Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

Kamryn Babb has battled through the pain and heartache of seeing his athletic hopes and dreams be crushed by a torn ACL not once, not twice, not three, but four separate times. This week we sit down with Kamryn to discuss his mental toughness, the kind of impact and leadership it takes to be selected captain twice, and the strength that his faith gave him amid seemingly insurmountable odds. In an amazing story that was featured by both The Big Ten Network and College Gameday (Link: https://youtu.be/WnTQay44OSY), Kamryn fought through the heartache, the adversity, the pain, and the doubts of whether or not it would even be worth it to battle back and not only get cleared to play but also catch a touchdown pass inside Ohio Stadium in front of 100K+ fans. We catch up with Kamryn to discuss everything from injuries and perseverance to leadership and how the Buckeyes will prepare for a second chance at the college football playoff and a look ahead at the Georgia Bulldogs. A must listen for any athletes who have just received the crushing news that their season is over.Looking for some help dealing with your own adversity or struggles in the mental side of your game? Go to mentaltrainingplan.com and click on free consultation to get in touch with Ben and set up a free conversation about your specific situation. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

This is the second installment of On The Spot, where Ben and Zeek ask questions on the spot, with no planned-out content ahead of time, just honest conversation.  At the 1:35 mark, Ben asks Zeek why he is so positive and where that comes from. At the 22:30 mark, Zeek asks Ben why building unity (in the weight room, for example) is so important.If you are interested in helping Zeek support the National Down Syndrome Society, here is the link: https://give.ndss.org/fundraiser/4239969As always, if you are interested in talking with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game, go to mentaltrainingplan.com and click on free consultationAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Steve Sebolt is a mental fitness coach from the east coast who helps individuals establish their principles, passion, and purpose. Steve has utilized the Focus Cycle framework within his own life and has also seen it give his daughter a set of tools to overcome negativity on the lacrosse field. Steve reached out to us about partnering with Mental Training Plan in his own practice, but we ended up learning so much from each other that we asked him to join us on the show. In this episode, Steve sheds some light on his own journey of battling negative self-talk as well as some of the tools and skills he has developed along the way and now utilizes with the individuals he works with.  Here is a link to his website that was mentioned during the showFearless Performances - https://www.fearlessperformances.com/Contact Steve - steve@sebolt.netBen's book Focus Cycle: Controlling your mind and body in Big Moments can be found on Amazon. Interested in conversing with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game? Go to mentaltrainingplan.com and click on free consultationAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Imagine talking to MLB scouts about signing bonuses as a high school player but never getting a chance to play at the next level...even after a very successful D1 college career. In this very real conversation, Justin Glass shares some of the dark times that he went through when his career came to an end, as well as some ways to overcome those dark days and find passion and purpose moving forward in life. Sports will come to an end for all of us. This episode sheds some light on how to battle through some of the emotions that come with that transition and how sports can help us overcome obstacles in the real world. This is an incredibly valuable episode for any athlete wondering, "I didn't achieve my goals. Now what?"If you want to connect with Justin, check him out on Instagram @gsp_hittingInterested in having a conversation with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game? Here's the link to schedule your free consultationhttps://www.mentaltrainingplan.com/free-consultationAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Dee Mahoney played NCAA Division I softball at Oregon State University. She graduated in 1985 and completed graduate work at the University of Miami (Fla.). She then began her career with USA Track & Field. Spent 25 years raising two lovely children and being an athletic trainer at Westfield High School on the north side of Indianapolis before retiring, moving to Colorado and traveling the world with Team USA. An experienced athlete herself, Dee has a unique insight into the minds of athletes, often seeing them at their lowest points and helping them develop a plan to recover from injury.  Dee is masterful at instilling confidence in her athletes as they come back from injury and get back to playing the sport that they love.  Interested in having a conversation with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game? Here is a link to schedule a free consultationhttps://www.mentaltrainingplan.com/free-consultationAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

On The Spot (OTS) is our new segment that will be mixed in from time to time. No preparation, no script, just questions asked ON THE SPOT with Ben and Zeek about topics relevant to what's going on right now in the sports world.  This week we talk through these topics:- Aaron Judge feeling pressure to break the record- High school fall sport athletes feeling pressure entering the playoffs- Finding your sweet spot or playing "in the zone"- Mental preparation and mental reps to prepare you for your Big Moment- Balancing striving for perfection with excellence, which should we chase?- Nick Ferrer's thoughts from a player perspectiveAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

In this week's episode, we sit down with Indiana High School Football Hall of Fame head coach George Gilbert to talk about things he has learned throughout his career. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start in coaching, some of the biggest challenges he's faced, and the most important lessons he's learned. George Gilbert was a high school football for 41 years. He is currently ranked 41 st in wins all-time in Indiana football. Took over a team that went 0-10 his first year and won a state championship with that program. Coach Gilbert has won numerous coaching awards, including:Colts Indiana Coach of the YearDon Shula NFL Coach of the Year FinalistGriddy Indiana Coach of the YearHonorary Colt: 2022Also joining us in today's episode is Jeremy Fendley (our guest in Season 2 Episode 3), who served in the Marines for 5 years, the Army for 16 years, spent 60 months in combat, and won 3 bronze stars. Jeremy played for Coach Gilbert and joined us to provide some insight as a former player for Coach Gilbert. Resources Mentioned In the Show:Link to Coach Gilbert's book on AmazonIf you want to learn more about Mental Training Plan or discuss how our programs can help you or your team, check out our website to learn more mentaltrainingplan.comAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Our perception of any given situation is determined by four main factors: the filter through which we see it, how we frame it, how we evaluate it, and how we respond to it. The filter is our individual lens on the world, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and values. Our frame is how we choose to see the situation, whether we focus on the negative or the positive. Our evaluation is based on our judgment of what is happening, and our response is how we choose to act in the situation. By understanding these four factors, we can begin to control our perception of any given situation. Doing so allows us to see things more clearly and respond more effectively. As a result, we can find greater success and satisfaction in both our personal and professional lives, and also feel more confident moving forward!Here is the BLOG POST LINK to the article about controlling your focus that was referenced in the episode.Link to the Focus Cycle: Controlling your mind and body in Big Moments book that Ben wrote that is referenced in this episode.Interested in having a conversation with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game? Here is a link to schedule a free consultation.Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

Full disclosure to start this post...this is not advice from some expert who has everything figured out. This is simply a look into a very difficult time in Ben's life, some ways he dealt with anxiety, and some of the lessons he has learned from feeling overwhelmed. Here is the link to the blog post on this topic: BLOG LINKLink to the Focus Cycle: Controlling your mind and body in Big Moments book that Ben wrote that is referenced in this episode.Link to Dr. Matt Walker's book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams we referred in this episode.Interested in having a conversation with Ben about how he can help you with the mental side of your game? Here is a link to schedule a free consultationAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams

This week we sit down with Jeff and Debra Wilson who are on the Wilson Team with Keller Williams in Indianapolis. Purchasing a home is one of the largest purchases (both financially and emotionally) that a couple or individual will make in their lifetime. Jeff and Debra have decades of experience in the world of real estate, investing, renting, relocating, general contracting, staging, and appraising. Their vast experience in all things real estate gives them the unique ability to both give their clients exactly what they need and offer an experienced perspective of how to make wise decisions under pressure. Learn more or connect with us online at: mentaltrainingplan.comAre you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities:mentaltrainingplan.com/athletesAre you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training program? Check out the MTP Academy available through our website:mentaltrainingplan.com/teams