Are you tired of overthinking every play, every mistake, every move? In this episode, we break down why athletes overthink — and how to finally stop. You’ll learn how disconnection causes overthinking, and how to reconnect with your instincts so you can play freely again.
I’ll share simple tools like micro-goals, sensory cues, and mental resets that top athletes use to stay in the moment and perform with confidence.
If you’ve ever said, “I know I’m good — I just can’t get out of my head,” this episode is for you.
🎯 Keywords: how to stop overthinking in sports, athlete mindset, playing with confidence, mental performance, sports psychology, flow state.
You failed. You made a mistake. Now what?
In this episode we dive deep into what it really takes to rebuild your confidence after failure. Whether you had a bad game, made a costly error, or just feel stuck mentally — this episode will help you reset fast.
You’ll learn:
Why your confidence naturally drops after a mistake (and why that’s totally okay)
How to use mental tools like self-talk, journaling, and visualization to recover faster
What the 5Fs framework is and how it helps elite athletes move on after errors
The truth behind “fake it till you make it” — and how to make it real
How pro athletes mentally bounce back after big failures
The mindset behind becoming an unshakable, confident athlete
If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, overthinking, or losing confidence after mistakes — this episode will give you the tools to reset your mind and perform with confidence again.
🎧 Listen now and start your Confidence Reset today.
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In this episode, we break down what performance anxiety really is, why it happens, and how to transform it into excitement and confidence when it matters most. Whether you're an athlete, performer, or professional under pressure, you’ll learn mental strategies to calm your mind, focus on the moment, and perform at your highest level.
We’ll explore the root causes of anxiety, how to reframe nervous energy as power, and why having a strict mindset toward anxiety can actually help you grow. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I feel anxious before big moments?” or “How can I stop choking under pressure?” — this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in to discover how to turn pressure into performance and fear into fuel.
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Do you ever feel like your mind gives up before your body does? In this episode, we break down exactly how to build mental toughness—the same way elite athletes and Navy SEALs train their minds to stay strong under pressure.
You’ll learn:
What mental toughness really means and why it matters in sports and life.
Daily habits that train your brain to stay focused, disciplined, and resilient.
How superstars like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Simone Biles mastered mental toughness.
The 40% Rule—a Navy SEAL secret that proves you have way more in the tank than you think.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or someone who wants to perform at your best, this episode gives you practical, proven tools to push past limits and win when it matters most.
👉 Hit play now and start building your mental toughness today.
Do you want to be a wealthy athlete and make your money work for you? In this episode, Conner Smith from Locker Room Finance shares exactly what athletes need to do to build lasting wealth, avoid mistakes, and secure their financial future.
We cover:
💰 How to develop a money mindset that turns income into wealth
📈 Long-term habits for saving, investing, and building security
⚡ Avoiding hype, bad deals, and financial traps common for athletes
🔑 Critical advice before signing your first contract
🧠 How to balance spending, saving, and planning for life after sports
If you’re serious about becoming rich and financially smart as an athlete, you need to listen to this episode now—your future wealth depends on it.
What makes the difference between a good athlete and a great one? It’s not just talent, training, or genetics—it’s mindset.
In this episode, we dive into sports psychology and mental performance strategies that will help you unlock your full potential:
Embrace Discomfort: Learn how Stoic philosophy can build mental toughness and prepare you for high-pressure moments.
Identity Beyond Sport: Why athletes like Shaquille O’Neal became just as successful off the court as on it, and how you can build an identity that lasts longer than your playing career.
Extreme Ownership: A principle from the bestselling book Extreme Ownership that teaches athletes how to take responsibility, lead, and grow—even when it feels unfair.
Whether you’re a student-athlete, pro athlete, or coach, these mindset shifts will help you develop mental resilience, confidence, and peak performance—both in sports and in life.
Cincinnati soccer legends Omar Cummings and Corben Bone join The Athletic School Podcast to share powerful insights on mindset, sports, and athletics that go far beyond the field.
In this episode, we dive into:
⚽ Falling in love with soccer and building a professional athletic career
💪 Overcoming adversity and challenges in sports and life
📈 Developing a winning mindset through consistency and discipline
🏢 Transitioning from professional athletics to corporate life and adapting to new environments
🧠 Lessons for young athletes on resilience, balance, and enjoying the journey
🌍 Words of wisdom from top athletes that apply on and off the field
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Whether you’re into sports, athletics, or personal growth, this episode delivers essential lessons on mindset, performance, and life from two Cincinnati legends.
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms.
Most of us are stressed more than we realize—but what if noticing it could change everything? In this episode, we dive into the power of self-awareness and how understanding your body and mind is the first step toward a calmer life.
I share practical tools for managing stress, from simple breathing and movement techniques to mindset shifts that help you stay present and focused. We also explore how stress can be a signal for growth, not just a problem to fight.
If you want to feel more in control, release tension, and approach life with a peaceful mindset, this episode is for you. Perfect for young adults, athletes, students, and anyone juggling a busy life who wants practical ways to handle stress and thrive.
Are you really asking the right questions about your future? In this episode, author and motivational speaker Kenny Glenn shares powerful lessons from his book Question Everything—lessons that every athlete, student, and young professional needs to hear.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
🔑 Why questioning everything is the key to growth and success
💪 How to overcome rejection and turn it into fuel for your journey
🧠 The mindset shifts that build confidence on and off the field
📈 Smart decisions young athletes and students should make right now
If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and start creating the future you want, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip. Listen now and apply Kenny’s strategies today!
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Only 0.005% of the world has ever completed a Half Ironman—and I’m one of them. In this episode, I share the hardest challenge of my life and the powerful mental lessons I learned along the way. From pushing through pain to keeping promises to myself, this race taught me more about discipline, resilience, and mindset than anything else I’ve done before. Whether you’re an athlete or just facing tough moments in life, these insights will help you push beyond your limits and discover what you’re truly capable of.
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How do top athletes handle pressure, overcome challenges, and stay locked in when everything is on the line? In this episode, FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha opens up about his journey from European football to Major League Soccer, and the powerful lessons he’s learned along the way.
We dive deep into:
⚽ How Pavel adapted to MLS after playing at the highest level in Europe
🧠 The mindset he uses to stay focused during big games
💪 Overcoming challenges and turning setbacks into growth
🥳 Why celebrating wins is just as important as pushing through losses
🔥 Life lessons from soccer that every athlete—and every listener—can apply right now
If you’ve ever felt the weight of pressure, struggled with adapting to new challenges, or wanted to sharpen your mindset, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen now and start applying Pavel’s lessons today before your next big moment!
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Seven years. Seven lessons. From struggling for playing time, to facing COVID, to graduating and starting a new life in Cincinnati—this episode breaks down the biggest lessons I learned as an international student and athlete in America. If you’re chasing your dream, this will save you years of mistakes.
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The world of sports is changing fast — and if you’re not adapting, you’re falling behind. In this powerful episode Igor Acorinte sits down with elite voices in the game — Bernardo Silva, Cesar Benatti, and Thales Peterson — to reveal the truth most athletes aren’t talking about.
You’ll discover:
How social media is silently shaping your performance (and what to do about it)
Why comparison is killing careers — and how to turn it into your competitive weapon
The mindset shift that transforms winning from a desperate goal to a natural byproduct
The one trait every leader in sports must master to inspire lasting success
This isn’t theory. It’s raw, real, and straight from athletes and coaches who live it. If you want to stay relevant, win more, and lead better, you can’t afford to miss this conversation.
🎧 Press play now — every day you wait, the gap between you and your competition grows.
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Between work, bills, and life chaos, training for an Ironman might sound impossible—but that’s exactly what I’m doing. In this episode, I share the raw mental battles I face every day: the fight to show up when I’m exhausted, the routine that keeps me going, and the truth about what it really takes to stay consistent.
I’ll break down 6 powerful lessons that go way beyond fitness—lessons about discipline, mindset, and identity. Whether you're training for something big or just trying to keep your life together, this episode will hit home.
🎯 Warning: This might be the push you didn’t know you needed.
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What does it take to lead in today’s game — and how do you help players grow beyond the sport?
In this episode, I sit down with Tauan Salgado, former college soccer player, recruiter, and co-founder of Lakeland United FC. We dive deep into:
What success in coaching really looks like
How to lead by example and coach with honesty
The philosophy behind founding a club and building culture
What athletes need to know about college soccer, recruiting, and player development
Why leadership, adaptability, and purpose matter more than talent alone
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someone passionate about building something meaningful, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth, competition, and impact.
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Everything changes when your mindset does.
In this episode of The Mindset Lab, entrepreneur and mentor Wayne Mullins reveals the critical mindset shift every athlete and high performer must make to grow—mentally, spiritually, and professionally.
We explore:
How to break free from routines that keep you stuck
Why internal work is the key to long-term success
The difference between excuses and reasons
How to rebuild from scratch with full ownership
The power of discipline, abundance mindset, and stoic thinking
Why chasing speed is destroying your depth—and how to fix it
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone stuck in your own patterns, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you're showing up in your life.
🧠 This is The Mindset Lab. Let’s go deeper.
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What do you do when the game ends, the structure disappears, and you don’t feel like yourself anymore?
In this solo episode, I open up about why I decided to sign up for an Ironman — not for a medal, not for motivation, but because I needed something that scared me. Something that forced me to grow. Something that helped me rebuild my identity after college soccer.
If you're an athlete struggling with purpose, feeling lost after your career, or chasing something deeper than just performance, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
Why athletes struggle with identity after sports
How to use fear as a tool for transformation
What it mean to choose discomfort on purpose
The mindset shift that changed everything for me
This is not about being tough. It's about being honest with yourself, your habits, and what kind of life you're really chasing now.
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Fuel better. Feel better. Play better.
We're surrounded by distractions designed to hijack our attention and keep us chasing the next hit. In this clip, I break down how cheap dopamine impacts your focus, how to become more self-aware, and simple ways to build real mental discipline through mindfulness.
🎧 This is just a part of the full episode — if you're serious about training your mind like you train your body, go check out the full version wherever you listen to podcasts.
In this episode, I sit down with Bernardo Silva — head coach of Cal Poly Women’s Soccer — to talk about what it really means to lead, coach, and grow in today’s sports world.
Originally from Portugal, Coach Silva shares his journey from playing college soccer at UC Santa Barbara to coaching at some of the top college programs in the country. But this conversation goes deeper than stats or strategy.
We talk about the mindset behind great leadership, how to build a culture that actually lasts, and what athletes need to focus on if they want to grow not just in the game, but in life.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone who’s passionate about growth, this one’s for you.
In this powerful episode, Angela R. Lewis—former pro athlete, coach, and business leader—shares what it truly means to lead yourself first. We talk about how to stay true to your values, build resilience through hard times, and let go of old identities to create space for growth. Angela also opens up about leaving everything behind to start over in Colombia—and the lessons that came with it. This one’s about leadership from the inside out.