As a mental performance coach, I work with many athletes who are experiencing stress within their sport. We focus mainly on how this stress affects sports performance. Does the stress help them or does it hurt them? Well, it depends. At times stress can be helpful, especially if it leads to more training. But more often than not, stress causes athletes to ... Show More
Oct 9
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk in Sports
Negative self-talk in sports can undermine athletes' confidence, lead to overthinking, fear mistakes, and make it hard to perform at their best during games. In this episode, I explain how self-talk affects athletic performance, how to overcome negative self-talk, and how to deve ... Show More
33m 25s
Sep 24
How to Play Your Best Under Pressure in Sports
Pressure in sports can cause athletes to overthink, force outcomes, play scared, and struggle to perform freely when the moment matters most. In this episode, I explain how to perform under pressure in sports, why some athletes choke, and how to play your best in big moments.👉 W ... Show More
35m 52s
Sep 22
How to Build Mental Toughness in Sports
Mental toughness in sports is the ability to stay confident, focused, composed, and in control when pressure, mistakes, frustration, and adversity challenge your mindset. In this episode, I explain how to build mental toughness in sports and develop the mental skills you need to ... Show More
33m 37s
Aug 2020
Helping Athletes Take Practice Skills to Competition Consistently
<p>Do you look like a star in practice, but choke up in competition? Does your performance feel tight, controlled, or lack of freedom when you compete? Many hard-working athletes who get lots of confidence from practice get in their own way (mentally) when they compete…</p> <p>Wh ... Show More
4m 7s
Apr 2022
#489: Sports Confidence Hacks for Any Athlete
Sports confidence is the key to supreme athletic performance, but most athletes don't know how to tap into their most confident athletic self. Explore the 10 confidence mistakes that keep athletes from peak performance, creating self-doubt and unhelpful self-pressure. Then, learn ... Show More
47m 27s
Feb 2025
How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure - Steve Magness - #897
Steve Magness is a performance coach, author, and sports scientist. Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you stay calm and do your best? How can you turn pressure into an advantage? Expect ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2023
The Stress Fix: How to Reframe Your Mindset and Turn Stress into Your Ally
Do you want the good news or bad news of STRESS? Come explore the concept of eustress, or good stress, and how it can motivate us to perform at our best. We also address the negative effects of stress on our physical and mental health, and offer practical techniques for managing ... Show More
21m 23s
Aug 2019
Megan Bartlett | Managing Stress Through Sport
No matter if you played Little League, ran high school track, or were a kickball star on the playground, chances are you had a coach who was with you every step of the way. But too often, we overlook how coaches and trainers can shape our life both on and off the field. In this e ... Show More
25m 28s
Dec 2022
277. How to Build and Grow Running-Specific Confidence
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Any athlete who seeks to perform at their best knows the <a href= "https://strengthrunning.com/brain/">importance of mental training</a>. Whether it's a tough workout, a local 5k, or competing on the world stage at the Olympics, having confidenc ... Show More
53m 5s
Jul 2025
The Greatest Techniques to Conquer Self-Doubt and Fear in Athletics
Send us Fan MailSummer Opportunities On Our Website! Don't Miss Out! Click Here!In this episode, Coach Jack guides a student, through understanding "Part X"—the inner voice that fuels self-doubt and fear, especially in sports. They discuss how these negative thoughts can hinder p ... Show More
13m 42s