In this powerful episode of the Sports Journey Talk, I sit down with renowned mental coach Gabriel Deieno for a powerful and revealing conversation about the mental side of performance that most athletes overlook. Gabriel shares his personal journey into sports psychology and opens up about the key experiences that shaped his approach to working with elite players.The discussion dives deep into the biggest mental mistakes that hold athletes back from reaching their full potential and the practical first steps they can take to develop true confidence. Gabriel explains how athletes can learn to control the controllables, stay present under pressure, and build unshakable self-belief even in the face of criticism, competition, and the constant demands of modern sport.Gabriel also shares his take on TSG Hoffenheim’s “Decoding Talent” initiative, the role of VR and data in psychological development, and how modern tools are reshaping the way we train the brain in sport.You’ll also learn more about his online academy and his brand-new book, “The Daily Athlete: 99 Insights into the Mindset and Psychology of the Best Athletes in the World”—including what inspired him to write it, and how it can help players of all levels sharpen their mental edge.🧠 If you're an athlete striving for peak performance and looking to master the skill that separates the good from the great, it's time to take control of your mindset. Join the Athlete Mentality Academy today and unlock your full potential now: https://bit.ly/4k4z67BGet his book here: https://amzn.eu/d/anIle7t⬇️Follow Gabriel on:Instagram: https://bit.ly/4lT5GKp ⬇️ Follow me on:Instagram - https://bit.ly/41WDFrITik Tok - https://bit.ly/3Ss8amtLinkedin - https://bit.ly/420W3zW🎥 Leonidas Loggidis