This engaging interview features Rory Sanders, a 45-year-old returning student and real estate professional, who surprisingly joined a lacrosse club team with his sons at the University Of North Texas. The video discusses Rory's unexpected experiences, the balancing act between his work, studies, and sports, the impact of his actions on his relationship with his sons, and the media attention he received. Concluding on a hopeful note, the conversation aims to inspire others with unfulfilled dreams and offers valuable resources through an invitation to the parent page. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:17 The Unusual Journey of a 45-Year-Old Lacrosse Player01:06 The Decision to Go Back to School03:22 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Lacrosse Player04:20 The Challenges and Triumphs of Joining a College Lacrosse Team08:12 The Unique Experience of Playing Lacrosse with His Sons22:01 Balancing Work, School, and Lacrosse28:38 The Impact of Criticism and the Power of Perseverance32:39 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a New Role33:24 Building Strong Relationships with Children34:16 Balancing Parenting and Personal Goals34:37 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and Teammate35:01 The Journey of a Parent-Player36:41 Dealing with Public Perception and Criticism37:48 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Player39:06 Embracing the Physical Challenges of the Game39:17 The Impact of Unexpected Media Attention40:59 Balancing School, Work, and Lacrosse41:08 The Future of Lacrosse and Education44:15 Reflecting on the Trade-offs and Rewards of Club Sports53:56 The Role of Technology in Modern Education01:03:22 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey To work with Chad 1-1 visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unveiling Parental Techniques and Challenges in Sports Today's episode, Mental Edge Parents Live call, revolves around different approaches parents take to support their athletes, some of the common pitfalls that come along with this, and the key learnings derived from these experiences. Parental tensions and expectations, ego, maintaining relationships, and managing emotions, particularly in high-stress situations, are explored extensively. Contributions also extend to discussing the impacts of parents' reactions on their children’s performance and overall participation in the sport. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on cultivating a resilient attitude in children by allowing them space to fail and learn. Join the Facebook Group Mental Edge Parents today and get on the live bi-weekly call with Coach Chad Hermansen.  00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast00:10 The Importance of Parental Involvement in Athlete's Training01:02 Introducing the Mental Edge Parents Facebook Group01:50 Sharing Personal Experiences as a Parent and Coach03:09 The Impact of Coaching Style on Athletes04:16 The Role of Emotion Regulation in Coaching04:57 The Influence of Parents' Behavior on Athletes05:58 The Importance of Encouragement and Constructive Feedback08:13 The Impact of Ego on Parenting and Coaching10:48 The Importance of Building Resilience in Athletes12:36 The Negative Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Athletes15:03 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching19:43 The Role of Emotional Control in Coaching22:45 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching31:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Want your athletes to be coached by Chad 1-1? Fill out the form at www.chadhermansencoaching.com and Chad will contact you personally to set up a call to learn more about your athlete to see if your athlete is a good fit. 

How to Approach Your Coach About Playing Time Mental Edge Training Coach Chad Hermansen discusses strategies for athletes to approach their coach about increased playing time. Offering insights based on his experience as a coach and a player. He encourages athletes to self-assess their skills and effort level before initiating a conversation with their coach. Coach Chad outlines important evaluation tools like hitting, power, fielding, throwing, and running. He also reminds athletes to evaluate their work ethic. He suggests that athletes give themselves two weeks of high energy and improved focus, stepping into the identity of the player they aspire to be, before approaching their coach. 00:00 Introduction to the Topic00:18 Understanding the Struggle of Becoming a Starter00:59 The Role of Parents in the Process01:26 Self-Assessment: The First Step01:42 Understanding the Five Factors02:37 The Importance of Comparison03:03 Understanding the Grading Scale03:55 Assessing Your Skills: Hitting06:51 Assessing Your Skills: Fielding08:05 Assessing Your Skills: Throwing09:45 Assessing Your Skills: Running12:22 Understanding Your Competition13:03 Dealing with Emotions and Self-Pity13:31 Taking Action to Improve13:48 When to Talk to Your Coach14:56 Seeking Improvement: Asking for Help and Doing the Research15:41 The Importance of Strength and Consistency in Training16:19 Aligning Actions with Goals: Are You Doing Enough?16:42 Personal Stories: Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Growth19:29 Understanding the Role of Age and Experience in Team Selection20:07 Approaching Your Coach: How to Ask for Feedback22:26 The Power of Self-Assessment: Identifying Areas for Improvement26:42 The Importance of Work Ethic and Attitude in Practice28:29 Becoming the Player You Want to Be: A Two-Week Challenge30:16 Closing Thoughts: Seeking Feedback and Embracing Growth Want Chad to be your Coach? Go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com to schedule a call.

Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Mental Blocks in Sports: Mental Edge Training for Athletes Chad Hermansen, the host, focuses on the topic of mental blocks and scarcity mindset in athletes. He emphasizes that such feelings are normal and should be acknowledged first. He encourages players to question their beliefs about their self-worth and to focus on their strengths. Chad discusses how negative self-dialogue can impact performance and suggests reframing these dialogues. He believes every athlete can overcome their mental blocks and scarcity mindset through continuous self-improvement, embracing failures, and celebrating small wins. He also underscores the importance of gratitude and healthy team dynamics. In the end, he invites listeners to reach out for personalized coaching to aid in their journey towards a robust mental edge in sports. 00:00 Introduction to Mental Blocks in Athletes00:04 Understanding the Scarcity Mindset00:24 The Impact of Mental Blocks on Performance01:21 Awareness: The First Step to Overcoming Mental Blocks01:53 The Role of Self-Doubt in Athletic Performance06:02 Shifting Focus: From Scarcity Mindset to Growth Mindset06:20 The Power of Intentional Thoughts07:56 The Importance of Embracing Failure15:18 Celebrating Small Wins and Expressing Gratitude17:33 Conclusion: Overcoming Mental Blocks and Scarcity Mindset Want to work with Chad 1-1 on your mental game?  Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unleashing Your Inner Greatness: Goals, Challenges, and Growth for 2024 In this podcast episode, host Chad Hermansen guides you on a journey of self-improvement and fulfillment in 2024. Chad discusses the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, reflecting on hurdles from the past year, and setting goals for the year ahead. He talks about personal development in four specific areas - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. During this discussion, he encourages listeners to question their current behaviors and mindsets to better align with their passions and purposes. He finishes this episode aiming to broaden perspectives on challenges and adversity by suggesting these trials provide opportunities for growth and self-development. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:33 Reflecting on the Holiday Season01:12 Yearly Reflection and Personal Development02:47 Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation03:16 Exploring Extrinsic Motivation05:54 Exploring Intrinsic Motivation06:48 Setting Goals for the New Year09:16 Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development13:52 Understanding and Managing Emotions16:06 Spiritual Alignment and Growth17:32 Setting and Achieving Goals21:57 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Want to work with Chad? Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com  

In this episode, mindset coach Chad Hermansen discusses critical topic of confidence versus arrogance. He aims to help listeners understand where confidence ends and arrogance begins, teaching them how to strike a healthy balance between the two. Drawing from his personal experiences in professional baseball and using relatable, everyday instances, Chad explores the nuances and impacts of both confidence and arrogance within sports and everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, humility, secure self-knowledge, and responsibility in cultivating genuine confidence, while warning against the destructive attitudes of arrogance. 00:03 Introduction to Confidence vs Arrogance00:47 Understanding Confidence01:52 Exploring Arrogance03:18 Recognizing Arrogance in Ourselves07:51 Confidence vs Arrogance in Athletes09:59 Personal Experiences with Arrogance12:31 Building Confidence14:34 The Role of Humility16:44 The Confidence Gap18:12 Avoiding Arrogance19:59 Conclusion: Being True to Yourself Need a personal mental edge coach? To work with Chad visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Athlete's Specializing In Sports Early   In this episode, Chad Hermansen, a mindset performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the challenges and risks of athletes specializing in sports at an early age He shares personal insights and highlights the importance of rest, recovery, and playing multiple sports.    Want to have your athletes work with Chad on their mental and emotional game?     Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com fill out the form, and he will contact you directly to see if it's a good fit.     

Overcoming Pre-Game Anxiety: Breathing Techniques and Coping Strategies for Athletes In this episode, host Chad Hermansen, a certified life and performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the issue of pre-game anxiety in athletes and provides practical tactics to cope with it. He touches on the reasons why this anxiety occurs, how parents can recognize signs of this anxiety in their young athletes, and techniques to manage this effectively. He details the 4-7-8 breathing technique as one such strategy that athletes can incorporate into their regular routines. Chad also shares plans for upcoming solo podcasts and a possible collaboration with former major league pitcher Donnie Roach. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:34 Podcast Revamp and Future Plans01:29 Personal Growth and Coaching Experiences02:27 The Role of Parents in Athlete's Success03:09 Life Coach School and Its Impact04:16 Understanding Athlete's Anxiety07:30 Causes of Pre-Game Anxiety12:37 Recognizing Pre-Game Anxiety in Athletes14:36 Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Athletes15:21 Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Performance15:53 The Role of Negative Self-Talk in Anxiety16:09 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety in Athletes16:32 Changes in Eating Habits and Social Interactions16:57 Inconsistent Performance and Seeking Reassurance18:13 Understanding and Addressing Anxiety18:23 Coping Strategies for Anxiety20:24 The Power of Breathing Techniques21:16 Implementing the 4, 7, 8 Breathing Technique23:47 The Importance of Regular Breathing Practice26:48 Additional Techniques for Managing Anxiety27:36 Conclusion and Further Resources To work with Chad, visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Chad Hermansen interviews Carl Iwasaki the former Head Coach of the U of Northern Colorado Baseball team.  Carl shares: His playing career, his role into a GM in the Hawaiian Winter League that lead him into his coaching career at all different levels in the game, and his approach to the mental game and how that has helped not only himself but his players.  Does your athlete need some help with their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and works with athletes 10+ into the professional ranks.  If interested in working with him and finding out more information go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com and fill out the application and share with him what your athlete needs work on.  From there, Chad will personally text you to set up a call to learn more about your athlete and see if he is a good fit for the Mental Edge Program.     

Chad Hermansen interviews Noah Hall a former teammates in AAA Syracuse in the Blue Jays system.  Noah is the epitome of a Minor League grinder doing what he can to fulfill his dream.  He played for 16 years professionally and coaches players in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Noah Shares: His story of getting drafted and minor league life The joys of working with athletes in baseball and softball How hitting approaches can change over time with more experience and knowledge Things he was told from coaches on what to work on but didn't work for him and what did To follow Noah go to www.noahhallbaseball.com for hitting tips and advice   Do you or you athlete need some help on their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and MPM coach and created the Mental Edge Coaching Program.  He works with athletes from ages 10+ on their mental and emotional game.  HE teaches athletes tools they can use and how they can become the best player they can through the Mental Edge.  Coaching is done one-on-one over Zoom.  For more info and to apply go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Chad Hermansen interviews Josh Booty who is one of only a few athletes who has played in the MLB and NFL.  Josh was drafted in the 1st round in 1994 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins to a then record 1.6 million dollars to buy him out of playing college football at LSU.  He shares his story about being the best shortstop and high school prospect in the country and what that was like for him and how he handled it.  Once drafted, he had his ups and downs in the minors and shares how difficult it is to stay consistent.  He continues with his MLB story and what prompted him to hang up the spikes and go play college football which will lead him to playing for Coach Nick Saban at LSU and into the NFL. After his playing career, Josh has his hands in many new projects and is developing a fun gambling app to use with your friends called Bula. Visit www.bulachallenge.com to learn more.  Does your athlete need some work on their mental game?  Chad is a certified Life Coach and coaches athletes on their mental and emotional game to get rid of the interference that is hindering athletes from performing at their best.  Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com  to learn more about his Mental Edge Program. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Ron Quintana Head Baseball Coach at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Chad and "Q" meet in AAA Las Vegas where Q was the Strength Coach.  Q shares his story of being a college baseball player, to being a trainer in pro ball, to being a part of a great culture at Mountain Vista and the responsibilities he has as a head coach.   Does your athlete needs some help with their mental and emotional game?  Chad is a certified Life Coach who coaches athletes and parents. If you are interested in seeing if you or your athletes is a fit to work with him personally, apply at www.chadhermansencoaching.com and Chad will personally be in contact with you to set up a consult call to see what is best for you family.    

Chad Hermansen interviews Todd Blyleven a former teammate, minor league player and scout.  Todd shares his story of the minor leagues and scouting along with how he is helping players have their own player profile though the www.thescouthub.com web app.  At 42:00 minutes into the episode, Todd shares his heroic story of his experience in the shooting massacre that took place on October 1, 2017 at Mandalay Bay.  In this jaw drooping episode Todd exemplifies what it means to be a true hero at times of ultimate distress, and how he helped over 30 people to safely.   Todd has come out with a podcast sharing different stories called the Walking Tall Movement which can be heard at www.walkingtallmovement.com Have you been looking for a Life Coach?   Chad is a certified Life Coach working with athletes and parents through their mental and emotional game.  To schedule a consult call with him go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com and he will personally get back to you to set up a call.  

Chad Hermansen interviews Derek Amicone a rep for College Athlete Advantage Recruiting Service. He shares some great tips on recruiting and the types of families that he helps through the recruiting process.  To schedule a consultation with Derek go to www.collegeathleteadvantage.com Want to work with Chad?  Fill out a application form at www.chadhermansencoaching.com   Chad will personally contact you to set up that call after the form has been filled out. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Jon Denton former UNLV & Eastern Kentucky Quarterback.  Jon broke numerous records at UNLV during his Redshirt Freshman year that lead him to becoming a sought after NFL QB prospect.  Some off the field choices led Denton to leave UNLV and transfer to Eastern Kentucky.  He shares some insights into what happened and how he kept battling and fighting for the game he loves.  He discusses how many times he tried out for the NFL and how he managed his mental game on and off the field.  Denton also shares how those lessons led him to the husband, father, and business man that he is today. You or your athlete need some work on the mental/emotional game of life?   Set up a free Mental Edge Coaching call with Chad Hermansen a certified Life Coach.  Email him at chad@mentaledge.coach to see if you are a good fit. 

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Jalal Leach an MLB Scout and Former MLB Player.  Jalal has an incredible story about sticking it out to get that call up to the show.  He discusses his path, gives some hitting tips that Bobby Bonds told him to try, and how the pro scouting world works.  Want to work with Chad?  He coaches athletes and parents in the 6 week Mental Edge Program.  Bring something that you want to work on or an issue that is bothering you and Chad will coach you through it and also teach you how to self coach yourself.  This tool has changed his life and you need to know how it works to help your work through your "stuff.'' He works with athletes as young as 10 years old and up and has started to work with adults and former athletes  coping with their issues in life.  Email him at chad@mentaledge.coach to set up a free consult call.  

Chad Hermansen Life Coach for athletes and parents interviews Dr. Mark Allen MD Sports Psychiatrist.  Dr. Allen shares his insight on what a Sports Psychiatrists do and how to work with one.  We discuss the yips, anxiety, and how coaching, therapy, and Psychiatry work.  To learn more about Dr. Allen visit www.peaksportspsychiatry.com Want to work with Chad?  Chad offers a 6 week Mental Edge Program for athletes and parents.  To schedule a free consultation email him at chad@mentaledge.coach

Chad Hermansen interviews Kai Correa the Giants infield coach. Kai has risen to the big leagues quickly with his coaching ability and way he presents the information to players.  He shares his story on being a player to making it to the show.  In this episode he puts on a clinic for fielding. Enjoy!  Struggling with your mental game?  Chad is a Certified Life Coach and works with athletes, former athletes, and parents.  To get a chance to work with him email him at chad@mentaledge.coach for a free 30 minute call. 

Chad Hermansen interviews Dr. Ismael Gallo a former Minor League Baseball Player who became a Physical Therapist after his playing career.  Dr. Gallo has developed a movement training program for baseball and softball  players to perform better on the field.  His program is scientifically backed with research and he is working with numerous baseball and softball programs.  Check it out at www.BaseballFlows.com Are you looking to work through a particular struggle in your life?  Chad Hermansen is a Certified Life Coach and works with current/former athletes and adults on their struggles surrounding the mental and emotional game of life.  Schedule a free mini session with Chad at chad@mentaledge.coach

Chad Hermansen interviews Ben Rosenthal the Assistant Hitting Coach for the Red Sox at the MLB level.  "Rosie" shares his story about being hurt in high school, battling for playing time in college, grinding it out in the minor leagues and independent ball, to become a hitting coach in the minor leagues, and making it all the way to the top with the Red Sox!  Do you need some help with your mental game?  Chad is a certified coach from The Life Coach School. He coaches athletes, former athletes, and parents on their mental and emotional game.  Get the chance to work with Chad and a feel for his coaching in a free mini session over Zoom.  Bring your issue to the table and Chad will coach you on it.   Schedule at www.mentaledgetrainingcoach.com Free Mental Edge Training Video Vault at www.mentaledgevideovault.com/free