Mental Advantage Podcast

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

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

After taking a couple of weeks off to refocus their attention on the show and how to better engage with the audience through social media, the MAP boys are back to discuss the tremendous lineup of guests that are coming in the upcoming weeks. Scott Foxhall, Pitching Coach at Mississippi State; China McCarney, Founder of Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation; Nina-Sossamon-Pogue, Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcast host. To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Dave and Traci Plungas. Dave is the Asst. Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Robert Morris University and his wife, Traci, is an Asst. Volleyball Coach at West Virginia University. Dave and Traci talk about the lessons they have learned as young coaches and the importance of character and accountability when developing a culture within a program. We also discuss leadership and the key to having player-led teams rather than coach-fed teams. You won't want to miss this conversation with these two rising stars in the coaching world.The boys also talk about some exciting news concerning the show and the use of social media.If you have a question or a comment for the show, write to podcast@mentaladvantage.net To have John Cullen work with you or your team, you can contact him at john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen, write to brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with JT Heenan, the head baseball coach at Salem University in Salem, WV. A native of Mechanicsburg, PA, Coach Heenan talks about the culture he is building at Salem in his second year as the helm and the importance of always protecting the culture. He lays out the four pillars of the program: Positivity, Accountability, Communication and Energy. He breaks down what each of those pillars looks like in action and how they reward it when they see it done right.By the end of this episode, it will be clear for you to see why Coach Heenan is considered one of the top young coaches in the country. He is committed to doing it the right way.Have your pen and paper ready, because you are going to take lots of notes with this episode.To get in touch with the show, write to podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo have John Cullen work with you or your team, write to john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen, write to brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Alan Jaegar, founder of Jaeger Sports. Since 1991 Alan Jaeger, has served as a personal trainer and consultant. He has worked with over 200 professional players, including 2002 Cy Young Award Winner Barry Zito, and All-Stars Dan Haren and Andrew Bailey. Alan discusses the "art of quiet" and how practicing methods like breathing exercises, meditation, visualization, self-awareness are all important pre-cursors to the Process.To find more resources go search YouTube for Alan Jaegar or log onto www.jaegersports.com. You can also access the Mental Health Manual at www.aaadf.orgTo contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen to work with you or your team: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with four of the key architects to the baseball program at Garrett College in McHenry, MD. Phil Caruso (1980-85), Lawrence Nesselrodt (1985-1994), Ed Wildesen (1994-2000) and Eric Hallenbeck (2004-Present) have all held the position of Head Baseball Coach at the college since 1980. The four Skippers reflect back on the progress of the program over the years and some of the great players that came from the college on the banks of Deep Creek Lake. They talk about some of the key characteristics of a Garrett College baseball player and what are some of the unique challenges of coaching at the Junior College level. They discuss the importance of building lasting relationships in a short amount of time and how to get players to the "next level."They also break down the culture threads that have stretched through the program since the 70's all the way up until today. To get in touch with the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To have John Cullen work with you or your team: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Chris Gingrich, an MPM certified mental performance coach and owner of Stoic Development Mental Performance, a mind and body development program. Chris discusses some of the many lessons learned in the 18 years of being in the military through multiple combat deployments and work with Special Operations Commands. He shares what he believes separates the best of the best from the rest. Now, Chris is on a mission to help others cultivate their inner calm by taking control of their emotions.To contact the show with questions or comments: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo contact John Cullen to work with you or your team: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with their college baseball coach, Ralph Ciabattari, who was recently nominated to the 2021 Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. "Coach" shares some funny stories about recruiting players from up north down to South Carolina, how he built a program and culture from the ground up at the College of Charleston, his early years at Charleston Baptist (now Charleston Southern) and what he is doing now to stay involved in coaching. It will be very evident from this discussion how much Coach cares about each and every one of the players who ever played for him and why he feels how they turned out as adults is way more important to him than the type of players they were.To contact the show:podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen:john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys open up the mailbag and respond to letters from listeners. They discuss the importance of routines and schedules, feedback forms and some of the more challenging physical and mental exercises they have participated in. Later in the show, they discuss guests they would still like to have on the show.To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen:john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net