The Mental Advantage Podcast: Recent Episodes

Bryn Drescher

How do I become a professional athlete? What does it take to get to the Olympics? What does it feel like to win the world series? What mindset do I need to make it in the highest levels of sport? How do I transition from athlete to entrepreneur? What do the best athletes do when they lose? Or when they win? How can I be a better coach?

Welcome to The Mental Advantage Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Every week your host Bryn Drescher will be bringing you all of the gems from these Amazing athletes and humans.

You will be able to apply this knowledge whether you are an athlete on the rise, already a pro, or working toward a dream not associated with sports.

Bryn will share actionable tips for you in solo episodes that she teaches her NBA, NCAA, and elite HS athletes. We will also be getting the best hacks and insights from our guests to all get a mental advantage in our sports and our lives.

Many of us are just a 1% improvement everyday from where we want to be and where we are.

So If you are with us, lets lock in and get ready to LEVEL UP!

Winning At The Net Game OF Sports & Life No Matter The Score - Episode 60 w/ Jordanne Scott

Jordanne Scott has enjoyed a great career as a professional on the volleyball court and holds the record for most sets played at the University of Cincinnati , was a Top 50 High School Recruit in High School, and has played for a number of volleyball clubs abroad. What makes her even more special is her approach to her self care, ability to visualize the results she wants, and serve others as they seek to re-calibrate their minds. In this episode we’ll discuss :

Being A Multiple Sport Athlete During Her Upbringing : The soft and hard skills she learned while playing Softball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball, and Volleyball, during her formative, teen, and college years.

Defining Your Own Wins and Refining Your Objectives : What you’ll discover when you're honest about what you want out of your individual experience while competing and connecting them to the larger context of the team objective.

Visualization and Imagery : Embracing the process of seeing how to move on the court , feeling how you want to feel in-game, and how they translate to a higher edge against the competition.

Falling In Love With The Process of Becoming An Athlete : Why one of the keys to top performance mentally and physically is the process and why sometimes being in love with the sport comes after committing to the process.

Navigating Team and Social Culture Playing Abroad : How some of the world's top athletes struggle with cultural and social nuance while seeking to stay focused on the task at hand : competing in their profession at a high level.

Connect with Jordanne : https://www.instagram.com/jordanne_recalibrated/

How To Always Have Good Weather: The Art Of Being The Calm In The Storm - Episode 59 w/ Coach Bryn

PLAYING THROUGH THE PAIN: WHEN & HOW TO LISTEN TO THE WARNING SIGNS - EPISODE 57 W/ COACH BRYN

Optimizing Your Performance : The Keys To Recovery and Rehab In Sports Episode 59 w/ Marco Nunez

Marco Nunez has over 20 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Sports Rehab Therapist. As the former head athletic trainer for the NBA’s LA LAKERS, he knows first hand what it takes for athletes to maintain healthy regimens, reduce their exposure to injury, and experience an optimal rehab process when seeking to return to competition. In this episode we’ll dive into :

The Mind & Body Connection In Peak Competitive Ability : how the proper mindset as it relates to body maintenance, training regimens , and rehab protocol impacts an athletes ability to succeed immensely.
Deceleration Control : helping athletes practice more self control while also maintaining their ability to operate at peak performance but limiting wear and tear on their bodies.

-Preventing Injury Prone Young Athletes : how young children and teenagers are at risk of being more injury prone because of the non-stop nature of year round competition, poor diet, and improper recovery practices.

Sleep As The Ultimate Recovery Hack In Sports : why the 7-8 hour rule of sleep can increase one’s performance, enhance mental clarity to dominate, and add more to your perceived market value as a professional athlete.
The Truth About The MAMBA MENTALITY : his first hand experience of working with late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and what the core tenants of his mindset, approach to competition, and ultimate perseverance were.

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How To Be An Agent Of Change : Lessons From The World Of Sports Management Episode 56 w/ Maggie Ntim

Maggie Ntim is a Sports Agent and the founder and CEO of the Trinity3Agency, a full service agency impacting and bringing a fresh experience to the world of marketing, sports, and advertising. As a black female sports agent with experience in the world of soccer and pulling from her experiences working with rap superstar 50 Cent and multinational business like Coca-Cola, she definitely knows what it takes to maintain a mental edge in and out of the boardroom. In this episode we’ll unpack :

Her early years growing up in Queens, New York and playing basketball, soccer. And having her interest piqued to study Sports Management and Sports law.
Overcoming Systemic Boundaries : Navigating what she believes about what it takes to overcome obstacles in the sports world as a black female ( specifically in the world of Soccer).
The Life of A Sports Agent : What it is like being the Scout, Recruiter, Planner , and Close Confidant of some of the world's most elite performers ; the good, bad, and ugly.
Long Term Vision In The World Of Sports : Why she educates her athletes and potential partners of her athletes about the importance of long-term brand partnerships, equity, and unified mission.
The Mentality of High Performing Athletes & Redefining “Mental Health Problems” : being honest about what it takes to perform under the lights and advocating for the wholistic health of those she represents.

And so much more!

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Breaking The Habit of Downplaying Our Results & Ourselves - Episode 55 w/ Coach Bryn

Racing To The Finish Line : How To Stay In Victory Lane - Episode 54 w/ Jesse Iwuji

Jesse Iwuji’s journey to becoming a NASCAR driver is an incredible example of grit, intentionality, resourcefulness, and maintaining an open approach to life. Growing up playing football in Texas, he was offered a scholarship to play for the United States Naval Academy, and upon completion found his way into the world of racing. As an American born man of Nigerian descent, he is truly a picture of going against the grain, chasing one’s dreams, and embracing the power of American opportunity. In this episode we dive into :

Navigating through the world of NASCAR as an African American : the beauty of having to be resourceful, follow his passion and make connections in a world he wasn’t from.
The Mental Parallels Between Team & Individual Sports : why the transferable skills learned in a team sport like football helped him in his quest to become a race car driver.
Physical Demands & Mind Games of a Professional Driver : how he is able to endure over 100 degree temperatures, cramping, G-forces, and mental gymnastics while driving at over 200 MPH !
Sponsorships and Business Success : the power of a network, ingenuity as an entrepreneur, and patience to build a thriving team to support his racing endeavors.
Hyperfocus and Mental Clarity in the World Of Sports : advocating for the importance of mental health, mindfulness, and peak mental performance in the world of NASCAR .

And so much more!

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It's Ok Not To Be Ok: Mental Health Is The Goal - Episode 53 w/ Coach Bryn

Dominate Your Lane : Developing A Winner's Mentality Episode 52 w/ Aaron Kingsley Brown

Aaron Kingsley Brown’s journey to world-wide prominence as a professional sprinter been characterized by being teachable, trusting his training, and a great support system. As a 3X Olympian, 4X Olympic and World Medalist, Nike Sprinter, and Member of Team Canada, he knows what it takes to create a mental advantage over the competition by staying true to yourself, your values, regimens, and the time tested principles that garner success. In this episode we dive into :

Transitioning from a multi-sport athlete to having a singular vision in ONE sport ; and the mental advantage one produces by having this structure.
Pro athletics and fun : why it can be enjoyable and one can still perform at a high level while generating business.
Olympic vs. everyday preparation : what his preparation, self talk, and routines look like as he performs on the world's stages.
The familiarity of environments and daily rituals : why dependable markers in your life give you a mental advantage as an athlete.
Overcoming performance anxiety : the power athletes have to calm themselves, envision the result, and tap into their truest motivations.
Trusting in your training: why reps produce the ultimate edge when it’s “game time.”

And so much more!

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Celebrate All Wins: How To Define Your Own Wins and Win More Often - Episode 51 w/ Coach Bryn

Developing Your Game : Winning In The Game Of Life - Episode 50 w/ Dre Baldwin

Dre Baldwin knows first hand about the power of giving up on your dreams, mental preparedness, and sharpening your skills as a daily routine. After picking up a basketball at the age of 14, he was able to walk onto a collegiate court ( Penn State Altoona) and played professionally for 9 years in numerous countries including Lithuania, Mexico, United Kingdom and the USA. He is now one of the most sought after Mental Game Coaches in the country and has been able to reach millions globally with his books, YouTube Channel, Podcast, and Programs. In this episode we discuss :

Working through the process of being cut from his high school team and eventually playing professional basketball.
The competitive makeup and being the “underdog” : how he harnessed the power of “flying under the radar” and transformed into his competitive edge.
Being recruited by a non-traditional means to play Basketball at Penn State Altoona .
Self awareness and improvement of your skills : why pick up basketball was his secret tool and process to help him refine his game before going pro.
Taking massive action and the power of self-marketing : how he sent 10,000 emails to get back into the game of basketball after a hiatus.
Helping athletes define who they are “ in the next 60 year time window.”
Why the human mind works off of images and not only words ; the power of vision.

And so much more!

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Go Fast Alone or Go Far Together: The Winning Team - Episode 49 w/ Coach Bryn

Optimizing Performance : Mental and Physical Therapy - Episode 48 w/ Tayshan Duff Dr. Tayshan Duff serves as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in the Raleigh North Carolina area. As a former track athlete and after being seriously injured that temporarily left him unable to perform on the level he was used to, he found a love and purpose in helping others train, take care of, and heal their bodies. In this episode we discuss:

Perseverance and achieving your goals regardless of the obstacles.
Training your body and trusting your mental preparation.
Tracking Performance : The Process of Healing and Mental Preparation.
Gauging an athlete’s schedule of return based on their mental health and ability to move through mental roadblocks.
The nuance of career changing injuries and how athletes work through their effects.
Strength and Conditioning : the power of investing in your body and how it changes your mind. And so much more!

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Everything Is A Test: Are You Ready To Pass -Episode 47 w/Coach Bryn

The Road Less Traveled To The Dream : From D2 To The NBA - Episode 46 w/ Haywood Highsmith NBA Player Haywood Highsmith's journey to putting on an NBA jersey has been quite the journey! As a Forward with the Miami Heat , he knows firsthand what it takes to persevere to get to your dreams. As an undrafted player out of Wheeling University, an experience playing overseas, and time playing with the G League's Delaware Blue Coats, he has truly been on the "road less traveled." In this episode we discuss :

The truth about getting to the NBA : how persistence, resourcefulness, and a great support system are all key components to a successful journey.
Overseas Basketball : what it takes to stay mentally strong while being in an unfamiliar environment.
G League limbo : how he was able to navigate his time playing in the NBA's minor league and what it takes to get "called up" to play the game of your dreams.
Family , Faith, and Mental Health : the power of balancing the demands of professional life with a close circle, anchoring beliefs, and mind maintenance.
The power of a 10 Day Contract : taking advantage of windows of opportunity on your journey reach your goals.

And so much more!

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There Is No 'One Size Fits All": The Power of Self Awareness - Episode 45 w/ Coach Bryn

Building A Sharper Mind : The Mental Skills Of Elite Performers Justin Su’a is head of Mental Performance for the MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays and has also served with the league’s Boston Red Sox as the mental skills coordinator and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. After becoming the head of mental conditioning department at the IMG Academy and authoring 2 books he is also acutely aware of how to help everyone from children to military personnel ( and everyone in between) on how to tap into a winning mindset.

In this episode we unpack :

A clear working definition and framework for MENTAL SKILLS.
How to beat Decision Fatigue : a simple and repeatable way to find clarity when making choices.
The world of trainable skills for your mind : key tips to enhance your clarity, focus, and self talk.
The differences between athletes, business people, and military personnel and how they build their mental skills.
Knowing the difference between one’s ability to be a fountain or drain ( or both).
Why elite mental performance is learned and developed.

And so much more!

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Boundaries Are For Ballers - Episode 43 w/ Coach Bryn Athletes now about boundaries on their field of play are you taking maximum ownership to have that everywhere.

Creating A Champion's Mentality : Winning The Mental Game Lorin Dixon is a Former WNBA Star, 2X National Collegiate Champion (UCONN), McDonald's All-American, and Olympian. She is no stranger to what comes with the territory of creating a winning attitude. In this episode we discuss :

Silencing the naysayers: how to believe in yourself regardless of what systems and establishments say about you.
Playing at UCONN with 12 other All Americans and the pressures of playing on undefeated teams.
Staying power : how to tap into a level of performance that keeps you relevant, hungry for growth, and valuable to your team.
The new generation of players breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and utilizing professionals to maintain peak mental performance.
Overthinking Outcomes vs. Trusting the Process.
Development In business and the gift of mentorship

And so much more!

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Your Highlight Reel : Thinking Ahead with an Athlete Resume - Episode 40 w/ Frederick Guions Making the journey from Divison 1 AA To The NFL is no easy feat but our guest today has done it even in the midst of less than optimal circumstances. Frederick Guions is truly a memorable and inspirational American success story. In this episode we discuss

How he found success early in his sports development by taking advantage of his mental strength over his physical strength.
The cross-section of discipline, work ethic and staying power for high school athletes seeking to go collegiate and how he was able to manage all three.
The D1 Dilemma : How students can overcome the possible fixation with having to play at the D1 Collegiate level.
Transitioning from a professional football career to Wall Street.
The power of self talk to generate confidence, resilience, and power to bounce back from devastation.

And so much more!

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Injury Recovery: Don't Rush The Process - Episode 39 w/ Coach Bryn

Athletes who are injuries tend to want to rush back into competition as fast as possible.

This episode addresses why injuries may happen and how to avoid them

Also we are discussing once injured how to best take advantage of the process of recovery

This is from a mental game stand point and for a shift in perspective.

The main thing is not to rush the process and don't let anyone tell you what is or isn't possible.

Enjoy the episode and leave a comment below sharing your takeaways.

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Breaking Barriers: How to Hit Home Runs in the Mental Game Episode 38 w/ Rachel Balkovec Rachel Balkovec, is currently blazing an unprecendented trail for those seeking to merge their purpose with their passion. As the first female manager in afiiliated baseball ( with the New York Yankee minor league team : The Tampa Tarpons), she is bringing extreme value to the sports world. After working in strength in conditioning with both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros, she is no stranger to perseverance, mental challenges, and overcoming barriers. In this episode we discuss:

Her upbringing and landing a Division 1 softball scholarship opporunity and underperforming due to peformance anxiety.
Distinguising between having depression or anxiety ABOUT something vs. it being your identity.
The intersection betwen your desire for mentorship and being a GOOD MENTEE.
Why she learned Spanish and how it has benifitted her to go against the grain to transform sports.
Major League Baseball : how she worked through the difficulty of becoming one of the "firsts" in her sport.
Preparation and Confidence : how to put yourself in gamelike situations.

and so much more!

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Skill over Scoreboard: How to Not Have A Pyrrhic victory - Episode 37 w/ Coach Bryn

PT. 2 Facing Yourself : Inside The Mind Of An Olympian Fencer - Episode 36 w/ Khalil Thompson

We experienced a minor audio issue in this episode however wanted to stay committed to the release of Part 2. Thank you for tuning in.

Khalil Thompson’s first introduction to the world of Scepter Fencing was at the age of 9 and he hasn’t looked back. After representing the United States at the the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, he has enjoyed quite the journey of development, carrying the weight of pressure, relishing in the beauty of historic moments, and prioritizing his mental health.

In this episode we discuss:

His early exposure to the world of fencing and how he navigated giving up other sports to master the craft.
Natural Giftedness Vs. Developing in a sport that changes often in style.
What it means to be part of an African American Fencer Community in the midst of low representation in the sport globally.
The OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE : Preparation and the mental toll that one goes through while representing one's country.

And so much more!

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Looking Back: The Mental Advantage Podcast's Greatest Hits Part 1 - Episode 33 w/ Coach Bryn

In this episode we continue our journey back through all the episodes we did in the previous year.

We specifically are covering episodes 10-20 in this look back.

Reminding ourselves of our time James Williams who is a pro scout for the NBA and how he posed a powerful question for all athletes with pro dreams.

"Am I a man who they would want to give 10 million dollars to"

To our sit down with Marvin Bagley and seeing exactly what kind of mentality it takes to be that 10 million dollar man

Then we began our solo episodes but before we got really into it we met two amazing people in sports.

Dr. Scott Goldman had us thinking about how to measure ourselves, our skills etc and then we saw the journey of women's professional hockey all the way to the Isobel cup through the eyes of Mallory Souliotis

After that we had to take on Confidence Gratitude and we met so many more like Earl, Chris, and Jonathan on our path to 20 episodes.

Share with me what your favorite episode out of these 10 were and who was your favorite guest.

Khalil Thompson’s first introduction to the world of Scepter Fencing was at the age of 9 and he hasn’t looked back. After representing the United States at the the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, he has enjoyed quite the journey of development, carrying the weight of pressure, relishing in the beauty of historic moments, and prioritizing his mental health. In this episode we discuss: - His early exposure to the world of fencing and how he navigated giving up other sports to master the craft.

Natural Giftedness Vs. Developing in a sport that changes often in style.
What it means to be part of an African American Fencer Community in the midst of low representation in the sport globally.
The OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE : Preparation and the mental toll that one goes through while representing one's country.

And so much more

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As we are drawing close on this year I decided to look back and go over my biggest takeaways from the episodes of the podcast.

This particular episode covers the first 9 interviews.

Each of the guests that we have had the privilege of having grace our ears and eyes on the cast has brought some amazing lessons and takeaways.

The lessons come from greats from the world of Baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and more.

Enjoy the trip down memory lane and be sure to connect with each of these superstars as well as watch their full episodes.

Professional Basketball player Stephanie Watts has been able to achieve what many young women who play sports desire : playing at the highest level. After a collegiate career at UNC and playing for both of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky, she know’s the value in having a healthy mental state in all things. We sit down to discuss :

Her introduction to the sport of basketball as part of a basketball family.
Handling social media interactions as part of a high profile school before going pro and how she deals with it now.
The dynamic of having good relationships with your teammates on and off the court.
If making women’s basketball more “attractive” is necessary.
The power of leaving it all on the court : not taking the game process home.

And so Much more!

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How To Track Your Goal Progress: The PDSA Framework - Episode 31 w/ Coach Bryn

Having a goal is one thing.

Knowing how to accomplish it is another

In this episode I am breaking down a simple process any athlete can use to track their progress to their goals.

Introducing the PDSA Framework

This comes from the field fo healthcare but it works in the world of sports as well

PDSA stands for Plan, Do, Study, Act

First it is important to come up with a plan. Some sort of game plan for how we are going to go about attacking our goal.

Then we have to execute the plan as we have laid out this is the DO portion of our formula.

Next we must study what happened

And finally we must make the necessary adjustments and repeat the process as many times as it takes to ge thte right actions to achieve our desired results.

Using this process is important for how you are going to know what is working, and what could be working better.

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For 24 years, James Coppinger played professional football (soccer) in more than 800 games. Most notably known for his time with Doncaster, he is now blazing a trail in the world of mental performance for athletes. We sit down to discuss :

His influences as he has studied the Law of Attraction.
The power of doing the opposite of what you know you should be doing to enhance your performance.
Why mindset is the differentiator for an athletic advantage in any sport.
The Unconscious State to tap into in order to maximize one’s performance.
What he is learning from mentoring athletes and how he draws an appeal to the world of mental performance for organizations.
His life after football and the diversifying of his identity.

-Developing the processional mindset And so much more!

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Dr. Michael Gervais is a world renowned performance psychologist who has helped the world's top athletes unlock the keys to their mental success. As co-founder of Compete to create and host of the Finding Mastery podcast he has a life-purpose to help people live in the present moment more often. In our episode we discuss : - The definition of High Performance Psychology and how he started his incredible journey in the field. - If sports is TRULY 90% mental and 10 % physical.

How athletes can thrive in the midst of social media criticism and a culture of inauthentic interactions.
His experience with navigating some of the TOP sports franchises and cultures in the world.
The difference between the acceptance commitment and cognitive approach to positive thinking.
Nonsensical questions and their power to help you reset your mental and emotional state. And so much more !

To be entered into the drawing for the Free access to Michael's Course please make sure you are following both Bryn and Michael via IG and then post via your social tagging both of us why you deserve to be gifted the course. Looking forward to seeing all these amazing posts :)

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Winning Your Mornings With A Success Routine

When Preparation Meets Opportunity: The Fundamentals -Episode 26 w/ James Brown

The paradox of perfectionism and the Failure Formula - Episode 25 w/ Coach Bryn

Athletes struggle with wanting to be perfect

This is often because they hold themselves to the highest of standards.

This, on its surface, may not seem all that bad since of course one wants to be the best

However these standards are often far too high, and often unattainable leading them to experience issues with anxiety, mental distress, and ultimately can result in mental health challenges if left unchecked.

In this episode we are talking about why calling yourself a perfectionist and harmful and ultimately why being a perfectionist doesn't ever lead to greatness.

Then we turn our attention to everyone's biggest fear: Failure.

We will go over the 3 steps to the failure formula to make it work for you rather than against you.

Please check out this episode and share it with someone who needs to let go of their label of a perfectionist and learn how to use failure properly.

The Shift: From Passion To Professional - Episode 24 w/ Rohan Ricketts

Former Professional Footballer Rohan Ricketts is our guest this week.

Felt it was time to cover another new sport for my audience.

Rohan shared in this episode about his journey from being a young player passionate about a popular sport to making the shift into the mindset and hardwork of a professional more serious player.

He also shared about his travels and exposing different people to black folks but taking the responsibility of giving them a positive reflection of people of color.

So many gems shared in this episode and how Rohan is now passing on those gems to his youth athletes through his Rohan Ricketts academy.

To connect with Rohan:
IG: https://instagram.com/rohanricketts
https://instagram.com/rohanrickettsacademy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohanricketts
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-ricketts-7b079632/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rohan.ricketts.14
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RohanRicketts10

The Consistency Code: How To Be Intentionally Consistent - Episode 23 w/ Coach Bryn

A question I get asked often as a mental performance coach is How can I be consistent or more consistent.

The funny thing is that we are ALREADY consistent!

The Better question is How Can I be more intentionally consistent or are the things I am consistent in leading me towards or away from my goals.

In this episode I will be giving you the 5 steps to intentional consistency.

If you follow these 5 steps you will reach more of your goals and have a system for knocking just about anything about.

Of course working with a coach, team, or partner is going to be very helpful along the way as well.

Let me know below what is your biggest takeaway and how will you apply this toward your sport and life goals.

Thanks for watching and make sure you comment, like, and subscribe and share this with someone you know needs to hear it.

The resilience code: How To Focus On The Process vs. The Outcome -Episode 22 w/ Steve Fisher

Former professional Snowboarder is our guest this week on the podcast.

Steve is sharing all about his journey from a guy on a store-bought plastic snowboard shaped board to shredding powder with some of the best in the world.

He talks candidly about some of his own struggles in pursuit of the olympics.

He shares about his beginnings when snowboarding was just becoming a thing.

Steve came up in a time when they didn't even fit snowboards for young feet and yet he carved out a path to competing with the tops of the top and got some major props from them.

We learn with Steve why being in sports that only have their hey day at the Olympics can be challenging for funding and recognition.

Also the biggest lesson of all how to not get so focused on one competition that you can only perform well outside of it.

Really enjoyed the conversation with Steve and hope you will too.

To connect with Steve:
via IG https://instagram.com/stevefishermountainhomes
via twitter https://twitter.com/StevenHFisher
via LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/steve-fisher-45034a7

How To Be A Better Coach: Learning the Love Language of Your players - Episode 21 - w/Coach Bryn

Often you see situations where a player or athlete thrives in one environment and does poorly in the other.

It may have you saying why is that?

In this episode I am asserting it is because we did not learn that players love language

Now I know some people think it isn't about love its about doing your job, especially in the case of pro sports and while I do believe that has a place you catch more flies with honey than you do vinegar.

So, imagine we learned the love language of our athletes, or just simply took the time to get to know them better you would then see a difference in the output.

We hear about an ROI in terms of stocks but what about ROI in terms of time put into a player.

It costs organizations millions in player development and obviously they are seeing it is paying off.

Take the time to invest in your player and they will in turn show you how much it means to them in their production and leadership.

How To Be A Better Coach: Cultivate Relationships Not Just Talent -Episode 20 w/Chris McSwain

In this episode we got to sit down with Valley Christian Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Chris McSwain

We talked about his journey through sports, his transition to coaching, and how he cultivates relationships with his players.

Chris had great insights about what it takes to win and how as the people surrounding the athletes we must choose our battles.

This episode is good for lots of coaches and those who wish to know how to get better performances out of their players.

To connect with Chris

via IG: https://instagram.com/chris_mcswain

What are you digesting?: How to Protect Your Mind From Bad Input - Episode 19 w/ Coach Bryn

We all could benefit from a little dieting of the mental kind.

There is so much to consume and we aren't always discerning of what we will watch, listen to or say.

Often it seems as if we repeat things that are popularly said or watch things everyone else is watching just so we can fit in.

However, this is a bad practice for our minds. We need to be like centurions at the gate not allowing some words to pass through our lips or teeth.

We also need to be more mindful of what we watch. Most of the news is negative and our tv and movies aren't much better in general.

Consuming these things leave us with negative world views and outlooks.

This episode is all about how to protect your inner environment so you can be more mentally healthy and strong.

Leave a comment below with your biggest takeway and as always thank you for watching.

The Power of A Pep Talk: How to Motivate Your Team - Episode 18 w/ Johnathan Flowers

Have you ever had a video of you get over 20 million views?

Well this weeks guest can say that he has and all for a pep talk that he gave as a high school football coach.

Yep, that's right he played in the NFL and is best known for his 'I am a champion' speech.

Find out how he got started in pep talks and how it brought about what he describes as the greatest moment in his sports career.

Johnathan and I also discuss what coaches should do and not do to motivate players and correct behavior.

We also talked about race and how it can alter some things about your career in sports.

Listen to the whole episode and leave a comment below about your biggest takeaway.

Connect with Johnathan Flowers via

IG: http://instagram.com/coachjflowers

The Gratitude Effect: How To Have A Positive Outlook by shifting Focus - Episode 17 w/ Coach Bryn

We live in a world that seems to focus on negativity vs positivty.

Heck as we were originally conditioned we needed to spot out the the threats in our environment to stay alive.

Now however the biggest threat to our lives or rather thriving is our minds and our perspective.

It is known that negativity is 7 times more powerful in the mind than positivity and then we wonder why we struggle to see the "bright side"

In this episode Coach Bryn is sharing the powerful tool that can transform your life.

You want better health, better performances and better relationships on and off the field of play well you need to implement this tool in your routine.

Coach Bryn will share two exercises to help us build the muscle of positive focus especially to weather the difficult storms we may go through.

Enjoy the episode and please leave a comment below about your biggest takeaway and do come back and share your learns from doing the exercises.

As always thanks for listening and watching this podcast.

Born To Be A Trainer Of Champions: How To Become A Top Basketball Trainer - Episode 16 w/ Earl Ramsey

My Friend and wonderful Top Basketball Trainer to NBA, WNBA, D1 Standouts, and Top Recruits, as well as those just looking to take their game to the next level, Earl Ramsey is our guest

Earl and I got to talk about the difference of the mindset at the various levels of basketball. He also shared how he started training his brother at the age of 11 and that snowballed into his first "client" at the age of 13 and then a career in basketball training was born off his results.

Being a basketball trainer you have to be a lover of the game and Earl is absolutely a practictioner, a teacher, mentor and fan all in one.

His story is pretty wonderful and his perspective is amazing.

Earl shares what LeBron needs, what players of today must have, and how the game has changed.

You will love the conversation especially if you love to talk about Kobe because we both love to use his career as examples.

Please tap in with Earl on his New Podcast he hosts with the Amazing NBA standout Marvin Bagley called the Half-Way Decent Pod.

Also if you are in AZ or willing to travel get with him to train you or your athlete.

Connect with Earl:

Via IG: https://instagram.com/earl_ramsey

Podcast: https://instagram.com/halfwaydecentpod

Training page: https://instagram.com/gage.training

To Grab Earl's Merch: https://instagram.com/god.and.grind.everyday

Thank you for listening to today's episode please like, comment, and subscribe

The Confidence Formula: How to Build Confidence

Time for another Solo Episode.

A lot of Athletes want to know how to be more confident.

Well in order to be more confident you need to know how to be confident in the first place.

In this weeks episode I will be taking you through what I call the Confidence Formula.

Yes there is a step by step formula or recipe if you will for developing more confidence.

Contrary to popular belief it isn't that some people have confidence and some people don't.

Just like anything else its a skill you must develop.

We talk about the necessary components of having confidence as well as the 4 main stages of change.

After this episode you will know exactly how to build confidence as well as what gets in the way.

Please leave a comment below as to your biggest takeaway from this weeks episode.

To connect with the host:
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The Unique Journey To Success: How To Be A Pro Women's Hockey Player - Episode 14 w/ Mallory Souliotis

Everyone's Journey to success looks different was the message Professional NWHL Ice Hockey Champion Mallory wanted us to know in Episode 14.

When she first laced up her skates there was no such thing as Pro Women's Ice Hockey and that remained true until she was in college.

The thing you will find through this interview is Mallory wanted to go after something she was passionate about and inspired by her mother she was taught to have moxy.

Leaving her lukewarm connection to soccer behind she took the ice hockey world by storm and experienced a lot of success in her career pre college.

She encountered adiversity at Yale and not in the classroom exactly but learning how to push herself to make herself better. Mallory felt the rigors of her private high school education more than prepared her for the next level. To the point Yale may have felt easier.

Souliotis also gives us a behind the scenes look into the journey to winning the top prize in her sport, The Isabel cup (the sister to the Stanley Cup from the NHL)

You will be inspired by her story and come away with a new found appreciation for this amazing Woman and the example she sets for those who will come after her.

Give this episode a listen and leave a comment below with your biggest takeaway.

To Connect with Mallory:

https://instagram.com/mypalmal14

She says if a young girl wants an autographed picture to reach out. She knows how much it means to that young girl and the future of the sport.

The Measure Of A Man: How To Play To Your Strengths - Episode 13 w/ Dr. Scott Goldman

My conversation with Dr. Goldman was very enlightening.

Scott Goldman created a way to measure athletes based on 4 buckets and many professional teams tap him to find out how to better build their teams and ultilize them.

In this episode I asked Scott about his AIQ and how it works.

The biggest takeaways from our chat was that you can't predict or really measure human behavior.

At its core the AIQ that Dr. Goldman and his partner created was designed to give you a better insight into a person and where they are strong and areas that they may be lacking to know how to best utilize and employ that player.

Most importantly Dr. Goldman wanted people to know that no one thing can tell you everthing about a person that comes from a lot of introspection and support of a qualified assist.

To find out more about Dr. Scott and his work got to : https://athleticintel.com

You can connect with Dr. Goldman via:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottGoldmanPhD

Thank you for listening to this awesome episode please let me know below what was your biggest takeway, and if you haven't already please subscribe.

Mental Health In Sports: How To Be Mentally Healthy and Happy - Episode 12 - 1st Solo Ep We have 11 episodes released and I thought it time that we have a little chat about something important.

I had been wanting to do a solo episode eventually but with everything going on in the world of sports around Mental Health it felt like this was the perfect timing to do it.

As a mental performance coach I work with athletes regularly and they share their struggles with confidence and feeling like they aren't measuring up.

But there are also moments where they share about their anxiety and more serious challenges as it pertains to their mental health.

Then you see athletes like Naomi Osaka being so transparent as well as the big news about Simone Biles and you realize how much this isn't talked about enough.

In this episode we use the recent events of Simone Biles pulling out of the 2020(1) Olympics Team competition in gymnastics and Osaka's recent admissions around mental health to talk about how we can be more sensitive and what are some tools to be a support in these situations.

There is also advice to parents, families, and coaches of athletes.

I also mention other resources and initiatives that are being formed and available as a result of the greater focus and acceptance of being able to talk about mental health.

As a society we can do more to support those in need and learn not to make light of someone's challenges just because it doesn't look like we think it should.

Mental health is called the invisible Injury because it looks different on everyone.

Please reach out to someone if you are struggling and let me know what you found valuable about this conversation.

Two resorces mentioned in the episode:

https://thelovelandfoundation.org this is for women of color needing mental health support that looks like them.

https://www.theconfessproject.com/ This is the initiative to train barbers to be the first line of defense for mental health so check this out to find out more info and to support.

Thank you for watching and please send me a DM with your thoughts of this weeks episode:

https://instagram.com/bryndrescher

Being Locked In On The Dream: How To Be Yourself & Follow Your Dreams - Episode 11 w/ Marvin Bagley III

So excited to bring you this week's episode because I got to have a chat with my friend, NBA player, Marvin Bagley III

Marv and I talked about his quick rise through the ranks of amateur basketball to the NBA.

We also chatted about handling the press, being yourself as you are navigating the highest levels of your sport, his brief time at Duke and playing for coach K and more.

This episode is great for any one who wants some great insight into what it is like to be a top level player at a young age and then learning to handle all that and staying the course till you realize your dream.

Marv had such great insights and wisdom and I think you will enjoy this conversation.

Please leave a comment below at your biggest takeway from the episode.

Connect with Marv via all social

@mb3five

Adversity Advantage: What Scouts are Looking for In Rising Athletes - Episode 10 w/ James "IV" Williams

My guest this week is Top NBA and College Scout James Williams IV.

Chatting with James was a real treat because we are able to get an insight into what coaches, recruiters and scouts are looking for in an athlete.

We also get to find out what any of us surrounding the athletes should be focused on as far as supporting them.

James gave us an inside peak into the mind of a scout and into the world of basketball from the side of the people seeking to employ these athletes for large sums of money.

Please listen and enjoy and share with your up and coming talents and players so they can take heed and be more marketable to the teams and orgs they want to play for.

Other key topics to pay attention to

The Importance of Hard Work

Be a Good Teammate

"The Guy" sometimes doesn't experience that much adversity so it must be manufactured

And more

Please connect with James via:

https://instagram.com/btlhoops

https://twitter.com/btlhoops

https://btlscouting.org

Thanks for listening and watching and please leave a comment of your biggest takeaway from today's conversation with James.

I am so excited to bring you this weeks conversation with former Dartmouth Ice Hockey Player Mackenzie St. Onge.

Mackenzie is our first guest to share about how the pursuit of perfectionism can lead you to some pretty unhealthy habits particularly when it comes to food.

Mackenzie was a multi sport athlete and yet chose Hockey because she saw a bigger upside as well as liked the challenge it called out inside of her.

After competing in sports most of her life she created a movement called the sideline perspective that is about helping athletes find their bearings in life after sport.

I think you are going to love this conversation and the amazing person Mackenzie is.

Please enjoy the listen and shoot me a dm or leave a comment below as to what was your favorite part.

Be sure to connect with Mackenzie via:

IG: https://instagram.com/m.stonge12

https://instagram.com/thesidelineperspective

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideline-perspective-podcast/id1494805800

Thank you for listening as always take what you learned from today's interview and use it and let us know how it helped you.

Wrestling With Your Mental Game: How To Be An All American Wrestler - Episode #8 -w/ Jathiya Isaac
This week on the Mental Advantage Podcast our guest is 7 time All American Wrestler Jathiya Issac.
Jathiya fell into wrestling while looking for a way to defend herself in some of the fights she was getting into when she was younger.

She shared with us all about her journey to and through the world of high school and College wrestling. What's incredibly fascinating is how may mental game gems Jathiya shared with us as well as how she found it through being dedicated enough to stay at school during the summers.

She used YouTube and with guidance from her coaches she found Affirmations, Visualization and the power of focus.

Check out the sections below and please like, comment, and subscribe.

00:00:00 Podcast Preview
00:00:41 Intro of Jathiya Isaac
00:01:56 How Jathiya Almost performed with Beyonce
00:03:18 Wrestling helped me defend myself in fights
00:05:22 More Schools Need Women's Wrestling
00:06:32 Cat Cameo
00:06:45 First Time On The Mat & Jathiya Took Out Her Competition
00:08:53 Pressure Makes Diamonds
00:10:17 It's All About Commitment & Consistency
00:12:11 Wrestling with my brother
00:13:06 From Takedown To Pinned -The beginning of a theme in my first time out wrestling matches
00:15:05 I'm Descended From African Royalty I don't like losing
00:16:58 High School Highlights & Its All about the connections
00:19:06 Learning The Patterns Of The Competition & Quick Recovery Time
00:21:39 Still feeling the sting of that one match I lost till this Day & the cost of not specializing
00:24:22 Wrestling with College Decisions: Stay Close to Home vs Wrestling with the Big Dogs I admire?
00:28:14 The Difference between High School & College Wrestling: Its a Full Time Job and Far More of A Mental & Physical Battle
00:31:05 My Mental Advantage: Via YouTube Vids & ET the Hip Hop Preacher
00:34:36 I'm Strong, I'm Graceful, and I'm Powerful: The Power of Affirmations, Focus, and Visualization
00:38:36 You Don't Know Me But You're About To: The Cycle Repeats For My First Time Out Matches
00:41:42 How Does One Become An All American
00:43:04 If you are claiming something about yourself Prove it
00:44:07 It's Not About the Hand Raise It's about What's Next:
00:45:05 Don't Get Stuck On Your Wins & Don't Get Stuck On Your Losses
00:46:12 7 Time All -American In 4 Years of College How does that work?
00:46:48 Technical Difficulties: Just like anything You adjust
00:47:42 Championship Mindset: It's different when its at different levels of competition
00:50:31 My Journey wasn't perfect: Getting Injured.
00:51:50 Great Opportunities allow me to be in an enviroment of excellence
00:54:27 My injury and recovery journey
00:56:30 After The Decision Comes The Action
00:58:48 Using Visualization to Not miss a beat during Injury rehab & recovery
01:01:32 Rapid Fire Questions With Jathiya
01:05:21 Closeout and Connect with Jathiya

To connect with Jathiya :
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jty_fit/ and https://www.instagram.com/j_tia1/

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As the 2021 Olympics are fast approaching in about two weeks. This weeks guest, Tayyiba Haneef-Park is no stranger to the International event.

She went not once not twice but 3 times and medaled twice.

Tayyiba takes us through her journey as a Olympic Volleyball player and gives us an all access pass to the behind the scenes of what its like to be at and compete for the Gold.

In this episode we cover:

-The power of having a strong why

-The importance of having smaller goals leading up to the big goal

-The humbling process of learning a sport and developing your skills

-Coming back to your sport after having a child

-Post Olympic depression

-Life after volleyball

And so much more.

Please connect with Tayyiba Haneef-Park via:

IG: https://instagram.com/tayyiba_haneef

Have you ever wondered how some players end up overseas then this episode with you.

My guest is Professional Basketball Player Josh Young who plays overseas in Germany for Vechta.

Josh found a sport he loved and used that love and the support of his amazing family and some great coaches to go all the way PRO.

He speaks about how important visualization, identity, great coaches, and just being so good no matter the size of your school they will find you and recruit you.

Josh also talks about how coaches can kill any athletes love of their sport and how they should take that responsibility very seriously.

Please listen, subscribe, and leave a rating and a comment.

Thank you for listening :)

Please connect with Josh via:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayo8_/

Website: https://www.competitionofone.com/

To follow or connect with me:

IG https://instagram.com/bryndrescher

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The All-In Mentality - How To Excel At A Sport When You Aren't A Natural - Epiosode 5 w/ Natalie Allport

We now are talking about the world of winter sports and in particular, ice hockey and snowboarding.

Natalie takes us inside her journey of pursuing professional and top level snowboarding and all that comes with it.

Natalie shared that her olympic dream was born at 3 years old and Tiger woods was an inspiration thanks to her mom.

She never dreamed of anything less than being the best and she ultimately found it in proving to herself there is nothing she can't do.

Topics we covered:

The Olympics, Mental Health, Identity, Bad Coaches, the type of athlete she has always been and more.

You can connect with Natalie via:

her podcast @theallinproject on instagram and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-natalie-allport-/id1231899480

IG: @natalieallport

Please subscribe to the podcast via apple and leave a review via https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-advantage-podcast/id1565885466

and connect with your host Bryn via IG @bryndrescher.com

Shea Hillenbrand brought the raw honest truth in Episode 4 about a side of professional sports that isn't talked about a lot.

This conversation was incredibly powerful in that we covered:

How to create your future

How to use the right energy to succeed and how negative energy might be keeping you from being great.

How to be accountable

What it's like to reach the pinnacle of a life long dream so early.

Why Shea walked away from baseball when he was at the height of his career.

How Shea faced wanting not to live anymore and how he found himself, a better way of life, and a new mission.

This episode is especially crucial for any athletes pursuing baseball (or really any major sport) at the highest level because unfortunately Shea's story is more common than people may realize.

Connect with Shea via

Instagram: shea_hillenbrand

Twitter:Hillenbrandshea

Please subscribe to the podcast and share with someone you know who needs to hear the lessons shared.

Thanks for listening!

We are already 3 episodes in and we are gifted with the presence of this weeks guest our first woman Val Whiting.

Coach Val as she likes to be called due to her passion for youth has seen Women's Basketball from the highest heights you can take it.

She was a standout at Stanford where she won 2 NCAA Championships, 4 Pac-10 championships. She was All PAC-10 and so much more.

We explore in this episode how she fell into basketball after a failed attempt at another after school sport and didn't even love the game at first.

She went from someone telling her she would never be great at basketball all the way to the WNBA. (Boy were they wrong)

Val shares her journey through all the different levels of her career and gives us some behind the scenes insights through the process.

Coach val was also very transparent about her battle with depression and how it affected her during and post career.

She is now mentoring younger ballers through her story and lessons along the way and helping them to master their mental game.

Please connect with Val via"

Her Lady Baller program (she has changed the link) http://iamcoachval.com/fierce-athlete-academy/

Twitter: @iamcoachval

Instagram: @iam.coachval

Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE :)

On our first episode we are diving into the mind, career, and world of Former Professional Baseball player, AND amazing Human Nick Swisher.

Nick won a world series with the Yankees, was a part of the Billy Beane Moneyball situation in Oakland and had stints with a few other teams.

He is also a girl dad and a proud husband to his superstar wife Joanna Garcia. And when he isn't busy with all of that he is mentoring the next generation of Major leaguers.

What is most notable about Nick is his ENERGY, positivity, drive and HEART!

We discuss how he got started in baseball. We also find out how made the decision to not play football in college as well as what its like to win a world series.

Nick also shares a bit about vulnerability and what he learned about himself through his journey.

You can connect with Nick via IG @yourboyswish and he runs a great room on Clubhouse Monday's and Fridays with 3 other super peeps called "The Secret Sauce"

Please leave a comment below and be sure to rate the episode.

In Episode #2 our amazing guest is Former NFL player Greg Camarillo.

Greg played for several seasons in the NFL and is also a husband and a girl dad.

In this episode we talk about Greg being a multi sport athlete. We cover how his family history inspired him to strive for education and hard work.

Greg also shares how moments in his days as a young football player inpired him to push through as a college and NFL player.

I became aware of Greg through him vulnerably sharing a bit via tweets about what it is to transition from football and how that affects your mental health.

We spoke about that and how to make your mark a a walk on in college and a pretty magical thread throughout his career where it all comes together.

You can connect with Greg via twitter @catchcamarillo he is mentoring younger players and inspiring his daughters to chase their dreams and to possibly play football.

Thanks for listening and remember to rate the episode and leave a comment.

Athletes are like our real life Super Heroes and on this podcast we are going to be putting them in the hotseat and making them give us all their secrets.

In this trailer I am going to be sharing what this journey will be for all of us as we learn from them.

New episodes every Monday.

Please subscribe if you love to listen and learn from Athletes who have excelled to the tops of their sport.

First Episode: Former New York Yankee Nick Swisher dropping on May 31st