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Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

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144 episodes

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Today, I’m joined by Jocelyn Bruch: Indiana individual state champion, Division I golfer at Purdue, national championship competitor, and now a professional who just returned from Q-School. We dig into the real tools she used in competition — not theory — to calm nerves, trust her preparation, and perform when it counts: Diaphragmatic Breathing (16+ seconds, not 2!) to lower heart rate and get presentFMR (Forced Muscular Relaxation) to release tension before swings and puttsGo-To Statement sh...

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Today, I’m joined by Jocelyn Bruch: Indiana individual state champion, Division I golfer at Purdue, national championship competitor, and now a professional who just returned from Q-School. We dig into the real tools she used in competition — not theory — to calm nerves, trust her preparation, and perform when it counts: Diaphragmatic Breathing (16+ seconds, not 2!) to lower heart rate and get presentFMR (Forced Muscular Relaxation) to release tension before swings and puttsGo-To Statement sh...

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Episodes (20/144)

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#144 - Confidence Pt 5: Pro Golfer Jocelyn Bruch on Using These Tools On The Course

Today, I’m joined by Jocelyn Bruch: Indiana individual state champion, Division I golfer at Purdue, national championship competitor, and now a professional who just returned from Q-School. We dig into the real tools she used in competition — not theory — to calm nerves, trust her preparation, and perform when it counts: Diaphragmatic Breathing (16+ seconds, not 2!) to lower heart rate and get presentFMR (Forced Muscular Relaxation) to release tension before swings and puttsGo-To Statement sh...

1 week ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#143 - Confidence Pt 4: Breath, Reset, Recover: Building Confidence You Can Trust

In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben Carnes, founder of The Mental Training Plan, breaks down the next layer of the Confidence Wall: how to train confidence like a muscle. Learn practical, science-backed tools that help athletes hardwire belief into their body and nervous system through three powerful bricks: The Breath Brick – how controlled breathing regulates the vagus nerve and restores focus.The Reset Brick – how pros like Drew Brees and Victor Oladipo flush mistakes and ge...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#142 - Confidence Pt 3: Identity, Body Language & Self-Talk for Athletes

In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, we continue our Confidence series and dig into three critical building blocks every athlete needs: identity, body language, and self-talk. You’ll learn why confidence isn’t just earned through practice and reps — it’s also chosen by who you decide to be. Ben shares a powerful example from an NBA player who missed six straight shots but still had the confidence to take — and make — the game-tying shot. Coaches will discover how to use self-schem...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#141 - Confidence Pt 2: Building Belief Through Reps, Proof, and Preparation

Confidence doesn’t come from hype—it comes from work. In Episode #2 of our Confidence Series, we break down how athletes, coaches, and parents can build earned confidence through three critical “bricks”: Reps – putting in the work with intentionEvidence – gathering proof of growth and winsPreparation – creating routines that build stabilityYou’ll hear stories from the field, practical tools (like the Rep Tracker and Confidence Journal), and the science behind why deliberate practice and routi...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#140 - Confidence Pt I: Launching the Prime Five Series

Athletes don’t lose games because of talent. They lose because of confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing some big news: The launch of my new book, Confidence: Tools to Build Belief for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents. This is the first book in the Prime Five Series — a collection of tools, stories, and systems I’ve used with athletes from youth sports to state champions and even professionals. Inside the episode: Why Confidence had to be Book #1.The story of where this journey started.What t...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#139 - Sleep Like a Champion: How Rest Fuels Peak Performance with Lori Oliver & Jill MacRae

In this episode of The Coaching Minds Podcast, we flip the script on performance by focusing on the other 12 hours of the day—rest and recovery. Ben Carnes sits down with Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae, co-founders of The Inactive Company and creators of the Inactivator Sleep Mask, to explore the science of sleep and why most people are doing it wrong. With powerhouse careers at Spanx, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks, Lori and Jill know what it’s like to push limits—and what it costs when rest is ignor...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#138 - Choosing Joy Through Adversity with Kierstyn Ballard

In this episode of the Coaching Minds podcast, we sit down with former Baylor pole vaulter Kierstyn Ballard to talk about the real journey behind the highlights — from early gymnastics to Division I athletics, injuries, identity loss, and choosing joy through adversity. Kierstyn opens up about navigating mental and emotional challenges, her faith, and what it really takes to ask for help when things feel like they’re falling apart. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, her insight will...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#137 - Simple, Not Easy: Building High Performance with Marc Nudelberg

In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben Carnes sits down with Marc Nudelberg—former college football coach and founder of On The Ball—to explore the principles behind consistent, high-level performance. Drawing from his experiences at programs like Florida State and Cincinnati, Marc explains why simplicity beats complexity, how culture can make or break a team, and why most businesses are failing when it comes to real leadership development. The conversation dives into athlete iden...

4 months ago

45 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#136 - MTP Certification Part II - Inside the MTP Certification Journey with Coach Danny Tippit

What’s it really like to go through MTP Certification? In this episode, you’ll hear directly from Coach Danny Tippett — the very first coach to complete the program. Danny shares: Why he decided to pursue mental performance trainingHow the tools helped him coach his son, lead a middle school football team, and improve his own anxietyWhat the certification process was likeHow he’s now applying MTP tools in sports like cheerleading, volleyball, and footballWhy every coach should have this in th...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#135 - MTP Certification Part I - So You Want to Coach the Mental Game? Start Here.

If you're a coach who believes in the power of the mental game — and you're ready to start teaching it — this episode is for you. MTP founder Ben Carnes breaks down exactly what MTP Certification is, who it’s for, and how it equips you to start leading 1-on-1 coaching and team workshops right away. You'll hear: The story behind how the MTP system was builtWhat makes MTP Certification different from any other mental training programHow certified coaches are using this to serve athletes in thei...

4 months ago

16 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#134 - Alive Day: Resilience, Racing, and the Fight to Keep Going with Dave Randall

What do you do when life changes in a single moment? Dave Randall knows. After surviving a life-altering medical condition while serving in the U.S. Navy, Dave could’ve quit. Instead, he rebuilt—body, mind, and mission. Now a world champion hand cyclist and founder of Alive Day Apparel, Dave joins Ben to talk about identity, faith, pain, purpose, and what it takes to thrive after hitting rock bottom. This episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to rise from a setback...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#133 - From .500 to Sectional Champs: How Mental Training Changed South Ripley Basketball with Tom Beach

In just one season, South Ripley went from a middle-of-the-pack team to a 19–0 start, a #1 ranking, and a sectional championship. The difference? A full commitment to mental training. Assistant coach Tom Beach, a 40-year coaching veteran, joins us to share how implementing MTP Academy transformed the mindset—and the results—of a small-town Indiana basketball team. “MTP can’t guarantee you championships… but I can guarantee you—we wouldn’t have won a sectional without it.” If you’ve ever wond...

6 months ago

56 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#132 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 3 w/ Brenna Munson

Your life moves in the strongest direction of your thoughts – a powerful truth that forms the foundation of this eye-opening conclusion to our Positive Intelligence series. What if all your distress was self-generated? What if you could transform every challenge into an opportunity simply by shifting your perspective? In this enlightening conversation with mental performance coach Brenna, we explore how to activate your "sage" mindset – that wiser, calmer part of your brain – through practic...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#131 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 2 w/ Brenna Munson

Ever wondered why that voice in your head keeps sabotaging your performance? In this revealing exploration of Chapters 3 and 4 from "Positive Intelligence," we dive deep into understanding the mental saboteurs that derail even the most talented athletes. The conversation uncovers how these negative thought patterns—which we all possess—initially formed as protection mechanisms in childhood but now cause more harm than good. Everyone has a primary "judge" saboteur along with accomplice sabote...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#130 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 1 w/ Brenna Munson

What if the biggest obstacle to your performance isn’t physical—but the voice in your head? In this first episode of our 3-part series on Positive Intelligence, former Division I gymnast Brenna Munson joins us to explore how mastering mental fitness transformed her approach to sports, injuries, and life. Together, we break down key ideas from Chapters 1 and 2 of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine, introducing the foundational concepts that every athlete, coach, and competitor needs to u...

7 months ago

38 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#129 - Tommy Richardson - Excellence Over Success: Coaching the Total Athlete

What does it take to develop a champion—not just on the scoreboard, but in life? Coach Tommy Richardson brings 60+ years of wisdom to this question, revealing a framework that transforms athletes from the inside out. At 88 years young, Richardson shares the journey that led him from high school football fields to corporate leadership positions at State Farm, and finally to his current work as a mental performance coach. His "three-dimensional approach" to coaching addresses not just physical...

8 months ago

46 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#128 - Don Thomas: Beyond Talent-What It Really Takes to Succeed in Football

From walk-on to the NFL, Don Thomas's journey is a masterclass in mental toughness, resilience, and relentless work ethic. He didn’t play football in middle or high school, but after his baseball career ended, he walked on to the University of Connecticut football team—eventually earning a scholarship, a starting spot, and All-Big East honors. He went on to be drafted by the Miami Dolphins, endured the struggles of a 1-15 season, and later played for the Lions and Patriots, even competing for...

8 months ago

51 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#127 - The Art of Coaching: Jackson Lantz on Communication, Organization, and Leadership

At just 24, Jackson Lantz carries the coaching wisdom of someone twice his age. A former multi-sport athlete at Hamilton Southeastern High School and a Division I football player at Ball State, Jackson quickly transitioned from athlete to coach—spending valuable time as a strength coach at Indiana University and also working with other elite programs like the University of Utah and the New York Giants. In this episode of Coaching Minds, Jackson shares the habits and principles that set great ...

9 months ago

34 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#126 - From Court to Career: Eddie Gill's Journey of Resilience, Mental Strength, and Giving Back

Eddie's journey from the basketball court to the world of financial services and broadcasting offers a compelling narrative of resilience and adaptation. Formerly with the Indiana Pacers, Eddie shares how basketball provided solace following the loss of his father and became a driving passion that shaped his early life. Through candid reflections on high school and college experiences, listeners gain insights into the mental challenges he overcame, such as adjusting to new environments and ma...

11 months ago

28 minutes

Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

#125 - Preparing For a High School Football State Championship

Coach Miracle asked if I could do a video for the players this week so that they could come back to it through out the week if needed as Westfield prepares to play in the 6A State Championship on Friday. We go through a quick review of the Focus Cycle, weekly planner, and two tools that Russell Wilson used while preparing to win a Super Bowl from the book It Takes What It Takes: https://amzn.to/3OsDRt2 Good luck to the Shamrocks this week! Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to ...

11 months ago

22 minutes