Mental Performance Playbook Episode 134 | Guest 2.1 Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe and Angie discusses the significance of being present in various aspects of life, particularly in high-performance settings such as sports and coaching. They explore the concept of thresholds that help individuals transition between different modes of performance, emphasizing the importance of mental training and reflection. The discussion also touches on the need for gratitude and the ability to recharge, especially during the holiday season, encouraging listeners to appreciate their opportunities and strive for continuous improvement.
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mental performance, presence, high performance, coaching, reflection, gratitude, mental training, athletes, performance psychology, self-improvement
Mental Performance Playbook Episode 133Brought to you by The Athletes Health™In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe focuses on empowering parents and athletes through innovative training approaches and building a supportive community. He emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the development of athletes and outlines the resources and training programs being developed at TAH to enhance mental performance. The conversation highlights the need for connection and collaboration among families, coaches, and schools to foster a positive environment for athletes.
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 132 | Huddle 2Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this Huddle episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe goes over a quick and actionable exercise and essential steps to kickstarting confidence. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and planning before taking risks, likening the process to jumping off a cliff. By studying the field and learning from experiences, individuals can improve their confidence over time. The talk highlights actionable exercises to help listeners take the leap towards their goals while reassessing and learning from each attempt!
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 131 | Huddle 1Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe is starting the Huddle, where we deliver one mental exercise for you to implement immediately into your routine. Use this one while brushing your teeth tonight and set up success for tomorrow! Mental toughness, exercise, and reps await!v
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 130 | Deep Dive 77Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down 3 simple mental routines to use in the context of morning and night, school to practice, and pre/during game. The goal is to take one of these and start using it!
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(00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance Routines
(01:27) Exercise 1: “Bookend Your Day” (Morning & Night Routine)
(05:49) Exercise 2: “School Switch: Student Mode → Athlete Mode”
(10:29) Exercise 3: “Game Day Auto-Pilot” (Pre-Game & In-Game Routine)
(13:46) Quick Conclusion / Recap
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 129 | Deep Dive 76Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down exercises to immediately improve your performance! Being your own coach will help in all skills of your game. Confidence, composure, clarity of goals, handling pressure, mental resilience and strength, you name it, if you can be your own coach as well as the best athlete and performer you can, you will set yourself up for greater success! Use these exercises discussed in this episode to strengthen your mental game today!
(00:00) Introduction to Self-Coaching
(01:47) 1) Coach Voice Switch
(03:54) 2) MCII Huddle with WOOP + If–Then
(08:31) 3) 2-Minute Film Room
(11:03) 4) BRR Anchor: Breath–Reset–Reframe
(14:00) 5) Sunday Pre-Mortem + Weekly Playbook
(16:38) Recap and Conclusion: Key Takeaways
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 128 | Deep Dive 75
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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe dives into the secrets of achieving more with less, providing actionable steps to enhance your performance. By incorporating these exercises and strategies, you can boost your confidence, broaden your vision, cultivate composure, develop mental toughness, and build resilience.
(00:00) Intro Rigorous Constraints Create Real Freedom
(02:31) Exercise 1: The Two-Outcome Lock-In
(07:12) Exercise 2: Confidence By Receipts
(09:52) Exercise 3: Lucky By Design Reps
(12:19) Exercise 4: Today Beats Someday
(14:46) Recap and Key Takeaways
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 120 | Deep Dive 67. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.
In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe is back from being sick and breaks down some insane information around what confidence actually is, how to find it, and how its so much more complex than we think it is. Learn how to build some confidence with mental toughness, mental training, and improve your performance in this episode!
(00:00) The Harsh Truth of Confidence
(02:56) 1) Two Names for the Same Illusion? (Self-Concept vs. Self-Efficacy)
(06:39) 2) The Seven Streams That Feed Confidence
(12:36) 3) Expectation is Architecture (The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy)
(15:54) 4) Clarity and Composure: Upstream of Confidence
(18:37) Recap
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confidence, self-efficacy, self-concept, mental performance, expectation architecture, clarity, composure, performance accomplishments, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion
Mental Performance Playbook Episode 126 | Deep Dive 73 Brought to you by The Athletes Health
In this episode, we discuss the inevitability of stress in sports and introduce three primary coping strategies: avoidance coping, emotional focused coping, and problem focused coping. We emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing stress rather than avoiding it, and provide actionable exercises for managing emotional responses and transforming stress into a tool for growth and resilience. We end the conversation in a call to embrace pressure as a means of enhancing performance and building long-term resilience.
(00:00) Introduction to Handling Pressure
(02:02) Coping Mechanisms for Stress
(04:10) Avoidance Coping - The Quick Fix
(07:25) Emotion Coping - Inner Storm Regulation
(11:03) Problem Coping - Facing The Fire
(11:54) Transforming Stress into Growth
(15:50) Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 125 | Deep Dive 72 | Brought to you by The Athletes Health!
In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe breaks down the critical role of club culture in shaping athletes' mental performance and development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the hidden curriculum, identifying gaps between stated values and actual practices, conducting culture audits, and training the mindset as a skill. The discussion highlights how these elements contribute to athletes' resilience, enjoyment, and overall performance in sports. Some clubs, organizations, and schools have it and see the future, while others are being left behind! What one are you apart of?
(00:00) The Dichotomy of Club Cultures
(01:09 Introduction to Mental Performance Playbook
(03:09) 1. The Hidden Curriculum and What Every Program Teaches Without Saying a Word
(06:53) 2. The Core Value Gap Of When Mission Statements Don’t Match Reality
(11:26) 3. The Culture Audit and How to Evaluate the Environment You’re In
(14:32) 4. The Phronoic Model For Training Mindset and Mentality Like Strength and Skill
(17:54) Conclusion / Recap
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 124 | Deep Dive 71 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses how confidence is not just a trait but a skill that can be trained through identity-based self-talk, confidence circuits, and reset routines. Learn actionable exercises to enhance your mental resilience and become ready for any challenge. Tune in to transform your mindset and elevate your performance as an athlete or performer today!
(00:00) The Nature of Confidence
(02:30) 1. “Identity Over Outcome” With The Core Confidence Switch
(06:21) 2. “The Confidence Circuit” is Training Belief Like a Muscle
(09:18) 3. “Confidence Bank Account” Check Deposit Before You Withdraw
(11:50) 4. “Reset Routines” For Rebuilding Confidence After Failure
(16:26) Recap
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 123 | Deep Dive 70. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the critical role of chemistry in building championship teams. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, accountability, and motivation in fostering a positive team environment. He guides listeners on how to create a culture of excellence, focusing on the significance of the 'jersey bond' and the need for every team member to contribute actively through easy exercises. The conversation ends in the idea that mastery of the process is more valuable than merely chasing outcomes, encouraging athletes to celebrate progress and teamwork.
(00:00) Creating Championship Level Team Chemistry
(02:31) The Leadership Ripple
(05:02) Creating the Jersey Bond
(09:00) No Passengers
(13:18) Mastery Wins
(17:13) The Formula for Championship Chemistry
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 122 | Deep Dive 69Brought to you by The Athletes Health
In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of resilience in sports and life. He introduces the 4C framework—Challenge, Commitment, Control, and Confidence—as essential components for developing mental toughness.
Funny stories and real examples are used to show how to identify challenges, maintain commitment, exert control, and build confidence in the face of adversity. The coaching session ends in actionable strategies for athletes and coaches to enhance their mental performance.
(00:00) Defining Mental Toughness
(01:26) The 4C Framework for Resilience
(02:43) 1. Challenge → “Sniff It Before You Step In It”
(05:03) 2. Commitment → “The Cliff and the Rope”
(07:57) 3. Control → “Steer the Wheel, Don’t Fight the Storm”
(10:12) 4. Confidence → “Doubling Down is a Do-Over”
(12:56) Conclusion/Recap
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 121 | Deep Dive 68Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of finishing strong in sports and performance. He outlines strategies for managing pressure, channeling emotions, and reframing the concept of pressure as an opportunity. The conversation emphasizes actionable steps athletes can take to enhance their mental performance, including naming nerves, using reset rituals, and focusing on the present moment. You don't want to miss this one, finish strong!
(00:00) The Pressure of Performance
(01:24) Strategies for Finishing Strong
(02:28) Step 1: Naming the Nerves, Then Channeling Them
(05:33) Step 2: Reset Rituals, Bouncing Back Fast
(07:34) Step 3: Practicing Centrality, Shrinking the Moment
(10:13) Step 4: Finishing as Opportunity, Not Pressure
(12:02) Example Of Steps
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 120 | Deep Dive 67Brought to you by The Athletes HealthIn this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down the 'Next Play Mentality,' a crucial concept for athletes and coaches that emphasizes the importance of moving on from mistakes and focusing on the present moment. We introduce a framework represented by the acronym N.E.X.T, which stands for Now, Explode, X-out mistakes, and Time. Each component is explored in detail, providing actionable exercises for athletes to enhance their mental performance and resilience. The conversation highlights the urgency of making the most of every rep and the necessity of a mental reset to achieve peak performance.
(00:00) Introduction to the Next Play Mentality
(02:12) Now Or Never
(05:08) Exploding Out of Mistakes
(07:33) Crossing Out the Past
(09:50) Time is short in Performance
(12:37) NEXT Recap and Conclusion
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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 119 | Deep Dive 66
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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of mental training for athletes and coaches, emphasizing the need for mental exercises to enhance performance. He introduces the 3C framework—Clarity, Confidence, and Composure—as essential components for athletes to succeed under pressure. The conversation covers various mental exercises, including visualization techniques, and encourages coaches and player-coaches to integrate these practices into their training regimens. Gabe also highlights the significance of tracking mental performance alongside physical stats to foster a comprehensive approach to athlete development.
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Mental Performance Playbook – Episode 117 | Deep Dive 64
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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe breaks down the exact routines he’d be using if he were back playing in high school — and the same ones he’s seen work or suggests to countless college athletes along the way.
You’ll learn a simple 3-step pregame framework pulled from top coaches, sports psychologists, and performance psychology research that will help you:
Lock In → detach from distractions and step into your Titan mindset.
Strike First → plan your first actions so you’re ready before the whistle.
Release → let go, trust your training, and play free.
This system works for athletes at every level — from high school to the pros — and it’s designed to help you show up focused, confident, and ready to compete.
Use it. Share it with a teammate (maybe not an opponent). And stay tuned… because we’ve got big updates coming soon for The Athletes Health™.
(00:00) Introduction to Titan Mode
(02:43) Step One: Locking In with Music and Identity
(05:57) Step Two: Striking First with Visualization
(09:08) Step Three: Release Tension, Trust, Compete
(12:17) Conclusion and Call to Action
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Mental Performance Playbook – Episode 117 | Deep Dive 64
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In this episode, we dive into how athletes can stay focused, locked in, and mentally tough after the first couple weeks of practice. When things don’t go as planned, it’s easy to lose momentum, but the best athletes know how to flip the script.
You’ll learn how to reframe setbacks as feedback, build confidence through sports psychology tools, and use mental performance exercises to separate yourself from the competition.
We’ll help keep the energy, hype, and high expectations rolling while giving you practical strategies to reset, refocus, and play at your best all season long.
Chapters
(00:00) Intro To Flipping The Script and Focus
02:22) Exercise 1 – Feedback Flip
(06:09) Exercise 3 – Controllables Compass
(08:28) Exercise 4 – Win the Next 5%
(10:51) Exercise 5 – Accountability Anchor
(12:59) Recap and Summary
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Mental Performance Playbook – Episode 116 | Deep Dive #63
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In this episode, we break down four actionable exercises to help you get back to composure and rebuild your confidence when you’re feeling overwhelmed, whether that’s in the middle of a play, staring down a packed schedule, or facing any high-pressure moment. You’ll learn practical tools to regain control, simplify your focus, and perform at your best even when chaos hits.
Check out these exercises, try them in your own game or day, and let us know how you use them to stay composed and confident.
(00:00) The Overwhelming Pressure of Performance
(02:41) Exercise 1 “The Mental Reset Button”
(06:10) Exercise 2 “One Play, One Rep”
(08:34) Exercise 3 “Confidence Bank Deposits”
(10:42) Exercise 4 “Anchor Phrase”
(12:50) Recap and Implementation
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Mental Performance Playbook, Episode 115 — Deep Dive 62. Brought to you by The Athletes Health™
If you’re in Iowa, fall sports are kicking back off after a break, and there’s no better time to sharpen your mental game. In this episode, we dive into 5 powerful mental performance strategies to help you separate from the pack and start your season strong.
Whether you’re fighting for a starting spot or aiming to lead your team, these tools will give you the best shot at reaching your goals.
Got questions, feedback, or something you want us to cover? Drop us a message below, we’d love to hear from you.
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(00:00) Start Strong This Fall!! 5 Pack Separating Mental Exercises
(02:42) 1. Standout Signals: What Coaches Are Really Watching For
(05:35) 2. Mental Reps Matter: Win in the Gaps
(08:05) 3. “First In, Last Out” Isn’t Just a Saying
(10:47) 4. Be the Glue: How Leadership Gets You the Spot
(13:17) 5. Your Role is Earned, Not Given
(16:13) Recap and Takeaways
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