Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

From national championship pitcher to coach, recruiter, and now Director Of Operations at Pro X Athlete Development, Mark Walther has had first-hand experience when it comes to handling intensity and adrenaline on the mound. In this week's episode, we sit down with Mark to talk about the highs and lows of his career as well as how he was able to fine-tune his own physical levels to play at his best. Connect with us online or learn more 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

Andy Sweet didn't walk into his high school locker room a five-star recruit or even the most talented player, but through hard work and incredible leadership over four years he was able to lead them to his high school's first football state championship. In this episode, we talk through what buying into a program looks like and how you can outwork and outlove your competition. Andy now serves as an officer in the US Marine Corps and was ranked by his peers as the top officer in his class. Andy is an incredible example of how hard work and leadership learned in athletics can impact your character for the rest of your life. Connect with us online or learn more 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

When something bad happens, do you have a tendency to vent to other people? Do you feel the need to "get it off of your chest" when something happens to you? What if that was doing more harm than good? In this episode, Ben looks at a 2015 study that examined the effects of complaining and what you can do to most effectively move forward rather than just "spinning your tires."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

In this episode, we take a look at research published by Virginia Tech that looks at the necessary steps or stages of change. These include: Stage One: Precontemplation Stage Two: Contemplation Stage Three: Preparation/Determination Stage Four: Action/Willpower Stage Five: Maintenance.As always, connect with us through social media or 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

Welcome back!!  Today Ben and Zeke chat about Ben's book Focus Cycle: a guide to controlling your mind and body in Big Moments. Today's episode takes a look at the science behind controlling your mind and body during high-pressure situations. We all instinctively know that when an athlete begins thinking negatively, acting negatively, and speaking negatively that they start to feel lousy and don't perform at their best. The problem for athletes, coaches, parents, and people in the business world is knowing exactly how to get back on track so that you can avoid choking in pressure situations. There was a time when we thought that high-performing athletes, performers, and business executives just had an "it" factor that helped them perform at their best when it mattered the most. However, modern research in fields like neuropsychology has shown that this "it" factor is not something that some people are just born with, rather it is something that you can learn and improve like any other skill or technique.This book is designed to help you control your mind and body so that you can perform at a high level. Don't just hope that you will be at your best when the game is on the line, make your plan to be sure of it!Check out the book on Amazon or go to: mentaltrainingplan.com/focuscycleAre 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

Unfortunately, we had to postpone our final episode until after our summer break. We will be back this fall with more information designed to help you perform at a higher level!Connect with us online or learn more 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

This week we sit down with the godfather of the air raid offense Hal Mumme and European Hall of Fame quarterback Stan Bedwell to talk about the impact that this style of offense has on the psyche of its players.  Here is the link for https://airraidcertified.com that Hal references during the show.As always connect with us online at mentaltrainingplan.com or check out Ben's newest book on controlling your mind and body during Big Moments hereAre 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 chat with Matt Fitzgerald, author of How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle about how to push past the perceived limits of the human body. Science has proven the body's ability to outlast our brain and Matt shares insight about how everyone from long-distance runners to golfers or football players can benefit from some of his skills and tools. If you are looking to learn more about Matt, some if his books and training plans, or some of the services he provides be sure to check out: mattfitzgerald.org and  8020endurance.comWe hope you enjoy the show! Connect with us online at mentaltrainingplan.com or purchase Ben's newest book Focus Cycle on Amazon...dream big, be great!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

Just "hoping" you will be at your best when it matters the most isn't a strategy. This week we sit down with Jocelyn Bruch to hear how she prepares her swing, strategy, mind, and body to perform at a high level during tournament golf. Jocelyn has found that scheduling everything out not only helps her stay more organized but also helps make sure she is doing everything she can to be confident on the course. It's official...the book is out! Head over to mentaltrainingplan.com/focuscycle to learn more!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 week we sit down with the National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating J.D. Collins to talk about the mental side of refereeing one of sports biggest stages. A former Final Four referee, Collins now works with the next generation of referees to help them perform at their best in a profession that constantly places them under a microscope to evaluate every call they make. We discuss everything from dealing with performing on a huge stage to things coaches can do to more effectively communicate their disgust with a bad call.  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