The Head Game Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Uncut #6
Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss how to capitalize on the moment. When a challenge is present and we focus on just trying to not make a mistake, what do we lose by playing it safe? Why using the opportunity of the moment to grow can be the most advantageous thing in the long-run, even if it results in a loss. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue the Uncut series, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
Produced by: Ethan Mendelsohn
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss the new wave of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the collegiate and amateur level. What are the benefits it poses to athletes and their families? How there may be hidden affects that disrupt the values of sport. In addition, we provide insight into where the NIL movement could be heading. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue the Uncut series, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
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Uncut #4
Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss how failing to achieve your best can be the best opportunity for growth. In addition, we talk about how what you pay attention to, plays a significant role in your likelihood for success. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
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Uncut #3
Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss how to take a step back and make decisions in the challenging information landscape that is the 21st Century. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
Produced by: Ethan Mendelsohn
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss how to overcome the challenge of disruption. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens continue a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Gain valuable insights and tools on improving the head game you play. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
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Welcome to another episode of the Head Game Podcast!
Today we discuss how to build trust and why you might not be able to. Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens begin a new series called Uncut, where they give a more introspective look on their expertise and point-of-view. Take a listen to another episode of The Head Game Podcast.
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Welcome to another episode of The Head Game Podcast!
Today’s guest is Glen Williams, "Glen is a retired police officer/detective, author, and nationally known speaker. At a tipping point in Glen's career, he realized something needed to change. With numerous challenging experiences that had him on the brink Glen shares his story of how he navigated the challenges of a person living with PTSD. After a series of detrimental behaviors and challenging divorce, Glen found himself isolating in a cabin, hundreds of miles away from his daily job. His story of development is vulnerable and inspiring. Moments of clarity and gratitude help lead him to a life of balance and growth. His stories were amazing to hear and his insight into his journey is valuable for any high-performer looking to navigate the challenges they face. He believes in having no secrets and since has written a book called, Bridging the Gap. Now he travels and speaks about overcoming trauma, self-accountability, communication, and developing good relationships. Take a listen to his story and Enjoy another look into the Head Game!
Connect with Glen: https://www.gdubauthor.com/
Check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Bridging-Gap-Communications-Relationships-Traumatic/dp/1631955683/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
Produced by: Paige Toothaker
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Welcome to another episode of the head game!
Today’s guest is Stan Moore, he is a PGA-certified coach that has been teaching the art of putting for over 20 years. He focuses on developing the physical by enhancing the most important part of putting… the mental aspects. Stan has risen in the South Florida market as a top tier short game coach. With over 4k lessons his mission is for his students to become a peak performer and an artist on the green. On today’s episode Stan shares his well-experienced insight into the head game of a confident short game golfer. His unique take on the manipulation of timing and rhythm as keys to a successful put were eye opening. He provides tools to become a more confident golfer with a clearer vision of how to achieve your goals and even reduce your score. Take a listen and Enjoy another look into the Head Game!
To connect with Stan visit: https://bocaratongolflesson.com/
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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Welcome to another episode of the head game!
Today’s guest is Michael Ceely, a licensed psychotherapist and mental performance coach. He helps his clients view challenges as opportunities for growth, so they can take consistent, positive actions to improve their lives. Early in life, Michael found competitive cycling as an opportunity to push his limits. He competed at an elite level achieving two state titles and multiple trips to the Olympic Trials. Following his competitive career, he became a teacher and it was there he recognized that he had more to give by inspiring people to achieve their best selves. He since has founded Micahel Ceely Mental Coaching and Ceely Counseling. He is also the founder of Men’s Therapy Directory, a website dedicated to helping men access counseling resources. Michael shares his story and valuable insight into his journey into helping others and techniques on how to become their best selves. Enjoy another look into the Head Game!
To connect with Michael visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ceely/
Mental Performance Coaching: https://www.michaelceely.com/
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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Welcome to another episode of the head game!
Today’s guest is Sue Humphrey, a three-time Olympic track and field coach, and author. Her pioneer work at Arizona State University led to new standards of what women in track and field coaching aspired to be. Her insight on the high-jump was well-sought after, as she coached greats including Jackie Joyner-Kersee and in the 1996 Olympics Charles Austin to a Gold Medal. Her book, I Want to Run: The Olympic Developmental Training and Nutritional Guide for Young and Teen Track Runners Ages 10 to 18, is a blueprint for young, aspiring athletes, their parents, and coaches on how to be competitive in track and field events from scholastic meets to the Olympics. She shared her valuable insights into what it takes to work through adversity, adapt to different personalities, and coach at the highest level of performance. Enjoy another look into the Head Game!
To learn connect with Sue visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsuehumphrey/
To read her book I Want to Run visit: https://www.amazon.com/WANT-RUN-Developmental-Training-Nutritional/dp/B09M53YW6D
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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Today’s guest is Jeff Krentzman, a thriving entrepreneur and podcaster. After discovering a unique oven cleaning service in the UK, Jeff decided that it had the potential to be something great in the US. Converting the oven cleaning service to grill cleanings, launched his company The BBQ Cleaner into a league of its own. After several years of development and successful business, Jeff opened up his business model to other entrepreneurs. Focused on working with the trusty one burner grill to some of the highest outdoor kitchens, Jeff has expanded his group of entrepreneurs to over 270 locations nationwide, The BBQ Cleaner is a staple of any spring cleaning as you prepare for this Summer grill season. Today he shares his insights into sales, working with people, and how to navigate the head game of the entrepreneur. Enjoy another look into the Head Game!
To learn more about The BBQ Cleaner visit: https://thebbqcleaner.com/
To listen to Jeff's podcast Mind Your Pucking Business: https://www.youtube.com/@mindyourpuckingbusiness6155/streams
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Army Green Beret and Special Forces, Lt. Colonel Chris Schmitt. We discuss our shared experience developing genuine leadership with elite performers at high-altitude in the Tobacco Root Mountains of Montana. Chris shares lessons from his 25+ year military career in how to leverage incremental change for dramatic growth. Chris now resides in the upper northwestern part of the U.S. and runs a thriving executive coaching practice. His experience in the military paired with his insight from training high performers in Fortune 250's, pulls back the curtain to reveal how to achieve your best self. Take a listen into Chris incredible wisdom and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about The Traverse and Azimuth Consulting Group visit: https://www.azimuthleadership.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiring-genuine-leadership/
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by real-estate investor, agent, and entrepreneur, Jerome Mangubat. In addition, Jerome is a Callaway Golf Staff Pro who plays at a high-level. He shares his story on his family work ethic pushed him and his brother to take a risk and become successful in real-estate. Take a listen into Jerome's incredible story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about Jerome Mangubat and his listings, visit: https://johnjerome.kw.com/
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Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Paralympian and U.S. Colonel, Patty Collins. A high-performer climbing the ranks of the military, Patty was resilient and focused, then one morning while riding her bike she was hit by a vehicle. Months later she made the choice of an elected-amputation of her leg. As a result she battled with her new identity, and quickly found that her resiliency and courage would support her in becoming the best versions of herself. Patty competed in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio as a tri-athlete and rose to the ranks of Colonel in the U.S. Army. Her leadership was driven through her ability to connect with her team and followers. Take a listen into Patty's incredible story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about the organizations Patty works with, and consider donating: https://www.challengedathletes.org/ https://www.camp-resilience.org/
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Student-Athlete and inclusivity advocate bailey Harris. She shares her experiences an pressures that come with competing and living as a student-athlete. Bailey committed to University of Connecticut Rowing team with the hopes to compete at a high-level. Instead the program was cut before she even arrived. Her and other teammates came together to advocate for Title IX rights, and beat a high-resourced entity. Now her program is restored and she is competing to challenge for a Big East championship. Take a listen into Bailey's story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by US Army Sergeant turned business owner and entrepreneur, Jonathan Bittner. Following a challenging deployment, Jonathan's own trauma surfaced, and he discusses how the US Army needs to increase their support and focus on returning veterans. He also shares his journey of healing and the hardships that come with navigating mental health. In addition, he tells how he found some comfort in fragrance reviews and shares how he amassed over 50k followers. Currently, Jonathan is in pursuit of his doctorate to support other veterans and individuals who are dealing with trauma. Take a listen into Jonathan's story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about Jonathan, connect with him on Instagram, Tik-Tok: @jbittfragrance_reviews
Or learn more about his professional organization: https://www.chestnuthilltherapycollective.com/
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by USA Swimming National Team Member David Curtiss. A TYR sponsored athlete, and 2021 ACC Champion in the 50m Free, David shares his perspective on what it takes to compete at the international stage. His insight showcases both the thrill and also the pressure that comes along with being one of the best. David identifies his never ending pursuit of improving the fine details of his craft. Take a listen into David's story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about David Curtiss, connect with him on Instagram, Tik-Tok: @_davidcurtiss
Or learn more on his website: https://www.davidcurtiss.org/
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Founder of Air Force and Space Force Gaming, Oliver Parsons. As a member of the United States Air Force, Oliver experienced times of isolation and high pressure resulting in some difficult mental times for him and his wife. To connect more and help others who were experiencing the same, Oliver looked to gaming as a means to release. A consistent uphill battle to establish Air Force Gaming, his once small group has turned into a multi-branch organization with over 15,000 Airmen and women. Take a listen into Oliver's story and enjoy another episode of The Head Game!
To learn more about Oliver Parsons, connect with him on Twittter, Discord, or LinkedIn: @OliPoppinIt
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by pioneer and law professor Ellen Zavian to discuss her story in becoming the first female NFL agent, body builder, law professor, Forbes writer, and new-age sport advocate. Learn about what it takes to shake the tree and find discipline in your life as we learn from Ellen about The Head Game that she plays.
To learn more about Ellen Zavain, visit: https://ellenzavian.com/
Produced by: Paige Toothaker
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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Episode #64! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the Mental Injury, what it is, how it can be rehab, and most importantly how to prevent it. In addition, how incorporating a mental trainer at fundamental levels can normalize mental fitness and generate a higher level of wellness. Enjoy the show!
Host: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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Episode #63! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss why mental isn't always acknowledged with the physical, how to increase awareness, acceptance and take action. In addition, how to become more intentional with daily tasks and how to live a more fulfilling life. Enjoy the show!
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We Are Back! In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss how people expect the everyday routine to just work and what happens to them when it doesn't. In addition, how stress can be both disruptive, but also a fertilizer for growth. Learn how to lean into chaos and become more mentally fit. Enjoy the show!
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Professional Tennis Player and Tennis Coach Hugo Armando to discuss how he began playing tennis, playing against Nadal, and diving inside the emotional spectrum of a professional tennis player. What a great show!
To learn more about Hugo Armando, follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugoboss527/
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
Produced by: Michael DiMarco
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Dr. Hunter Stevens are joined by Professional Golfer and Golfing Coach Josh McCumber to discuss his story in becoming a professional golfer, learning to golf with a mindfulness approach, and identifying what it takes mentally to be a great golfer. What a great show!
To learn more about Josh McCumber, visit: https://www.joshmccumber.com
Produced by: Michael DiMarco
Hosts: Dr. Lee Picariello, Dr. Hunter Stevens
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In this episode of The Head Game Podcast, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by former MLB player and MLB hitting coach Jeff Manto to discuss his story in becoming a professional baseball player, discovering visualization in baseball, and how to deal with different types of player personalities while coaching in the big leagues.
Stay tuned to hear more about:
- Going to the Show
- Coaching Today vs. Coaching Then
- Hitting Under Stress
... and much more!
If you want to follow along with the clips viewed in this podcast, go to:
https://youtu.be/Yae1KxRSq0g
(Pete Rose Clip)
https://youtu.be/7HP59H1YibI
(Bill Durham Clip)
https://youtu.be/daCISGIzWjc
(Jeff Manto Clip)
To learn more about Jeff Manto, visit: https://www.jeffmanto.com
Produced by: Michael DiMarco
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In this episode of The Head Game, Hosts Dr. Lee Picariello, and Hunter Stevens are joined by Minecraft extraordinaire Alec "Sirud" Duris to discuss his story in becoming a YouTube content creator, mental skills in eSports, and personal goals within the gaming community.
Stay tuned to hear more about:
- The Start of Sirud
- Traditional Sports vs. Esports
- Who is "Sirud"?
... and much more!
Follow Sirud on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVtMuCevOLZdBVbWzrz21w
Produced by: Michael DiMarco, Jessica Ferdinand
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During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sports Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and cohost Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the idea of control and how we as humans try to use it to our advantage. Lee, Hunter, and Jessica all contribute in a great conversation about the different aspects of life that we try to control. Are we successful? Tune in to find out!
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- Role of Control: Positive or Negative?
- Does everything happen for a reason?
- Is control an illusion?
- Is control real?
Produced by: Michael DiMarco, Jessica Ferdinand
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
During this week's episode, our cohost and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that you cannot run from chaos, but only learn to embrace it through implementing the right mindset and an effective mindfulness practice. What a great listen!
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- Mindfulness 2.0 by Dr. Hunter Stevens
- MIT Sloan research and development
- How chaos lives amongst us, and continues to come
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Welcome back to The Head Game Podcast! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the notion that chaos is inevitably coming and give insight on how to manage and overcome the fears that control you and your mind. What a great listen!
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- How chaos can represent itself
- What it does to us, directly, indirectly in life
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How to overcome our fears
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the head game that life plays on us everyday throughout our daily lives.
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- Who's Got Game "America"
- Podcast Mike's Introduction
- The Election
- The Head Games we all play
- Activities to analyze the mind
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the psychology behind the holiday of Halloween.
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- Who's Got Game "Tyler Glasnow"
- Recap on eSports Combine
- Paranormal Activity
- The psychological variables behind being "scared"
- Psychoanalyze a Halloween character
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the other or "dark" aspect of psychology that ties into the head game we all play.
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- Who's Got Game "Jimmy Butler"
- Psychoanalyzing Popular Characters from Movies/TV
- Psychology and How It Impacts Human Behavior
Links used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0&t=93s "The Social Dilemma | Official Trailer | Netflix"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUZNXgIXM1c&t=26s "Spongebob Squarepants - Sweet Victory (FULL VERSION)"
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, our host and Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stevens discuss the theory of "other" life and extra-terrestrial intelligence existing in "our" universe.
Stayed tuned to hear more about:
- "Local Flavor" - Recent Sporting Events
- The Presence of Extra Terrestrial Beings
- Are they out there?
- Have they been to earth?
Links used:
Planet Earth compared to other planets and stars in size. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=octRYMsiLX0
Licensed Songs used:
Looking Glass - Brandy
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Welcome back The Head Game! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Hosts, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand and Dr. Hunter Stephens discuss the differences between animals and humans abilities to behave in instinctual ways.
Further discussion will be based on the following:
- Recent Sporting Events
- David Blaine Ascension
- Animalistic Reactions
- Jane Goodall on Chimpanzee and Human Emotions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXsYIeg9WNQ - Jane Goodall on Chimpanzee and Human Emotions >> Start at 1:20 – They can learn our ways! Can we learn theirs?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "eSports and Mental Fatigue" Further discussion will be based on the following:
- Playing the game a healthier way
- Altar Egos of Gamers
- Perception vs. Reality
- Relax and Perform vs. Rage and Collapse
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Body Language: Pick Your Head Up". Further discussion will be based on the following:
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Analyzing Tiger Woods Body Language and Focus
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What are your thoughts on his focus and overall performance?
Questions to think about:
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What does a player’s body language or facial expressions reveal about how much they believe in themselves or their abilities?
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How can a player improve on this aspect of their performance?
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Players talk about this “zone”, but how do you discover the formula to this said “zone”?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Chaos Theory". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- Chaos Theory by Dr. Lee Picariello and Hunter Stevens
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Clutch Situation: What If You Don't Succeed?". Further discussion will be based on the following:
· The Clutch Situation: With BioQ in mind, what is the most important aspect of performing in the clutch situation? Are they equally as important? Which is the hardest to attain?
· Calm?
· Focused?
· Engaged?
· Why are some players more likely to perform in the high-pressure situations? Have they practiced more or are they just naturally more confident and naturally more comfortable in tense environments?
Video Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr6XsZVb-ZE
· Ray Allen Clutch 3 Point Shot – NBA Finals
· Why does he look so calm making that shot?
· Why does he look so focused?
· So engaged?
· Is more repetition the answer, or does it go far deeper than that?
· Can athletes trick their mind and body into thinking that a high-pressure moment is just as routine as performing at practice? If so, how can that be accomplished?
· Can you explain the “high performing regular season player” vs. the “playoff clutch superstar”?
· What are some examples of players who do great in the regular season but choke when the moment matters the most?
· What players just always deliver when it matters?
· Are these types of players in need of some sort of Sports Psychology treatment? What do you think the typical athlete struggles with? Being Calm? Being Focused? Being Engaged?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following:
· Training Our Bodies vs. Training Our Mind: Which is more important?
· Can overtraining lead to poor performance? When is it appropriate to give the body a rest and focus on being mindful?
· Do sports programs focus too much on training the body in order to perform at a high level?
· When a player is in a stressful situation, how important is the idea of mindfulness?
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Should the athlete stay in their mind or try to shut it off?
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Which will help them in remaining calm and succeeding?
· Do some sports need more physical training than others? Do some sports need more mental training than others?
· What are some examples of certain sports programs across the country (professional or college) that do a great job of finding a good balance between training the body and mind? Why?
Quote of the show: “The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.”
- Bill Murray, American Actor
Video reference - "Strengthen Your Mind Like a Navy SEAL | David Goggins | Big Think" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyJ_hhninDw
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Fear of Failure". Further discussion will be based on the following:
What is fear and where does it come from?
Why do we as humans experience it?
Is fear natural in us or is it learned over time?
Do we inherit it from our care takers? Schooling? Media? Movies?
How many people are affected by their own fears?
Are they aware that they are fearful?
Are they being limited by these fears in their personal and professional lives?
Dr Lee and Jess: What are some of your greatest fears? And why do they exist?
Know Your BioQ: Is your BioQ strengthened or compromised when we are experiencing fear and doubts?
What can we learn from our fears and how can they help us improve?
Can we use our fears for good?
To what degree is sports performance affected by the general premise of fear or having fearful thoughts?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Addictions: Escaping Reality or Chasing The Dream". Further discussion will be based on the following:
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Why do humans gravitate towards using substances, simulations, and various stimulants to make them feel better?
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How many of us are truly addicted to something? Is it a part of who we are as humans?
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Dr. Lee and Jess: Can you think of a time when you were addicted to something in your life? If so, how did you overcome it?
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Does being addicted to something always have to have a negative connotation? Can you be addicted to something that positively affects your life?
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If we are addicted, what is causing us to be addicted? What are we all trying to escape?
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What are some of the potential positive impacts of addiction awareness?
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "A Little Help From My Friends". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- With all of the negativity going on in the world, how can we gravitate towards supportive relationships to help us deal with adversity?
- How have you relied on your friends and family to get you through tough times? How have they relied on you?
- Are two of the necessary needs of the human condition companionship and community?
- Have we taken these needs for granted? Do sports allow us to engage in this sense of community?
- Know Your BioQ: Are we practicing a higher or lower BioQ by being amongst our loved ones? What about social distancing? Do we need each other to survive?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: European Soccer Leagues
With professional Soccer being played all across Europe without fans, how are they dealing with a post-Covid-19 sports world? What are they doing right that we can apply in American sporting events as we attempt to continue flattening the curve and return to sports?
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by Foreigner
After the Break: "With A Little Help From My Friends" by The Beatles
MAT Minute: "Give It All You Got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Binary Thinking: Us vs. Them Mentality". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- What about us as humans makes us want to associate with a particular team, party, or clique?
- Is it ever acceptable to root for both sides? Can this be productive or just cause more division?
- Are we competitive by nature and seek to win a game or argument? Why?
- Are we practicing a higher or lower BioQ by picking a side or by seeing both sides and taking a neutral stance?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: MLB Owners vs. Players Association
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by Foreigner
After the Break: "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby
MAT min: "Give It All You Got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Boiling Point". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- How much exposure to a monotonous and tiresome routine are humans willing to take before they mentally tap out? (Is this the definition of insanity?)
- On a psychological level: What does it truly mean to check or tap out?
- Are we in a battle with the media and the governments that we live under?
- Once you have tapped out, where do you go? What do you do?
- What are our natural instincts and impulses towards this state of exhaustion?
- What opportunities are available to us that can serve as an outlet for these concerns?
- In an industry that emphasizes repetition, how do athletes break complacency and diversify their routines? Are athletes more likely to “win” during this time of quarantine?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: The Silent Majority
Jessi’s No Sports Update:
- MLB draft / Travel ball beginning
- Football is less than 100 days away!
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by Foreigner
After the Break: "Are You Not Entertained?" scene from Gladiator
MAT min: "Give it all you got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Healing Power of Sports". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- How will sports play the role of the “national healer” once they return?
- History shows that sports have a medicinal power, how and why is this true?
- Psychologically, why does having sports back make us feel almost immediately better?
- Last year, 89 of the 100 most-watched TV programs focused on sports, what have we been doing without them? Was this break actually good for us?
- Is it possible that sports will not be as popular as it was once before, or will this break make our love for sports stronger?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: The Year 2020: What head game is this year playing?
1. What are the Positives from 2020 (why are we so encompassed by the negatives?)
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by foreigner
After the Break: Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
MAT min: "Give it all you got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Sacrifice in the Name of Sport". Further discussion will be based on the following:
· Do we know what genuine sacrifice is? (wartime, immigration, great financial depression)
· Are we now being asked to sacrifice our basic civil liberties?
· How does sacrifice impact us emotionally and psychologically? (resilient vs vulnerable)
· Is sacrifice one of the unwritten rules that all athletes know too well?
· Psychologically, what happens to our mindset when our “sacrifice” is not authentic, are we stunting our mental growth?
Questions to be answered during the show:
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Is this considered true sacrifice or just a loss of our civil liberties; are the people wrong for breaking the rules (hairdressers/ gyms/small business owners beginning to defy orders and open up anyway)
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Is this fair?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: Memorial Day: Boy Scouts banned from planting flags on veteran’s graves, for the first time ever.
Jessi’s Daily Question: What are the top 5 things athletes have to sacrifice in order to be great?
- Are these essential to being the best? Why? Why not?
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by foreigner
After the Break: "Head Games" by foreigner
MAT min: "Give it all you got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "Mindset Matters". Further discussion will be based on the following:
- How well do people recover in the face of adversity?
- Does personality impact your mindset OR does mindset dictate personality? Fixed vs Growth Mindset
- Do we really "grow" when we apply a growth mindset in the face of adversity and still fail?
- Is COVID-19 driving us to focus more, as a society, on our mindset (mental health), and if so, will it impact the next generation?
Questions to be answered during the show:
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Do professional athletes play for us or themselves? It is selfish to want sports to come back?
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How have we allowed COVID-19 to take away our free will?
WHO'S GOT GAME!
Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick: Small Business Owners
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What are the challenges that no one is talking about?
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How has COVID-19 impacted the future mentality of a small business owner, of the industry in general.
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by foreigner
After the Break: Blake Snell on the MLB salary decrease
MAT min: "Give it all you got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss Human Nature vs Mother Nature: The Epic Battle. Further discussion will be based on the following:
- Does Mother Nature always prevail? (Neither sports-minded nor a sports fan?)
- Historically, has any natural disaster ever given birth to the life cycle?
- If change is important throughout the life cycle - why is it so uncomfortable?
- What has a more powerful impact on history: mother nature or human competitor?
Questions to be answered during the show:
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Is COVID-19 becoming our greatest teacher?
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Which is more unpredictable: Weather or Sports?
WHO'S GOT GAME! Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick:
COVID-19
- How is COVID-19 our greatest teacher? Teaching all humans how to push through adversity and adjust in the moment.
Credits:
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by foreigner
After the Break: 1989 World Series Game #3 - LIVE commentary
MAT min: "Give it all you got" by Chuck Mangione
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Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss how sports remain our truth during the global pandemic. Further discussion will be based on the following:
- In a world of polarizing media coverage, is the SPORTS world all we have left to believe in?
- What about sports allows us to see things clearly without judgment?
- Why can's other news stories capture us the same way?
Questions to be answered during the show:
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How is it possible that sports remain our greatest escape from reality even though they have been removed from our lives for the time being?
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With baseball being the first sport to potentially come back, how will this shape the future of the game? Just last year the MLB was considering making the games/seasons shorter to try and combat the decrease in fans.
WHO'S GOT GAME! Where each week a new candidate is chosen and dissected on how they are playing their own Head Game! This week's pick:
The Desperate Sports fans in ALL of US
a. NFL Draft: remote but never closer to home
b. The Last Dance: Michael Jordan (love him or hate him) to the rescue
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music: "Head Games" by foreigner
After the Break: "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the mental effects of working from home and what happens to the mind in isolation! Further discussion will be based off of:
- What are the benefits/challenges of working remotely?
- Does anything get lost in translation when talking is not in-person?
- How does virtual learning help or hurt our children?
- If society disconnects now, what is the potential fallout later?
- Is there a conflict between evolution and technology? Which impacts communication more?
Who’s Got Game? Where each week, we choose someone or something that is playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is ALL DISTANT US CITIZENS.
-We are perhaps playing the toughest Head Game of our lives.
-Are we too late to the game?
-What’s fair play at this stage?
Cohost: Mental Strength Coach Jessica Lynn Ferdinand
Special guest:
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses HOW to DEAL with the coronavirus anxieties!
Cohost: Mental Strength Coach Jessica Lynn Ferdinand
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses The New Age Athlete and whether or not traditional mental skills are becoming outdated? Further discussion will be based off of:
· What defines the New Age Athlete – what type of mentality comes with this?
· What are traditional mental skills? And how has technology advanced (or regressed) these skills?
· How has technology shaped the sport psychology world in general? Are athletes really getting better, faster and stronger?
· How has statistics changed the way we view and play sports?
Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the sports world and we dissect what their “head game” is. This week’s pick is Mindful Athlete Training’s own BIOQ mental metric!
Cohost:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Lynn Ferdinand
Special guest:
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses how scouting evaluations in sports effect the athletes mental performance! Further discussion will be based off of:
- Are scouting combine metrics valid?
- Is there a correlation between combine skills and pro success?
- Is the eye test still the best?
- How does technology play a role? What’s new on the horizon?
- What type of psychological factors get activated?
- Are scouts just really good at trusting their instincts
Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “Head Game”. This week’s pick is the The NFL Combine's – Player Assessment Test: (PAS).
Co-host: Mental Strength Coach, and Biofeedback Researcher Jessica Lynn Ferdinand
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses Conformity Versus Freewill! Further discussion will be based off of:
- Do rules have to be broken first to change them?
- Do rules get outdated: are rules only a sign of the times?
- Why are some people okay with conforming to their environment and others are not?
- Are sports acting as something we can choose to watch and do (freewill) – when really it is forcing us to conform – without realizing?
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is the XFL, will it survive this time around? How are the new rules going to benefit the league?
Co-host: Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand
Special guest:
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the process of struggling to achieve success! Further discussion will be based off of:
- Does there need to be a process?
- No matter how good a team is, do they have to struggle first to find greatness?
- Why do we have the need to judge?
- What other teams have had similar situations?
- When highly talented teams “fail”, are they Underachieving or Overrated?
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is the Philadelphia 76ers, having a season many are considering thus far as an underachieving one.
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses athletes who are wise beyond their years! Further discussion will be based off of:
- How is “Old School Mentality” defined?
- How important is mental maturity in young athletes and is it looked at enough?
- What type of factors play into being labeled as a mature performer?
- What are the benefits of old school thinking - what are the negatives?
- If wisdom is a character trait of the old school mentality, what other traits best represent the concept?
- What lessons teach wisdom?
- If you learn wisdom early in your career, how does it stick?
- Do you need to have an old school coach or veteran teammate model wisdom to learn it?
Who’s Got Game? Each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is Patrick Mahomes, Superbowl Champion and MVP
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses why the world stops during a sports tragedy Further discussion will be based off of:
- What makes fans feel connected to athletes? Like we know them?
- When we grieve, why do we reflect on how sports and the athletes we lost make us feel?
- What happens to a community when they endure a tragic loss of their hero?
- Why does a tragedy bring communities together - naturally setting differences aside for that time being?
- What happens to our minds when we feel empathy for people we have never met?
- How can we define our experience as right or wrong when we endure a tragic loss?
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is The Fans!
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the the deadliest sin - GREED in sports. Further discussion will be based off of:
- Does our society influence cheating in general? Our “wanting to be better than the next person” mentality?
- Do cheating and competitive sports go hand and hand?
- Is cheating in baseball a big deal, as stealing signs is a part of the game?
- How is this cheating different from cheating in other sports? (Ex: football - difficult to hit a pitch even if you know it is coming, but in football if you know exactly what play is coming, you can pretty much stop it every time.)
- How does this impact the overall culture of these teams? Fans? Minor league players?
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is Ben Simmons and his mental Problems with shooting.
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the Head Game we all play! Further discussion will be based off of:
- What happens to people, (their mind, their personality ((from experience)) that allows them to rewrite their “script”?
- Do you have to go through something life changing to want to change? Or can you change just because you want to?
- How do we define happiness? Why is it so hard to reach this sometimes?
- How can mediation - stepping out of our normal routine- help with this process?
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is Conor McGregor, looking into the “notorious” mind. McGregor has a new mindset this year, has toned down trash talking, arriving early and has been noticeably “ happier”. Had a victorious return to the Octagon with a first-round 40 second TKO win over Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone last Saturday. regardless of talk that his new change would hold him back.
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the power of saying “NO”!
Kicking off the New Year with a New segment: Who’s Got Game? Where each week, a new person is chosen in the world who has been playing their own “head game”. This week’s pick is Jerry Jones, Head coach for the Dallas Cowboys and his discussions to fire Jason Garrett after close to 10 years with the organization.
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinandsits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Co-host, mental strength coach Jessica Ferdinand and strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski discuss how to stay competitive after sports. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is the definition of competition? Or being competitive?
- As a coach, how do you keep your players competitive?
- What are the similarities of being a great player vs great coach
- What is the transition from the personal responsibility (as a player) to managing a team (as a coach)
- How to stay discipline without a structured schedules (how to stay motivated)
Special guest:
Joseph McEwing an American former professional baseball player who spent most of his career with the New York Mets, where he played from 2000 through 2004. Nicknamed "Super Joe", he was the prototypical utility player who could play any position on the field. McEwing is currently the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses what mental strength is, the Mindful Athlete way. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
Special guest:
- What is Mental Strength?
- Why is it important?
- What are the variables that go into Training the mind?
- Why is practicing mindfulness so important for performers?
- How can visualizing (mental reps) success actually equate to success?
- What is BioQ?
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses what happens inside a cheaters mind. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What drives performers to want to cheat? OR use performance enhancing drugs?
- Is the risk of getting caught and being labeled a cheater, worth the money and glory that being the best brings?
- Is there ever a situation where cheating is justifiable?
- Does a “winning by all costs” mentality promote cheating?
- Are athletes more likely to cheat when they are mentally and physically fatigued?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses which duo's are the greatest athletic couples. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is actually going on between two people that makes a great Tandem?
- Is there a special chemistry that’s required?
- Does a Tandem have an unspoken language that others don’t?
- Does it always lead to the best outcome?
- Where else, other in sports or competition do you find Tandems? Is it the same?
Special guest:
MIchael Kilfoyle, MBA, sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses what we have to give up to be successful. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- Is athletic success defined by what you have to give up to get it?
- How does being part of a team sport (baseball) vs an individual sport (track) affect accountability?
- Are we more accountable to ourselves or to others?
- How is our identity affected by being part of a team?
- How much do we sacrifice of our individuality to be accepted by the larger culture?
- How much sacrifice is too much to fit in?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the overtime mentality. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What happens to the mind in overtime? (Double-triple-overtime)?
- Can athletes prepare for overtime challenges?
- How does overtime affect the fans?
- Why can teams score easily with 2 mins left, but have trouble scoring for the whole game
- Does overtime lead to clutchness or expose a player?
- In overtime, there's no pacing whereas for the entirety of the game you pace - is this a reason as to why teams score with 2 mins left easily?
- Why do athletes choke under pressure and some live up to the hype
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses a comparison between fantasy sports versus real sports. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- Why do people play fantasy sports?
- Can a fantasy manager be as invested as a coach/player in real life?
- Is playing fantasy sports a job?
- Is playing fantasy sports a skill or just a version of gambling?
- Are fantasy sports increasing the likelihood of pathological gambling problems, especially in the young college student population?
- Can you get “better” at playing fantasy sports similar to playing physical sports?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the pressures of dealing with success. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- Is success a fluke? Or can it be repeated over and over again?
- How does success change a team, individual, city?
- Is dealing with success scarier than dealing with failure?
- Why are teams more likely to have a losing season, following a championship?
- How can an athlete train mentally to continue to perform with that “hungry” mentality?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses sleep deprivation amongst elite performers. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is the value of sleep on the human body?
- Why is sleep often overlooked in health and performance?
- How does lack of sleep deprive athletes of a healthy lifestyle?
- What is the role that sleep deprivation plays on mental fatigue?
- How does executive functioning change because of poor sleep?
- What’s the role of stimulant medication alter sleep deprivation?
- How do other “playing “careers (gamers)- promote sleep deprivation?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the mental equation of an elite athlete. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is the mental equation of creating the elite performer?
- How does an elite performer continue to stay on top?
- What type of personality do elite performers have? Do they have any common connections with other elite performers?
- Why are the elite, elite? They welcome change- the uncomfortable things that help them grow
- Are elite performers born superior to everyone else?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the win or go home mentality. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- Which has a greater impact on the game: the player or the position?
- Playing for the team vs playing for oneself
- Stepping up in different roles: like starting pitchers coming into relieve
- How does experience help with Managing mental fatigue
- How do outside influences impact the game: home field advantage
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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Fair Pay To Play Act(signed into law in the state of California)
During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the fair pay to play act. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- How does this act affect youth sports?
- Will college athletes still play with a strong passion, even after getting paid?
- How will this affect the fans viewing the games?
- Will this increase numbers of students attending college?
- What are the pros and cons of paying college athletes?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the psychological profile of the primadona. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- How delicate of an ego can lie beneath the surface of a franchise?
- Can we anticipate further self-destruction, remorse, recovery?
- Are we surprised when that further self-destruction plays out?
- How can we look at other athletes: like Jimmy butler exc..
- How does an athlete have confidence without being arrogant?
- Is it possible that our sports alter ego can eventually become who we are off the field?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the mental training necessary for peak performance. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Training?
- Why is mental training important? What makes it so beneficial?
- What are the clinical advantages of working with this type of technology?
- Why is it still not heavily promoted as other forms of training?
Special guest:
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well as the head game's Co-host Jessica Ferdinand, mental strength coach.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses life after sport. Discussions will be based off of the following:
- Why is retiring from sports so difficult for athletes?
- Is being an athlete a type of “Personality”?
- What is the difference between an athlete’s mind vs a non-athletic mind?
- Why do employers seek out previous athletes?
- What can non-athletes learn from athlete’s personality in the business world?
- How can Biofeedback be beneficial to stress control after retiring from sports?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses the Business of Sports. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- Business decisions - how have sports become a specialized business?
- Does emotion play a role as a consumer of a sports business decision?
- Why is “sports business” a different form of other industries: why is there so much discussion of this in the media?
- How great can the power of sports become when driving our own economy?
Special guest:
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as the Head Game’s co-host!
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Adapting To The Information Age: How numbers psychologically impact athlete's performance.
During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses how “numbers” are psychologically impacting athletes performance at all levels. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What do numbers represent today in sports?
- What does an athletes rank/rating have on that players psyche?
- Can statistics go too far and result in “hurting” the athletes performance?
- How do we train the brain to be better with the help of numbers?
- How has the analytical wave transformed sports in general and further helped promote the importance of mental strength training
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mindful Strength Coach Jessica will discuss who and what exactly the Mindful Athlete is. Further discussions will be based off of:
- Does it work?
- Does being mindful just mean we are relaxed?
- What are the misconceptions?
- What MLB teams integrate mindful practices currently?
- How does mindfulness enhance sport performance?
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the competitive mind and whether or not one is born competitive or if they are made that way. Further discussions will be based off of:
- How does one become competitive: Is it taught?
- Is there such a thing as being “too competitive”
- Is competition bad for our children?
- What are the benefits from being competitive?
- What do all the “great” athletes, CEOs, Musicians have in common: is it there competitive drive to be better?
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the The Future of the Game: Why has baseball turned so analytical?by thinking critically about:
- Gabe Kapler and the Phillies process
- Has the “eye test” become outdated?
- How do analytics give a mental advantage on the field
- How does analytics hurt teams on the field?
- How does analytics make players better?
- Are analytics ruining baseball?
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand will discuss the Psychology of the clutch athlete by thinking critically about:
- Instinct vs attitude
- Playoff pressures: good and bad
- Where does the playoff energy come from?
- Where does coaching come in
- Home court/field advantage (why are fans important)
- The psychology of the previous champion in the playoffs
- Basketball IQ
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional opinion on this weeks topic as well!
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During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the Psychology behind March Madness by thinking critically about:
- The psychology behind the fans
- The psychology of the winning team/losing team
- Exploring the term "March Madness"
- Economic advantages of the tournament
- The pressures of the tournament on everyone involved
Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!
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Mental skills, which one makes the most sense? Discussions today will focus on the variety of mental skills and which one is the best, worst, most beneficial for specific sports, how young can these skills be implemented into sports and which skills are best for recovering from injury?
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