The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe: Recent Episodes
Bhrett McCabe
Winning is a mental skill, mastered by the best of the best, and held as a secret by those dominating the competition. Not anymore. In this weekly podcast, join Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical sports psychologist to multiple National Champions and Pro athletes and a former 2X Division 1 National Champion himself, as he exposes the “secrets” of human performance through in-depth interviews with world class athletes, elite-level coaches, and the most brilliant business minds in the world. New episode drops every week!
In this week's episode, we look back at a recent Instagram Live I did with my good friend Liam Mucklow, the foremost authority on power and precision in the game of golf (and soon to be baseball). Liam is a Golf Top 100 instructor as well as running The Golf Lab. He also founded The Baseball Performance Lab in partnership with Marucci Sports.
Baseball Performance Lab was created to revolutionize the way baseball approaches training and equipment. Some of the highest profile MLB players come to Liam's lab in Baton Rouge, LA, to optimize their equipment. He is changing the way baseball players train and optimize their bats!
In this episode, we revisit episode 27 of Mental Game LIVE where I sat down with former PGA Tour player and current NBC Golf Analyst Smylie Kaufman. Smylie has made a pretty seamless transition from player to analyst and does an awesome job for NBC's golf broadcast.
We discuss Smylie's career as a professional golfer and how that has helped him as an analyst, competitive stress that players deal with, finding your feel after losing it, and so much more!
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 26 of Mental Game LIVE, where we dive into how to overcome performance anxiety. Look, we are experiencing an epidemic of anxiety in this country. People are suffering at rates that we have never seen before. The volume of stuff that is flooding down our information superhighway is massive. Then, you start adding in the personal things that we all deal with - the pressures, stresses, and needs to perform - and it becomes overwhelming.
In this episode, we're going to talk about some strategies that you can implement to overcome performance anxiety.
In this episode, we revisit episode 25 of Mental Game LIVE where we discuss FEAR and how to manage it. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or any other form of anxiety holding you back, we provide practical tools and strategies to help you face and conquer your fears.
Join us as we explore real-life examples, expert insights, and actionable steps that will empower you to turn fear into a driving force for personal growth and success.
In this episode, we revisit episode 23 of Mental Game LIVE. It is all about the response to failure and disappointment. Look, no one wants to fail or be disappointed after a performance. But, we need disappointment to help us grow and reach new levels.
I break down the two responses to failure in this episode: the HEALTHY way and the UNHEALTHY way. Which one are you?
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 21 of Mental Game LIVE when we got to speak with Nick Dunlap, winner of the 2023 US Amateur and 2024 American Express. Nick also happens to be a client of mine, and this was something I have seen coming for a long time!
We talk about Nick's career as a junior golf (and how he was always at the golf course), how he handles negative thoughts on the golf course (especially during the US Am), and we also get a guest appearance from Nick's caddie to talk about their relationship. Great stuff for any golfer!
In this week's episode, we revisit episode 20 of Mental Game LIVE where we dive into my 3-phased approach to practice and training. This is the same process I use with the PGA Tour players that I work with, and it can even be used across multiple sports.
By setting up and organizing your practice this way, you will be on your way to feeling more comfortable out on the golf course. And hey, who knows, you might even shoot lower scores!
In this episode, let's revisit episode 19 of Mental Game LIVE, where I chatted with former University of Georgia linebacker and current high school head coach Jake Ganus. Jake took over as the head coach at Moody HS in Birmingham, AL, and has had tremendous success by getting his whole program to believe they can win, instead of just hoping to win. It hasn't been easy, but by building a culture of BELIEF, the results are happening quicker than he expected.
In this episode, we revisit episode 18 of Mental Game LIVE where we brought on former Navy SEAL Chad Metcalf to talk about his time as a SEAL.
We dove headfirst into all things pertaining to the mindset of what it takes to:
- Make it through BUDS (SEAL training) - including Hell Week
- Keep going/not give up during the hardest physical and mental test in the world
- Become one of the baddest dudes on the planet
- Develop a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset
This week's episode features episode 17 of Mental Game LIVE where I take a deep dive into anxiety and how it affects our performance. We go through what it looks like in performance and in real life, some tools you can utilize when it hits, and also how you can continue to manage it so that you can perform at your best in spite of it!
Anxiety wants you to believe the future is scary and success is unlikely. We talk about having mental flexibility which allows you to be anxious but still find a way to be successful. You must become aware of what is happening and accept that it is out of your control, but then find your stability in the storm, and then push forward.
In this episode, we revisit episode 16 of Mental Game LIVE where I sat down with the best pitchers in college baseball and softball, LSU's Paul Skenes and Alabama's Montana Fouts. Paul and Montana are generational talents touting numbers and impact that we may never see again in the college game. Paul was the National Pitcher of the Year and was the 1st overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates while Montana Fouts was the softball National Pitcher of the Year and will play for Team USA Softball.
During this episode, we find out what makes these two pitchers so dominant, how they perfect their craft, what their routines look like, how they face adversity, and so much more!
This episode of the podcast is as recap of episode 14 of Mental Game LIVE. We broke down, in-depth, the 5 Myths of Performance that I hear in working with athletes on a daily basis.
Some of these make me want to cringe because these MYTHS have become so popularized and mainstream that athletes are starting to take them as truth. We DEBUNK those myths in this episode.
This episode of the podcast features episode 13 of Mental Game LIVE where we break down all things relating to STRUGGLE and SELF-Doubt and how to break free from those. I wrote a book about it titled Break Free From Suckville, with Suckville being the space between your potential and your reality.
Look, we are all going to face struggle and begin to doubt ourselves. But, if you incorporate these five lessons, you can learn to manage the struggle and find success again more quickly.
Episode 12 of Mental Game LIVE was an all-time great! We dive into the extraordinary journey of a true legend as Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, opens up about his remarkable career, mindset, and the untold story behind his unprecedented Olympic gold medal triumphs. In this captivating interview, Phelps reveals the secrets of his success, the battles he faced, and the mental health struggles that shaped his life both in and out of the pool.
Join us as we delve deep into the mind of a champion, exploring Phelps' unwavering focus, unrivaled dedication, and extraordinary mindset that propelled him to unprecedented heights. Discover the awe-inspiring stories as Phelps takes us through the incredible highs and the unimaginable lows that defined his path to greatness.
But this interview goes beyond the medals and world records. Michael Phelps courageously opens up about his mental health struggles, shining a light on the challenges he faced and the support he sought to overcome them. Learn firsthand about the impact of mental health on his life, the importance of seeking help, and his ongoing journey to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
As we explore the life of the greatest athlete of all time, we gain a profound understanding of the resilience, determination, and strength that propelled Phelps to achieve greatness in the face of adversity. This interview is a testament to the power of the human spirit and serves as an inspiration to all who dream big and face their own personal obstacles.
In episode 11 of Mental Game LIVE, we dove into all things dealing with EMOTIONS. I'm sure a lot of you have heard that emotions are bad for your game. But I take a deep dive into why that isn't necessarily the case if used correctly. If you are an emotional player, this episode is definitely for you! Also, check out my LIVE YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can consume, and the best part is - it is FREE to you. The only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
Episode 10 of Mental Game LIVE was a pretty unique one as we had two special guests - Swing Coach for Sam Burns, Brad Pullin and Callaway Golf's Johnny Wunder.
Brad came on to talk about player development and working with Sam Burns throughout the years while Johnny came on to chop it up about club fitting, why it is so important, what Callaway is doing in the club fitting space, and so much more.
If you are serious about playing better golf, this is a great episode to tune in to!
Also, checkout my LIVE YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can consume, and the best part is - it is FREE to you.
The only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
Episode 9 of Mental Game LIVE is packed with great insight on taking your game into competition. I chopped it up with Top 100 golf instructor and Golf Fanatics founder Andrew Rice. Andrew has a ton of great info, especially on the everyday golfer who is looking to lower their scores while getting rid of their expectations!
We also talked about why Ben Hogan's swing is so popular to emulate and why so many want to try to replicate it. Fascinating conversation!
Also, checkout my LIVE YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can consume, and the best part is - it is FREE to you.
The only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In episode 8 of Mental Game LIVE, I sat down with Team Riley - Davis Riley, his caddie James Edmondson, and his swing coach Mark Blackburn to talk about Riley's BIG win at the 2023 Zurich Classic.
This episode is PACKED with audio and video gold! We go inside the ropes with Team Riley to talk about what was working for Davis throughout the week: - The strategy that allowed Team Riley to secure a win - How Davis and James communicated on the course - What mechanics and feels is Davis working on with Mark - And so much more!
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can consume, and the best part is - it is FREE to you.
The only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In this podcast, we dive into episode 7 of my Mental Game LIVE YouTube show. Most golfers are terrible when it comes to practice. Whenever they show up, they head to the range, get a couple toe-touches in, and start moving through the bag starting with the wedge and ending with the driver. There is no process to it, and they end up chasing feels, which could be good or bad.
In episode 7 of Mental Game LIVE, we talk about how to set up your practice by breaking it into three main components: the warmup, foundations, and competition training.
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In episode 6 of Mental Game LIVE, we recap my man Jon Rahm's HUGE win and how was able to finish down the stretch to take home the 2023 Masters. I knew from a certain moment during the tournament that he was going to win, which one was it?
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In this episode, I highlight the 5th episode of Mental Game LIVE where I dive into meditation and mindfulness. We do so much to tap into the physical side of our performance - nutrition, strength, flexibility, mobility, etc. Why aren't we tapping into our mental side more?
This episode is a must listen for getting everything you can out of your mental game to maximize performance.
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
This episode of the Secrets to Winning is highlighting episode 4 of Mental Game LIVE where we talk about the 5 reasons why you probably play badly.
Look, we all experience failure, struggle, and adversity. We all lose. Let's not waste a loss or a failure and learn the 5 most common reasons why you play poorly.
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
This episode of the Secrets to Winning is highlighting episode 3 of Mental Game LIVE. I dive heavily into the dreaded YIPS.
How do they show up? How can we get rid of them? What if they come back? I tackle those questions and so much more pertaining to the "Y word" in this episode!
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In episode 2 of Mental Game LIVE, we talk about the difference in your capability vs. your capacity as it pertains to your performance. How can you perform well when you don't have your "A" game? What if you are only working with your "C" game, how can you still get it done?
The answer to that lies in this episode of the show!
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In this episode, we dive into a segment from Mental Game LIVE, my weekly, live YouTube show where we break down all things regarding mental performance. This episode is all about the Ryder Cup, especially the captain's picks that were released earlier this week. There was a lot of controversy behind those picks with some questionable selections and some notable snubs. I personally think they got it right, but we will break it down any way!
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
Today’s episode is on the 5 most common mental game myths that we hear about in our office. Whether that’s seeing content on social media, hearing it from players and their past experiences, or from other coaches, these myths absolutely drive us up the wall. So we want to set the record straight as to why these are myths and then what the actual truth about the mental game is.
Also, want to take a minute to talk about our new live YouTube show - Mental Game LIVE. I am sure many of you have already tuned in, but in case you haven’t yet, this is the best mental game resource you can possibly consume, and the best part is - it is absolutely FREE to you.
Only thing you have to do is subscribe to Bhrett’s YouTube channel by going to YouTube.com/@drbhrettmccabe and click the Subscribe button as well as hitting the bell to make sure you get notified when we go LIVE every single week.
In this episode of The Secrets to Winning, I sat down with high school football coach Kurt Hines. Coach brought the absolute fire during this show, and you will be able to see why he has garnered such a huge social media following as well as become a sought-after motivational and inspirational speaker.
We talked about everything pertaining to being a coach your players will never forget including building lasting relationships, gaining trust, and holding team members - and coaches - accountable when their actions are not in line with the standard.
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning, I chat with Glenn Guilbeau of OutKick.com and author of Everything Matters in Baseball: The Skip Bertman Story.
The book is about my former LSU head baseball coach Skip Bertman, the man who brought winning baseball to LSU. It sheds light on Skip's work ethic, inventiveness, attention to detail, entrepreneurial ability, and overall contributions to LSU in his capacity as coach and later as athletic director.
It includes chapters on each of the five National Championships won under his direction, beginning in 1991; it reveals his secrets to training great pitchers who later pitched in the Major Leagues; and it shows how he embraced and used "The Power of Positive Thinking" throughout his career.
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning: IG Live Rewind, I speak with Dan Rapaport Barstool Sports and the Fore Play Podcast. I have known Dan for a while from his days at Golf Digest, where he would consult with me on a number of topics pertaining to the mental game on the PGA Tour.
During this conversation, we talked about the potential state of golf in 2023. What is the future of the LIV Golf and can it create golf's next wave of superstars like the PGA Tour? Speaking of the PGA Tour and LIV, can they finally squash the beef and coexist with each other? We also talked about's Dan's move from Golf Digest to the Fore Play podcast, what all went into that transition, and what we can expect from the Fore Play guys (and Dan himself) moving forward in 2023.
We often romanticize success as this "rah-rah", "you can do it" type of feeling. In fact, to achieve success, it is usually quite the opposite. The greatest athletes and high achievers are trained to believe that they can succeed regardless of circumstance, in the most difficult of moments.
Do they have doubts or insecurities at times? Sure, they are human. However, that doubt fuels determination, direction, and focus.
We have to be prepared for the darkest days, not the lightest. We have to be prepared for the rainiest days, not the prettiest. The true mark of success is when you can say, "I don't know what today is going to bring, but I know I can handle anything that comes my way."
Travis Grappo is a veteran in the restaurant industry, working for some of the most recognizable brands in the country, most notably Fleming's Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Metro Diner. But his newest venture is the definition of going ALL IN to achieve success.
Travis opened Oak House in late 2021 in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama. A Tampa, Florida, native, Travis has been all over the country and acquired tremendous experience working with a "who's who" of individuals. The conglomeration of tastes and flavors can be found on the menu at Oak House.
A former track & field athlete, Travis qualified for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials competing in the marathon. He uses his success in athletics to continue to compete at the highest levels in the restaurant industry.
In this episode, Travis and I dive into the courage it took to go out on his own to open a restaurant, his background in the restaurant industry and the famous brands he was worked for, the toll the pandemic took - and is still taking - on the restaurant industry, and taking the competitive excellence instilled in him as an athlete to succeed in this endeavor.
Gavin “Flo” Parker was named to Golf Digest’s 2021 list of the Best Young Teachers in America.
More than that, he is an entrepreneur, content creator, and one of the most entertaining golf instructors anywhere. He has developed a truly fresh approach to his teaching, making the game fun for golfers of all ages and abilities. Whether you follow his content on Instagram, TikTok, or any of his other wildly successful online endeavors, there is something for every age that sure to make you better and entertain you in the process.
Possessing incredibly infectious energy, Gavin has established one of the most successful junior golf programs on the East Coast. On top of that, he’s one of 25 Flatstick Certified Putting Instructors in the United States.
PGA Tour caddie Geno Bonnalie has become a bit of a social media star on his own.
Whether it be one of his A+ motel reviews or him describing his on-the-road meal plans, the man knows how to provide quality content without the help of his tour-pro boss, Joel Dahmen.
But Geno is savvy on the bag, as well. I have always said that PGA Tour caddies are just as much psychologists as they are strategists or advisors. In this episode, we talk about Geno’s routine, his relationship with his boss, how he prepares himself for a tournament, and so much more. It was truly a great conversation with a bunch of laughs!
Chris Herren is a former NBA player, a voice on the topic of substance use prevention, and a wellness advocate.
Since 2009, Chris has spoken to over one million students, athletes, and community members, sparking honest discussions on the topics of substance use disorder and wellness. A person in long-term recovery, Chris continues to share his story nationally with a renewed focus on prevention education and challenging audiences to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction – changing the focus from the last day to the first.
Through engaging talks, Chris inspires people to identify the “Why” in their story, to start the conversation on wellness and come TOGETHER to address the issue of substance use disorder, advocate for effective treatment and embrace the power of recovery. Prevention is ALL of our responsibility.
On October 23, 2011, Tim Hightower was the starting running back for the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) of the National Football League, when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a game.
Over the next four years, he faced a lengthy recovery in body and soul. The future for which he had worked was changed beyond imagination, but he was determined to return to the game.
Hightower’s story of his recovery from injury, as told in A DREAM WORTH FIGHTING FOR: Never Let Obstacles Stop You From Being Your Best Selfwith co-author William Sachs, will resonate with everybody who has been injured, suffered, or had their lifelong dream derailed. He is the only NFL running back to return to play four years after an injury. His is a story of strength, resilience, faith, courage, and determination – surviving five surgeries, financial challenges, and periods of homelessness.
Every athlete is unique. It’s important for each player and their coaches to understand what is unique about each player so that they can get the most production out of him/her.
Our guest on this installment of the IG Live Rewind is renowned sports performance coach Eric Cressey. Like me, Eric is a big believer that there should not be a “cookie-cutter” approach to player development - both from the mental side and from the physical side. How you train, prepare, perform, and have success is unique to you.
In this installment of the IG Live Rewind, I am going to talk about my recent trip to The Open Championship at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Open, and more specifically links-style golf, always gives us a great test of our mental games because it is so unique and so different than what we are used to in the U.S.
I'm going to focus on five insights I gained from the last major of the year and share with you some tools on how you can implement those things in your game and in how you compete.
On this episode of the IG Live Rewind, I talked with my good friend Jeff Smith. Jeff is commonly known in the golf social media circles as @RadarGolfPro and one of the brightest instructors on the PGA Tour. He’s led players to PGA Tour wins, Rookie of the Year awards, mini-tour winners, and he’s got a booming business in the college ranks.
Throughout this conversation, we talk about Jeff's philosophy on player development, how he approaches/coaches each golfer differently, and what it is like on the PGA Tour coaching the best players in the world.
On this episode of The Secrets to Winning: IG Live Rewind, I speak with Scott Fawcett. Scott's golf course-management system DECADE has been sweeping through the competitive golf world over the last few years. In its simplest form, DECADE gives you optimal targets based on your distances, trouble surrounding the hole, and a few other factors.
Scott is also very active on social media, specifically on Twitter, and can be a controversial figure in the golf community. He challenges the “status quo” and utilizes statistics to back a lot of his arguments. The facts are the facts. I have even referred to him as a “disruptor”.
But there is a side of Scott that many people aren’t aware of. He has dealt with several personal tragedies throughout the years, all pertaining to mental health. All equal parts tragic.
A common question I get from people is, "What does it take to bounce back?" One of the biggest myths in performance is when you experience something negative, you should snap your fingers and it should automatically go away.
We train our athletes by saying, "Just let it go. It doesn't matter. Focus on the next play." As if it is that easy. If you took the time, mental and physical energy, and purpose to give everything you have and put it into that moment, how can you simply "let go?"
In this episode, I talk about why developing mental flexibility is so important for competitors and some tools and strategies you can utilize to develop mental flexibility in your athletes and yourself.
This podcast is a little window into my Catalyst School platform. It is about shining the light on the successful coaches, athletes, and teams that I work with to give you an inside look at what they do on a regular basis to perform at the highest levels. The best of the best have processes and systems to help them succeed, but when we look at them from the outside, we don't always know exactly what they do to execute those processes.
In this episode, we are going to break down a question that one of my Catalyst School coaches had pertaining to negative external influences infiltrating their program. We are going to take a deep dive into, as coaches, how we can keep our athletes and team away from the negative people around them that reduce and restrict their ability to be who they are.
In my profession, I am fortunate to get to be around some great athletes, but I also spend a lot of time around coaches. I have a unique perspective as I have played for the best college baseball coach of all time, Skip Bertman at LSU, and I also currently work for the best college football coach of all time, Nick Saban at Alabama, as well as the entire Alabama athletic department. I don't know many people in my field or in the entire athletic circle who have actually had the experiences that I have had in being around the caliber of coach that I get to work with on a regular basis.
There are some common themes and trends among all of these great coaches that make them who they are. In this episode, I want to dive in to those themes and processes that these coaches have in place at each of these programs that allow them to not only achieve success, but to sustain it over long periods of time.
We are not a patient society. We are plagued with entitled individuals who think that they deserve a position, role, roster spot, job opportunity, etc., without ever earning it. Those individuals feel like they should be handed the greatest of roles and responsibilities, yet they have no idea what the hell they are doing. They are embarrassed to start at the bottom, put in the work and time, and climb the ladder to get where they want to be. In both sports and life, we have too many people in this world who would rather complain about their circumstances and try to change them based on discontent instead of taking those circumstances and making them better.
In this episode, I want to stress the importance of DOING YOUR JOB. It doesn't mean that you have to accept your circumstances, but it does mean that you need to do your job to the best of your ability, allowing your performance and your execution to change your circumstances. Not your complaining and moaning.
Recently, I was invited to sit on a panel with one of my great clients, Billy Horschel. Sitting on that panel, along with Billy and his swing coach Todd Anderson, allowed me to gain tremendous perspective. It reminded me of the way Billy feels about his team and the trust he has with every single member because of the experience, trust, and expertise they bring to the table. He listens to everyone in his circle, and he is incredibly loyal.
Billy talked about how he was an active seeker of information and was constantly learning. He wanted to continuously add to his mental bookshelf so that he always had a way of improving as a person and player. In this episode, I want to take a deeper dive about how you can build your mental bookshelf and how it takes no talent to do so. It has nothing to do with talent; it has everything to do with a desire to learn, grow, and develop.
The many stresses and burdens the world has placed on us have taken their toll on so many people, and I want to make sure you are taking a moment to check in on your mental health. Believe it or not, our mental health is all we have. It takes care of you.
It's not so much the major stresses that I am worried about. Whether it's a death in the family, the birth of a child, losing a job, etc. It's the minor ones; the ones you typically overlook or brush aside throughout the day but end up wearing on you as they build up. They are things like traffic, running late for an appointment, having too many items on a to-do list, etc. They slowly drain your energy. For the most part, the ways in which we cope with these stresses aren't great either.
In this episode, I discuss different strategies you can utilize to overcome the stresses you are experiencing and some ways to neutralize them before they ever come about.
In today's world, communication is ever-changing and becoming increasingly difficult. I have spoken with a number of people, both in and out of the sports world, who tell me that they're overly cautious, if not somewhat scared, when communicating what they feel, and what they think.
Why? Because they are afraid to cross a certain line. Honestly, it is a line that they don't even know that exists. They're afraid to share what they believe out of fear that someone will misinterpret their intentions or underlying belief systems. The question I want to answer in this episode is - how have we gotten to this point in our lives?
So many things are bombarding us for attention on a daily basis. There is so much noise in our lives and clutter in our heads. It's almost like we are standing in Times Square in NYC trying to focus on one small billboard. Surrounding us on all sides are loud noises, cars honking, bright lights, people shouting, etc. It becomes extremely difficult to focus our attention on that small billboard.
In this episode, I want to focus on how and where to filter and direct our attention, energies, and effort so that we can stay focused on the things that matter and remove all the clutter and noise.
This week, I brought in a familiar voice to The Secrets to Winning. That person is none other than my Alabama Football colleague and fellow consultant, Ben Newman. Ben recently wrote a book titled, Uncommon Leadership where he takes you inside the minds and hearts of eleven exceptional individuals: athletes, coaches, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and others whose unrelentingly high performance has made them not only the best in their fields but also unquestioned leaders in sports, business, and life.
In this episode, Ben and I break down the concept of uncommon leadership, honing in on the core qualities that drive these trailblazers to push for the best in themselves and others, every single day.
He was expected to die. Now he is teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.
His epic story of survival has never felt more relevant, as we experience the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath. John‘s story, perspective and inspiration have inspired millions of people and 2,000 clients over more than 12 years - and continue to today through virtual keynotes, workshops and experiences. John is also a two-time national bestselling author of ON FIRE and IN AWE.
With Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues, the subject of the pressure, stress, and expectations placed upon high-profile athletes has been at the forefront of the conversation. There have been many athletes who came out in support of Biles, including tennis star Naomi Osaka and the most decorated Olympian of all time Michael Phelps, each of whom has dealt with mental health struggles.
Mental health is a major issue in athletics for a lot of reasons: the amount of pressure placed on athletes to perform, the stress to constantly meet expectations, the sacrifice it takes to compete at the highest level, and the lack of coping away from the sport, just to name a few. In this episode, I hope to bring to light the many difficulties and challenges that these athletes struggle with.
One of the most consistent things I ask my clients is, "What disappoints you most about your performance? And, when those disappointments inevitably happen, what does it say about you?" At any given moment during the course of a competition, we have to be willing to put ourselves out there. We have to allow ourselves to be vulnerable because the closer we get to what we want, the riskier it is. There is a chance we could put in so much effort and be left with nothing to show for it.
To add to it, the more success you tend to have, the harder it becomes. I know that's hard to understand, but in this episode, I want to take a deep dive into how you can overcome those disappointments in your performance so you can be ready to dominate the next one.
Today's podcast is about how to deal with struggle and all the stress we have in today's world. Look, people are experiencing more anxiety in today's world than we have ever seen. This was the case even before the COVID situation. We live in a world with constant uncertainty, threat, and challenge. There is not a day that goes by that we don't have something that is dominating our attention, taking over our responses, and making life really difficult.
I am going to dive into the main factors that drive this anxiety and also give you some ways to help manage it so you can go about your life without being consumed by anxiety.
Recently, ESPN and the SEC Network released a documentary titled Hold the Rope, telling the story of my legendary baseball coach at LSU, Skip Bertman, and his quest to turn the LSU baseball program into a perennial power. "Hold the Rope" was a phrase/motto that we and all LSU baseball teams used on a regular basis that encapsulated the trust and unity that Coach Bertman instilled in the teams he coached.
In this episode, I want to take a deep dive into what it meant to "Hold the Rope" every day. We didn't always have the most talent, but what we did have was trust in our teammates, coaching staff, and the system, which was ultimately enough to win 5 national championships in the span of 10 years.
People that come to me aren't doing so because everything is awesome. The people I see are frustrated, and they feel like they are stuck in what I call "Suckville" - that dreaded space between our reality and our potential or where we "think" we should be.
Suckville can be a tough place to get out of. You're constantly frustrated with your current reality vs. where you think you should be. You feel like you are taking way too long to reach your goals, and you want success RIGHT NOW. I want to help you get out!
This episode has a bit of a different twist to it, but it is one that means a lot to me because of the content matter. It is going to be difficult to talk about so if you are someone who has ever had thoughts of harming or hurting yourself or if you suffer from depression, I want you to know that viewer discretion is advised.
Today's guest is Mark Hilinski. Mark is the father of former Washington State quarterback Tyler Hiliniski who tragically took his own life in 2018. Tyler did not show any signs of depression or anything that would lead you to believe he had thoughts of committing suicide. He seemed like he had everything going for him - star quarterback for a Power 5 school and team favorite. Then, one day, he didn't show up for an afternoon offseason training session. What ensued would lead Tyler's parents Mark and Kym to receive the worst phone call of their lives and one no parent should have to receive.
In Tyler's honor, the Hilinski's created Hiliniski's Hope, which was founded in order to help colleges and universities across the country eliminate the stigma around mental health and develop full-scale mental wellness programs for student-athletes. Winning is not always about the stat line. Sometimes, winning is about going on a mission to change lives, and that is exactly what the Hiliniski's are doing.
Take stock of your life: Based on your last 30 days of work, would your company rehire you? Would your coach re-recruit you? Would your spouse remarry you?
The easy answer is, “Absolutely!” But it's probably not the honest answer. Your life might read like a success story, and your family and friends might even think you have it all figured out, but you have a secret: You've stopped caring about much of anything. You feel out of place in your own life. You'd rather binge-watch Netflix than think about what's next. You're living on autopilot. You have two choices: Experience a slow self-destruction, or commit to a course correction. The good news is, it's never too late to find your drive again.
I sat down with popular speaker and success coach Antonio Neves to talk about hard-won lessons and to remind you that you do have a say—that you can reboot your life and find fulfillment right where you are. You don't have to quit your job or move to Bali to follow your passion. You do, however, need to shift your perspective and commit to living courageously, replacing passivity with boldness.
This conversation will guide you to confront hard truths about where you are and how you got there, inviting compassion, honesty, and accountability. There's no better time than now to reevaluate your life and lay a stronger foundation for your next 30 days. Step by step, you can become an active player in your own life and rediscover what makes you great.
Recently, several destructive tornadoes ripped through our city causing massive damage. Thankfully, my family and I are fine. However, some families experienced massive damage to their homes or lost them completely. In the aftermath of the storm, one thing stood out to me - the will of the human spirit.
In our lives, there will always be tough circumstances & adversity that we face. However, you can endure them and find a way through them. I want to share some things you can do to tap into the will of your human spirit to help clear the debris from your path and create a path forward.
Are expectations good? Many times we hear competitors talk about saying that they expected to win or they expected to do well. Why should you expect to have a good outcome? Because you had a good week of practice, you have more talent than your opponent, or your desire to succeed is unmatched?
If that is your thinking, then you are falling into a trap of expectations. When you expect to win or expect to play well, what you are really doing is taking evidence of the past and merging it with a hope for the future, creating a story in your mind that you simply cannot live up to. As a result of not living up to those expectations, you get frustrated earlier, become more judgmental, and lose your grit and resiliency.
People don't change their behavior because they want to. They change because they have to. For you to change the performance trajectory of your life, it requires you to do things differently. There is no greater way to start than changing how you think.
In order to understand how you think and how it influences your outcome, you must make these four promises to yourself. These four promises will keep you going when things, inevitably, get hard.
There are so many things that occupy our minds on a regular basis. Some of it is positive, but a lot of it is negative and distracting or what I like to call clutter. When you are competing and focused on a goal, there is going to be clutter and distractions that bombard you on a regular basis.
There are going to be things that compete for your attention and rob you of energy and potential for growth. In this podcast, I discuss three huge sources of mental clutter and what you can do to get rid of it and focus on the things that are going to lead to your success.
In my time as a psychologist and in my own personal journey, I've learned that moments of high achievement are often the earmarks by which we define our life. Oftentimes, we see the struggles, trials, and tribulations in our lives as problems that are difficult and frustrating. In reality, the hard is the normal.
As a competitor who wants to take the next steps to be able to win, I want you to be prepared for the difficult, not the easy. The difficult is in front of you for a reason. It is to help you understand who you are and to understand the way you do things. When you can adapt and adjust to what you're going through - the difficult times - that's when the success that lies within you will be shown to the world.
In my time working with some of the highest achieving athletes and coaches in their sport, I've noticed that they share some similar characteristics. They aren't all exactly the same, but their process to achieve excellence is almost identical.
See, the best of the best don't do anything magical, they just do what they do better than anyone else. They have an unrelenting attention to detail and an unwavering system or process to drive excellence. They get outside their comfort zones and break through any limiting barriers in their way.
Can you look back at 2020 and figure out what you can do better? Yes, but I want you to go about it with a different mindset than you ever have before. Don't blow up what you've done in the past; just choose to look at it differently.
I don't care how hard it's been or how much this past year sucked, you can always make the next choice better. It's not about your ego. It's not about your belief sets. It's about you facing the challenge and building from that. Stop asking for credit. Stop looking for support. Stop asking for people to believe in you and start meeting the moments. Your success in 2021 is up to you. Why don't you take full responsibility, and see if it changes the game? I bet it will.
I am fortunate that, in my job, I get to interact and consult with many high-level coaches and players. I get a behind-the-scenes look at how championship teams are assembled, developed, and enhanced by their respective coaching staffs. Whether at the collegiate or professional level, great coaches share a common set of characteristics that make them successful and allow their players to achieve greatness.
This week’s guest on The Secrets to Winning is Jake Kelfer. In his time in the basketball world, Jake has dealt with players and coaches at the highest level. In this conversation, we dove into the characteristics that make a great coach - getting buy-in from players, communicating at a high level, developing talent, promoting mentorship, and so much more.
If you are a golf coach, then pay attention to the brilliant expertise of my man Todd Anderson. I have known Todd for a long time and have the privilege of working alongside Todd as a part of Billy Horschel’s team.
Todd has an unbelievable ability to understand the mentality of every player he coaches. He knows that everyone has a different personality and mental makeup and knows that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
This week's episode is unique and one in which I wanted to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. Our guest is Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, a world-renowned expert in memory and how memories can shape and shift our experiences. When we look back at our memories and past experiences, whether positive or negative, we see how those experiences can be shaped to create a better story in our life and how they define and shift how we think about the future. For instance, if we did wasn't very good or we weren't very effective at accomplishing a certain task, the natural inclination would be to bring that negativity to a new challenge.
Then, it got me thinking, "If a coach or leader is working with a player or team member, do the things we say in the moment create a better snapshot of memory for that particular person moving forward? If the next time that person is faced with a challenge, will he/she approach it with more confidence based on the previous interaction they had with us?" This is a fascinating conversation I had with Dr. Loftus about why our memory isn't what we thought it was. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
For this week's episode, I want to take a step back as we enter the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States to have a little perspective on everything in the year 2020. I don't think many of us could look at 2020 and think it has gone according to anyone's plan or that it was easy.
I want to encourage each of you to have some graciousness and gratitude, even if it is in the smallest factors that you're still here. During this holiday season, make sure you take some time for yourself as we all have been through a lot. The stress has been high. The burden has been enormous, and the pains have been real. Please, take some time for you.
We know this world is challenging us, and I know that there are people suffering from what they feel and what they're thinking. They're just hoping that a brighter day will come. Truth be told, that's in every facet of life, right? That's in sports, business, you name it. Today's guest is someone who seeks to change the way you approach how you think and is an absolute pioneer in our field. He is Steven Hayes, a clinical psychologist that has authored 44 books and almost 600 scientific articles. But what he is most known for, and why he has made such a significant impact on my life and work, is the concept he developed called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT.
Dr. Hayes' Ted talks have been viewed over 600,000 times, and he's ranked as one of the most cited psychologists in the world. But. his impact is so much more than that. He is someone who's going to push against the standard to find a better way to do things. Not a more complicated way but a more efficient and more helpful way. His concept of ACT - being aware and accepting of what's going on in our lives and still finding a way through the stress, anxiety, fear, and doubts - has influenced so much of my work and made a huge impact on me.
For this episode of The Secrets to Winning, I sat down with a good friend and 2020 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Mark Blackburn to talk about how coaches can manage personalities and egos with different players.
Many times, the best coaches aren't the ones who are the most knowledgeable from an Xs and Os or technical standpoint. The coaches who get the best results are the ones who are emotionally intelligent and flexible and understand the true nature of each player. That allows for trust to be built and a greater relationship with the player.
There's a lot of clutter and junk in this world. There's a lot of noise. For my best performers, one of the biggest issues I hear them talk about is "What is the most important thing for me to do to be successful?" It is to put the blinders on and get to work. Every day, we get caught up in the world around us, and we start buying into what the external world is telling us. You're looking for proof and evidence of why you are falling behind.
See, that's the trap that the mind gets into when it latches into what somebody else is doing. It's winning. It's telling you that you are not prepared for the challenge in front of you. So, you romanticize and see the drama going on around you.
I want to give you three ways that I have found to be effective in getting the highest performers to quiet the noise and clutter going on around them.
This was a webinar I did during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the content is still applicable today, especially in the sports world. We are seeing games being postponed, some teams choosing not to play, no fans in the stands - it's just really weird and something we have really never experienced before.
Unfortunately, it is also bringing some collegiate athletic departments to cut sports, cut or furlough staff positions, and/or cancel entire seasons. It sucks; there is no doubt about that. What I want to do with this episode is to reiterate some tools and strategies you can utilize to overcome the low motivation and high anxiety you may be feeling as a result of this pandemic.
Many people have asked me, "Doc, what can I do during this time to lower fear and anxiety and stay motivated?" To borrow the phrase from my good friend Dr. Kevin Chapman, you can F.I.G.H.T.
How to F.I.G.H.T. Low Motivation and High Anxiety:
- F - Focus on what you can control
- I - Interpret your negative thoughts
- G - Grab some mental flexibility
- H - Healthy behaviors need to be established
- T - Teach someone
What does it take to get to the top of your field? It's a question I get asked a lot and one that every athlete or competitive person wants to know the answer to. That's why I was fascinated to have this week's guest on the podcast. In his book Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top, Jeremy Bhandari interviewed 16 of the top athletes in their field to reveal how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too.
If you are like me, you are always studying the best in their field to see how particular individuals achieved their level of success but also how they maintained it over a long period of time. In this episode, you are sure to learn from Jeremy's interviews with these world-class athletes the secrets behind success, and what it takes to remain on top. We talk about the value that comes with becoming disciplined, staying driven, setting goals, identifying your “why”, staying active and eating right, making sacrifices, obsessing over your passion, and more. Rather than harping on the remarkable accolades and astonishing statistics, this story is formulated to teach individuals what it takes to be great in any desired field. It includes interviews with the following athletes:
There may not be an active college baseball coach as good or as well respected as Tim Corbin. Vanderbilt’s head coach has claimed two national championships, four SEC titles and won multiple national coach of the year honors during his time in Nashville leading one of the best programs in the entire league. In his 17 seasons at the helm, he has transformed the Commodores into a national power. The Commodores would likely be in the midst of another run at the SEC title and College World Series if not for the NCAA’s need to cancel the baseball season following the coronavirus pandemic across the nation.
The reason for Corbin's continued success? It is the culture he has created. He is very much a coach that coaches the person first and the player second. Just ask Vanderbilt alum and Major League Baseball Cy Young winner David Price, who says of Corbin, "He turned me into a man. Just watching how he treated everybody like they were the most special person in the world...times change, but Coach Corbin doesn't." Wow. Pretty high praise coming from the former number one overall pick. As you listen to this interview with Coach Corbin, you are sure to pick up a ton of great information you can implement in your program to begin enhancing your culture right away!
The way you dress is oftentimes a window into your soul. It's an understanding of your confidence, self-belief, and how you view yourself. Today's guest is going to give us a little insight into that mindset, and he's going to take it from the men's perspective. So for my female listeners, this isn't a time to turn it off but just know that we're going to dive into an area that most men don't really think about. They assume that somebody can take care of it for them or that the next pair of khakis and blue shirt is going to work for them. This topic is actually one aspect of what I do with the Catalyst School. We dive into the best way to make you the most influential and confident person you can be.
Our guest this week is Tanner Guzy, Men's Style Coach, Founder of Masculine Style, and Author of The Appearance of Power. I came across Tanner and his work on social media after seeing some of his tweets about dress and appearance and how they relate to confidence and performance. I've always been fascinated from a male standpoint of identifying the right thing to wear, What is my style? What type of clothing fits my style? I tend to go to the most conservative, most comfortable way. I'm a big guy, and I just really want clothes that fit. But, I don't think that mindset always allows me to present myself in the best manner possible. When I've done stage work or presented, I tend to fall back on the khaki pants and a jacket, but it's so conservative. And it's like, "Hey, I took the easy way out." Is there something better?
The people that I study and love to learn from have a little edgier style. Is that me? I don't know. So I had to bring Tanner on to talk about it. If you want more information about Tanner, make sure you check him out at masculine-style(dot)com or pick up his book, The Appearance of Power. If you want to understand what he means by power - authority, presence, action - make sure you check out his book. Very easy to read and tons of information about what you need to be wearing and how to identify YOUR style.
There's so much uncertainty in today's world, especially in college athletics. When you take a look at the scope of college athletics, there has long been the discussion regarding the name, image, and likeness issue surrounding athletes and their ability - or lack thereof - to profit on their likeness as a college athlete. It is an interesting debate, with individuals on both sides of the issue giving their viewpoint.
Our guest on this week's episode is someone who has been very outspoken on the issue. Dr. Chris Yandle is a former college athletics administrator and award-winning public relations professional that has worked across the various levels of college athletic departments. He is a really valuable resource at looking at how and what the different demands of college athletics are. He's been in a variety of different roles at Power 5 institutions including places like the University of Miami, Georgia Tech and Baylor.
This week, I sat down with NFL wide receiver Bennie Fowler - somebody who gave me a really nice perspective on circumstances and challenges. In the NFL, it's not easy to compete. You've got people coming for your job on a regular basis, AND if you're an undrafted player like Bennie, it's even harder. You're expendable. Within the workforce - if you look at metrics like performance or success - people are expendable. Competitors are always coming for our jobs.
What happens if you come from a background where you were really successful, you were good in school, and your family was successful? Does that make it easier or harder? Usually, we want our circumstances to define our experience. For example, if we're struggling, we look at our circumstances as making us a victim. Yet, we want to have better circumstances so that we can take advantage of that. So, if we're from a successful background, does that make it easier or harder? I think most people would probably say that makes it easier. But, does it? Let's dive into this conversation with Bennie and let him explain.
Imagine pitching in the Major Leagues for 21 years! The number of players you played against ranged from Hall of Fame Legends to those that are the next wave of superstars. What kind of mental strength does it take to adapt to the game and stay a valuable contributor for team’s pushing to win a World Series?
I sat down with LaTroy Hawkins, a 21 year Major Leaguer, and now the Baseball Operations Special Assistant for the Minnesota Twins. After a conversation in the hallway of the annual American Baseball Coaches Association meeting, I knew I had to have him on the podcast. He delivered just like he did on the mound! From motivation to dealing with adversity, this podcast is a must-listen.
Our guest this week is Spencer Dennis, Founder and GM of CoachNow. CoachNow is transforming the way coaches, teach, communicate, educate, and coach their athletes while creating a better balance between work and life.
Coaching requires relentless teaching and passion that impacts generations of athletes. Spencer Dennis and CoachNow are helping coaches by simplifying the way they collaborate and communicate, and ultimately save them time. Their goal is to be essential to the success of coaches and athletes around the world by enabling their relationships and development through the technology they create.
The Secrets to Winning Podcast is not always about winning on the field. Sometimes, it's about winning the issues going on in the world. There is a lot of tension in this world right now, and we have a very, very important discussion about race in the United States and how that relates to police brutality, justice, and individual differences.
I didn't want to be one of those individuals that got up and "virtue-signaled" or said how it needed to be because I don't know. But I am a guy who wants to hear from people who invest their time, put their butts on the line, and form opinions that we should all listen to.
Today's guest - Kwame Agyemang - is one of those individuals that I've come to really, really respect because of his thoughtfulness and his insight. And, most importantly, because he wants to have a discussion. He understands the sports world. He understands topics of race, managing social change, and unifying voices, and also amplifying voices. And he is somebody who I followed on social media for some time. I could not wait to have this conversation about race in the United States and across the world.
This week's guests are Sam Hahn and Bill Presse from L.A.B. Golf, makers of a cutting-edge new putting technology. All golfers have had those days when their putting stroke feels completely off. What they’re feeling is torque — the twisting of the putter head — the enemy of consistent putting.
Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) is a patented technology that simplifies putting. It eliminates torque from the design of a putter, giving all golfers the ability to consistently repeat their stroke — especially when the pressure is on.
This is just an incredible story. I first had Kingmade Jerky about 6 years ago while working with one of my PGA Tour players during a practice round. It was literally the best I had ever tasted, and it came from a Ziploc bag out of one of the other players' golf bags. Fast forward to 2020 and Kingmade Jerky is the "Official Meat Snack of the PGA Tour".
I sat down with founder Jeff King to talk about the origin of Kingmade Jerky, how it took off, the challenges of starting a business (especially when it was completely unexpected), and how it is one of the fastest-growing meat snacks in the U.S.
I want to get something off my chest. Look, we all have critics. We all have those that don't agree with us and have different opinions. I want to focus on how we can funnel that into productive actions so that we can all become better!
Authenticity is the essential foundation of good leadership. What makes us human - empathy, connection, our drive to accomplish something meaningful, our courage to innovate and capacity to learn from our mistakes - is also what makes us successful at work and in life.
Julie McDonald - a great friend and trusted colleague - knows that understanding yourself and making decisions that are aligned with your core beliefs and values makes you more effective as an employee, a leader…and a human.
John Brannen is a rising star in the college basketball coaching ranks. Having just finished his first year at the University of Cincinnati and winning the regular-season American Athletic Conference championship (tournament and NCAA tournament canceled due to COVID-19), John is poised to do great things at a program who has experienced a ton of national success and is considered a storied program.
I have been fortunate to work very closely with John since his time as an assistant coach to Anthony Grant at Alabama. After hearing this conversation, I bet you will become a big John Brannen fan as well!
Jason Glass is one of the world's best strength and conditioning specialists and is very highly sought after among professional athletes, most notably PGA Tour players.
But it's not just the knowledge he has of getting bigger, faster, stronger, more explosive, more flexible, and the like. It's about how Jason connects with his players - the soft skills of a coach - they trust him, they respect him, and he knows what makes them tick. The information he shares in this episode can help you do the same.
This week's guest is Brittany Wagner, star of the hit Netflix show Last Chance U. I wanted to bring Brittany on to talk about the difficulties that COVID-19 presents to our education systems. Parents are having to juggle work responsibilities with serving as a "teacher" to their children during this time.
Brittany offers some practical strategies for adults who are serving as teachers for their youngsters right now such as letting children develop their own schedule and adhere to it, give them the freedom to be who they are within a larger framework, and much more.
This week's guest is Martin Du Toit, former professional golfer and current golf instructor. To better embrace the world of technology, Martin developed an app for coaches and students to better communicate. He now serves as the CEO of the Golf Coach App
The Golf Coach App, along with adjoining product, the Golf Stats Coach, is a great way for a golf coach to bring tremendous value and convenience to the student all from their mobile device.
The COVID-19 crisis has reached seemingly every walk of life. For sports, especially those played in spring and summer at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, the abrupt end to a season (and career for some) has led to coaches searching for answers.
What do I tell my players? There is no blueprint for this, how am I supposed to handle it? I discussed these topics with a good friend of mine and a rising star in the DI collegiate baseball ranks - Justin Hill of McNeese State. Justin has led his team to the NCAA Tournament multiple times, but he, like all other coaches, are dealing with something unprecedented.
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the world. I wanted to bring on an old friend to talk about economic trends, the trickle-down effect, and the impact the sports world, both professional and collegiate, has felt and will continue to feel during this time.
This week's episode of The Secrets to Winning is the recording of a webinar I conducted recently discussing my steps to developing a winning coaching philosophy in the 21st century.
In this episode, I take you through step-by-step and point out the 10 most important lessons I have learned from:
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Playing for & working with the best coaches
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Coaching world-class athletes
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Building a high-performance organization
Chris Como has dedicated his life to coaching golfers of all levels to achieve their goals. In order to learn the most effective coaching practices in the game, Chris spent the first part of his career either working for or studying with many of the preeminent teachers of the game.
Chris’ many years of teaching experience, including several years as a swing consultant to Tiger Woods, gives him the unique skill to translate sophisticated concepts into simple, tangible coaching practices.
Given the uncertainty of these times for players, coaches, and leaders, this episode will aim to provide additional guidance on managing this time of uncertainty and chaos with your athletes, dealing with the abrupt end to a season (or for some, a career) with no finality, and what you can do to improve during the time away from your competition - among many more topics.
This week's guest is Jamy Bechler, an expert in developing team leadership and creating championship cultures. After two decades of coaching college basketball, Jamy now leads leaders and is a coach to coaches as a team consultant and trainer.
His training and experience as a certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speaker have allowed him to work with professional and college teams, as well as multi-million dollar businesses.
Sport is full of legendary rivalries: Yankees and Red Sox, Duke and North Carolina Basketball, Lakers and Celtics, Alabama and Auburn, and so many others.
But what, exactly, elevates a competition to the level of rivalry? Is it a defining moment, such as the Christian Laettner buzzer beater that propelled Duke to shatter a thousand dreams across Kentucky during an NCAA Tournament game? Is it simple geography, such as Green Bay’s proximity to Chicago? Is it a storied past colliding in the present, as with the Yankees and Red Sox? Or two cities, states or organizations which are so similar that they, much like siblings, can’t help but clash (say, Ohio State vs. Michigan)? How about all of the above?
Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is the Founder of the Know Rivalry Project Dr. Joe Cobbs, an associate professor of sports business at Northern Kentucky University and former sports marketing executive who dreamed up the “Battle of the Bricks” brand to promote the football rivalry between Miami (OH) and Ohio University. Cobbs developed and leads class on rivalry in international sport at NKU, the first course of its kind in the nation.
On this week's episode of The Secrets to Winning, I sat down with Entrepreneur and Founder of Golf Science Lab Cordie Walker to talk how to create content that sells...and wins!
When creating great content, there are a number of different rules you need to follow if you are going to create excellent, stand alone content. There are 5, specifically, that Cordie talks about in this episode that are proven to get a ton of views.
There are times in your life when you need to make a change. Often it starts with a shift in mindset, then actions follow. Those times of change become milestone moments that alter everything and you're never the same again. That moment came for this week's guest Patrick Sweeney minutes after almost losing his life against a rare case of Leukemia. Patrick took on the world in his 20's training for the USA Olympic team in rowing, and then when he still felt empty he took on the business world in his 30's and 40's trying to reach 40 by 40 -a net worth of $40 million by 40 years old, thinking it would build confidence and courage. But it didn't. In one moment, Patrick walked away. He'd just fought for his life on an operating table against a rare case of leukemia. In that moment of perspective, as he stood outside the hospital, he decided to fight the fear of the unknown and embrace a different future. One that would bring fulfillment, joy, and happiness. What he discovered was life-changing.
The world of social media has opened up the doors to tons of new ideas and mindsets in the sports world, but understanding how to utilize social media to build your brand and to deliver information is critical.
This week's guest is a YouTube sensation and online golf instructor Eric Cogorno. Coaching is never easy, and when you get into new methods and use digital media or facets like that, it's really important as a teacher to be able to touch and impact individuals in different kinds of ways. There's an art and skill there. It's not just about putting content out, it's about knowing what resonates. Eric embodies that mindset.
Today’s young athletes belong to a group known as Generation Z. While they may be the best-educated generation in history, critics also notice Generation Z’s shorter attention spans, need for frequent (positive) feedback, lack of independence, and increased screen time.
So, how can you most effectively coach the 21st century athlete? Explain the 'why', communicate effectively, be direct, precise and immediate feedback, promote resiliency, and promote situations for critical thinking.
My guest on this week's episode of The Secrets to Winning is Xan Barksdale, founder of Catching-101.com, the web’s top resource for those who suit up behind the dish. As a former pitcher, it was awesome to have a conversation with a catching guy as there is this seemingly automatic bond between pitcher and catcher.
Throughout his career as a collegiate player (Ole Miss) and coach (Louisville), Barksdale has been a highly sought after speaker and clinician, speaking at some of the nation’s most well-attended baseball gatherings such as the ABCA National Convention, Pitch-A-Palooza and various youth baseball podcasts across the globe.
Dr. McGee is an orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine. He is the team physician for College of Southern Nevada’s athletic programs.
He is also involved with the Justin Boots Sports Medicine team which provides care for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys, the Professional Bull Riders and the National Finals Rodeo. Dr. McGee grew up in Las Vegas, NV, and then attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. There, he received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and also was a pitcher and outfielder on the winningest baseball team in Ute’s history.
The evolution of a coach, a leader, a catalyst, comes in a lot of forms and fashions. This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning is Jeff Smith, commonly known in the social media circles as RadarGolfPro. He's leading a revolution in the golf teaching world about using social media, not for self-promotion, but for data, philosophy, and education.
It's the dissemination across multiple levels that has made Jeff Smith a top instructor in the world. He's led players to the top of the top, and he's got a booming business in the college ranks, which had so many people that are coming to him and wanting his information.
How did it start? Where did he come from? He wasn't an overnight sensation. It was years and years of studying the swing, even when he was working as a department store manager. Yes, shocking. So for all the people out there listening right now who feel like they haven't had the perfect pathway to their success, I bring to you a good friend, Jeff Smith.
This week on The Secrets to Winning we actually have two guests, the husband and wife duo of Dr. Brad and Dr. Dianna Carlton. The Carlton's serve as the Founders of Fore Social, a full-service marketing agency specializing in enhancing the brands of PGA Tour players.
They work together to grow social media presence, build credibility, cultivate a community of fans and supporters that love the player and their brand, boost their reach, and connect with influencers who can help extend their reach.
Darin White is the go-to person in the sport world when it comes to data and analytics. White is a highly sought resource for media seeking insights into sport business. His comments have appeared in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Forbes, USA Today, ESPN Radio, Mashable, Al Jazeera, Sports Business Daily, Bond Buyer, International Business Times, NPR, Bleacher Report, and the Capital Gazette. He serves as a judge for the Yahoo Sports Technology Awards gala, the "Oscars of Sports Technology" in London.
White has crafted business relationships with some of the most prestigious sports organizations and corporate sponsors, including NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, Dallas Cowboys, Bayern Munich, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Adidas, SEC, ACC, Nike, NASCAR, Atlanta Braves, Harlequins Rugby, Indy Car, Peach Bowl, PGA, Tampa Bay Lightning, MiLB, IFL, Coca Cola, Honda, BCBS, and Manchester United’s sponsor AON.
2019 has been a great year for The Secrets to Winning. I have had the great opportunity to interview some tremendous guests and travel all over the country trying to find the secrets to winning from the most successful individuals in the world.
To wrap up such a great year, we have taken the most popular and most listened to episodes of the year and combined them into one show. It is, without a doubt, audio gold!
How do you actually get to calm and stillness despite all the chaos we go through day-to-day? The thing about stillness that is misunderstood is that what we're actually not doing is quieting down the chaos. We're not quieting down our minds. We're not eliminating all the distractions and the threats that are going on around us.
Instead, we're doing the opposite. What we're actually saying is, "I can handle it. I am confident in the moment right where I am." We're no longer fighting the threats, and we're comfortable and accepting of where we are. To me, that is ultimate stillness.
In today’s world of collegiate athletics, few can claim to have been at a program since the beginning. Not many can say they were there at the origin of a program, having been present from the very inception to where it stands today. And certainly nobody can claim to have brought a program further, and in shorter time, than Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy, entering his 22nd season at the helm of the Crimson Tide.
From a humble start to a national championship, Murphy has taken Alabama to the top of the college softball world. Beginning with his days as an assistant in the very first years of the Alabama softball program, Murphy has emerged as the face of a team that has grown under his leadership to become one of the most consistently successful programs in the nation.
The accomplishments are there for everyone to see. A 2012 National Championship, 11 Women’s College World Series berths, five SEC regular season titles, five SEC Tournament titles and 18-straight NCAA Tournament bids are only a few of the team honors that Murphy has brought to Tuscaloosa during his tenure.
The individual honors are equally as impressive. Tide players have earned All-America honors 98 times under Murphy’s watch. He has tutored 94 All-SEC performers and 88 NFCA All-Region honorees. His teams have been just as successful in the classroom, with 21 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and 198 SEC All-Academic selections.
Thanksgiving is a few short days away. Your stress levels are high because of all you do for work or school. Then, you throw in the hectic holiday season with extended family visiting, traveling, shopping, etc. It’s the perfect time to develop the habit and attitude of gratitude.
An attitude of gratitude will transform relationships, work environment, family life, and your overall satisfaction in your life. It’s not a difficult achievement. Like anything else worthwhile, it needs to become a habit. The good news is that you don’t have to buy special equipment, experience any discomfort, or physical exertion to achieve an attitude of gratitude.
As a coach or leader of a program/organization when coaching today's generation of athletes - How can you get the most out of these young people? What buttons can you press and what buttons can you not press in order to motivate?
The question I ask every coach is, "How are your players going to view you five years from now?" Are they going to say that coach so-and-so taught me about who I am, put me in challenging environments to learn more about myself, or put me through trials and tribulations, but gave me a safety net to do it. Or, are you going to allow this generation to blame you? Because when they struggled, you didn't have a solution for them. Ultimately, at the end of the day, your job is to develop your players so that they look back and go, "Yeah, I'm a better person and player because that guy was my coach."
This week's guest is Mike Adams, nationally renowned golf instructor known as the “Swing Dr”, who has been teaching the game of golf for over 33 years. One of the most sought after instructors in the country, Mike has dedicated his life to improving the game of golf for all levels of golfers.
He has been listed on every GOLF Magazine Top 100 Instructor and Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher list that has ever been produced. He has written and co-written 18 golf instruction books, including two GOLF Magazine Instruction Books of the Year: Play Better Golf and The LAWs of the Golf Swing. In addition, Mike organized and help edit the Best Putting Instruction Book Ever and recently completed the Best Driving Instruction Book Ever. He is the creator of the the LAWs of Golf, a philosophy to help golfers of all levels find a swing that is customized to their physical build.
He has taught USGA Champions, PGA and LPGA Touring pros including: Chris Deforrest, Briny Baird, Michael Simms, Scott Langley, Brett Wetterich, Mark Brooks, Hank Kuehne, Bob Estes, Trip Kuehne, Betsy King, Rosie Jones, Belen Mozo, Nicole Hage and Kelli Kuehne.
Mike has also instructed 4 presidents: George H. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford. Celebrities have also sought out Mike’s instruction including Willie Nelson, Michael Douglas, Jack Nicholson. Jim Palmer, Whitey Ford, Mike Schmidt and Keanu Reeves.
Known as the ‘Teacher of Teachers’ , he has helped mentor, train, influence and develop 20 current members of the GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher List: including: Mike McGetrick (PGA National Teacher of the Year), Mike Bender (PGA National Teacher of the year), Krista Dunton (LPGA National Teacher of the Year), Brian Mogg, Jerry King, Mark Hackett, Mark Steinbauer, Don Sargent and Scott Munroe to name a few.
This week's guest is at the top of his field in the game of golf. Eric Eshleman is very well well known as a teaching professional for PGA Tour players such as Graeme McDowell, Patton Kizzire, Smylie Kaufman, and Paul Dunne. Even former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, an avid golfer, turns to Eshleman for all of her golf swing needs.
But earlier this year, Eshleman, the director of golf at the Country Club of Birmingham, received an award that solidified him at the top. He was named the recipient of the 2019 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. This award is the highest annual honor given to a PGA of America Professional.
This week on The Secrets to Winning, we have a bit of a unique situation. First off, here's a little backstory. A couple of months ago one of my good buds - a former PGA Tour player - said to me "You've got some amazing guests, and I've learned a ton. But one thing I feel like I'm missing is YOUR perspectives. You do a good job of integrating your ideas into the conversation, but you're respectful of other people's platforms so you don't want to take their attention. But I want to hear from YOU."
So this episode we flipped the script. I am the guest and interviewing me is good friend Ryan Brown, a sports radio host for one of the largest and most listened to sports talk shows in the country. Ryan asks me the hard-hitting questions that I usually ask our guests. If you want to know what it takes to be an elite performer from my perspective, you are in the right place!
This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning has overcome a life-threatening injury to get back on the field. Gina Snyder was a starting pitcher for Purdue University's softball team until she encountered a life-threatening brain injury, which forced her to put the game she loved on hold and return home to Tucson, AZ to retrain her brain how to think, how to walk, and eventually, how to dominate on the field again. Once fully healed, Gina gave softball another shot and walked-on at the University of Arizona, a perennial softball power. She made the team and earned wins over UCLA, Florida State, and Team Japan (the #2 ranked team in the world). Throughout this episode, Gina talks about her debilitating illness, her mindset to overcome her circumstances, and ultimately, get back on the field. Truly inspiring!
Reality shows in this country are massive. It seems like they consume the primetime slots of network television across all stations. As a psychologist, I am a huge fan of The Bachelor and Bachelorette series’. Whether you watch them or not (more than likely you do, whether you want to admit it or not), I think these are the best two shows on human behavior and competition that have ever been created.
Our guest on this week’s episode is Garrett Powell, someone who has experienced all of the craziness that is The Bachelorette first-hand as a contestant this past season (season 15). In real life, Garrett is a PGA Tour Professional at Shoal Creek Golf Club in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the finest private clubs in the United States.
This week's guest on the Secrets to Winning is former Major League Baseball player and current ESPN Baseball Analyst Chris Burke. Chris was an "All-Everything" player in college at Tennessee where he was a 2x consensus All-American and the 10th overall pick in the 2001 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros.
Chris now serves as one of the lead college baseball analysts for ESPN, and you can find him in the booth for large events such as the NCAA Tournament and College World Series.
Our guest this week is none other than bestselling author Ryan Holiday talking about his new book Stillness is the Key and how that applies to performers and competitors in all walks of life. Ryan has written countless bestselling books and has made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology with The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead.
All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the world spins around you. How can you be calm in the midst of chaos?
People that come to me aren't doing so because everything is awesome. The people I see are frustrated, and they feel like they are stuck in what I call "Suckville" - that dreaded space between our reality and our potential or where we "think" we should be.
Suckville can be a tough place to get out of. You're constantly frustrated with your current reality vs. where you think you should be. You feel like you are taking way too long to reach your goals, and you want success RIGHT NOW. I want to help you get out!
At the age of 24, he was homeless, addicted to heroin and facing long jail sentences. In the years since he has found a way to recover from addiction and build a life worth living.
This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning is Eric Zimmer. Eric has been a behavior change coach for the past 20 years and also hosts an award-winning podcast, The One You Feed, which is based on an old parable about two wolves at battle within us. With over 200 episodes and more than 10 million downloads, the show features conversations with experts across many fields of study about how to create a life worth living.
Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as an NBA performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet including Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Victor Oladipo. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
Alan specializes in improving individual and organizational leadership, performance and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity which is what makes him one of the top motivational speakers you’ll ever hear.
This week's guest is Marty Reichenthal, a savvy investor and entrepreneur. I had the opportunity to do a live event with Marty earlier this year, and I was very impressed with his content.
Marty has over 40 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience. In 1993 he partnered with OSI partners to expand a family-owned restaurant called Carrabba’s and built 16 restaurants. After selling back his interests in 2003 he took a position a VP of Operations – overseeing more than 100 locations in 16 states.
In addition to many other business ventures, Marty purchased and developed 21 OrangeTheory locations over the span of 5 years. He recently sold a majority of the company to a private equity firm, and remains on the board of directors.
There is only one Wright Thompson. He is, as they say, famous if you know who he is: his work includes the most read articles in the history of ESPN (and it's not even close) and has been anthologized in the Best American Sports Writing series ten times. But to say his pieces are ALL about sports is not the case - Wright Thompson figures people out. He jimmies the lock to the furnaces inside the people he profiles and does an analysis of the fuel that fires their ambition.
Whether it be Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Pat Riley or Urban Meyer, he strips the away the self-serving myths and fantasies to reveal his characters in full. There are fascinating common denominators: it may not be the case that every single great performer or coach had a complex relationship with his father. Simply put, Wright Thompson is the GOAT at his craft.
Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. Since then, Bianco has become the winningest coach in program history and one of the top coaches in Southeastern Conference history while establishing Ole Miss as one of the premier programs in college baseball. In today’s age of short coaching tenures, Bianco is the longest-tenured coach in the SEC across all sports.
In this episode of the Secrets to Winning, I sat down with a coach that had a tremendous impact on my career as a player and on my life. We talk about taking a program that was at the bottom of the SEC and turning it into a perennial power.
Ready or not, the emerging generations of Gen Y and Gen Z are entering the age of adulthood. Unless we make some adjustments in the way we interact with and lead them, our organizations could suffer.
Throughout this podcast, I want to help you better understand generational differences and who exactly you are dealing with, provide tools to help you connect with and equip the emerging generation, and establish standards of high demand, high feedback with team members
This week, we take a dive into a new field of performance. Still training for performance improvement and to be elite, playing in front of fans, dealing with the same high intensity and pressure, and demonstrating a commitment to discipline, excellence, and accountability. This is a deep dive into the world of music.
Our guest on this week's episode of The Secrets to Winning is world-renowned international musician Skip Snead. Skip is known as one of the best horn players alive, performing for audiences all over the world including in Egypt, Romania, United Kingdom, Cuba, and more as a member of the TransAtlantic Horn Quartet. His accolades as a player are no joke, but he is also an accomplished instructor, as well, serving as the School of Music Director at The University of Alabama.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held this weekend, August 3rd, in Canton, Ohio. Among those enshrinees of the Class of 2019 is our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning, former 16-year veteran offensive lineman Kevin Mawae.
In his career, Mawae was named to eight Pro Bowls, six of which came after the age of 30, and he was a first-team All-Pro six times. He was a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, and also the NFL Players Association president from 2008-12. He played his final NFL game at the Pro Bowl in February 2010.
On this episode of the podcast, Kevin dives into the attributes and the intangibles he possessed that created a Hall of Fame career.
There is no telling when and where you might see Laura Rutledge on television across ESPN's family of networks. From college football, basketball, and baseball to women's softball and gymnastics, she covers a multitude of sports as both a sideline reporter and host.
In 2014, she joined the Southeastern Conference as a sideline reporter for SEC Network and is also the host of SEC Nation. More recently, she added co-host of the ESPN morning show "Get Up!" to her resume. You can even find her, on occasion, to host ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter.
Cam Doody is Co-founder and President of BellHops, the largest and fastest-growing tech-enabled platform in the moving and delivery space. Bellhops grew from an idea to help college students move onto campus. Bellhops began in 2011 as a dorm-moving service in a small college town.
They are now a moving company based in Chattanooga that is operating in 85 cities in 39 states across the U.S. Cam is responsible for raising more than $21 million in venture capital from some of the most prestigious investors in the world.
I recently came across a blog post written by professional golfer Andrew Johnston. More commonly referred to as "Beef", Johnston wrote about his past mental health struggles over the weekend, and I decided to dedicate this week's episode to discussing mental health and how to overcome those struggles.
We live in a very stressful environment. It's ok to have fears, pains, and doubts. It's ok to be honest about feeling that pain. Mental health struggles can and do affect everyone, from the player playing to the coach coaching to the parent watching.
This week's guest on the Secrets to Winning is the College Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association, Jeremy Sheetinger. "Sheets", as he is more commonly referred to in coaching circles, is a leader in coaching development in the game of baseball, especially at the collegiate level.
A former collegiate coach in the SEC and other Division I schools, Sheets has created a model in which all sports can utilize to grow their games through education, engagement, and the sharing of ideas and systems. This is tremendous information for coaches of all ages, as well as those who are in the coaching development field, to grow their process, continue to enhance player development, and so much more!
Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is former White House Director of Message Strategy and New York Times Best Selling Author Cliff Sims. I recently sat down with Cliff to get a first-hand account of what really happened during his 500 days in the Trump White House.
Soon after standing at Donald Trump’s side on Election Night, Sims soon joined him in the West Wing. He quickly found himself pulled into the President’s inner circle as a confidante, an errand boy, an advisor, a punching bag, and a friend. Sometimes all in the same conversation.
As a result, Sims gained unprecedented access to the President, sitting in on private meetings with key Congressional officials, world leaders, and top White House advisors. He saw how Trump handled the challenges of the office, and he learned how to view the world from the President's perspective which allowed him to better understand the methods behind such a polarizing figure.
Throughout this conversation, we peel back the curtain on what makes the most powerful man in the world successful and what are his secrets to winning!
How does a former collegiate golfer turned award-winning radio personality compare the two ventures. How are they different? What components are similar?
Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is nationally-renowned sports radio host Ryan Brown. You can hear Ryan every weekday morning on WJOX 94.5 in Birmingham, AL or throughout the Southeast on several FM and XM stations. He is also a former collegiate golfer at Jacksonville State University.
Ryan has an amazing perspective on human performance, both as a collegiate athlete and now as someone who now interacts with high-profile coaches, athletes, and celebrities on his radio show.
How he is able to relate the factors of his golf playing experiences to those of entertaining the rabid college football fans of the Southeast region is truly fascinating, and I think you will get a ton out of this conversation!
This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning is Greg Byrne, the Director of Athletics at The University of Alabama. Throughout his career, Byrne has been consistently more impactful and successful with each step up the administrative ladder.
As a fundraiser, he has been directly involved in raising more than $200 million in gifts during his career. As a leader of competitive athletics programs, he has fostered major improvements across the spectrum of sports at both programs he has led prior to being at Alabama (Mississippi State University and University of Arizona). A proponent of developing student-athletes into productive people after college, Byrne has led programs that have attained academic success at levels not reached prior to his tenure.
Throughout our conversation, you will hear Greg speak about serving others as this is what it takes to effectively lead at the highest level. There are all sorts of valuable leadership content including:
- Communicating your message and expectations very clearly
- Developing a leadership style and philosophy
- Valuing all members of your staff because everyone's role is critical to the overall success of the department
- Listening to the needs of student-athletes, coaches, and other individuals you serve
- Utilizing social media to promote the Alabama brand
- Constantly developing yourself personally and professionally
This week’s guest on The Secrets to Winning is Scott Fawcett. His golf course-management system DECADE has been sweeping through the competitive golf world over the last few years.
Scott is also very active on social media, specifically on Twitter, and can be a controversial figure in the golf community. He challenges the “status quo” and utilizes statistics to back a lot of his arguments. The facts are the facts. I have even referred to him as a “disruptor”.
Scott and I used this podcast to touch base about the value and the importance of having conversations about mental health issues. Each of our own individual struggles within the mental health realm have helped guide who we are today and the areas in our lives that are stressors.
This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning is Cullen Talley, Founder and CEO of Exit Momentum. It is a very interesting title, so why Exit Momentum. Well, it is a process for building momentum to exit where you are, to get where you want to go, at the speed you are committed to.
Throughout this podcast, you gain insight from Cullen on his business strategies and how to "Exit Winning" - meaning, how are you going to keep winning AFTER the first time. And the second time. And the third time. How you can you continue to sustain your winning process?
This week’s guest on The Secrets to Winning is Kevin DeShazo. Kevin is the best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, and founder of Fieldhouse Media. He is a sought-after speaker, having presented on over 80 college campuses as well as a regular presenter at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium.
He has also been quoted on ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal, and a variety of other national and local media outlets. Kevin is also the founder of Culture Wins Championships, helping leaders in the sports industry build a championship culture with their team.
Our guest this week is PGA Tour Coach and Instructor, Mark Blackburn, who has a refreshing take on the way he coaches his players. His philosophy is centered around developing the person first, before you ever develop the player. He believes that, no matter the sport, coaches create a culture that nurtures and develops their athletes.
Mark was the Alabama NW Florida Section PGA Teacher of The Year in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015, a finalist for The PGA National Teacher of The Year 2010-2014, 2016, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers and one of Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers in America. On the PGA Tour clients who have utilized Mark’s coaching include; Kevin Chappell, Chez Reavie, Harris English John Peterson, and more.
This week's episode of The Secrets to Winning peels back the curtain on college football's premier program to talk to it's unsung hero. That person is Jeff Allen, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer at The University of Alabama.
Known as one of the most respected athletic trainers in the entire country, Allen was honored with the 2018 Division I Head Athletic Trainer of the Year Award for his work during the 2018 season that saw several players return to the field from serious injuries in time for the playoff and national championship game.
During this episode, Jeff discusses his journey, the role of an athletic trainer in an athlete's life, how to be most effective in dealing with coaches, and communication within an organization.
This week’s guest on The Secrets to Winning is former Alabama Offensive Lineman and current NFL Draft Prospect, Ross Pierschbacher. Ross was a four-year starter for the Crimson Tide across three different positions and has also been lauded as “one of the most consistent and technically-sound lineman to ever play at The University of Alabama.”
As a four-year starter, 2-time All American, and the first player in college football history to play in four straight national championship games, Pierschbacher has modeled a level of consistency experienced by very few.
So, how did he do it? What was it like playing for Nick Saban as an offensive lineman? What mindset do you need to play for a coach as demanding as Saban? What are the secrets to Alabama’s football success over the last decade?
Our guest this week on The Secrets to winning is Amanda Scarborough, one of ESPN's Lead Softball Analysts and a former All-American Pitcher at Texas A & M. If you turn on ESPN and there is a college softball game taking place, there is a very good chance you are listening to Amanda.
Amanda provides tremendous insight from both a player's perspective and from the analyst's booth on the competitive mindset of today's collegiate athletes, overcoming challenges you are faced with, and how to succeed no matter the circumstances.
Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is Kevin Wilson, one of the most accomplished and respected hitting coaches in all of baseball. Over the last 15 years, Kevin has coached and mentored a plethora of Major League Baseball players across 22 of the 30 MLB organizations. He is also the author of the #1 best-selling book, Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into the Art of Hitting.
So, what separates a Major League hitter from the rest of the crop? They can cut through the mental clutter and figure out WHY they are successful. It’s not all about launch angle, exit velocity, and other confusing language. While those things are great and play a small part, you can’t take them with you while you are in the box in the bottom of the 9th with the game on the line. That is why your competitive mindset, figuring out who you are, and how you respond under pressure is so important in training.
Every organization, team, and athlete that has reached the pinnacle of success has a system in place to be their formula for success. They do not take workouts off, blow off meetings, or mail it in.
Those that are truly great are excellent in every aspect of what they do, whether a coach sees it, a customer sees it, or a manager sees it. Their excellence is their culture, and they know that if they invest in their excellence, it is reflected in their brand. In fact, excellence becomes their brand.
This week, I wanted to bring back some of the best as we take a deeper dive into the perspective of coaching.
The great thing about this compilation of coaches is that they compete in four different sports, but all of them are successful at the highest level and have been able to coach some of the best athletes in the world.
The lineup looks like this:
Bob Bowman - Head Swimming Coach, Arizona State University Swimming (and US Olympic Coach of Michael Phelps)
Brett Bartholomew - Strength & Conditioning Coach across 23 sportss including Super Bowl winners, World Series champions, and Olympians
Gene Chizik - Former National Champion Head Football Coach, Auburn University
Dana Duckworth - Head Gymnastics Coach, The University of Alabama
They will be the first to tell you this...Coaching isn't easy. It challenges the essence of every single person in the entire organization. One of the biggest frustrations I hear from coaches is "What is it that I need to do to help my athletes win?" Win in life, win in athletics, and find the true competitor within themselves.
Many elite-level athletes come from a world where they have been nurtured by those around them. I wouldn't go as far as to say they have been protected, but there can be a case made for that.
Then, when they get to the college ranks, they are being put under intense pressure. To perform at the highest level in front of hundreds of thousands in the stands and millions more on television. Mental health has never been a more important subject or a more important hot topic item in athletics than it is today. That is especially the case at a place like The University of Alabama.
Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is Ginger Gilmore-Childress, the Director of Behavioral Medicine for The University of Alabama athletics and a pioneer in NCAA athletics. Athletic departments across the country are studying, learning, and trying to emulate what Ginger has built - a gold-standard, groundbreaking department built on the mental well-being of student-athletes.
To connect with Dr. Bhrett McCabe, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook - @drbhrettmccabe or visit his website at bhrettmccabe.com
Want to learn from someone who is on the Mt. Rushmore of her sport?
She was a three-time player of the year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist.
On this edition of "The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe," he is joined by softball legend Cat Osterman to talk about her journey, both during her career and now giving it one more shot with the U.S. Olympic team.
To connect with Dr. McCabe, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @DrBhrettMcCabe or visit www.bhrettmccabe.com.
Wait, what? Is it over?
This is the last edition of "Exploring the MindSide." Listen to find out why and what's next. (hint: It's going to be good!)
How can a harrowing, life-changing experience in the Army help someone refocus his life and serve others by helping them overcome challenges and adversity?
On this edition of "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. McCabe talks with best-selling author, motivational speaker and war veteran J.R. Martinez about how his injury propelled him to greater heights.
If you would like to connect with J.R., his website is www.JRMartinez.com and his Twitter account is @IAMJRMartinez
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
If you want to pick the brains of those who know the game inside and out, this is a podcast you won't regret listening to.
On this edition of "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. McCabe talks with Mike Adams, Scott Fawcett, Mark Broadie, Kevin Sprecher, Debbie Doniger, Dr. Greg Rose and Michael Breed at the 2019 PGA Show.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
What are the habits employed by the best of the best?
When the all-time great athletes want something really badly, what is their method for achieving it?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with New York Yankees strength and conditioning coach Dana Cavalea about what it takes to compete at the highest level.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
Where does true leadership start in an organization?
Can you effectively lead others if you can't first lead yourself?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe's conversation with renowned executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal, who the Huffington Post called the most inspiring woman in the world.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
Michael Papajohn was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1985 but decided to accept a scholarship to play at LSU, where he became an SEC All-Tournament player and helped the Tigers build a foundation that would eventually lead to six national championships.
When his baseball days came to an end, he had to make a career change. So, he became a Hollywood actor, director, stuntman and producer.
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk to Michael about what a major career change was like for him and what advice he has for others.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
Why would someone climb a mountain?
What can climbing a mountain teach us about when to quit and when to persevere?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe CEO, speaker and climber Jamie Clarke about his adventures and what they can teach us about taking risks.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
What goes into creating a college baseball powerhouse?
What does it take to attract and develop college players at the highest level?
What is it like to coach in major college sports and then become the head of a major athletic department?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with his college coach, LSU's Skip Bertman, about his incredible career as a coach, athletic director and leader.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
When you look back at your year in 2018, are you satisfied with the results?
Did you accomplish and achieve all of the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year?
More than likely, your answer to those questions is not going to be an emphatic 'yes.'
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe tell you why 2019 is going to be all about WINNING!
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
Connecting the dots between sports in life is so important for athletes, but how is that done?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with speaker, pastor and leadership consultant Stephen Mackey about how he helps athletes using culture, character and leadership.
Connect with Stephen on Twitter at @MackeySpeaks.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
What's it like to win a PGA Tour event?
What are some of the hidden challenges and most exhilarating aspects of playing on tour?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" as Dr. McCabe goes behind-the-scenes with tour pros Patton Kizzire and Brian Harman.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
How is it possible to turn a devastating tragedy into a message that benefits thousands of young people?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with Mike Lutzenkirchen about the loss of his son, Philip, and how he is using that tragic event to educate young people on the importance of making choices.
If you'd like to learn more about Mike Lutzenkirchen and the Lutzie 43 Foundation, visit www.Lutzie43.org
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
One of the most critical components of learning a new skill or developing your game is finding the right person to work with.
How do you go about finding an instructor who is best equipped to work with you and meet your needs?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. Bhrett McCabe talk with LPGA golf instructor Dr. Greta Anderson about the keys to selecting someone to teach you or your young athlete.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Greta Anderson, visit her website, www.DrGretaGolf.com.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
Are you tired of being pulled into the sinkhole of mediocrity?
Do you know that your epic is out there but are unsure how to attain it?
Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. Bhrett McCabe talk about how you can reach your better.
For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
How can you be better equipped to lead this and the next generation of athletes?
What are "habitudes" that athletes can learn to improve their mental approach to the game?
On this edition of the "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses those topics and more with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore from Growing Leaders.
Learn more about Dr. Elmore and Growing Leaders at www.GrowingLeaders.com
For more information about the MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com
How do you go from player to coach? That's what David Ogrin has done.
From playing on the PGA tour to working with today's junior golfers.
How has the sport changed over the years? Where does he see the next 20 years going as far as the game of golf?
Those are just some of the questions we posed to David in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide".
Thank you to David for taking the time to join us.
To find out more about David you can visit www.davidogrin.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit www.themindside.com
Simplicity with elite discipline is the message for Brian and Tim Kight.
They saw a gap years ago in that coaching is one of the most under coached professions in America.
Now, they aim to install simple systems for exceptional discipline.
Leadership matters, behavior matters, and culture matters. If one is missing you won't have a good environment.
Those are just some of the messages you'll get from this father and son. Thank you to Brian and Tim for joining us on this episode of The Secrets to Winning.
For more information on their business you can go to www.focus3.com
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down for a great conversation with Mountain Brook boys basketball coach Bucky McMillan.
Coach McMillan talks about overcoming the odds to become a Division I basketball player, the struggles it took to make that happen, and about the challenges of turning Mountain Brook into a high school basketball hotbed.
This is a great podcast that talks about coaching, leadership, and working with today's youth.
We hope you enjoy it. Thanks to Bucky for taking the time.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
How do you manage the adrenaline and excitement when you're on the biggest stage?
Two-time world long drive champion Tim Burke joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe on this episode of "Exploring The MindSide" to talk about that, plus much more.
Tim played baseball at the University of Miami. How does he compare his time on the mound to his time in the tee box?
This is a great podcast and we hope you enjoy listening. For more information on Tim you can go to timburkegolf.com
To find out more about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, you can visit www.themindside.com
What's it like to take over for a coaching legend? Dana Duckworth did just that a few years ago when she landed the Alabama gymnastics coaching job, taking over for longtime coach Sarah Patterson.
It's been on the job training for Dana. What has that been like? How have the athletes changed since she competed in the early 90's.
Plus, what advice did Nick Saban give her when she landed the head job?
Where does the game of golf stand in 2018? What are some of the challenges facing the sport going forward?
Those are just some of the questions we asked Bob Harig in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide".
Bob covers golf for ESPN.com and just returned from the Ryder Cup. He talks about the failure of Team USA in that competition and what they can do to turn that around in the future.
And what about Tiger Woods? How will his story play out? Bob chimes in on that as well.
Thank you to Bob for joining us for this podcast. You can go to ESPN.com to read more of Bob's articles.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Have you ever been knocked down? Everyone has. How did you respond? That's what defines you.
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", performance coach Ben Newman joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to talk about the secrets to success.
This is a fascinating podcast and we want to thank Ben for taking the time to join us.
To find out more about Ben you can go to bennewman.net.
Also make sure and check out freeplaybook.net. It's a mental toughness playbook and it's free. All you have to do is go to that website.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", we decided to look back at some of the best coaches we've had on the podcasts, and pull some excerpts from each.
First up is Michael Breed. Then we have Bryan Gathright. We finish up with Michael Hebron.
We pulled just a part from each, but we think these podcasts were some of the best we've had.
We hope you enjoy this podcast. Please continue to listen as we have some great guests coming your way.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Have you ever had a transformational experience? Joshua Medcalf has, and in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", he talks about when that happened and the "radical" journey he's been on since then.
Josh is the founder of T2BC, a boutique consulting firm whose focus is leadership, life-skills and mental training.
The life journey he has taken to get this point is a great story, and we want to thank Josh for joining us on this podcast.
To find out more about Joshua Medcalf you can go to www.t2bc.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", we decided to look back through some previous podcasts and bring you some excerpts from some of the best over the last year.
First up is PGA Tour player Brian Harman. This is one of the first times Dr. McCabe has ever had a client as a guest on his podcast.
Then we talk to former PGA Tour player Phil Blackmar. Phil and Bhrett connected on twitter and then got together for a fascinating conversation on the game of golf.
Last but not least, we talk with Hal Sutton. This podcast was recorded at the PGA merchandise show in Orlando in January. This was a great podcast. Hal talked about the unique relationship he shared with his father as he was growing up, plus his showdown with Tiger Woods on the golf course.
We hope you enjoy this podcast.
If you'd like to learn more about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
In this episode of the "Exploring The MindSide" podcast we decided to change gears a little bit.
No special guest this week. This is a solo podcast from Dr. Bhrett McCabe on a few topics that have been on his mind.
Lots of good information that we think you'll find helpful. Trying to figure out how to be a better leader? Hopefully this podcast will give you some good pointers.
We hope you enjoy this episode. We have plenty of good guests coming up over the next few weeks.
Thank you for listening.
If you'd like more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
The words LPGA major champion are music to the ears of Angela Stanford.
Angela captured her first ever major championship last weekend at the Evian Championship in France. It's been a career of close calls for Angela, but her one shot victory puts her in elite company as a major champion.
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", she joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to talk about that victory, and the career path that's gotten her to this point.
Thank you to Angela for joining us. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Have you ever been to Disney World and marveled at their customer service? Pete Blank has seen it firsthand. He worked at Disney for 13 years and and got a front row seat to how it's done.
Now, he's taken that experience and knowledge about customer service into other ventures.
Thank you to Pete for joining us on this episode of "Exploring The MindSide". We hope you enjoy it.
For more information on Pete please go to peteblank.com.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. Len Zaichowsky is one of the pioneers in the field of sports and performance psychology.
His new book, written with Daniel Peterson, is called "The Playmaker's Advantage." The book teaches you how to develop your mental game and become a playmaker on the court or field.
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about Dr. Zaichowsky about his new book, as well as all the technological advances in the sports psychology business.
Thank you to Dr. Zaichowsky for taking the time to join us.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com.
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down with the founder of ZeeKee, David Gibson.
ZeeKee is a digital marketing firm located in Birmingham, Alabama. Gibson started the company about 15 years ago, but just recently sold it.
In this podcast, David talks about the challenges of starting your own business, but then the successes that can come along with that.
Thank you to David for taking the time to join us. We hope you enjoy listening.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports & Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com.
He's the best known weatherman in the southeast, on TV and on social media. He knows the location of every little backroad and mom and pop store.
Where did James Spann get his love for weather? and how did the deadly tornadoes on April 27, 2011 impact him?
Thank you to James for taking the time to join us. To find out more about James Spann you can go to www.abc3340.com or find James on pretty much any social media channel around.
He's head of the best conference in the country. How does he do it and how does he manage the day to day commitments?
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide".
Commissioner Sankey talks about the expectations that are being put on student-athletes today and how tough that can be to manage as well.
We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. Thank you to Greg for taking the time to join us.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
From a lifelong career in sports to running a non-profit foundation called "We're All A Little Crazy."
Eric Kussin has a fascinating story to tell. What drove him to start this foundation?
You'll get the answer to that in this great conversation with Dr. Bhrett McCabe on "Exploring The MindSide".
To find out more about the foundation please visit www.weareallalittlecrazy.org
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
How important is your family? Is it the most important thing in your life? A lot of people say that it is but do your actions reflect your words?
In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with former Auburn head football coach Gene Chizik about the decision he made to step away from coaching in order to spend more time with his family.
This is a fascinating discussion about faith, family, and football.
Thank you for listening and if you'd like to find out more about Coach Chizik you can go to www.coachgenechizik.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Everyone needs a coach in their life.. But why is that so important?
What are the good pillars of a coaching philosophy?
Those are just some of the questions Coach Micheal Burt answers in this episode of the "Exploring The MindSide" podcast.
Thank you to coach for joining us and we hope you enjoy it.
If you're interested in finding out more about Coach Burt you can email him at coach@coachburt.com.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Ready for some insight from the CEO of one of the fastest growing media and marketing companies in the country?
In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with the founder of Bold Worldwide, Brian Cristiano.
What are the keys to growing a company like his?
What are some of the mistakes he sees other entrepreneurs make?
Those are just some of the questions Brian answers in this engaging podcast.
We hope you enjoy it. To find out more about Brian and his company you can go to www.briancristiano.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
At the MindSide we've been exploring "the moment" all year. What better person to talk to than a NFL quarterback.
In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Derek Anderson. How did he stay in the league so long? Derek answers that question along with talking about the leadership abilities you must possess to play quarterback.
Thank you to Derek for taking the time to talk with us. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Phil Blackmar played 16 seasons on the PGA tour and 5 on the Champions Tour.
On this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Phil joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to about his career in golf and all the changes the sport has seen over the years.
Like Dr. McCabe, Phil has a strong interest in the psychology of the game and how it can affect performance.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much we did. Thank you to Phil for taking the time to join us.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychologyplease visit: www.themindside.com
Have you ever eaten at "Hot & Hot" or "Ovenbird"? They are two of the most popular restaurants in Birmingham.
On this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", world-renowned chef Chris Hastings joins us to talk about his career.
This podcast is fascinating, as Chris talks about his early days in the business, to his time on Iron Chef, and then winning the prestigious James Beard award that goes to the "best chef in the south".
Thank you to Chris for taking the time to sit down with us. We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Struggling on the greens? Can't seem to make the right read? Aimpoint is your answer.
On this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Aimpoint founder Mark Sweeney.
Mark came up with this idea 15 years ago. Why? Because he knew there had to be a way to make putting easier.
If you're an entrepreneur hoping to get your idea off the ground, this is a great podcast that will give you some helpful tips.
Thank you to Mark for joining us. If you want to know more about him or Aimpoint please visit: www.aimpointgolf.com
For more information The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Are you settling for mediocrity? In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe encourages you to strive for greatness.
Don't give in to easy and the status quo. Success isn't easy. It's exhausting. It can be brutal. It can destroy the people who have doubts.
The MindSide will release a new video series on Sunday, July 1st. It's called "Win Every Moment". It's 36 videos that teach you how to "win" the moment. You will be able to download by going to www.mindsideacademy.com. It's worth it. It will help you if you commit to it.
Hopefully this podcast will whet your appetite for it.
Thank you for listening.
If you'd like to learn more about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Austin Cook is making a name for himself on the PGA Tour. Austin just started his second year on the tour, and this week he stopped for a chat with Dr. Bhrett McCabe.
In this edition of "Exploring the MindSide", we talk with Austin about his life on the PGA Tour, and he talks about the special memory of his first tour win last November.
We hope you enjoy this podcast and thank you to Austin for joining us.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Mac Barnhardt recently left Lagardere Sports. It's a player management firm with some of the biggest names in golf as clients.
Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Brandt Snedeker are clients of that agency.
Mac joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe on this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to talk about the state of golf. More specifically, the business side, player management, and the importance of parental involvement.
He also talks about how too often parents fast forward their children too much when it comes to sports. He says parents need to be careful about making it stressful on the kids.
Thank you to Mac for joining us on this edition of the podcast. We hope you enjoy listening.
For more information on The MindSide please visit: www.themindside.com
On this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", we're celebrating a coaching legend.
LSU women's golf coach Karen Bahnsen recently announced her retirement after 34 years of leading the program.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Coach Bahnsen about the legacy she leaves in Baton Rouge, plus what it was like to spend that long with one program.
Coach Bahnsen also dives into the world of college sports and where she thinks it could be headed.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Are you doing it right? What poor practice habits do you have?
In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks Dr. Will Wu, a motor learning expert and professor at California State University Long Beach.
Dr. Wu will tell you how bad preparation and bad practice habits are affecting you, and what you can do to change that.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
On this week's edition of the "Exploring The MindSide" podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down for a chat with Cordie Walker.
Cordie is the founder of the Golf Science Lab. It's a platform and educational place where you can come to learn how to perform better.
It's goal is to help bring to light golf-related research in an understandable and practical way to help people learn and perform more effectively.
We enjoyed having Cordie in The MindSide office in Birmingham, and we hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. You can also listen to Cordie's podcast: Golf Science Lab.
If you want to find out more about Cordie you can go to www.golfsciencelab.com. You can also follow him on twitter: @cordiewalker.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Curious to know what drives a successful airline company? Today Ann Rhoades talks with Dr. Bhrett McCabe about JetBlue.
It's an airline Ann started years ago. It's purpose? Bring humanity back to air travel.
Ann talks about the beginning, and then where the company is now with over 21,000 employees.
This podcast is enlightening from a standpoint of starting a new business, and then how to make that business successful.
We hope you enjoy this episode of "Exploring The MindSide".
To find out more about Ann Rhoades you can visit: www.peopleink.com
To find out more about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
What's the toughest obstacle you've had to overcome in your life? Imagine waking up in the hospital as an amputee after losing a leg in a motorcycle accident.
That's what happened to Chris Osborne, but that's not his story. His story is how he came back from that terrible accident.
Listen to this podcast. Hopefully it will inspire you and cause you to look at things differently.
Thanks to Chris for recording this podcast with Dr. Bhrett McCabe. We think you'll enjoy it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com.
For this podcast we decided to try something a little different. Dr. Bhrett sat down with Mary Beth Gore and Emily Smith at "Real & Rosemary" in Birmingham to talk about "Her Story".
Mary Beth and Emily created "Her Story" just over a year ago to help share the stories of women in and around the Birmingham area. The main focus is to uplift and empower women. Sharing the positive stories. That's their goal.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did. To find out more about "Her Story" you can visit their website at:
https://herstorybham.wixsite.com/herstory
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
It's one of the most famous calls in golf history. Hal Sutton on the 18th hole at the 2000 Players' Championship, trying to hold off Tiger Woods. "Be The Right Club Today", Sutton said as he stuck his approach 8 feet from the pin. Sutton went on to win that tournament. He won 14 times on the PGA tour, including the PGA Championship in 1983.
In this episode of "Exploring The MindSide", golf legend Hal Sutton sits down to talk with Dr. Bhrett McCabe about his career on tour. He also talks deeply about his relationship with his dad, and how his dad drove him to become the golfer and person that he is.
Thank you to Hal for taking the time to join us. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
From mechanic to NBA Legend. That's the story of Mark Eaton. He was a late bloomer when it comes to the game of basketball, however, he turned himself into a 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. His jersey number was hangs from the rafters in the Utah Jazz arena.
After basketball Mark transitioned into the business world. He's an author and he's found enormous success delivering motivational speeches to thousands.
Thank you to Mark Eaton for joining us on "Exploring The MindSide". If you'd like to find out more about Mark you can go to his website: www.7ft4.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Eternal endurance. It's something Dave Jones has. Dave is one of just four people to ever run marathons on all 7 continents in 7 straight days. Just think about that for a minute. Plus, he didn't start running until 5 years ago and he had been a smoker for 25 years.
He does all this while being a husband and father to three children, plus making the rounds as a motivational speaker.
He's also an entrepreneur that's engineered successful startups in multiple industries.
Thank you to Dave for taking the time to join us on "Exploring The MindSide".
If you'd like to find out more about Dave please go to: www.eternalendurance.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Are you ready for your business class? That's what you'll get in this podcast with entrepreneur Kyle Brost.
Kyle's passion is contagious. Along with being an entrepreneur, Kyle is an executive coach, a public speaker, and an author.
We hope you enjoy this episode of "Exploring The MindSide" and thank you to Kyle for taking the time to join us. You can also find out more about him at www.kylebrost.com
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance please visit: www.themindside.com
Have you ever wanted to run a marathon? It's a bucket list item for a lot of people. How about 31 marathons in 31 straight days in 31 different cities. Sounds impossible doesn't it?
In this podcast you're going to hear from a former marine who accomplished that incredible feat. What makes it even more amazing is that he did it after having both legs amputated. Rob Jones was wounded in action after stepping on an IED while deployed in Afghanistan.
Listen to Rob's amazing story in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide". If you want to know more about Rob after listening to this podcast please check out his website: www.robjonesjourney.com
We hope you enjoy it and thanks to Rob for joining us.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
You know him from his popular videos during football season that take a look at how Bama fans watched college football on Saturday.
The videos go viral each week, generating millions of views on social media. Loyal fans wake up each Sunday morning to see what Funnymaine has to say.
This week on "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with the comedian about the videos, plus what players and coaches think about his take.
Thank you to Jermaine for taking the time to do this podcast, and thank you to the Stardome Comedy Club for letting us on stage.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
You know the music, now get to know the man. Paul Janeway, lead singer from St. Paul & The Broken Bones, sits down with Dr. Bhrett McCabe at Iron City in Birmingham for this week's episode of "Exploring The MindSide".
What you'll hear is a great conversation on what life is like on the road as a performer, and how Paul deals with the limelight that he's in.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode. Also, thanks to Iron City for the location for this special podcast.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down with PGA golfer Brian Harman to talk about life as a professional golfer.
Brian is headed to Augusta for The Masters, playing well and looking for his first major championship.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
In this episode of "Exploring the MindSide", Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with NBA writer Alex Kennedy about health issues he has had to overcome in his life.
Alex suffers from Crohn's disease. That's a disease that's near and dear to Dr. McCabe's heart as he's had multiple family members suffer from the same disease.
Alex goes in-depth about how he learned he had the disease, growing up with it, and how he's learned to manage Crohn's in his daily life.
We hope you enjoy this podcast. Maybe it's not Crohn's but another disease you are learning to deal with, hopefully this podcast will give you some insight that will help.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down with the founder of Zoe's Kitchen, John Cassimus. John talks about the beginning of the restaurant, the struggles he went through to help get it to where it is today, on the New York Stock Exchange.
From his time as a star high school football player, to his playing days at the University of Alabama, to now being one of the brightest business leaders around, John shares his secrets to what made him successful.
Thank you to John for spending the time with us and we hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we did recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
We are launching a new and improved MindSide podcast. We're calling it "Exploring The MindSide". It has a new sound, a new feel, a new look, and we know you're going to like it. Stay tuned for a lot of great guests we have lined up over the next few months.
In this edition, Dr. Bhrett McCabe tells you how you can win every moment in your life and dominate the end game. Life is a competition and you have to play to win. You won't win every time but we need to learn how to push through so that we can succeed.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode and don't forget to continue to tune in to hear the great guests we have lined up.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
In this week's episode of "The MindSide Podcast" Dr. Bhrett McCabe takes a look back at three of the best podcasts over the last few years.
We decided to give you a "Best Of" because next week we're launching a whole new podcast called "Exploring the MindSide". We think you're going to like it.
Picking the best three was tough, but this is what we narrowed it down to.
First up is Jon Gordon. Jon is a best-selling author and motivational speaker. He loves sharing the value of positivity and the impact that it can have on your life. After Jon we have Brandon Sneed. Brandon is a writer for Bleacher Report as well as CNN. He’s also a published author with his book ‘Head in the Game'. He gives some of his insights on our minds and the effects that our daily lives can have on the way we think. After Brandon we have the guys from Mindpump. Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews have over 40 years of combined experience in different areas of the fitness world. Their goal is to showcase great people doing great things in the fitness industry. This podcast is edgy and it does have a little foul language. That makes it raw. We hope you enjoy it. Those are just some of the guests we’ve had on the MindSide podcast over the last few years. We hope you enjoyed listening to this “best of” edition. Don’t forget, next week, the new revamped version of the Mindside podcast will debut. We think you’re gonna like it. Thanks for listening. For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe takes the TPI stage (Titleist Performance Institute) in Orlando at the PGA Merchandise Show to speak about seven things that might be holding you back in your daily life.
You've heard of the seven deadly sins. This podcast explores seven sins that can affect human performance. Dr. McCabe goes in-depth on all seven, from believing that your good is good enough, to the fact that you don't DESERVE anything.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did recording it. Also, thank you to https://www.healthiq.com for helping to make it possible.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
The text code #66866 Dr. McCabe mentions in this podcast is no longer available.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Dr. Layne Norton about making lifestyle changes in 2018. Dr. Norton is a bodybuilder and has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences.
Dr. Norton cautions not to rely on motivation to get fit. Motivation is a poor way to do anything. Forming good habits can be much more powerful because motivation won't be there all the time.
Don't look at a diet as punishment. Look at it as a commitment you're making to get to the next level. You're not going to stumble into your goals. You have to make them a priority and if you do you will find a way to make it happen.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did recording it. Thank you to Dr. Norton and to https://www.healthiq.com for making it all possible. You can also visit Dr. Norton's website at www.biolayne.com
For more information on The Mindside: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down with Wayne Yamaguchi for his latest podcast. Known as the "Gooch", Wayne is the head golf pro at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
"Gooch" talks about his college days as a gymnast to his time now as a golf pro, as well as some of the racial profiling he has experienced in the golf world.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did recording it. Thank you to the "Gooch" and to https://www.healthiq.com for making it all possible.
For more information on The Mindside: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Failure Has Become Famous
Dr. Bhrett McCabe looks back at the Philadelphia Eagles win in Super Bowl 52. Who led that team to the big win? It was backup quarterback Nick Foles.
Dr. McCabe listened to what Foles said after the game and brings a message in this podcast that says "don't be afraid to fail."
The little failures can sometimes lead to bigger lessons than the big failures. Those are where the true lessons are.
You Can’t Rush Growth
What does it take to build a good organization?
Coach Hill says the first step is to get the opportunity. After that you have to have a vision. You must have a good direction and know what you’re trying to build. Once you’ve figured that out you have to convey that message to your team members.
Anything Worthwhile is Going to Have Adversity
The doubt in your head never leaves. You have to tell that voice to shut up. You have to deal with it all the time. People that say they don’t doubt, I think they’re lying. It’s not necessarily the climb to the top, it’s staying at the top.
The Only Thing You Have on Them is a Title
Just because you’re a leader you are just as human as your team members. You must have empathy for them but your job is not to make them happy. Your job is to make the best team possible.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did recording it. Thank you to Coach Hill, McNeese State Baseball and https://www.healthiq.com for making it all possible.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe, clinical psychologist and founder of The MindSide Sports & Performance Psychology focuses on the transition into the new year and what YOU need to do to move forward and “STOP LIVING A LIE.”
“You’re so stuck in the gutter, you’ve made friends with the gutter rats”
It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new you. Right? The reason you want to change in 2018 is that you’re focusing on the wrong thing. It sounds harsh and it is, but you must face the reality that you’re living a lie. You’re setting yourself up to unrealistic expectations. If you focus on the wrong things they can become all consuming. We’ve all been there. Listen to the podcast and hear Dr. Bhrett McCabe tell you about one experience in college that changed his life.
“Don’t let good enough be your mantra”
It will take everything you’ve got to find something that fulfills you. You must “find what feeds you.”
The reason you want to change in the new year is that you’re focusing on the wrong thing. The majority of people that come to see me don’t feel like they’re living up to their potential and it bleeds over to every facet of their life. Do you know why you’re not living your calling? Because you haven’t paid attention to it. You must “learn to listen.”
“I don’t want you to struggle but I want you to pay attention to the struggles”
If we don’t learn our lessons in life we are doomed to repeat them. If you’re unhappy in your life then you need to figure out why. Do not blame other people. Sometimes it’s so simple you’re scared to do it.
Your challenge is to start living your truth, but first you must start believing in yourself.
We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we’ve enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“You have to work on yourself first and we strive to give kids one thing….confidence”
Sports play a vital role in the lives of individuals all around the world. Many times when you see a great athlete on the field, they appear to have all the tools to be the biggest or baddest athlete out there. However, they’re missing the one thing to set them apart from others, and that is CONFIDENCE. Confidence is one thing the team at The Warehouse Performance Institute tries to instill in every competitor coming through their doors. It’s not enough to get bigger, faster, and stronger. You need to work on your mindset or mental performance just as much as your body.
“Nobody wants to show vulnerabilities because they perceive it as a weakness. Addressing vulnerabilities is the key to success.”
Throughout this podcast, McCoy and Romano explain the importance of “working on yourself first,” and the need to put pride to the side, peel back the onion, and find out exactly who you are as a person. Once that is achieved, you can become a better athlete and most importantly, build a better all-around person. If you do not have a belief in yourself, chances are you most likely do not believe in your own abilities.
“I made poor life decisions, and was heading down a terrible path.”
McCoy and Romano lean heavily on their own personal experiences and things they’ve encountered along the way to create “unbreakable” bonds with their clients. They get to know their clients individually, and provide a sense of understanding the situation that they are experiencing. Clients know McCoy played under Coach Nick Saban at Alabama, and that Romano had a life-changing experience in high school when a teammate and close friend died from drug overdose. It’s not just talk from Romano and McCoy. Athletes develop a belief when they come to The Warehouse that nobody is going to judge them which allows them to let down their barriers.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we have enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“You have to find something you’re willing to fight for.”
We are all limited by fear. Whether that fear is of rejection or failure, we all experience the force of this one emotion. Coyte Cooper is an author, coach, and speaker of high performance and has built his reputation on pulling the potential out of others.
Throughout the podcast, Cooper explains how the greatest pain we can ever experience is the feeling after you have given up on yourself and your potential. Regret is eternally punishing. “When you get somebody to start believing in themselves and to start elevating their mindset...it’s crazy.” Cooper sheds some light on the fact that over 66% of people are stressed out in this world.
“We have 50 – 60,000 thoughts a day and 80% of those are negative.”
Everything you do and everything you say starts with what you think. If you have a negative self-image, the things you think and say will most likely be negative. McCabe and Cooper dive into serious discussion about how we are a settling society. Without knowing it, we are always being told to settle rather than to push towards our potential.
“We’re constantly telling people ‘No’ to keep them safe, but really we’re not teaching people to go for it.”
All you have at the end of the day is your character and your self-image, make sure you are always taking care of both by reaching higher and treating others with love and kindness.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we have enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“Anxiety has increased.”
Dr. Kevin Chapman joins The MindSide Podcast for the second time to discuss the rise in anxiety in a want-to-be-perfect society. The world increasingly places more pressure on society every day. Everyone wants to be perfect and everyone wants to be successful, but people rarely release that in success is often based on perspective.
Performance is starting to define a player’s identity. This is a trap. Dr. Bhrett McCabe refers to this generation as the “Snowflake Generation” because the people living in this world are trying so hard to be perfect. Chapman explains how younger athletes are expected to be adults and completely matured for the sake of the team’s success. This is a contributing factor to the rise in anxiety among young athletes, “They simply don’t know how to deal with a failing event.” Every performer needs to have a failure response system.
This podcast episode exposes the real impact high anxiety is having in the world today.
We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we have enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“Striving for growth and improvement is designed to co-exist with satisfaction and contentment with what is right now.”
Jon McGraw is a former NFL safety who spent time playing under the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, and the New York Jets. What you wouldn’t know from McGraw’s career history is the fact that he struggled with performance anxiety during his time as a professional athlete.
“Your mind can take you to some dark places.” After retiring from the NFL due to multiple concussions, McGraw was driven to learn more about how the brain is impacted by different things. This led to McGraw co-founding Vision Pursue, an organization with a mission to dramatically improve the way people experience life by improving their mindset. Throughout this episode, McCabe and McGraw dive into discussion about performance anxiety, inner fulfillment, and how the mind is different from the brain. McGraw talks about how one of the many goals of Vision Pursue is to move people to a place where they are not depending on their external circumstances to determine their internal experiences.
“We should operate from a place of fulfillment and contentment, completely satisfied with what IS, but knowing that there’s really important things that we’re on this planet to do. There’s people who are counting on us, and the things we do in life impact others."
This podcast episode touches on multiple discussion topics that athletes and performers everywhere deal with every day.
To learn more about Vision Pursue and how they can help you, visit: https://www.visionpursue.com
We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
Dr. John Medina compares the stress of society to the Amazon river, both are without one clear source. The MindSide Podcast brings on the molecular biologist and author of top-selling book, “Brain Rules” to dive into some light and educational discussion about why a human’s brain works the way that it does and why so many ideas out there are false.
During this episode Medina talks about how, if given the chance, he would teach the importance to empathy to individuals who are struggling to overcome stress barriers in today’s world.
“I would teach them how to traffic empathy.”
He also argues that the more digital exposure an individual receives, the increased amount of empathy that individual tends to express. There are many myths about how the brain functions floating in the psychological world today. Medina crushes them in his noteworthy book, “Brain Rules”.
“…the brain cares about one thing – the brain cares about surviving.”
Medina discusses the “weapons focused” way of thinking that affects us all at some point in our lives. This principle describes how assault victims can only remember their attacker’s weapon because a person’s mind is always in survival mode. When the mind is threatened that severely, the only thing it’s going to remember or focus on is the weapon that may compromise its survival.
“If you really want to have the highest performance you can get out of the brain, the first things you have to make sure is that that brain feels safe.”
This special episode brings you knowledge into why you think the way you do.
To learn more about Dr. John Medina, or to purchase “Brain Rules” please visit: http://brainrules.net
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as enjoyed recording it!
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“This is not how I die…”
Will Robins and his wife, Amanda, were on their honeymoon sitting in the lobby of a hotel on the island of Ko Phi Phi Don discussing what they wanted to do that day, not knowing that in a few seconds they were going to be hit with a 75-mph tsunami towering over 30 feet high. Robins and his wife were convinced that this was it, these were the last moments of their life…until Will decided to fight.
“…In my mind, I thought, “Fk that, I’m going to die fighting.”**
We are not promised tomorrow. Robins learned that anything can happen and as people start to observe more of the “what if’s” in life, we open ourselves up to the idea that our days are numbered and all we do is the best we can each day. “It’s only once you fully let go that you can actually make any change.” We are all deathly afraid of letting go and surrendering to our everyday circumstances because we enjoy being in control. Control is overrated. We live in a world where we are always seeking control and stability because we are most comfortable in a zone of predictability. However, it’s not until you reach a point of acceptance where you are truly willing to accept the outcome, no matter what it is, that you line yourself up to the path to success.
A good majority of people in this world have been told that their thoughts run their life, however, our thoughts don’t have any power behind them until we attach belief to them. Robins talks about some of the ways he teaches golf players to surrender by telling them to quit at the game entirely. “By saying “I’m going to quit,” shows the game means something to you.” Our thoughts create our emotion by attaching belief to them.
In this episode:
- Robins talks about his near-death experience from surviving an earthquake tsunami in 2004 by the Indian Ocean
- McCabe and Robins discuss the psychology that goes into a near-death experience
- Robins explains his philosophy behind the “second ball golfer.”
- McCabe discusses some ideas pulled from the book “Performing Under Pressure”.
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McCabe discusses previous podcast guest, Timothy Alexander (LINK BELOW) and his outlook on life
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Robins and McCabe discuss the path to establish a belief and the power it holds
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For more information on Will Robins and his teaching philosophies, visit: http://robinsgx.com
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“Understanding your purpose and why you’re doing what you’re doing is the number one thing.”
Entrepreneurs David Knight and Michael Eady were just two friends with one vision that led to the creation of Knight Eady, a sports marketing organization that has made a substantial footprint in Birmingham, Alabama. During this episode, these two entrepreneur leaders will dive into the purpose behind their mission and their philosophies on running a team.
Every activity that comes out of Knight Eady revolves around one message, that “sports can be a powerful change agent.” Eady and Knight started developing their brand after a Steel City Invitational youth basketball tournament held at Samford University. Since then, Knight Eady has shared their passion of creating memorable events for athletes and spectators with the state of Alabama. The way they look at high school organized sports is that these games may be the last time a parent or a grandmother gets to watch their athlete play in a game if they don’t intend on furthering their athletic career.
“We need to do our very best to make this the most memorable experience they can ever have.”
When we are old, worn, and grey, all we have is our memories; Knight Eady helps create great ones. What drives this dynamic duo? Faith, a clear vision, and their team. “We all want to do really really good work.” Each member of the Knight Eady team is required to give a 12-minute TED talk on their life upon being hired, as a way for the team to get to know them as soon as they join the family. Knight and Eady continue to build their business and their friendship as their company is continuously growing throughout Alabama and the Southeast.
“We’ve built up trust in our friendship and professional life leading up to Knight Eady and its just carried into the office.”
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sport’s and Performance Psychology, please visit www.themindside.com
“I wanted to make a difference in the game.”
Golf is a sport of laser-like focus, mental stability, acceptance of failure, and pure determination. However, according to legendary golf instructor and GOLF Channel celebrity, Michael Breed, for athletes to pay attention to instruction, golf also needs entertainment. “The information is important, but the entertainment is way more important.”
This episode on The MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe dives into deep discussion with Breed on who he is, and why he is motivated to inspire people. Michael shares his personal philosophies with our audience including the fact that he is dyslexic, which the world sees as a weakness. “Everybody has hurdles,” Breed says. The true character of a person is measured when they can use their weaknesses as strengths.
“I want to help people. That’s what I really want to do.”
Being talks about his learning disability as an asset for him to reach others who may be struggling with something in their life that they perceive as a limitation or obstacle that inhabits them from reaching their dreams. “Everybody has assets. The key, to me, is finding those assets and utilizing them.” Breed’s dad died of Alzheimer’s which led him to form a strong stance on the statement, “There is always someone who has it worse.”
The main lesson in this episode?
“Better yourself, and better others.”
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com
This week we bring you a SPECIAL episode where host of The MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe teams up with host of The Chaos Cast, Jeff Boss to discuss the world and its mentality.
“People have to BELIEVE they are going to be successful in order to be successful.”
Each person is different. In the way they learn, in the way they teach, in the way they communicate; every person is unique. How do you reach someone who may be different than you? How do you teach them or inspire them to pursue their potential?
- Find out what’s driving them.
- Find out why they’re doing it.
“Over time, getting pushed gets old, but you can always be pulled.”
Your purpose is what drives you while your passion is what pulls you to conquer something. During this episode, McCabe and Boss talk about life lessons and how each person has their own definition of “strong mentality”. For the Chaos Cast host, the definition of a strong mentality is, “Not wanting to do something, and doing it anyway.”
What’s your definition?
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Adversity is inevitable. For Leonard Kim, adversity was his way of life for a series of years through his early adulthood life. The popular TEDx talk speaker shares his story of coming from a point of ultimate defeat where we had considered taking his own life, to rising to a point where he inspires others to let their fears guide them through life. This is an incredible episode.
“I got to a point where I got sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
Kim faced every kind of adversity from every direction during his early career which led him to a continuous writing spree. Unlike many other influencers in society today, Leonard Kim refused to take the traditional approach to success. When Kim decided to use writing an outlet to let go of his misfortune, he built up a fear of what people were going to say once he pressed the “Publish” button. This fear led him to a bigger idea; the idea of using that fear to guide him to reaching his potential. Through sharing his story with the world, he inspired others to look at their own points of failure and minimize the negativity that surrounded them.
“What was scarier than writing itself, was really sharing the vulnerable points in my life.”
Being vulnerable means showing the world your faults, and we all live in a prideful world. Kim shares his story from the very beginning in his TEDx talk that is shown below. Listen and learn how one man used fear, something that we all work so hard to avoid and prevent, as a light to guide him through his career.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
October 28th, 2006 was a day that changed Timothy Alexander’s life. A car accident left the heavily recruited tight-end receiver paralyzed from the neck down. Almost 11 years later, Alexander walked out with the UAB Football squad to the middle of the field, kissed the ball, and thanked God for where he’s at.
Alexander continues to be a role model for people both in and out of the sports world who think they can’t achieve their hopes and dreams with their given circumstances. Timothy talks about his faith, his hope, his motivation for sitting up at the end of his bed every morning and refusing to let his circumstances determine his mindset for how he is going to live out the next 24 hours.
“We don’t need it to be easy, we need it to be possible.”
Our society today needs motivators such as Timothy to spread the happiness and love that he flushes out from his heart into the world every time he talks. “We need hope.” This is a man who is driven, not by what has happened to him, but by the possibility and power created by his comeback. In sports, we talk about how the players who suffered from a horrific injury such as an ACL tear, or a torn labarum come back to be even better than they were. This story is one in the same. Alexander has made the ultimate comeback and continues to give back to the people around him, the programs he loves and cares about such as UAB football, and to his faith.
“I ask people 3 things: Who are you? Why are you here? Who are you doing it for? And if you don’t know those 3 things, you’re more disabled than I am.”
Timothy speaks to a bigger issue throughout this podcast. People need to know their purpose rather than just pressing the cruise control on life.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit: www.themindside.com
“I had very big goals.”
Bob Bowman always knew he was going to be great, and as it turns out, he was right. Having coached Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete in the world for over 20 years, Bowman has made a huge impact in the coaching industry.
During this podcast, Bowman dives into how he started his coaching journey by learning from the best in the business such as David Marsh, Paul Bergen, and Murray Stephens.
“I saw coaching as a way I could elevate my goals, and I could be one of the best coaches in the world.”
In retrospect, Bowman discusses how majoring in music for his first 2 years of college has helped him understand how studying the best in your field can be crucial for growth and success. Young coaches in today’s world often want to become the best as fast as possible by creating new ways to execute skill. “A mistake young coaches make today is: if it’s new, it has to be better. Everyone wants to invent their own way…” However, throughout the discussion between Bowman and Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Bowman highlights how you should know the background and the foundation of everything first. The Olympic coach explains how he simply learned from other coaches and absorbed everything he could at the time to later create his own philosophy. This philosophy stresses fundamentals and how repeatedly learning the basics of any sport or activity is very important for every athlete no matter the level.
“Michael Phelps did the same warm up at 31 as he did at age 12.”z
Touching on his coaching career with Phelps, Bowman discusses the relationship he built and maintained with Phelps that ultimately led to many successes for their team over his career. “We were 100% honest with each other all the time.”
Bowman has now decided to take on the mission of coaching a college team at Arizona State in hopes that he will be challenged in a new way. “I wanted to pursue building a championship team in the college rank, just because I haven’t done it yet.”
At the end of this podcast, Bowman declares his manifesto as:
“The process is more important that the outcome.”
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we have enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, please visit:
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“We named the company Telegraph because the telegraph was the first mass, modern communication device that allowed people to communicate from continent to continent.” Kevin McLendon, CEO of Telegraph Creative, brings his journey as an entrepreneur in front of our mic. Throughout this podcast, McLendon discusses how Telegraph separates itself from the common creative agency by investing in the uniqueness of each brand Telegraph works with, and sharing it with the world in a visually appealing and magnetic manor.
“It all comes down to original thought.”
In a world full of choices and ideas to grab on to, original thought tends to get lost in the process. Kevin has made it a point at Telegraph to develop a team of experts to create and maintain a unique and original brand for each organization they work with.
“At the end of the day, if you have the confidence that you do good work, and the talent is on par with anybody else, that’s all you can do is sell yourself and sell your talent.”
People are always looking for new ways of doing things. In the summer of 2017 Telegraph launched Sloss Tech l The Southeast’s Preeminent Tech Festival During Sloss Tech, the Telegraph team worked with influencer, Casey Neistat. Check out the video below to see the incredible Telegraph team featured in Neistat’s video “Alone in an Airport”.
WARNING: This podcast is full of brilliant ideas for entrepreneurs and may result in impulsive life decisions.
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“My doctors didn’t think I could walk.” Krystal Rivers was born with multiple birth defects including tethered cord syndrome, and has pushed through her life to become one of the top performing volleyball players in the country. Rivers describes her story as one of a pure “keep going,” mindset. No one thought she would be able to walk normally, let along play sports.
“My doctors always told me, ‘Do what you can,” and to me, that meant to do everything.”
In 10th grade, Rivers underwent a urostomy which forced her to wear an artificial bladder on her side. Her surgery and diagnosis helped her miss the first 2 years of high school volleyball tryouts. Her junior year however, she was determined to learn. Knowing she didn’t have the resources for outside help, Krystal taught herself the best she could simply by hitting a ball against a wall every day. This self-taught athlete would come in 2nd in the country in kills in the 2016 NCAA volleyball season by never letting her circumstances get the best of her. “It’s about taking your destiny into your own hands and trying to control it as best as possible.” Rivers received a full academic scholarship to the University of Alabama where she would walk on to the volleyball program knowing she was going to do the best she could to help the team, no matter what position that was in.
After red-shirting her freshmen year, Rivers would find out in the beginning of the 2014 spring season that she had cancer; Hodgkin lymphoma stage 3. For the next 6 months, the stud athlete would undergo weekly chemo treatment in addition to college volleyball practices, workouts, and a full class load. Her mindset was simply, “I can and I will.”
“You’re going to have obstacles in life, everybody is, whether they’re small or large there are going to be obstacles. It’s about you facing them head on and saying, ‘Okay, what’s on the other side of this and how do I get there.’”
On top of physical obstacles, Rivers also struggled with performance anxiety. The game was getting bigger than her and she was starting to feel everything going the wrong way. Krystal quickly realized that like everything else in her life, she could overcome this obstacle as hard as she overcame everything else.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. Let this episode be a source of motivation to those who think they are too down to get back up.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit:
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“You combine genius people with a passion for sport and ground breaking tech.” Will Carroll, Director of Media Relations for Motus Global has been given the nickname, “The Injury Expert” for becoming an expert in his space. This week on The MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down with Carroll to discuss the newest technology and vision behind Motus Global, the world-leader in advanced biomechanics analysis delivering solutions to athletes, employers, workers, insurers and the medical community.
With his father being in sports medicine, Carroll understood the language of athletics both in the medical and performance sense. The further he got into his career the more he realized that there was a gap between what people saw and what was happening behind the curtains of sports injury. Spectators would wonder how players were able to get back on the field or on the court so quickly but would never dive into the actual process that was happening between the trainers and doctors. Throughout this episode, Carroll will highlight some professionals in the medical field that he admires, as well as a few principles that he continues to question.
Carroll also explains how the technology of Motus Global is creating a movement toward wearable technology that can better help athletes and coaches understand their own limitations during their performance.
“What we have now is a chance to really measure specific muscular fatigue, manage the recovery and the work load, and hopefully decrease the risk.”
Will Carroll is the host of The Motus Show a new podcast looking at the future of sports science, medicine and technology.
You can learn more about Will Carroll and Motus Global by visiting: http://motusglobal.com
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit: www.themindside.com
“When you start winning, people start paying attention.” The MindSide Podcast struck gold this week as we brought on the star of the Netflix documentary, Last Chance U, founder of 10 Thousand Pencils, and nationwide inspiration leader, Brittany Wagner. Wagner has made a dent in the world of college athletics as she has turned her dream of impacting young athletes into a reality.
In the show, Last Chance U, Brittany helped the football team of East Mississippi Community College become more than just a group of jocks who had no future other than football, "I had no expectations." Coming from a family with a psychologist as a father and a special education teacher as a mother, Brittany knew from her youth that she had a greater purpose.
"This is what I was born to do."
Inside this podcast, Wagner digs into the realities young athletes are faced with every day. She discusses how most college athletes are already given labels based on stereotypical judgement from their peers and even some authority figures. "These labels we place on these kids prohibits them from really figuring out their potential on their own." There is an underlining issue that is raised when these athletes are already told what path they "should" or "need" to go on to reach a society's definition of success.
"I think we do a horrible job helping these athletes navigate the pressure of being a college athlete."
Brittany compares a college football player's situation in Scuba, Mississippi, to a hypothetical situation where she is the one putting on the football gear in the locker room and then getting tackled on the field and feeling that shame and public humiliation that these kids must feel in the classroom. "They are unequipped."
Wagner brings her own opinions on the educational deficiencies that these college athletes must climb past to reach success outside of the game. “We can teach them how to be true to themselves.” Brittany has started her own company, 10 Thousand Pencils to provide academic counseling services to student athletes everywhere.
You can visit her website at: https://brittanywagner.com
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit:
www.themindside.com
“It’s the closest sport to an actual battle.” Dr. Rob Bell, author of The Hinge, No Fear, Mental Toughness: Training for Golf, and Don’t “Should” On Your Kid, joins The MindSide Podcast to talk about what he has learned from the game of soccer as a sport psychology coach.
In the game of soccer there is both a team and an individual aspect, and if one person is not a team player, they will get exposed. During a brilliant discussion between Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Rob Bell, conversation points surfaced that highlighted the way soccer players must strategize and perform on the field. “We make things more complicated than they are.” Dr. Rob Bell explained how the game of soccer has so many similarities to a battle, as they both involve major strategy and quick decision making.
This podcast was overflowing with insights into a parent’s role in their child’s performance and how the mental game is so heavily involved within the game of soccer. Bell also discusses the biggest threats to players outside of the game, such as burnout and expectations set by parents and coaches.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed bringing two knowledgeable mental coaches in front of one mic.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit: www.themindside.com
“To me, a great story is something that is so good on its own, I can’t mess it up as a researcher or as a writer.” Jeffrey Marx, author of 6 bestsellers and keynote speaker, joins The MindSide Podcast this week to discuss his path as a journalist, as well as his perspective on today’s chaotic world.
Marx believes that people hold the best stories, and it simply takes building and maintaining a relationship with them to bring those stories to the rest of the world. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has seen the world change in character, which has led him to look at society through a unique lens.
“We all have a lens, or a prism through which we look at things that determine every choice we make during a day.”
Everyone can contribute to a better society. While we all wear a mask to some degree, we all have an opportunity to impact people in a way that can better the world that surrounds us. Marx explains how “we have an empathy deficit disorder in this nation,” and goes on to tell of some things that we, as a society, can keep in mind to help better the space we live in and the people around us.
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it.
For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.themindside.com
Before turning 13, Sean Fredella would have battled cancer 4 different times. Sean’s war with cancer started on Valentine’s Day of 2003, when he was no older than 2 years-old. Having gone through leukemia, a bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, and radiation all within a seven-and-a-half-year course, Sean represents the definition of resiliency.
In 2011, the Mountain Brook native was diagnosed with a rare adult tumor, “esthesioneuroblastoma.” After multiple treatments and a resilient heart, Sean would be declared cancer-free at 13 years old. Now, years later, he will fight for children who can’t fight themselves.
“Ever since I beat cancer, I felt like my fight wasn’t over.”
Now, Sean spends his time creating a tribe of supporters behind the motto, “Our kids deserve more than 4%.” This saying was built upon the fact that only 4% of the money donated to cancer research is allotted to pediatric cancer research. Sean has vigorously recruited companies, organizations, sports teams, and individuals to support his efforts in making September a “golden” month in support of his campaign #MoreThan4Athletics. “Sports can motivate people and change people’s lives.”
“Maybe this is the generation…this is the time where people are going to stand up, come together, and help.”
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. The MindSide stands by #MoreThan4Athletics
WE BELIEVE OUR KIDS DESERVE MORE THAN 4
What can you do?
- Visit https://rallyfoundation.org/rally-kids/seanf/ to rally behind Sean today!
- Wear GOLD this September and post about it using the hashtags #MoreThan4Athletics and #MoreThan4
“The way people see their money is so interwoven into who they are.”
Pete Bush, certified financial planner and advisor joins The MindSide Podcast this week to discuss the intangibles needed for managing a person’s (including elite athlete’s) wealth.
Bush dives in to the importance of the relationship between a financial advisor and their clientele by highlighting the “bond” that is formed between the two when one’s money is being trusted in another person’s hands.
“Once you’ve helped a person understand who they are and what their financial personality is, then that trust just develops.”
What does personality have to do with money? Everything. Bush digs into the nature of elite athletes by exposing 3 of the most encouraged and important characteristics which they have been coached to live by: aggressiveness, overconfidence, and a sense of invincibility. Pete then draws the parallel between these characteristics in the game, and the way financially awarded athletes deal with their money.
“Reality gets distorted as far as how hard it is to come out of the game and transition into more normal expectations around monthly income.”
We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we do.
For more information on The Mindside: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit: www.themindside.com
It’s more than just a play call. It’s a lifestyle. This week, The MindSide Podcast brings on “Kick-Six” (Auburn Football) announcer, Rod Bramblett, to share his wisdom and life lessons he has learned from being a sport’s announcer. An announcer creates the vision for the listener at home, and it’s not as easy as it seems. You must know the people, the stats, the opponents, the personalities, it’s about “treating it like studying up for a quiz.”
In this podcast, Rod talks about the preparation and the work that goes into his profession along with the attitude needed to excel such as the acceptance of constructive feedback.
“The day when you think ‘I got this all down pat,’ is the day you’re probably going to get fired.”
Starting as a DJ for a local news station, Bramblett worked hard to become one of the best sports announcers in the field. Once he landed a sports announcer position the work didn’t stop there. “You have to be mentally strong and mentally committed to making both your home and your professional life work.”
Please enjoy this week’s episode on The MindSide Podcast!
“People who tend to help other people tend to live the most fulfilled life.”
Former NFL Defensive Tackle, and current medical student, Jeremy Towns, joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to discuss his journey through life, school, and the NFL.
From a young age, Towns had to face challenges that most 13 year olds would run away from, but instead of bowing out, he stood up to his circumstances. Jeremy talks about the mindset he needed throughout his high school and college years on and off the field.
“Anytime you put talent with working hard then you have a chance for unbelievable results.”
This proved true as he made his way to the NFL after his years at Samford University training under coach Pat Sullivan. He then found himself faced with an unfamiliar challenge, one of confidence. On this podcast, Towns explains his journey through the power of faith and how God has fueled him to make a dent in society starting in his college years,
“Once I believed that I’m supposed to be here, it was another level of success.”
With 2 season-ending injuries, and 3 NFL teams later, Towns is now a medical student driven by a purpose to help others.
“My goal is inspiration and hope,” Towns explains, and through the power of his faith and mental endurance, Jeremy Towns will continue to create a movement that is continuing to spread in Alabama.
We hope you enjoy this week’s podcast! Be sure to check out our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for daily updates on what we are creating at The MindSide.
Always be honest. Always be positive. Always be building your players up. These are just a few of the principles legendary golf instructor Bryan Gathright stuck to when approaching the coaching arena. Gathright steps in front of the mic this week and highlights on his own mentor and golf legend, Harvey Penick. “He challenged his players very well.” Bryan explains a few life lessons he had learned from Penick such as how to always bring positivity to a learning space, and how to always challenge your players.
Gathright is an instructor at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, one of the top greens in the U.S. in San Antonio, Texas. We hope you enjoy this podcast as it focuses on the true keys that can make up a true mentor for young athletes.
Picture this, a stampede of 3500 LB machines flying by, only a few feet away from you, at over 200 miles per hour. That’s the life of a pit crew in the world of NASCAR. Former LSU baseball player, Ray Wright, joins our podcast this week to discuss his transition from an outfielder to a position managing 6 pit crews. Through the interview, Wright talks about the “flush it” mentality crew members must have, and the mental performance and preparation that carries from the field to pit road. Pit crew members are, “the guys who are the most mentally strong; who can delete a whole bunch of things around them.” Ray discusses a few key principles and lessons he held on to through his baseball career at LSU and how he has used those same principles throughout his NASCAR career.
Wright also talks about his company Pit Stops for Hope which is a charity meant to better America’s youth. Pit Stops for Hope invests in the education and health of children that are burdened with poverty situations. Their overall mission is to “replace poverty with hope in our community!” We are honored to have Ray Wright on The MindSide Podcast this week, and we hope you enjoy this segment that highlights the mental game, and social awareness. Enjoy!
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In his new book, “Conscious Coaching,” author, Brett Bartholomew, exposes a relevant gap in the strength and conditioning world. The connection between a coach and their athlete. “You can have all the books marked in the world, but you don’t know how to connect with people. What’s it worth in this world?” In the sport’s world, we are all often focused on the result. From the number on the bar we squat to the number of in-season wins, we are focused on the product rather than being focused on all the moving parts that help a team achieve that product.
Bartholomew digs into the intangibles that are needed for a coach to become a great mentor to his athletes. He simply states, “The number of blogs read isn’t the equivalent to the number of groups led.” The MindSide Podcast is honored to have Bartholomew in front of the mic this week to engage in conversation highlighting the social, emotional, and intellectual effects of coaching. Enjoy!
What does it look like to compete in a sport where you don’t have much control? Cody Meyer, professional angler with over 8 years on the Fishing League Worldwide Professional tour, knows exactly how to handle this kind of game. “You’re fishing against another fish that has it’s own brain.” Being a professional angler Meyer has developed an investment into mental components such as patience, mental strength, perseverance, and staying positive. This week The MindSide Podcast digs into the working process of exactly what it takes to be a professional angler. Enjoy!
It’s not just a logo, it’s a lifestyle. The world of a loyal SEC fan revolves around commitment, emotional connections, and a scoreboard that can bring both tears of joy and tears of grief. We brought our mic in front of a few individuals that have dedicated their love to one of the largest conferences in the U.S.A. Enjoy!
March 5th 2014 would be a day that ESPN Baton Rouge radio host, Matt Moscona’s life would change directions. This would be a day he would find out how his 20-week-old unborn son would be delivered into this world with CDH, congenital diaphragmatic hernia. CDH is a birth defect in which the diaphragm of an infant does not completely form, this leads to the entrapment of major organs in the diaphragm area, slowing developmental growth for the child. Now through 8 major surgeries, his first being when he was nothing but 18 hours old, Moscona’s son is “doing well by his standards.”
The journey of a parent with a special needs child is one of many challenges, but Matt Moscona has found his “normal” in it all. According to Moscona, we must all “learn to develop our own normal.” His story is one of dedication, love, and commitment. More than anything, his story defines the unshakable love of a father towards his son. This July, Moscona’s son will turn 3 years old with his loving parents by his side.
There is genius in simplicity. This week’s podcast spotlight shines on two innovation leaders, Kyle Shay and Michael Napoleon who have established their company on this widely known ideal. Shay and Napoleon are the founders of SuperSpeed Golf, a systematic, innovative golf program that has integrated unique principles of speed training to help improve club speed.
Michael and Kyle built SuperSpeed Golf with the purpose of offering a simple, goal-based training system that is easy to follow and easy to implement. With the numerous coaching techniques and detailed analytical training that is out in the golf industry today athletes sometimes can lose their “athletic nature” in a variety of complicated programs, this is where SuperSpeed Golf comes in. Shay and Napoleon believe that athletes can be, “held back by trying to control too many aspects of the game and not just letting themselves be naturally athletic.” With SuperSpeed programs, players can come in with a crowded mind of various techniques, tools, advice, and analytical information they have accumulated throughout their years of playing, and essentially reach a space that allows them to play with a sense of freedom.
An interesting concept of SuperSpeed golf is the uniqueness of their overall theory of increasing the speed of a swing with lighter clubs. Shay and Napoleon put this concept into perspective by using an example. A typical player may swing at 100 mph with a driver, SuperSpeed Golf takes that measurement, and after the first session of their program increases that player’s speed by an average of 5%. The player then uses different clubs provided by SuperSpeed golf such as their 20% Light club (20% lighter than a driver) which could increase their speed up to 118-120 mph. Clubs range from the 20% Light to the 5% Heavy (5% heavier than a driver). Using the science of “neuro-muscular responsiveness” SuperSpeed golf can train the brain to govern the muscular system into moving faster than it had originally thought it could. The interesting part? This is counter to what many athletes and coaches have been taught. Through past years, it has been a norm for athletes to train heavy to increase speed. For example, a batter may take practice swings with a heavy bat before stepping up to the plate to take a game-like swing to increase speed. SuperSpeed Golf has gone against the grain with their vision.
Their mental goal? SuperSpeed wants their athletes focusing on “not trying to consciously control things when they’re on the golf course and trying to become more reactionary.” Dr. Bhrett McCabe adds in “Our training, our coaching, our development are all investment into our underlying ability, so by raising our ability to swing at a higher level, I don’t need to put conscious energy onto it under competition. I can believe the investment is going to be paid out over time.”
SuperSpeed Golf is also thinking into the future of opening a SuperSpeed Slugger program for bat-swinging athletes. We enjoyed talking with both Kyle Shay and Michael Napoleon about how they have created new possibilities of training with golfers. Check them out today! https://superspeedgolf.com
Decades ago Michael Hebron played a key role in orchestrating the first PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit, bringing together over 700 instructors from 14 countries to share ideas on teaching methods. Following that event, Michael gained the nickname of "the teacher's teacher".
Highly respected throughout the international golf community, Michael consults on golf instruction to PGA America, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Canada, Japan, Sweden, India, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Czech Republic, Spain, and Denmark. He has given instruction clinics at 30 PGA of America sections. Through his dedication Michael earned the honored status of becoming the 23rd PGA of America Master Professional.
His book, See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside, was the first golf instruction book accepted as a PGA Master’s thesis. Since then, he has written hundreds of articles for leading golf magazines and authored 4 other books and 3 DVDs.
Michael has appeared on The Charley Rose Show, Today Show, The Golf Channel and numerous local cable shows.
Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have consistently named Hebron as a member (since their first listings) of America’s Top 50 Instructors.
Over the years, Hebron has worked with many successful golfers from the PGA and LPGA tours and several national champions in America and abroad PGA including three men's major winners. He has also worked with many successful high school and college golfers—but Michael’s pride is working with club golfers.
This week’s podcast guest is very interesting to us, and we hope to you as well. Brandon Sneed, writer-at-large for Bleacher Report and B/R Mag, as well as CNN, is also a published author of Head in the Game, and he joins Dr. McCabe to share some of his insights into the human mind and the effects that our daily lives have on it.
Learning his wife was pregnant with their first child four years ago drove Brandon to learn all he could about the human mind so that he could fix his and help his son if the time came for it.
In his research for Head in the Game, he turned himself into a human guinea pig to experience all there is to experience when it comes to diving deep into the mind, in order to understand what the world’s best athletes are doing. He had his brain scanned and hooked to a computer, trained in various meditation practices, learned shocking things about how religion affects our brains, used technology that sent electricity coursing through his skull, learned masterful breathing techniques from sports scientists who have coached Olympic gold medalists, he spent hours floating in sensory deprivation chambers — and he may or may not have ingested legally questionable substances.
Because hey, journalism.
It all coalesces into a single story not only about a revolution driving athletes into a new frontier of training, but a story about a revolution coming for all of us.
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Concussions, torn muscles, broken bones, and even psychological scars are a clear and present danger in almost all sports. This has been made more apparent than ever in recent years with films like Concussion drawing focus to the subject. The human body is capable of incredible feats, especially those that compete in the highest level of athletics. We sometimes forget just how fragile it can be as well, particularly in the developing years.
This week on The MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Mike Miller and Joey Longoria of the National Center for Sports Safety to discuss injury in sports. From best practices to early prevention to rehabilitation, this podcast will give you valuable insight into the psychological and physical ramifications of injury in sports at all levels.
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We see him on the sidelines for the SEC Network. Some hear him on the radio every morning, but it hasn’t been an easy path for Cole Cubelic. The former Auburn University offensive lineman and captain joined ESPN in 2011 as an analyst covering the SEC and Sun Belt Conference football games.
Before joining the network, Cole took on different jobs to provide for his family. Cubelic says he knew this was the career for him, despite having several doors slammed in his face. Even with so many telling him no, Cubelic never gave up on his dream of working the sidelines where he once played.
He now works at AL.com as a sports analyst, providing analysis and film room explanations of key battles on the offensive and defensive lines. Cole hosts “The Cube Show” from 6-10 a.m. weekdays on 730 AM-WUMP. Cubelic previously worked for the Sun Belt Network from 2009-2013 and was a radio personality at WZZN from 2010-2013, where he was the co-host of “Cubelic & the Kid” and “Monday Night Blast off” on 97.7 FM in the Huntsville, Ala. area.
Cubelic, a native of Homewood, Ala., graduated from Auburn in 2001 with a degree in communication and media studies.
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What leads to confidence? Why do fashion trends go and come? How is social media influencing us? No topic is off limits when The MindSide and MindPump come together. Dr. Bhrett McCabe traveled to California to team up with MindPump for this special edition episode.
MindPump is an online radio show/podcast that has been described as Howard Stern meets fitness. It is sometimes raw, sometimes shocking and is always entertaining and informative. The hosts, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews have over 40 years of combined fitness experience as personal trainers, club managers, IFBB fitness competitors and fitness thought leaders.
Julie Fox has been passionate about good food and good health for two decades, but when her husband Mike was diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus in 2015, it caused her to re-evaluate what those words really mean. Julie and Mike made significant diet changes, omitting processed foods, grains, dairy and sugar from their diet.
While Julie was committed to helping her husband heal with good health, she also made a commitment to help him heal with good food. Real good food. Julie began making tasty snacks like almond butters, cashew butters and grain-free granolas with only real, good-for-you ingredients… Julie’s Real was born.
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Purpose is one of the single most important intangible influences that human beings struggle with. Without purpose, no one and nothing can or will live up to their true potential, because they will not be giving anything their full dedication. Knowing one's own self purpose is the first step to truly living a life with meaning. Whether that purpose is being a successful athlete, business person, parent, author, mentor, or student, having purpose is what makes that endeavor meaningful. In this weeks MindSide Insight, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about finding and living that purpose so that we all can give ourselves to it fully and achieve our desired level of success.
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Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is a professional speaker, mentor, and author. Following a successful high school wrestling career, Charlie took his talents to Lock Haven University where he achieved a top 12 finish at Division I Nationals and 1st Team All-Academic. After teaching Spanish for three years and winning Spike TV’s Pros vs. Joes, Charlie decided to leave his job to pursue a master’s degree and begin his professional fighting career (UFC)—“The Spaniard” was born. In 2011, he was ranked as high as #7 in the world, and in 2015, he published his autobiography, Driven: My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage. Charlie currently lives in PA with his wife and children. This podcast is just great. If you want some real insight into the mind of an elite individual both in and out of competition, tune-in and hear what Charlie has to say.
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Faith is a powerful influence. It has helped shape men, women, teams, cities, and even countries. Our guest today has been greatly influenced by his faith and uses his experiences as a platform to spread it to other.
Chris Hammond, a 14-year veteran of Major League Baseball and a Birmingham, AL native, joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe in this episode to discuss his faith and his foundation, The Chris Hammond Youth Foundation. Through this foundation, Chris can spread his faith to young people across the country.
In 1984, Chris was awarded a baseball scholarship and attended the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
In 1985, he transferred to Gulf Coast Community College in Florida where he was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the Amateur Baseball draft in 1986. After playing in Tampa, Chattanooga, and Nashville, he finally broke into the Major Leagues in 1990 with the World Champion Cincinnati Reds.
Chris pitched for the Cincinnati Reds from 1990 until 1992 when he was traded to the Florida Marlins for their Inaugural Team. As a starting pitcher, he pitched for the Marlins until 1997. As a free agent, he signed with the Boston Red Sox where he played only one season, and then returned to the Marlins in 1998 after which he decided to retire from baseball.
Spending two years at home to help his wife, Lynne, during her difficult pregnancy with their second child, Chris returned to baseball in 2002 for a historic season with the Atlanta Braves. It was in Atlanta where he made history by being one of only three pitchers to finish a season with an ERA under 1.00 with a minimum of 70 innings pitched. Here, Hammond finished 7-2 with an ERA of a whopping 0.95!
Again, a free agent, Hammond signed with the American League Champion, New York Yankees in 2003. They signed him to a two year deal, but traded him to the Oakland A’s the following season. Hammond found his niche in more bullpens after, following up with the Padres and finally the Cincinnati Reds again. Hammond retired from Cincinnati in 2006 to again spend time with his family. Hammond is proud to watch his children grow and spread his faith through whatever venue he is given. Chris is passionate about reaching youth for Christ in all areas, but continues to assist the youth in rural areas where help is needed.
Chris’s foundation, The Chris Hammond Youth Foundation provides financial assistance in construction and/or maintenance of recreation and athletic facilities for young athletes. For more visit www.hammondyouthfoundation.com
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Are we devaluing the important of losing in today's youth sports? Are we numbing our athletes to the pains of experiencing a loss in competition? Losing is an important and vital part of the process in creating an elite athlete. How they process and grow from the experience of coming up short can be a huge influence on how they perceive and react to the game. In today's MindSide Insights, Dr. Bhrett McCabe gives us some thoughts on the aspect of letting losses have the respect they deserve, taking lessons from them, and moving on to the next challenge.
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Founder and President of Yoga For Golfers®, Roberts Yoga for Baseball™ and Robert’s Kinetic Yoga For Sports™, Katherine Roberts’ proven approach to golf and sports conditioning has positioned her as a leader in the field.
Her unique and highly effective approach blends yoga, science, biomechanics, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology – Yoga For Golfers® (YFG). YFG harnesses and integrates power of the body with power of the mind to increase and enhance performance, enabling golfers at all levels to play better, play stronger, and play longer.
Her leading-edge yoga and sports fitness company, has Certified Yoga For Golfers Instructors in 22 countries on 4 continents and teams up regularly with golf organizations around the world, conducting YFG training, workshops, clinics at private, public, and resort facilities. A fitness performance coach and public speaker in popular demand, Roberts has been a presenter for the PGA of America (PGA), PGA TOUR, Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), among others.
A Nike swoosh elite athlete, Roberts’ is also a brand ambassador for Amino Vital’s revolutionary line of amino acid nutritional supplements.
For more than 15 years, Roberts has been a leader and innovator in the sports and golf fitness world. Among her TV appearances on the Golf Channel (NBC Sports Group), she is most recognized as an inaugural co-host of The Big Break series, and now, is a regular segment contributor on the network’s Morning Drive Show’s Fitness Friday series.
Roberts’ work in golf and performance fitness has been profiled by USA TODAY, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and nearly all major golf publications.
In addition to her fitness and performance work in golf, Roberts has been working in Major League Baseball (MLB) for more than a decade, serving as the Yoga Performance Coach for MLB teams including the Chicago Cubs, Oakland A’s, LA Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds. Roberts also travels the country training serious athletes across all sports with her cutting-edge methodology, Roberts’ Kinetic Yoga For Sports. For more information, visit yogaforgolfers.com.
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Hank Norman is a brand builder to the stars!
He’s worked with some of the biggest media personalities around such as Steve Harvey, Tim Storey, and Grant Cardone.
He’s a TV producer, development executive, media coach, and entrepreneur and is founder and partner of 2 Market Media, and he is here today to teach you how to get famous and blow up your business.
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It happens all too often. You come home from work after a long day and you just feel like you’re about to pass out. Not that you necessarily did that much work or exerted yourself that much that day, but you still feel exhausted. Our minds have an extremely strong influence on our bodies, and if your mind is exhausted, it can make your whole body feel 1,000 lbs. heavier. In today’s MindSide Insight, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks for a moment on the concept of mental exhaustion. How it happens, how it affects us, and how we might combat it.
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It is a difficult task to succeed or become elite at anything for which you have no passion. Passion is one of the intangibles that has made legends of some of sport’s greatest. In this podcast, one of the best to ever play the game, Haylie McCleney joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to talk softball and how her passion for the game has driven her to become better with each passing competition. Haylie is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was a four-time All-American and three-time Academic All-American with a 4.0 GPA and a degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science. Haylie has played 4 years with Team U.S.A. and has just finished her rookie season with the USSSA Pride in NPF. Haylie’s passion is so strong you can sense it, and she is with us today to explain how you can get that passion in your own life.
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Lauren Sisler, national award-winning sports broadcaster and currently a Sports Reporter for AL.com, lost both of her parents to prescription drug overdose within hours of each other. Lauren received the devastating news while attending college as a freshman in 2003. Galvanized by this loss, Lauren has made it her calling to spread awareness of drug abuse and addiction, and the devastation it causes to both the addict, and their loved ones. Lauren serves as a board member for the Addiction Prevention Coalition in Birmingham, is on the Speakers Bureau for the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition, and provides outreach for Bradford Health Services and The Foundry. Lauren has first-hand knowledge that you never know when someone you love may be affected by this widespread epidemic. Tune-in to this podcast and help spread the word.
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Whether it’s the Superbowl, NBA Final, CFP, Final Four, or the College World Series, the big game is a concept that exists unilaterally in sports. During these high-profile situations, some athletes step into the game and get overwhelmed by the magnitude of their surroundings, but others trust their preparation and their capability and do what it takes to win. In this podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe shares one of the most poignant moments of his athletic career as he reflects on what takes for an elite athlete to maintain intensity and perform, when playing on sport’s biggest stages.
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We often view losing as the ultimate setback, or the absolute worst outcome possible. The word itself has such negative connotations. Many think of those who lose as “losers”. Golf Digest editor Sam Weinman has a different perspective for us to consider this week. His book, How to Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Biggest Gains is a guide to not only learning how to lose, but how to survive and thrive from it. In his book, Sam Weinman speaks with high profile athletes, actors, politicians, and business leaders in order to understand the upside of losing as it pertains to long-term success. Hear this unique perspective and more in this podcast!
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Pressure is one of the greatest, singular forces on our planet. With the right amount of pressure, just about anything can crack. Athletes face a mountain of pressure every day. Pressure to perform. Pressure to Win. Pressure to beat out teammates for playing time. The anxiety that many athletes struggle with is a direct result of the pressures they face on a day to day basis. Dr. L Kevin Chapman, a licensed clinical psychologist in his own private practice, specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety. As a former 2-sport, college athlete, Dr. Chapman also acts as a sports performance consultant, and was the performance team psychologist for the University of Louisville Athletic Department for 8 years. Dr. Kevin Chapman has first-hand experience with the anxiety of competition, and today uses his expertise and education to help athletes anticipate, comprehend, and overcome anxiety to perform at their peak level. For anyone who is struggling with anxiety, or who knows someone who might be, this podcast was recorded just for you.
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It is a common perception that this current generation, millennials as they’re called, are all entitled and work for nothing. They are constantly being ridiculed by parents, coaches, and employers for their perceived entitlement and lack of depth. However, do we ever think of how our perceptions and interactions with this generation affect those relationships. Are we deferring blame because we simply don’t want to accept that we have had a hand in shaping the current generation? In this podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the relationships we have with today’s generation and how we can better communicate, coach, mentor, or otherwise inspire the current these up-and-comers to greatness.
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How do you feel when something hinders you? Do you push through, or do you allow your limitations to dictate your decisions? James Roberts refused to allow his physical limitations to prevent him from achieving his dreams. Diagnosed at birth with femoral dysplasia, Roberts has achieved more than the average able-bodied person. A competitor in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, James finished 5th in the adaptive rowing competition. James also competed in sitting volleyball in the 2012 London Paralympics. Today, Roberts teaches and helps others to overcome their limitations as well so they can compete and attain their own desired level of success. You might have obstacles in your life that seem insurmountable. You may face situations that appear to have no solution. If so, this podcast is for you!
For more information on James Roberts and his work with customized health solutions for both able-bodied and disabled peoples, visit fitamputee.co.uk.
At younger ages, athletes are more malleable and absorbent to coaching. It is a crucial time during which the true potential of an athlete can be realized, or possibly repressed. Coaches have an enormous degree of influence on their athletes during this developmental period and the effects of an inexperienced coach at this phase are often overlooked. In this podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and MindSide Mental Skills Consultant, Meighan Julbert, MS discuss coaching during the formative years of tomorrow’s elite athletes and the importance of effective coaching in youth sports.
There are no shortcuts to success. There is no way around the "right" way. Impatience is the killer of ambition, but those with true ambition don't succumb to impatience. Keeping your goals ahead of you and surrounding yourself with the right people are all important factors to keeping yourself on the right paths for success. Listen to Dr. Bhrett McCabe elaborate on impatience, self-reliance, and more in this podcast.
It is naive of us to think that competing and succeeding in sports only happens when we are thinking clearly and feeling great physically. While that helps, the competitive psychological experience is much greater. For some athletes, competing not only involves execution of plays and strategies, but also managing the struggles of personal difficulties, and even mental illness. In this powerful podcast interview, NCAA basketball legend, WNBA superstar, and Olympic champion Chamique Holdsclaw shares her amazing journey from the playgrounds of NYC to her championship career and her personal battles with mental illness. Through her struggles and positive life changes, Chamique inspires coaches, players, and administrators to face the complexities of mental illness and embrace a mindset of comprehensive mental wellness. Chamique Holdsclaw challenges the daily notions, stigmas, and ignorance to inspire the next generation to maximize their lives and psychological framework. For more information on her work, please check out her autobiography Breaking Through: Beating the Odds Shot after Shot.
It takes great courage to go out on your own and start a new business. It involves enormous, calculated risk. Ben Lancaster was well aware of this when he took over ownership of Aviate hats in 2015 and in just under 2 years, Aviate has become a phenomenon of success. People all over the country, and even the world, are familiar with Aviate’s hats. Celebrities and average Joes alike are sporting these hats with the airport code of their home city stitched on them. How does one handle the stresses and challenges that come with starting a new venture? It doesn’t happen overnight, and it is never easy. Hear Ben share his story on this week’s podcast.
In these times of political turmoil, fake news, and social media warriors, we often find ourselves complaining and shifting blame everywhere but on ourselves. This week, Dr. Bhrett McCabe has a message for all of us on how to get started taking responsibility for our own lives and choices. Positive change can’t come from negative attitudes. Learn how to create the positive changes you seek in life in this week’s podcast.
Many athletes dreams of playing at the next level. Many don’t even entertain the idea that there may be a life beyond sports, and many are unprepared when reality catches up with them. Chris Rogers, CEO of TAP (Together Assisting People), joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe on this episode of The MindSide Podcast. TAP is an organization that helps athletes develop life skills and build themselves up as independent, functional members of society. From etiquette classes to finances, TAP makes sure that young athletes are prepared for what life may throw their way. Hear Chris share his story and other insights into this world in this podcast.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by noted Mental Conditioning Coach Trevor Moawad to discuss human performance, the mental game in life and in sports, and the field as a whole. Trevor has worked and been involved with great programs, such as the University of Alabama and Florida State University. Hear Trevor and Bhrett share some of their insights into the field in this week’s podcast.
It’s a new year, and with it comes a new season on the diamond. Teams are practicing, fans are gearing up, and parks are being prepared for the U.S.A.’s oldest pastime. Are you ready for the season? Are you preparing yourself mentally for the challenges you will face on the field? How will you perform when you take the field with the game on the line? In this podcast, Dr. McCabe shares his thoughts on what baseball has meant to him and offers some considerations to take with you into your season. A new season means a new start. Make the most of yours, with a new mindset.
The MindSide Podcast turns 100 today! We are overjoyed to have come this far with you on your journey to improve your mental performance and own your success. In this momentous episode, Dr. Bhrett McCabe sits down and looks back at 100 episodes’ worth of exceptional guests, topics, lessons, and examples. Bhrett explains a few of his biggest takeaways from doing the podcast for nearly 2 years and his motivation to keep them coming. Dr. McCabe and The MindSide team would like to thank our listeners for their faithful following and promise to always improve, help you improve, and continue this journey with you. We look forward to another 100 episodes, and we hope to see you there as well.
Dru Nettles was a coach at Denham Springs High School in 2016 when the flooding hit Louisiana in August 2016. It wasn’t just the school that was damaged. Several of the students lost their homes and everything they owned. Nettles and his family were asleep when at 4am a neighbor knocked on their door to let them know their neighborhood was flooding. They were boated out by 9am. When they returned they found they had nearly 5 feet of water in their home and had lost everything. Denham Springs High School was also damaged, so Nettles's team wasn’t able to see each other till nearly 2 weeks later. The team decided to try and get football practice in each day then go into the community and help rebuild after practice. The athletes were going through a mental drain. Many had lost their homes and everything they had. But they were getting up everyday, going to practice, school, and playing games. Nettles managed to coach the men on and off the field and help many of them with their daily struggles. How do you coach through tragedy? How do you manage to put your personal challenges aside? Coach Dru Nettles discusses that with Dr. Bhrett McCabe on this week's podcast.
On August 12, 2011, Hayden Michael Nowkhah was born, seemingly healthy. At six days old, after just three days at home, Hayden was back in the hospital with a 102 degree fever. A virus had attacked his fragile heart. Within a matter of days, Hayden was near the top of the heart transplant list. How could this have happened to a little boy who seemed to be the picture of perfect health? This virus caused a condition called myocarditis and devastated his heart function. Hayden would need a heart transplant. After numerous surgeries and complications, Hayden suffered a catastrophic stroke. That stroke would cause him to be removed from the transplant list. At 39 days old, we lost our precious, brave baby boy. Because of Hayden’s experience, and because thousands of infants go through the same thing every year, we decided to create "Hayden's Hope" to raise awareness for pediatric organ donation. In addition, Hayden’s Hope, working in conjunction with the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA), is raising money to cover transplant-related expenses in honor of children awaiting life-saving transplants. Medical bills, travel costs to and from transplant centers, lengthy stays away from home and in many cases, job loss affects transplant families and devastates them financially. COTA families receive 100% of the money raised through Hayden's Hope, easing this financial burden and allowing them to focus on what is most important: the life of their child. Though Hayden is no longer with us, his story lives on. The story of the little boy who died but whose heart beats out of hope and love for children everywhere. It is our hope that Hayden’s story inspires others to help children achieve the successful transplants they deserve so that they can live the life they were meant to live. If you want to help please visit, www.haydenshope.org
Today, we launch a new chapter of The MindSide Podcast, MindSide Insights. 2 extra episodes a month from Dr. Bhrett McCabe where he explores topics and considerations related to the mental side of the game. We will still keep our exciting guests each week. We are just adding a little something extra for our listeners. What better time to start something new than in the New Year? What are you starting new this year? Are you afraid of making changes, then not being successful and finding yourself frustrated in February? Dr. Bhrett McCabe looks at the best approach for a successful new year and explains why having a Manifesto could be the answer.
Meighan Julbert, MS joins Dr. Bhrett McCabe to discuss new starts. Many look at a new year as a fresh start and a chance to close the door on the past. But is that the answer? Should we leave those doors cracked to learn from the past and use that to build a successful future? Julbert and McCabe discuss that in today’s podcast.
In 2001, Steve Ehretsman was walking into a fast-food establishment when he was crushed between two cars. After 13 surgeries, doctors decided to amputate his leg below the knee.
Ehretsman is a former D1 athlete where he was captain of the Boston University basketball team. This was not according to plan. Up until the accident, Steve was a high producing and quickly emerging leader in the business development scene. Immediately following the accident, he struggled with adjusting to life and that struggle sparked his next step – to found Shamrock Prosthetics, Inc. Through his own struggles, Steve identified a way to bring peace and healing to others suffering from similar circumstances by focusing on the mental, physical, and functional healing of the clients.
31 year old Deontay Wilder will tell you since becoming the WBC Heavyweight title holder in 2015 he has learned to be thankful for the little things in life. Wilder became the first American World Heavyweight Champion in 9 years, which was the longest period of time in boxing history without an American heavyweight champion. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 2008 Olympics. This led to his nickname of "The Bronze Bomber", which Wilder coined after Joe Louis, who was also from Alabama and was known by the nickname of "The Brown Bomber".
Wilder is undefeated as a professional with a 97.2% knockout-to-win ratio, with 18 knockouts in the first round. As of July 2016, Wilder is ranked the world's third best heavyweight by The Ring magazine and BoxRec, and fourth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.
Wilder’s boxing career started when his now 12 year old daughter was born with Spina Bifida. Wilder decided to drop out of college and look for a way to raise money to take care of his daughter. That drive led to his undefeated career.
On this week’s podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe takes a personal look at his upcoming hip surgery and candidly explores the anxiety and apprehension that he is experiencing in the days leading up to it. What are his anxieties and how is he dealing with them? What are the parallels that you can apply to your own fear and anxiety? This week, Dr. McCabe is the patient and he couldn’t feel more strange about it.
On this week’s MindSide Podcast, we explore the challenges women commonly face in sports. The challenges are not just the ones in the open, like blatant discrimination and sexism, but the understated biases that are pervasive throughout sports. For instance, does an athlete that cries on the sidelines get viewed differently if they are a male or female? Who would transfer to coaching men’s basketball better - Pat Summit or Geno Auremmia? Does the gender of the coach shift your judgment of their impact? The challenges are deeper than gender but about roles, experience, and perceived value in different settings. Open your mind and explore this topic this week.
Dr. Sloan Beard attend Ball State University where she was a member of the gymnastics team. 17 years in the demanding sport led to numerous injuries. In her professional career she began working with several gymnasts for injury-related care. Beard realized the need for interventions within a gymnast's program before injuries were to occur. With her background in TPI, Titleist Performance Institute, Dr. Sloan wanted something that could assist in gymnastics in the same manner that TPI works within golf. She designed a way to assess a gymnast on the front end, prescribe correctives that coordinated with the assessments and ultimately remove more variability in the injury process. She founded GymnastFix in the early months of 2016 and now assesses and teaches for different gymnastics programs implementing prehab protocols specific for their individual athletes.
Dr. Sloan practices with her husband, Dr. Beau Beard, in Birmingham, Alabama at their clinic, The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement. She utilizes a very hands-on adjusting technique, and is well versed in myofascial release, kinesio taping, exercise prescription and sports rehabilitation.
Dr. Bhrett Mccabe is preparing for the release of his first book, The MindSide Manifesto. In this week's podcast, he previews one chapter about the 5 people who should be in your life. Each of these people play a role that could help you grow, but don’t get these 5 confused with those who bring ignorance into your life. Dr. Bhrett McCabe explains the difference in this week's podcast.
In life many of us feel we are called for something. For some, it is to be a professional athlete, for others it might be leading a corporation. No matter what your calling is there are steps and sacrifices you must make to reach it. Chad Metcalf has learned that on his journey to reach two different callings. First becoming a Navy SEAL through the sacrifices it took in training and life to make that happen, and now becoming a professional golfer. On this journey Chad says “the best trait I have learned is being an overcomer.” Listen to how he’s overcome the challenges along the way and about the lessons he has for those following a similar path.
Jeff Swarr became emerged into the goal to win with every team he coached. But what he learned was he was missing one thing, the heart of the game and the heart of challenges. After taking a step back and looking at how he was competing he learned to compete from the heart, something he says is a long process. Learning this led him to write, A Competitor’s Heart: 369 Days of Development.
Timothy embarked on a bigger challenge in life. Timothy was in a horrific car accident, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. In that accident, Timothy risked his life to save a 2-year old baby. From that point on Timothy was left to find his purpose in life while paralyzed. While beginning a new journey at Wallace State Community College, he learned to live independently and cope with society. After graduating from Wallace State Community College he enrolled at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and communication management (double major). Timothy Alexander left a major impact on UAB by becoming the first paraplegic to receive a football scholarship, runner-up for Mr. UAB and President of UAB athletic marketing known as “Gang Green.” While working for “Gang Green” Timothy helped set 2 school attendance records while there. Timothy received the Student of Excellence Award because of his academic/athletic performance in and out the classroom. HE was also known for holding prayer gatherings, taking students to church twice a semester so that students could come together/pray and to help find their purpose in life.
Join Dr. Bhrett McCabe on The MindSide podcast as he shares with you some thoughts about not accepting the status quo and always surrounding yourself with the right keys and the right people for success. Dr. McCabe teases his upcoming book The MindSide Manifesto, and explains how it will help you achieve whatever you set your mind to by creating a clear and concise declaration of your goals, and then taking the necessary steps to achieve them.
Kent Stewart started climbing completely by accident when in 2006 him and his wife decided to attempt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. That was all the taste of mountain climbing they needed. They embarked on an adventure to see if they could climb the Seven Summits – the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Together, they summited the first five: Kilimanjaro in Africa, Elbrus in Europe, Vinson in Antarctica, Kosciuszko in Australia, and Aconcagua in South America with little more than a hiccup. They took on Mount McKinley (Denali) in Alaska, but failed on their first attempt. Kent went back and summited Denali solo in 2011. In 2013, he attempted to climb Mount Everest and complete the famed Seven Summits but was unsuccessful. He’s had 3 more attempts since then. His podcast is one to challenge the way you set your goals in life.
Dan Carlson joined UAB Athletics in October 2015 as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration. Carlson is a veteran administrator who has over 20 years experience working in intercollegiate athletics. Carlson was driving to a friends home before heading off to college when a car ran his vehicle off the road. The accident broke his back leaving him paralyzed. After rehab he went to college, having to learn how to use his hands and write all over again.
Carlson says one thing he learned, life changes and we have to adapt to those changes.
Olympic coach and IKKOS inventor Sean Hutchison wanted to help his athletes achieve their dreams. Recognizing that legendary athletes win because of specific, repeatable motions, he became driven to find a better way to teach movement. Devouring scientific literature on neuroplasticity and partnering with videographers, sound designers, neuroscientists, and other experts, he invented the unique IKKOS approach to movement learning. Best of all, IKKOS gives people a deeper understanding of their own potential. There is nothing quite like the feelings of surprise, pride, and accomplishment people experience when they quickly master what they thought was impossible.
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Sports and Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Mitch Abrams joins The Mindside Podcast this week. Abrams is the author of Anger Management in Sport. He’s also a leading expert in sexual assault and violence in athletes. With questions over hits in the NFL being intentional it made us think, are they? Are athletes coming into the game with too much anger? How do they find balance? We explore that and more on The MindSide podcast.
Dr. Glenn Fleisig is the research director of the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham Alabama. Dr. Fleisig leads the team at ASMI that has conducted biomechanical pitching analyses on some of today’s most successful MLB pitchers. On this Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe dives into pitching and biomechanics with Fleising.
This episode of the MindSide Podcast takes a deeper dive into the minds of Curious Coaches with Corey Lundberg. His Curious Coaches partner, Matt Wilson, was a previous guest on the podcast. He reviewed the mindset and motivations of what drives them to find answers. This week, we go deeper into the creative mind of one of the best young coaches in the country.
Bob Lujano is a Quad Rugby Paralympics athlete and much more...he's an inspiration to those with disabilities and those who simply need a bit of inspiration to keep going when life gets difficult. Bob co-stared in the Hollywood Film “Murderball.” He recently became an author with his book, No Arms, No Legs… No Problem!” Bob is a quadruple amputee from a childhood disease. But instead of letting that define him, he has gone on to great heights academically, athletically and most importantly, in everyday living. For more on Bob, visit his website www.boblujano.com.
Your entire life can change in a split-second by one decision. For a former LSU standout, his life changed the moment he tried to take his life. Instead of dying, his life changed with 49 surgeries and days of wondering “what if.” Now, Danny Zahl is hoping to help teach others the signs of a person screaming out for help.
Eddy Alvarez is an American short track speed skater who represented the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics. That isn’t Eddy’s only accomplishment. He’s also a professional baseball player for The Birmingham Barons, a minor league affiliate for the Chicago White Sox. He took to roller skating at the age of 5 and began speed skating at 7 years old. In high school, Alvarez took a break from skating to focus on his love for baseball which earned him a college scholarship. Now he’s able to live out both his dreams, an Olympic Speed Skater and a Professional Baseball Player.
In the last few months, it’s become something we are hearing on a regular basis, a police officer shot and killed. Last month, 3 officers were ambushed in Baton Rouge and 10 in Dallas, and there were others. The stress of the job is unreal, and yet, those in blue continue to answer the call day in and day out. Their families worry about the dangers, but they continue to face the great challenges as part of their calling. Former Major League baseball player and LSU baseball legend, Sgt. John O’Donoghue has served his community for over 15 years and shares his perspective about the stress he faces and how it compares to facing the best hitters in the world. He shares how you train in pressure to prepare for pressure, on the diamond and when carrying shield. With all that is going on in the world today, this podcast gives a rare glimpse in to the heart and soul of those in the blue.
A native of Toronto, Ontario and a graduate of Long Island University, Matt Wilson is the Director of Instruction at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, California and the co-founder of Curious Coaches. Matt specializes in creating and executing comprehensive elite player development programs.
Scott Fawcett’s golf career has been nothing short of unique.
He graduated in 1996 from Texas A&M University, notching one victory. Upon graduation he briefly joined the workforce before deciding to pursue his dream of playing professional golf. During his initial professional golf stint Scott won twice on the NGA Hooters Tour, played in the 1999 U.S. Open, and won ten other mini-tour events. In 2001 Scott was sidelined with a shoulder injury. During his downtime he almost accidently started an electricity company when Texas deregulated its market. He spent the next six years working full-time and playing very little golf. In 2008, Scott was filled with renewed enthusiasm, and more importantly, time, and thus decided to get his game in shape for a run at elite amateur golf. As a formerly great ball-striker Scott decided to focus his practice time on putting and mindset. He knew that improvement in those areas were all it would take him to become a world-class amateur. That summer he had several strong finishes in a limited schedule. The highlight was an opening nine 29 at the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships, setting the USGA nine hole scoring record. Then the fun started, again. On somewhat of a bet Scott entered that year’s PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament as a 35 year-old amateur. He became only the second amateur to make it to Final Stage, and remains the oldest by 13 years! He spent the next three years playing part-time professional golf which it turns out isn’t as easy as it sounds with a full-time job and a newborn at home. In 2014, armed with his amateur status again, Scott decided to gear up for another run at amateur golf. This time he decided to use his math, economics, and poker background to “solve” golf strategy. He combined TrackMan data with PGA Tour scoring statistics to create a system to easily optimize target selection during a round. This is what led to the creation of the DECADE Course Management Seminar. The target selection system Scott used while caddying is taught in great detail in one afternoon. Using innovative technologies the seminar distills decades of experience into one concise lecture. It covers almost everything there is to know about playing golf at the highest levels. Scott’s unique background gave him the idea that proper course management not only could be taught in a classroom setting, it should be! No clubs = no emotions. Just unencumbered learning. For more, visit www.playinglesson.com
Lars Anderson is a Senior Writer at Bleacher Report. He’s also an instructor of Journalism at The University of Alabama and a contributor to the SEC Network. Lars is a New York Times best selling author. He travels the world meeting people and telling their stories. He listens to stories of heartache, triumph, and failure. He then tells their stories in a way that allows readers to feel the same emotions he had while conducting the interviews, and these are interviews that can leave you heartbroken and asking how those things happened to such amazing people.
They are the deciding factor of a touchdown or interception, but what is it really like inside the mind of an Official? Are there tricks to slowing down the game mentally? Is there a right mindset before calling a big game? The SEC Director of Officials, Steve Shaw, shares some insight with us on this week's MindSide Podcast with Dr. Bhrett McCabe.
You hear it all the time: "I’m just not feeling the gym today." The pros don’t have that option. How do they develop a mind set that keeps them pushing through day after day? Director of Sports Performance at Traction Sports, Kolby Tullier joins us to explain what he tells his clients.
Dr. Greg Cartin is a leading psychologist among players on the PGA Tours and developmental tours due to his work on his approach and insight into the high performers mind. From the principles of mindfulness, Dr. Cartin deepens the understanding with each player and shares his insights of working for the world’s best
Many of the best pitchers who have not gotten injured in their career partake in long-toss for a number of reasons. One man with knowledge pitchers are learning from, Alan Jaeger, founder of Jaeger Sports. Jaeger believes the mental skills athletes develop can help them be successful on the field. He has spent several years coaching and writing books to help others. For more on Alan Jaeger, visit jaegersports.com.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Dr. Michael Gervais. Gervais serves director of DISC’s High Performance Psychology. As a California licensed psychologist specializing in high performance, he works in the trenches of high-stakes environments, where there is no luxury for mistakes, hesitation, or failure to respond. For more visit www.michaelgervais.com. Enjoy!
On this week's MindSide Podcast with Dr. Bhrett McCabe, bodybuilder Greg Hasberry and Bob Kuykendell join us. Greg was on a waiting list for a kidney when Bob heard his story. Not knowing Greg, Bob decided to see if he was a match… the rest has changed so many lives. For more on Organ Donation, visit www.organdonor.gov. Enjoy the podcast!
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to the MindSide's Meighan Julbert about the proper rules of engagement for coaches.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to bestselling author and inspiration speaking Jon Gordon.
What's it like to be ready for the pressure-packed moment when life and death is on the line? On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to NAVY fighter pilot Kevin Dye.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Nic Drezins about the challenges of starting a new chapter in life.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe focuses on the response to the storms that hit central Alabama onApril 27th, 2011. He delves into how to deal with trauma and struggle.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to athletic fitness guru Robbie Cannon, who has worked with some of the top golfers and athletes in the world. Dr. McCabe talks to him about his philosophy of training and how to implement it as an elite athlete.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Noah Galloway. Noah lost an arm and leg in combat. He battled with depression before using fitness to overcome it. The "Dancing with the Stars" cast member is now preparing for "American Grit" and learning how to inspire others along the way.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Olympic gold medalist and author of "With Winning in Mind" Lanny Bassham.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with the MindSide's own Meighan Julbert about entering the field of sports psychology.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Jennifer Andress, an athlete who is a runner, mom, and wife. Five years ago, she was on the cover of Runners World Magazine. She was featured because of her fight with Breast Cancer and how running allowed her to get through it.
For athletes, physical injuries can be a frustrating part of performance. On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about how to deal with injuries and recovery from a psychological perspective.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Cody Cothron, a Hoover Firefighter who on March 13th will suit up in his gear for the New York City Firefighter Stair Climb.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Josh Foster, a wheelchair body builder. A few years ago, he was in a car accident where he broke his back. After going to rehab, he never asked “why me?” Instead, he has learned to make the best out of life and is preparing to compete for his pro card in body building.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the state of the game of baseball in America with the director of broadcasting for the Birmingham Barons, Curt Bloom.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses excellence on and off the field with Dr. Eddy Furniss.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow continue the Amphitheater of Sports and Life series by discussing the reintroduction of allegations against Peyton Manning.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Ken Carter about sensation seeking.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow continue the Amphitheater of Sports and Life series by discussing where the game of baseball is in America today.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to broadcaster, writer Rachel Baribeau about the mental push for success.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow continue the Amphitheater of Sports and Life series by discussing the psychology of young football players making their college decisions on National Signing Day.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the application of sports psychology at the elite developmental level with Angus Mugford.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Joe Ackerson about concussions and head injuries in sports.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to former Alabama linebacker and current MMA fighter Eryk Anders.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow talk about sustaining the motivation and willpower to make big changes in life.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to 17-year NFL veteran Al DelGreco about kicking under pressure, playing in the Super Bowl and more.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow start the new year by talking about setting goals and developing the mindset to make them happen.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Matt Morse and Brett Basham to talk about Leadership VIP.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow team up for the fifth installment of the MindSide's Amphitheater of Sports series.
On this Veterans Day edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to former Navy SEAL and current pro golfer Chad Metcalf.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow team up for the fourth installment of the MindSide's Amphitheater of Sports series. Today, they discuss the Greg Hardy situation in the NFL.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about body image with longtime NCAA gymnastics coach Erinn Dooley.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow team up for the third installment of the MindSide's Amphitheater of Sports series.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the coaching/parenting dynamic.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Josh Klapow team up for the second installment of the MindSide's Amphitheater of Sports series.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about anger in sports and the proper use of it.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Scott Wylie about the science of neurocognitive motor control.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Dr. Josh Klapow to introduce a new feature called the Amphitheater of Sports.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Brandon Ally about the neurocognitive processing of athletes with Sports Sense.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the three main motivations that guide us.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the epidemic of blame in sports and society.
Can a sense of urgency sometimes be a bad thing? On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe looks at urgency and how it can work against you.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about developing excellence with Tony Ruggiero, the director of instruction at the Country Club of Mobile.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe dives into the world of championship cheerleading with Alabama coed cheerleading coach Brian Groeschell.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about the reality of fearing success.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Lance Gill, co-director of the Titleist Performance Institute.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to golf strenght and conditioning specialist and podcast sensation Jason Glass.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with Texas A&M assistant basketball coach Bob Starkey.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks through the four bases of personal development.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Craig Greene about balance in your professional life and everyday life.
On this spisode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe is joined by Dr. Ed Roberts to discuss how the brain responds to motor changes.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Dr. Brooke MacNamara about deliberate practice.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to reporter and broadcaster Tom Annino about the complexities of dealing with the media for today's athletes.
On this edition of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe explains why it's ridiculous for parents to be told how they can and cannot raise their kids.
On this episode of the MindSide Poscast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe explores the secrets of motor learning with Dr. Tim Lee.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks to Trillium Rose, the director of instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Maryland, about motorlearning.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe explains why you can sometimes be your biggest enemy.
Why is it so difficult to repeat a success? On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe takes a look at why it's so challenging to repeat and gives the keys to being consistent.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe begins a series with nutritionist Brandon Booth focusing on best practices for athletes when it comes to getting nutrients and hydration.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks with surgeon and SWAT doc Dr. Chris Kahn about facing pressure from the inside.
Are you experiencing adversity? Listen as Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about how to use adverse situations to your advantage.
On this episode of the Mindside Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe interviews World Series champion Major League Baseball player David Dellucci about the dangers of overspecialization and how to introduce your kids to a variety of sports, positions, and experiences.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe interviews "Big Break" contestant Zach Portemont.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the keys to successful coaching development.
On this episode of the MindSide Podcast, Dr. Bhrett McCabe introduces the series and discusses the start of failure.