, 2021 • 1h 15min

Episode 51: “Accelerated Growth”, Doug Little, Potomac State College

The MAP boys sit down with Doug Little, the head baseball coach at Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. Little is entering his 25th year as the skipper for the Catamounts. His record at PSC is 781-333-1, including 19 seasons with 30 or more wins. He has earned multiple Coach of the Year awards and in 2016, he was elected into the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. To contact the podcast, write: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To contact John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
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Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 4min

Episode 50: "Filling in the Blanks", Tyler Zombro

On the 50th episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, Tyler Zombro, a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization sits down with the MAP boys to talk about his experience of being hit by a batted ball during a minor league baseball game in June, 2021. The Virginia native shares the details of his journey to the big leagues, what he remembers about the days following the accident and how he has started to "fill in the blanks." This is a story that you won't want to miss as Tyler breaks down his day-to-day approach to getting himself back on track and the possibilities of one day returning to baseball.To follow Tyler on social media: T_Zombro24 (Twitter) and t_zombro42 (Instagram)To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo have John Cullen work with you or your team: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
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Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 5min

Episode 49: "THIS is Not the End", Nina Sossamon-Pogue

The MAP boys sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue A former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality, who is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker on Resilience, Adversity and Achievement. She has written two books, “This is Not the End”- Strategies to get you through the worst chapters of your life - and -“But I want Both” – The Working Mom’s Guide to Creating a Life She Loves.Nina talks about her life being the result of the plot twists of her unique life story and shares the tips and tricks you can use to get you through your own THIS in life. THIS is all of the different life challenges and obstacles -- some THIS's are bigger than others.To get more content from Nina, visit her website: www.ninasossamonpogue.com To contact the show:podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen:john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
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Sep 28, 2021 • 51min

Episode 48: "Show Reflections", John Cullen and Brandon Allen

The MAP boys look back at some of the lessons they have learned from their most recent guests they have had on the show. To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
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Sep 24, 2021 • 58min

Episode 47: "Invite the Challenge - Ryder Cup 2021", Dr. Mo Pickens

This week, the MAP boys welcome back friend of the show, Dr. Mo Pickens, listed by Golf Digest as the #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 athletics.John and Brandon talked to Dr. Mo about the unique challenges the Ryder Cup presents, both mentally and physically. He provides strategies for dealing with pressure packed situations and how to readjust when things don't go the way you planned.Dr. Mo is the author of "The Winning Ways in Golf and Life"; "Learn to Win: One Shot at a Time" and Learn to Win: A Major."Find his material at www.drmolearntowin.com Don't forget to support Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation at www.aaadf.org To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net
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Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 10min

Episode 46: "Everyone's Dealing with Something", China McCarney, AAADF (Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation)

The MAP boys talk to 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. Hear how the feeling of being alone with these mental health issues was the catalyst for him to create a community (AAADF) where people could find others dealing with similar 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
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Sep 17, 2021 • 56min

Episode 45: "The Future is Perfect", Scott Foxhall, Mississippi State University

The MAP boys sit down with long-time friend and former college teammate, Scott Foxhall, who is the pitching coach for the National Champion, Mississippi State Bulldogs. They discuss the coaching journey that landed him in Starkville, the relationships that have been developed along the way, the Road to Omaha and how 'Fox' manages the mental side of an SEC pitching staff. What do you say when you get take a mound visit when the pitcher is struggling? Find out what one of the best in the business does and says in a short amount of time to try and get his pitcher back in the moment.Coach Foxhall was named the 2021 Division 1 National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association. To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To contact John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

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