Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

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

In this week's episode, we chat with Sarah Grippi to discuss how she helps her clients plan out their nutrition and hydration to help maximize their performance.  You can contact her through her website the3gexperience.com if you would like more information. 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 our final episode of the DO HARD THINGS series, Ben takes on the very uncomfortable topic of being overweight. Ben talks about why he is going to get healthy and some goals he has set now that he has decided it is time to take action and improve this area of his life for good. Admitting and talking about your shortcomings/weaknesses is never easy, but is a necessary first step in improvement. 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 week's episode, we continue looking at our topic of doing hard things and sit down with Matt Comer to chat about his journey at the Grand Canyon. Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each year. A very small percentage hike down into it. A much smaller percentage go rim to rim. An even smaller percentage go rim to rim and then back, and an even smaller percentage run it...in one day. Matt takes un on his journey of training, running, and completing this great rim-to-rim-to-rim feat. Learn more or connect with us online at mentaltrainingplan.com**Be sure to consult with your physician and training professionals before begininng any fitness challenge that is outside of your comfort and ability level**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

Today we look at the science behind pushing ourselves past perceived limits.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 start our new series all about doing hard things and Zeke takes us through his journey to train for and run a marathon. We dive into his training, things that went well, and some things that did not go so well with the ultimate purpose of uncovering WHY WOULD HE EVER WANT TO DO THIS?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 week's episode, I sit down with my wife to discuss how she uses some of the tools we discuss on the podcast in her own life. We cover dealing with our own children, students at school, tough conversations with other parents, helping teachers, and more as you get an inside look at what this looks like in our own home. 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 Notre Dame special teams coordinator and associate head coach Brian Polian. Coach Polian grew up around the game of football and has spent most of his life as a player or coach of the game. In his new book, he dives into the major differences between the newest generation of players and how parents and coaches can better connect and communicate with today's teens and young adults.  Here is the Amazon link to Coach Polian's new book: Coaching and Teaching Generation ZLearn 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