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The Fearless Warrior Podcast110: How Championship Teams Build Trust with Dr. Larry WidmanToday, I sit down with Dr. Larry Widman, Psychiatrist and High-Performance Mindset Coach, to unpack how trust, vulnerability, and role acceptance transform talented rosters into resilient teams. We also draw a clear line between mental health and mental performance.Episode Highlights:• Why trust is the cornerstone under pressure• Mental health versus mental performance explained• What coaches can notice and when to refer• Reducing stigma through athlete stories• Listen more, solve less as a coaching habitConnect with Dr. Widman:Website: https://www.maxoutmindset.com/
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Wired AxcessMax Out Mindset: Dr. & Coach Larry Widman - Building Ultimate Trust & Finding Your 1% EdgeGet ready to unlock your potential. In this episode, we sit down with one of the nation's leading high-performance mindset coaches, Dr. Larry Widman, the founder of Max Out Mindset. With over 25 years of experience as a psychiatrist and nearly two decades coaching elite performers—from CEOs and Olympians to professional athletes and military leaders—Dr. Widman has been the mental architect behind 12 national championships and nearly 30 state titles.
Dr. Widman explains his core philosophy of building team culture and chemistry on a foundation of "Ultimate Trust." He shares powerful insights into the relationship between mindset and perf...
2025-09-1046 min
Max Out MindsetElite Softball Coach Beth Singleton-Winners WinWelcome to the Max Out Mindset podcast. In this episode, Dr. Larry Widman and Coach Jess sit down with Coach Beth Singleton, a powerhouse in the softball world and a model of sustained excellence at both the club and collegiate levels. From winning national championships with Nebraska GOLD 16U and 18U teams to leading Midland University to two NAIA World Series appearances in the last three years, Coach Singleton has proven she knows how to build a championship culture with an emphasis on training mindset. She shares her journey from club coaching to the college ranks and what it...
2025-07-1148 min
Inside the Coaching Mind with Terry PettitLarry "Doc" Widman: Courage in Competition - ITCM-083Doc Widman is a performance psychiatrist and mindset coach who has worked with coaches and teams Nebraska, Creighton and Florida. He has also written a book titled "MAXOUT Mindset: proven strategies that prepare you and your team for battle in business, sport and life." Doc and Terry talk about the process of developing a plan to handle the stress of competition whether you play for the Omaha Supernova's or on a club volleyball team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-05-201h 05Max Out MindsetBrian Rosen on Training Confidence and Leading with Grace and VulnerabilityIn this episode, Dr. Larry Widman and Coach Jess sit down with Coach Brian Rosen, the new head of Creighton University Volleyball and one of the rising stars in collegiate coaching. From his beginnings in high school sports to leading one of the top volleyball programs in the country, Rosen shares a candid and insightful look into what it takes to max out as a coach, a leader, and a person. Coach Rosen unpacks his journey and the power of vulnerability, grace, and intentional self-talk in developing an elite mindset. He speaks to the importance of surrounding...
2025-05-161h 06Max Out MindsetCoach Steven Gream: Sustained Excellence in Volleyball, The Cowley WayDr. Larry Widman hosts the Max Out Mindset Podcast with special guest Coach Steven Gream, head coach of Cowley College Volleyball—a junior college powerhouse with a staggering 307–46 record, 81 straight wins, and two back-to-back national championships. Coach Gream shares how sustained excellence is built from the inside out. He reveals why mindset matters most, suggesting a 3:1 mental-to-physical ratio in performance, and reflects on how COVID-19 reshaped his approach to coaching. From his roots in basketball to building a volleyball dynasty, Gream unpacks his philosophy on team culture, leadership development, and staying composed under pressure. Max Out...
2025-04-221h 08Max Out MindsetCoach Laura "Bird" Kuhn, Head Coach Omaha Supernovas: Relationships and Competitive Chemistry—Key factors in winning championshipsWelcome to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. This is your host, Dr. Larry Widman, and my co-host, Coach Jess Knecht. Our guest today is someone who knows all about performing under pressure and achieving greatness. She has had an extraordinary athletic and coaching career. Her journey started as a standout athlete at Georgia Tech University, where she played on the right side and helped her team reach the Elite Eight in 2003. Her coaching career has been equally impressive, with stops at Appalachian State, the University of Miami, and the University of Kansas. As an assistant c...
2024-11-261h 12Max Out MindsetCoach Laura “Bird” Kuhn, Head Coach Omaha Supernovas: Relationships and Competitive Chemistry—Key factors in winning championshipsWelcome to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. This is your host, Dr. Larry Widman, and my co-host, Coach Jess Knecht. Our guest today is someone who knows all about performing under pressure and achieving greatness. She has had an extraordinary athletic and coaching career. Her journey started as a standout athlete at Georgia Tech University, where she played on the right side and helped her team reach the Elite Eight in 2003. Her coaching career has been equally impressive, with stops at Appalachian State, the University of Miami, and the University of Kansas. As an assistant c...
2024-11-221h 15Max Out MindsetHannah and Lauren Camenzind | Plan, Approach, and MindsetWelcome to the Max Out Mindset podcast! Today, we have two amazing guests, Hannah and Lauren Camenzind, University of Arkansas softball athletes. These talented twin sisters have achieved incredible success in high school and during their first season in college. In this episode, we'll dive into their competitive bond and how it fuels their performance on the softball field. They'll share the importance of routines and how they contribute to their success. Plus, we'll learn more about why the power of self-talk builds confidence and the commitment to daily improvement that's necessary to thrive. Hannah an...
2024-01-061h 12Max Out MindsetCoach Kirsten Bernthal Booth | The Power of Positive CoachingWe are very excited to welcome back Coach Booth, Head Coach of Creighton University's volleyball team, to the Max Out Mindset podcast. She was our first guest on the podcast in February 2020. Lots have changed in the world since our last visit, but one thing that hasn't changed is her team's continued ability to put themselves in a position to max out. Her teams since 2014 have posted an impressive record of 156-11 in the Big East Conference and have had an amazing run of nine straight conference championships and eleven straight NCAA tournament appearances. Coach Booth shares ma...
2023-09-201h 05Max Out MindsetAlvano For The WinWe welcome Tristan Alvano, a true freshman starting kicker for the University of Nebraska football team, to the Max Out Mindset podcast. You will learn how he trains his mental skills through meditation and visualization. Tristan was a record-breaking kicker for Omaha Westside High School. Alvano set state all-class records for most field goals in a game and in a season, while his 27 career field goals were the most in Class A history. He was honored as a first-team high school All-American as a senior. Alvano made 16 field goals as a senior, the most in a season in...
2023-09-0151 minMax Out MindsetRuby Meylan | Passion, Drive and Leaning Into a Growth Mindset to Max Out in Life and SportWelcome Nebraskan and current University of Washington softball pitcher to the Max Out Mindset podcast. She has had tremendous success in high school and that success continued during her first year in college. It was so fun to hear her story and learn how she leans into a growth mindset to navigate the adjustment to the college softball world. She is a big believer in learning from setbacks and using coaches, teammates and her own mindset strategies to help elevate performance. Like most high performers we get to visit with on the podcast, Ruby struggles at times but she h...
2023-08-181h 01Max Out MindsetCoach Kelly (Kuebler) O'Connor | Confidence in Value SystemsCoach Kelly brings a wealth of experience from competing on elite teams and has coached at the college (USC), high school, and club levels in AZ/CA. Her philosophy of training a “complete player” stems from these experiences. She uses this knowledge in her coaching to bring out the best version of each player. She also brings wisdom to training the 3rd ingredient of confidence, the coach's role! As an athlete, Kelly attended USC as an outside hitter, where she was a four-year starter. She competed in various USA volleyball programs, including Olympic Festivals and the 1995 World Unive...
2023-08-0248 min
Lovin' LeadershipMax Out Your Leadership!Our guest is a true performance powerhouse! Dr. Larry Widman, affectionately known as "Doc” is a distinguished psychiatrist, author of the groundbreaking book "Max Out Mindset," and a renowned coach to elite-level performers.
Drawing from his 20 years of experience as a high-performance mindset coach for professional athletes, Olympians, and elite college and high school athletes, Doc offers invaluable insights that transcend industries and resonate with all types of leaders. Together, we'll explore how to harness the power of our minds to achieve peak personal and team performance.
Join your Lovin’ Leadership host, Dr. Beth Merkel and Doc Widman to learn how to...
2023-08-021h 10Max Out MindsetCoach Todd Petersen | Be SecretariatWelcome Coach Todd Petersen to the Max Out Mindset podcast. As one of the best coaches in the history of Nebraska High School and Club Softball, he shares many nuggets to help other coaches and athletes max out when it matters the most. He has continued a long pattern of success as the head coach of Papillion-Lavista High School softball, and has coached arguably the most talented high school team ever to suit up in Nebraska. Yet, even during those years, he was always making sure that there weren't barriers that would get in the way of his team...
2023-07-141h 01Max Out MindsetKristen Kelsay | Leading with IntegrityThe University of Minnesota Associate Head Volleyball Coach, Kristen Kelsay, joins the Max Out Mindset podcast! She shares the wisdom she gained from her seven years of experience as an assistant coach in the Big Ten, including four with Michigan State (2015-18) and three with Northwestern (2019-21). Learn from her experience as a college athlete at Michigan State under former Head Coach, Cathy George, and how it led to jump-starting her coaching journey. Hear insights into her time as a Gopher with Head Coach, Keegan Cook. This episode provides insight into how coaches and athletes can build...
2023-06-2752 min
Conversations With Captain SandyMax Out Your Mindset: Strategies for Building Confidence and Mental StrengthOn this episode Captain Sandy and Leah talk to elite mindset coach Dr. Larry Widman of Max Out Mindset. He talks about his experience working with high-performance athletes and the importance of mental health education. They discuss the tendency to prescribe medication quickly without understanding individual needs and the benefits of mindfulness and mindset training. Dr. Woodman emphasizes the importance of awareness and strategy in mental health practices. He believes that confidence, composure, and concentration can be trained like any physical skill and stresses the need to take care of one's physical health. The episode highlights the importance of...
2023-06-1241 minMax Out MindsetJordy Bahl | You Need to be Strong to be VulnerableOne of the GOAT's of college softball, Jordy Bahl, joins Coach Jess and I on the Max Out Mindset podcast. She just won her 2nd National Championship in college softball. She was 5-0 while pitching 24 2/3 innings of shut-out softball in the 2023 College World Series, while being named the MVP of the College World Series, This episode is jam-packed with mindset strategies to help any high performer improve in their craft and life. Jordy is open about some of the challenges she has faced in the past year and discusses her strategies to help overcome those challenges. She...
2023-06-0948 minMax Out MindsetCoach Tonya Johnson | Empowering Women in VolleyballCoach Tonya Johnson; Empowering Women in Volleyball Welcome LSU Women's Head Volleyball Coach Tonya Johnson to the Max Out Mindset podcast. She has been very successful at all levels of her sport, including as a player and coach. She is in her second year as head Volleyball coach at LSU. It will become apparent in this conversation that Coach has a very high level of emotional intelligence. You will learn how she models the behavior that she wants from her team. There are gems and nuggets galore throughout the podcast. Enjoy! Order Dr. Widman's new book Max...
2023-05-1955 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess Interviews Phekran Kong (PK)Phekran Kong (PK) | Grace & Gratitude Welcome Phekran Kong (PK) from the University of Louisville Volleyball team to the Max Out Mindset Podcast! PK is a 6'3" middle blocker who played a valuable role in her team's historic appearance in the 2022 NCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship. PK shares why grace and gratitude allow her to stay composed during competition. Having a goldfish memory helps her mind not to dwell in the past but to stay present in the moment. She also shares why her teammates and coaches play a significant role in her success on/off...
2023-04-2750 minMax Out MindsetCoach Taras Liskevych | On the Volleyball Mount RushmorePlease welcome Coach Liskevych, who shares his views on maxing out when it matters the most. He talks about the highs and lows of decades spent coaching and teaching his craft. He has been successful at every level of his sport, including as the head coach of the USWNT. Coach is also the co-founder of the AVCA, so one can fully understand his impact on the world of volleyball. As a co-owner of The Art of Coaching, he has been able to help coaches at all levels of experience be better at their craft as well. Order...
2023-04-071h 10Max Out MindsetSue Ziegler | Coaching for All the Right ReasonsCoach Ziegler is one of the best ever to coach high school volleyball in the State of Nebraska. She has won State Championships in Track and Field as well as Volleyball. Her team at Lincoln Lutheran recently finished a historical season in which they went undefeated and won back-to-back State Championships. I love her focus on culture and having fun as ingredients that lead to success. There are nuggets galore that Coach shares on what it takes to put a team in the best position to max out in life and sport. Pre-Order Dr. Widman's new book...
2023-03-0741 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess Interviews Lindsay KrauseToday we welcome Lindsay Krause to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. Lindsay is a current volleyball student-athlete at the University of Nebraska. She was named to the 2022 Academic All-Big Ten and 2021 Big Ten All-Freshman Team and is an Assistant Coach with Premier Nebraska 16 Gold. Lindsay was a multi-sport athlete in high school and captured four Nebraska Class B State Volleyball Championships! She shares how mindset training provided successful strategies to own her self-talk to play confident on the court She shares insight about the importance of mental health and encourages athletes to utilize their resources...
2023-02-1636 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess Interviews Skyler PierceSkyler Pierce joins the Max Out Mindset podcast! She is a Husker Volleyball Commit ('28) and the #4 ranked prospect in the Class of 2024 by PrepVolleyball.com. She is also the Metro Sports KC Player of the Year/MVP and a member of USAV's NTDP. She's a fierce multi-sport athlete from Kansas, competing on Dynasty's 17 Black club volleyball team and at Olathe Northwest High School (basketball and volleyball). Her commitment to servant leadership shows in her athletic achievements, academic excellence, and community service. Her humility and focus on the team above herself help this high performer achieve big g...
2023-02-1434 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess Interviews Purdue Commit Grace HeaneyGrace Heaney | Growth Mentality Today Coach Jess Welcomes Grace Heaney to the Max Out Mindset Podcast! She is a Purdue Volleyball Commit ('27) and is the #14 ranked prospect in the Class of 2023, by PrepVolleyball.com. As a multi-sport athlete, she has found success on high-level teams in Premier Nebraska 18 Gold and Elkhorn North High School (basketball, track & field, and volleyball). Her commitment to bettering herself for the team demanded she steps up in new ways. Grace is committed to changing her body language/attitude to be the best leader. Mindset training, family, and faith keep her grounded a...
2023-02-0726 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess interviews Coach Jaiden Centeno Former University of Nebraska Omaha libero and Premier Nebraska 16 Gold Assistant Coach, Jaiden Centeno, shares her powerful testimony of how vulnerability and mindset training increased her confidence to max out in the postseason competition. Jaiden shares how much mental health matters. At 16 years old, she suffered a season-ending hip injury that led her to understand the strength it takes to ask for help. Loneliness, not playing the sport she loved, and questioning when she could compete again impacted her mental health. Listen to how she breaks down the mental health stigma surrounding collegiate athletes and learn why...
2023-01-3146 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jess Interviews Coach Elise FulcherHead 16 Gold Coach, Elise Fulcher, from Premier Nebraska Volleyball joins the Max Out Mindset Podcast. She provides valuable insight and experience as a club, high school and former Division 1 volleyball coach! Elise was also a former collegiate athlete who overcame injuries to find her true passion in the sport. Listen as she shares how adversity and intentional mindset training helped her team max out when it mattered most. Consistency in her training and coaching is an important ingredient in her team's success. Learn more about mindset training with Coach Jess? Please visit www.maxoutmindset.com. F...
2023-01-2452 min
Front Porch Book ClubAuthor Dr. Larry WidmanIn his book, Max Out Mindset, Larry “Doc” Widman describes the mindset skills we can apply to max out our performance in athletics and life. Most New Year’s resolutions have been abandoned by February. Doc shares with us how to set and achieve our goals using the building blocks of positive psychology. We learn that elite athletes struggle with the same mindset challenges Linny does when she's on the pickleball court. Doc shares with us that the same strategies that made Jordan Larson an Olympic gold medalist may help Linny improve her game, too.
2023-01-171h 01Max Out MindsetCoach jess Interviews Norah SisToday we welcome Norah Sis to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. Norah is a current volleyball student-athlete at Creighton University. She was named the 2022 Big East Volleyball Player of the Year, won a Gold Medal at the Pan American Cup with USA Volleyball's U21 Team and was an AVCA Third Team All-American in 2021. Norah was a multi-sport athlete in high school and chose to pursue her volleyball career in college. She shares the value and importance of mindset training when she needs to improve her confidence on the court. Her commitment and confidence helped her stay composed...
2023-01-1644 minMax Out MindsetLexi Zeiss- 17 year old World Champion GymnastThe Golden State Warriors have a set of Core Values that guides them. They call it the Golden State of Mind. When I think about Lexi Zeiss, those same four values come to mind. You will never meet a more joyful & compassionate student-athlete. But she is a fierce competitor as well. Over the past couple of years, she has learned to be mindful, which allows her to be present and aware of her thoughts, feeling & emotions. She has gone from a relatively unknown on the National stage at the beginning of 2022 to be a member of the USA Gymnastics...
2023-01-1051 minFront Porch Book ClubMax Out Mindset by Dr. Larry WidmanJust in time for New Year’s resolutions, we discuss Max Out Mindset, Dr. Larry Widman’s book describing how elite athletes achieve results through his evidence-based approach and how we can apply them to improve our performance in life, work, and play.
2023-01-0329 minMax Out MindsetTKN-Dreaming Big with AVP Beach Team of the Year Taryn Kloth and Kristen NussIt was awesome to bring back Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss to talk about their transition to professional beach volleyball and what makes their partnership tick so well. I always say you must have enough talent to compete for championships, but how well you attack the non-technical aspects of your sport often determines if you and your team can max out when it matters the most. One of the few positive events to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic was the unlikely partnership of Taryn and Kristen while playing for the Beach Volleyball program at LSU. Even though they...
2022-12-141h 20Max Out MindsetCoach Rhonda Revelle: Hall of Fame Coach with a Hall of Fame MindsetJoin me in welcoming Coach Rhonda Revelle to the Max Out Mindset podcast. She is one of the most positive coaches I know, and it was an honor to discuss her career, both the highs and the lows. Her deliberate focus on gratitude and appreciation is reflected in her career as a Hall of Fame coach with a resume of success over several decades. My favorite part of the conversation was discussing the challenges and then the growth that surfaced during the adversity over the past couple of years. I loved hearing about her feelings...
2022-10-211h 04Max Out MindsetCoach Russell Brock: The Definition of Being Intentional in Volleyball and LifeWelcome Coach Brock, LSU's head beach volleyball coach to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. Coach Brock's 2021-22 team word for the year was Intentional. Part of their success was finding ways to be intentional in all aspects of their lives, which translated to on-court performance. When I think of Coach Brock and why he has been able to be successful in his life and, in particular, in the building of one of the great beach volleyball programs, it is because of his commitment to being intentional as well. You will love many of his insights and there are nuggets...
2022-09-301h 14Max Out MindsetShannon Smolinski, Director of Premier Performance: Training strong female athletes to max out in volleyball and life Shannon Smolinski, Director of Premier Performance: Training Female Volleyball Athletes to Max Out in Sport and Life Today we welcome Shannon to the Max Out Mindset Podcast. We talk all things volleyball with a focus on the teachings and philosophy of Premier Volleyball Nebraska. It becomes clear that Shannon's mission is in complete alignment with Premier regarding how to help grow young women to max out in sport and life. We certainly spend time talking about the role that mindset training plays in overall performance. We talk about the growth of Club volleyball in general and the i...
2022-09-091h 04Max Out MindsetJordan Thompson: A Pattern of Making History in VolleyballPlease welcome Jordan Thompson to the Max Out Mindset podcast. This is as good of a conversation as I've ever had due to her willingness to share her story in an honest and vulnerable way. She discusses her struggles with imposter syndrome, maintaining composure and her self-talk. She also has wonderful strategies to deal with all of these issues so that she can max out when it matters the most. Her journey is full of making history in her sport, both at the NCAA and Olympic level. She has also had her share of ups and downs that also...
2022-08-121h 21Max Out MindsetCoach Trish Siedlik - Making History and Evolving Go Hand In HandIn 2019, entering her 14th season as the Head Coach of Bellevue University Volleyball, she wanted to do things better than ever. She was already a highly successful coach by many measures, but she wanted to be able to give more to her team. Her plan included evolving herself as a coach to model the behaviors that she wanted the team to display and build better connections with them. She also wanted to give them more mindset tools to help them stay confident and composed in the biggest moments. It's always fun to watch this process occur with the normal...
2022-07-081h 32Max Out MindsetDavid Hunt: Elite Volleyball Coach, Future Superstar, and Culture BuilderCoach David Hunt has been a force in the volleyball world at virtually every level. He has worked at the highest levels in both Men's and Women's volleyball, including in the Olympics and the international world. On the podcast, he articulates his journey, vision, and gratitude for his mentors so well. His growth mindset and willingness to become vulnerable as a coach shine throughout. He has just transitioned back to the women's game as the Associate Head Coach for the University of Texas. It was very enjoyable to learn from him, and I look forward to watching him continue...
2022-06-241h 23Max Out MindsetJess Knecht - The Power of Choice, Elite Mindset CoachJess Knecht is a former multi-sport athlete who currently coaches high school and club volleyball. Her coaching style reflects a huge emphasis on mindset training. She has made a tremendous impact over the past few years in her coaching/mentoring role with individual high-performing athletes. She shares many wonderful insights and nuggets about how to develop and train the whole person. Her take on perfectionism is one of many I loved. We are also so excited that she is bringing her talent, passion, personality, and energy to the Max Out Mindset team. Click here to learn more
2022-06-1538 minMax Out MindsetDamon Benning: The Power of Vulnerability and EvolutionDamon is known for many different things during his lifetime. National Championship Husker athlete, award-winning sports radio co-host, high school football coach, husband, father, and son. But life hasn't always been easy for him, which makes his story and his insights so compelling. I have always loved listening to him because of his intellectual curiosity and thoughtfulness about many challenging issues facing human beings. His willingness to be vulnerable in this setting and share his struggles and successes pleasantly surprised me. In the end, I love people who have a growth mindset and are willing to evolve. Ultimately, this...
2022-06-031h 09Max Out MindsetCoach Katie Tarman | Max Out Through Love, Trust and Mental ToughnessCoach Tarman is a former Division I volleyball player at Kansas State who has been a head coach for Papillion La-Vista South high school for the past three seasons. The title of one of Meatloaf's songs fits her head coaching journey fairly well-Two Out of Three Ain't Bad! We discuss her journey as a former player, including one of her regrets. We discuss the last three seasons that have included two State Championships and how she trains them to max out when it matters the most. Her 2021 team went undefeated, and the success of that team will certainly stand t...
2022-05-181h 20Max Out MindsetCoaches Ben and Angie Boldt's - Living Their Values On and Off the CourtToday on the Max Out Mindset podcast, I have a husband-and-wife team. Their four years of coaching at Concordia University Volleyball have taken this team to heights never reached, including a couple of Elite Eight finishes the past two years in the NAIA National Tournament. They do a wonderful job of staying process-focused. They do an equally great job of staying true to the Core Values for the team. These have helped them this year, more than ever, stay focused on improvement rather than the win-loss record. It paid off in the 2nd half of the fall 2021 season, culminating in...
2022-04-291h 10Max Out MindsetDani Busboom Kelly | Winning is her middle name!Today on the podcast is Coach Dani Busboom Kelly. She played volleyball at the University of Nebraska and won a National Championship in 2006. As an assistant coach at the University in Nebraska, she helped them win a National Championship again in 2015! In 2016 she became the head volleyball coach at the University of Louisville and had taken the program to historic heights reaching the Final 4 in 2021. She was named the 2021 AVCA East Region Coach of the Year. All she does is win! Max Out Mindset book
2022-04-051h 07Max Out MindsetJohn Baylor: Attacking the High-Performance World in Business and SportHe is the founder of John Baylor Prep, OnToCollege, and he is the voice of Husker Volleyball. He has a passion for helping young people get into the college of their choice and get as much scholarship money as possible. He certainly has a love and passion for all things Husker Volleyball and, in my opinion, is the greatest volleyball announcer on the planet. This role has also given him a unique view into Husker Volleyball's inner workings. He has one of the all-time great sayings that goes something like this, "My job tonight, describe what I saw. Mission Accomplished!"...
2022-03-081h 15Max Out MindsetKim Hill: The Power of Vulnerability, Role Clarity, and Role AcceptanceKim Hill is one of the most decorated volleyball players in U.S. history. She has been on the United States women's national volleyball team during a stretch where they won a gold medal at the 2014 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. She was a member of the first U.S National team to ever win a gold medal in the 2020 Olympic Games! Her focus on the importance of the non-technical skills of volleyball, such as working on vulnerability, building relationships, role clarity, and role acceptance, stood out to me as drivers of getting her teams t...
2022-02-161h 29Max Out MindsetCoach Heather Brink, Bleeds Husker RedCoach Brink is a former national champion gymnast at the University of Nebraska from 1997 to 2000. In 2000, she won a National Championship on the vault and in the All-Around competition. She won the Honda Award, which is the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, her senior year. She began coaching gymnastics at the University of Nebraska in 2011 as an assistant coach became the Associate Head Coach for a while before being named the Head Coach in 2019. I spent many years working with her when she was the assistant coach, and we have maintained close contact, although I'm not currently working with...
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Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery PodcastEp. #178. Jack Riggins, US Navy SEALJack is a veteran with 20 years of Naval Service leading Navy SEALs and Special Operations Forces throughout the world. A leadership and cultural dynamics expert, Jack has consulted with business leaders across the United States, Pro-athletes, Olympians, and NCAA Teams in his journey. He is the co-founder of Performance Mountain along with Dr Larry Widman. Performance Mountain optimizes people, teams and organizations.
A native of Fremont Nebraska, Jack earned an NROTC scholarship and graduated from The University of Nebraska in 1998. Jack graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School (BUD/S) in Class 222. Jack is also a graduate of th...
2022-01-171h 07Max Out MindsetAlicia Williams - Making History in VolleyballCongrats to Iowa Western Volleyball on a comeback to win a 2nd National Championship in 7 months! It is so hard to repeat as National Champions in any sport, let alone seven months apart! Head Coach Alicia Williams shared her thoughts about the team before the match. "I am in disbelief at what this team has done in the last week. The joy and passion of coming together with a common goal is unmatched. I have never hugged so many players more than I have in the last two days! They are incredible and so fun. I love e...
2022-01-071h 27Max Out MindsetCoach Renee Saunders - A Master at Getting Her Teams to Max Out When it Matters the MostWelcome to a repeat guest on the Max Out Mindset podcast—Coach Renee Saunders. She is one of the nation's top high school volleyball coaches at Skutt Catholic HS in Omaha, Nebraska. Her team has won 7 State championships in a row—a record in Nebraska! She was named one of two National High School Coaches of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for 2020. We focus on the journey of her past two seasons as she shares several nuggets that will help other coaches continue to build their culture and learn additional strategies to help their teams max...
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abstract science >> future music radioabsci radio 1190 – chris widman + henry selfNew music from THEO PARRISH, NATIVE SOUL, WAYWARD, JASPER TYGNER + more, on this ABSTRACT SCIENCE podcast, hosted by CHRIS WIDMAN + HENRY SELF. WIDMAN begins with slow-burn house + broken beats, followed by UK garage. HENRY follows a similar path, starting with deep sounds + electronic shoegaze, closing out with uptempo techno, breakbeat + electro. [aired 21 October 2021 on WLUW 88.7FM Chicago]
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2021-11-031h 58Max Out MindsetJordan Larson the GOAT of Women's Volleyball How can I not be more excited for the Part II interview with Jordan Larson? In my humble opinion, she is the best female volleyball player in United States history. Her accolades are too many to mention and they can be summed up in two words-The GOAT! As usual, my guests will hear an unfiltered, honest conversation about what it took for Jordan to elevate her performance on the biggest stage in the volleyball world while doing everything she could to model the behaviors she wanted for those she helped to lead as well. She displayed vulnerability by sharing her...
2021-10-2240 minMax Out MindsetManaging Perfectionism and Mastering Self-Talk: Key Ingredients In Helping Justine Become The Best Libero In The WorldJustine Wong-Orantes is now arguably the best libero in the world, fresh off being named best libero of 2021 Olympic Games and helping the U.S. Women's National Team win the Gold Medal last month! It wasn't that long ago that she contemplated retirement from her sport, in part, due to the mental challenges that go along with trying to live on the edges of elite. Internalizing words of wisdom for Coach Karch Kiraly, mastering her self-talk, managing her perfectionism, and letting her teammates help her stay in the present moment were all factors in Justine elevating her performance. She...
2021-09-171h 18Max Out MindsetThe Power of Commitment: Marcus ZegarowskiMarcus Zegarowski is joining me for part II following last year's visit on the Max Out Mindset podcast. We visited this time just after he was drafted in the 2nd round of the NBA by the Brooklyn Nets. He remains one of the most committed athletes I've known-always working on what I call the four legs of the elite performance stool-Mental, Physical, Technical, and Tactical. Commitment is the foundation for Confidence so it should not be a surprise that in the biggest moments at Creighton University, Marcus usually found a way to play with confidence. A confident athlete is...
2021-08-201h 18Max Out MindsetPreparing Your Mind For Battle - With An Emphasis on Mental Well-Being And Mental HealthIn my role as a high-performance mindset coach, I do not diagnose and treat mental illness. That being said, I always tell people that I put my mental health hat on because of my background as a psychiatrist and because I understand the importance of taking care of your mental health for both sport and life. Today, more than ever, high performers are coming out and talking about the depths of their mental health struggles. Simone Biles, one of the great athletes of our generation and possibly the greatest female athletes in some ways to ever live. backed out...
2021-07-2958 minMax Out MindsetCoach Jamie Morrison | Mastering Your CraftCoach has worn so many hats in the volleyball world and has coached successfully at the highest of levels of his sport. Over his career, he has been an assistant coach with the US men's national volleyball team when they won a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics. He was also an assistant coach for the US women's national volleyball team when they won a World Championship in 2014 and a silver medal in the 2012 Olympics, a bronze medal in the 2016 Olympics. He was most recently the coach of the Netherlands women's national volleyball team for 2017 to 2019, where they had a...
2021-07-161h 11Max Out MindsetKristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth | Ultimate Trust On and Off the BeachYou are going to love listening to this episode of the Max Out Mindset podcast. Their connection off the beach is a big reason why they are so successful on the beach. Taryn Kloth was a four-year starter at Creighton University where she was an All-American for indoor volleyball and then was able to continue her career with LSU Beach Volleyball. She is one of 15 athletes in history to be All-American in both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. Her LSU beach partner, Kristen Nuss, is the NCAA beach volleyball all-time leader in wins with 139 in her decorated career. Her...
2021-06-041h 05Max Out MindsetCoach Christy Johnson-Lynch | Volleyball Excellence National Championship setter at the University of Nebraska. Two-time All-American. Professional. National Team member. Division I Head Coach at Iowa State University for 16 years advancing as far as the Regional Finals. Learn what has made Coach excellent at every level in her sport. Learn about her failures and setbacks as well and what she did to overcome them. She is the perfect example of what it means to train at the highest level your mind, your body, and your craft.
2021-05-141h 16Max Out MindsetDan Kendig | Leader, Coach, Team Over SelfI wrote about this Coach a lot in my book, Max Out Mindset, in the chapter The Power of Positive Coaches. He was the head women's gymnastics coach at the University of Nebraska for 25 years! He was the first coach to give me "a seat at the table" with his team and our collaboration from 2011-2018 was one of the most special times of my life. In his 25 years at the helm, he had 14 Conference Championships, two National Coach of the Years honors, 20 of his teams made NCAA appearances in the postseason, and 12 made it to the...
2021-04-301h 19Max Out MindsetAndy and Madison McConkey Janovich: 2 Different lenses on how to develop an ELITE MindsetToday, I have a couple of guests on the Max Out Mindset podcast. It's the first husband and wife team I've ever had on the podcast. I jokingly called them "the power couple" when they were at the University of Nebraska. Madison McConkey Janovich is somebody I know well, working with her individually and with the women's gymnastics team at the University of Nebraska. She has a pretty unique story because she took off over a year off before coming to college and it took an unbelievable effort-physically and mentally-to be able to perform at such a high level...
2021-04-161h 18Max Out MindsetWhat Drives Winning - Brett Ledbetter and Becky BurleighBrett Ledbetter is a Performance Consultant, author and speaker. He works with some of the best coaches and teams in professional and college sports. He is the Co-founder of What Drives Winning. What Drives Winning puts on conferences, shares conference videos, and has a coaching lab. His books and workbooks all elevate performance. His latest book What Drives Winning Environments helps with the question; How do you build an environment where people can do their best work? Brett is the best in the business at asking questions and an incredible interviewer. Coach Becky Burleigh is on...
2021-03-2642 minMax Out MindsetCoach Terry Pettit-A Volleyball LegendCoach Terry Pettit brings a unique perspective to championship coaching, team building, and leadership training. He is an author, poet, and podcast host. Coach Pettit was the head coach of one of the most successful athletic teams in NCAA history. Under his leadership, the University of Nebraska's women's volleyball team won 21 Big 8 and Big 12 conference championships while leading the nation in both All-American and Academic All-American selections. He directed the Nebraska volleyball team to 43 NCAA tournament victories and the school's first National Championship in women's volleyball in 1995. Terry earned National Coach of the Year honors in 1986, 1994 and 1996.
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Win Make Give with Ben KinneyBuild A Winners Mindset - Interview with Dr. Larry WidmanSports psychologist Dr. Larry Widman joins the Win Make Give team to talk about the 4 benefits of mindfulness and how to prepare for battle, max out your mind, max out your emotions, and ultimately, max out your team. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Larry Widman has worked with some of the best teams, coaches, athletes, and other high performers in business, sport, and life. When it comes to elite performance, Larry knows exactly what steps are needed to achieve this goal. Get Larry's book - Max Out Mindset here: http...
2021-03-0554 minMax Out MindsetCoach Brett Froendt, State Championship Football Coach, Teacher, and Leader of Men I'm excited about the guest that I have on the Max Out Mindset podcast today. He's the head football coach of my alma mater, Omaha Westside, that had a big impact on my growth as a human being. Over the last four years, I've been blessed to collaborate with Coach, his coaching staff and with his team. During this time I have seen tremendous growth on and off the field. Coach Froendt has a growth mindset and has been able to get buy-in from his coaching staff to learn about and model the mental skills and mindset necessary to achieve el...
2021-02-251h 16Max Out MindsetClub Director Nebraska Juniors, Alyssa LeGrandAlyssa has spent much of her life immersed in the volleyball world as a player, a coach, a parent of three high-level volleyball players, and a Club Director. She understands the game from so many vantage points and has great insights into what it takes to be a high performer in sport and life. It has been a pleasure to get to know her over the past year, and we are in alignment with what we want student-athletes to gain from playing sports—especially volleyball. She currently is the Club Director of Nebraska Juniors. Max Out Mindset bo...
2021-01-291h 02Max Out MindsetThe definition of Grit | Kayla Banwarth Head Coach Ole MissA standout volleyball player at the University of Nebraska and for Team USA, Kayla Banwarth is a rising star in the coaching ranks and has taken her championship pedigree to Ole Miss, as she was announced as the Rebels' eighth head coach in program history on Dec. 21, 2019, at the ripe old age of 30! As a player and assistant coach, she helped guide Nebraska to four conference championships, three Final Four appearances, and a national title. Her illustrious career with Team USA garnered eight medals in international competition, including a bronze at the 2016 Olympic games and a 2014 FIVB...
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Sub 70 Golf PodcastEpisode 113 - Dr. Larry WidmanPerformance Psychiatrist, Elite Mindset Coach, Author, and Podcast Host Dr. Larry Widman joins Jason to discuss mental performance on and off the golf course. Fantastic conversation about how mental strength and preparation can help you succeed in golf and life. Check out his new book Max Out Mindset!
2020-12-281h 00Max Out MindsetMaggie Griffin | A volleyball lifeMaggie has an extensive volleyball background, competing 9 years for Sports Performance Volleyball out of Aurora, IL. At the club level, Maggie won 2 Junior Olympic titles, was a 4-time AAU All-American, and 2-time JO MVP. Maggie went to Michigan State before transferring to the University of Nebraska, leading her team to a National Final in 2005 and being on the 2006 team that won the National Championship. She traveled to Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and the Netherlands to play professionally for two years after college. At the conclusion of her playing career, Maggie has been a volunteer coach at Nebraska, and started a...
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Coach Your Brains OutMAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 2-Positive coaching-Modeling values-Mindset exercises to do with your teams during quarantine-Listening to your athletes in times of stressMax Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
2020-12-1735 minCoach Your Brains OutMAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 1-Importance of allowing space-Training optimism-How to build highly effective teams-Psychological safety-Role players vs superstarsMax Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
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The Darkside Of EliteControl the Controllables, Advice From An ExpertCovid-19 Mental Health Support 002. Control the controllables Today we have on Dr. Larry Widman a performance psychiatrist and elite mindset coach to discuss mindset and strategies during this time. Doc works with CEO’s, Pro-athletes, Olympians, and multiple NCAA Teams. He has been integral in five NCAA Division I National Championships, developing elite mindset skills and “Ultimate Trust”. He is one of the best at his craft. Grab a blanket and enjoy these 26 minutes of free therapy. For more Therapy from Doc, Subscribe and Listen to his Podcast Max Out Mindset. Helping High Performers as a Mindset...
2020-11-2526 minMax Out MindsetCoach John Cook: The Power of Evolution and Ultimate TrustI'm very excited to have a guest on the Max Out Mindset podcast that I know very well. He is in his 21st season at the University of Nebraska as the women's head volleyball coach. He has an astonishing win/loss record at Nebraska currently 588-81. His teams have won four National Championships and he is a two-time AVCA National Coach of the year. He is also the first one in his family to go to college. Coach Cook is an author of the book, Dream Like a Champion and co-host of his podcast called Conversation with the Cooks. In...
2020-11-241h 52Max Out MindsetMarcus Zegarowski | The Quest for Self-Improvement is a Never-Ending ThingMarcus Zegarowski is currently a Junior on the Men's basketball team at Creighton University. He is continually working on all aspects of his game, including working on strategies to make his elite mindset even stronger. There are so many nuggets that Marcus shares as we recount his journey from an underrated high school recruit to his current position as one of the best point guards in the country. Last year he showed tremendous growth in his physical and mental game as was rewarded with the following awards: Named a Second Team All-American by NBC Sports Third...
2020-10-221h 21Max Out MindsetGazmine GG Mason | Olympic Champion and Global Ambassador for the SportToday on the podcast I had the pleasure to speak with Gazmine GG Mason who I had a chance to work with while she was a student-athlete in college. GG is a 3X Gold medalist and the First African American to win singles and all-events gold medals for the USA. 'GG' was given to Gazmine by her youth coach meaning Got Game. GG is a former University of Nebraska, Lincoln bowling stand-out graduating with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Informatics. GG is also a global ambassador for the sport of bowling and launched Got G...
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Deep Leadership#0038 – Developing an Elite Mindset with Dr. Larry WidmanIf you’re anything like me you love to see an elite performance. Whether it’s an Olympian like Michael Phelps or sports figures like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady, we’re fascinated at people who can perform at the highest level. There’s a common thread with these individuals – they all have an elite mindset. I’m joined today by Dr. Larry Widman. Larry is a High-Performance Psychiatrist AND an Elite Mindset Coach. He works with CEOs, Professional athletes, Olympians, and NCAA Sports Teams to develop the mental skills and mindset to push the boundaries of performance. He’s also co-foun...
2020-09-1256 minMax Out MindsetJordan Larson | Competitiveness, Mindset and Vulnerability Rules EverythingJordan Larson was a three time All-American at the University of Nebraska from 2005 to 2008. She won a national championship in 2006 and had an incredible run to the Final Four in 2008 during her senior season. She joined the US Women's National Team in 2009 that won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, the only World Championship in the United States history in 2014, and a bronze medal in the 2016 Olympics. She's currently a captain for the US Women's National Team. Her professional teams have won multiple World Championships as well. She hails from a town of about 800 people called Hooper, Nebraska. You will...
2020-09-041h 21Max Out MindsetLexi Zeiss and Coach Kelley Banks Green-Commitment, Optimism, GRIT and the Pursuit of an Olympic DreamLexi Zeiss was thirteen years old when I met her in the spring of 2019. She had been part of the sport of gymnastics since she was two years old. Lexi had a big dream in sixth grade to reach Junior Elite status, which would allow her to compete nationally and internationally in her sport. I actually met with "Team Zeiss," which included Kelley Green (her coach) and her parents, Jess and Dana. Lexi decided that she needed to elevate her mental game to put herself in the best position to reach her goal. In order to do so, she would h...
2020-08-191h 04Max Out MindsetLauren West Cook | All Things VolleyballIt was great to have Lauren on the podcast to share her views on the importance of training mindset for sport and life. She is a former All-American setter for the University of Nebraska and played professionally.
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Coaching DNA PodcastLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance CoachLarry Widman, Sports Psychiatrist and Performance Coach with Performance Mountain joins us on this week's episode. Larry has worked with many programs in college athletics. On this episode, we talk about building trust as a coach, and why that is so important, the importance of being vulnerable, what great coaches master, and much much more!Larry can be found at https://www.performancemountain.comFollow me on twitter at @KingdomCoachTW and @Coaching_DNAWebsite: kingdomcoachingtw.com
2020-07-211h 19Max Out MindsetAllowing Yourself to Fail - Jenny Rowland University of Florida Gymnastics Coach Coach Jenny Rowland, head coach, University of Florida Women' gymnastic, has been successful in every stage of her journey from being a member of the US Women's National Team that won a World Championship in Gymnastics to most recently being named National Coach of the Year by the WCGA in 2020. Her recipe for success: Make the most of every opportunity, surround yourself with high character people, have a growth mindset, build relationships, learn from adversity, and make a commitment to being present. She covered so many interesting themes during our conversation, but my favorite part was her...
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The Darkside Of EliteJake Gibb, Professional Beach Volleyball PlayerToday on the podcast we’ve got a full house including my business partner Dr. Larry Widman, Scott Papek, and professional beach volleyball player on the AVP tour and olympian Jake Gibb. I’ve had the privilege to get to know Jake on the golf course. We talk golf, his career, cancer, how to pick your team, and an interesting look at the Olympics from someone who has competed in it multiple times.
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2020-06-2100 minMax Out MindsetLeaving no stone unturned in pursuit of an Olympic MedalToday on the Max Out Mindset podcast is Jake Gibb a professional beach volleyball player. My partner Commander Jack Riggins at Performance Mountian and I did a joint podcast with Jake. Jake has been to 3 Olympics and is the oldest professional player on the tour. We talked about the mental side of his game in different capacities, the drive to compete against competitors half his age, and his final professional goal to medal in the 2021 Summer Olympics. Follow Jake on Twitter, Instagram Check out the library of podcasts here
2020-06-0924 minMax Out MindsetAuthenticity in Volleyball and LifeChristopher Tamas is currently the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini Volleyball team. Under Tamas's leadership, the Illini collected a number of individual honors, highlighted by AVCA All-America First-Team selections in Jordyn Poulter and Jacqueline Quade – the first time in program history that Illinois has had multiple first-team honors in a season – as well as a Third-Team selection in Ali Bastianelli. Poulter and Bastianelli, who also garnered All-America Third Team honors in 2017, were also named Senior CLASS Award finalists and CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees. The trio also collected unanimous All-Big Ten First Team accolades, with junior Ashlyn Fleming named to t...
2020-05-221h 16Max Out MindsetThe Power of Vulnerability | My Journey in Life and VolleyballToday on the Max Out Mindset podcast is Jaali Winters. She played Volleyball at Creighton University from 2015 to 2018. I was fortunate to work with the team during those years and Jaali impressed me in terms of her willingness to work on her mental skills and her openness to vulnerability. Those skills aren't usually common for an 18-22 female. Today we talk about her mental game, where she started, and her transition from college to professional volleyball. Follow her Instagram Max Out Mindset
2020-05-071h 18Max Out MindsetMindset and Grit Guided Me in Sports, Business, and LifeStephanie Barnier a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Founder & CEO of Clear Sky Wealth "My Grit came from not being the best. I sat the bench a lot, I cried a lot, because I wasn't good enough. There were hundreds of reasons to quit, But that vision of being in San Diego and playing on a green field in 80-degree weather stuck with me. When I got to play five minutes, I started to celebrate that and I stopped comparing myself to my other teammates" After over a decade of working in the financial industry, she founded Clear Sky Wealth, to be a d...
2020-04-231h 24Max Out MindsetPassion and Purpose | Coach Owen Field Coach Owen Field passion for gymnastics started at a very young age. When he could no longer compete, he wanted to find a way to stay around the sport. He reached out to Coach Dan Kendig at the University of Nebraska with an offer to help out and the rest is history. Owen recounts his several-year journey at Nebraska and how it led to one of the top assistant coaching jobs in the country at the University of Florida-demonstrating passion and perseverance along the way. Follow Coach Owen Fields Twitter Instagram
2020-04-081h 15Max Out MindsetThe Power of CommitmentCoach Renee Saunders is a top high school volleyball coach at Skutt Catholic HS. Renee has won 5 State championships in her career and was a two-sport Division I athlete at the University of Nebraska. Renee is a positive, process-focused based coach. "Commitment is important to me because there are so many variables and it's just not on the court. Commitment involves everything in life in the decisions you make, what you perceive as important. If a student isn't making good decisions and not doing what they're supposed to do off the court, it makes them a harder p...
2020-03-281h 34Max Out MindsetHeart Transplant, Financial Leadership, Covid-19Andrew had been just hours old when doctors first discovered he had a rare heart defect called transposition of the great arteries. "My heart was backward. It was hooked up wrong," Andrew says. It pumped oxygenated blood through his lungs and circulated the non-oxygenated blood to the rest of his body. He was just three days old when pediatric cardiovascular experts created a hole in his septum to separate the left and right sides of his heart to send more oxygenated blood through his body. A month later, a second surgery removed that septum to...
2020-03-231h 04Max Out MindsetHandling Stress During Covid-19 for Athletes, Coaches, Teachers and ParentsToday on the Max Out Mindset podcast we want to spend some time talking about what's going on in the world today. The coronavirus is a big part of the news and causing stress for a lot of people. Parents, coaches, teachers, high school kids, top to bottom and it's not sparing anybody. Today we will talk about how to use our mindset to cope with stressful times. How we can get into solution focus mode and use strategies to make the best of the situation and work on our own psychology and our own mindset. Terri Neujahr is...
2020-03-201h 55Max Out Mindset2 x National Champion, All American, LeaderWelcome to the Max Out Mindset podcast. Dr. Larry Widman is your host and known as Doc in the mindset world. The purpose of the max out mindset podcast is to give you insights and experiences working with some of the best coaches, championship teams, and business leaders around the world. Dr. Widman welcomes Kelly Hunter today on the podcast. Kelly played volleyball at the University of Nebraska from 2013 to 2017. She is a two-time national champion, All-American and Nebraska volleyball assistant. Kelly shares her unique experiences during her career and in her life that is helpful for female athletes, coaches, a...
2020-03-131h 29Max Out MindsetPhysical and Mental RecoveryHigh performers in any sector have excellent recovery habits that are both physical and mental. These are the great separators that professional athletes and Olympians spend a lot of time on. The number one performance enhancer is sleep, and it's free. The mental part of recovery is controlling our nervous system. Training your brain to get on to the next point or the next moment is critical. But like anything else, it takes lots of practice and is trainable. Follow Dr. Widman Twitter Facebook instagram
2020-03-1104 minMax Out MindsetDefinition of a Good TeammateA good teammate supports their teammates. No matter their role and are happy for their teammates when they do well, even if they've lost their starting position. That doesn't mean that they don't continue to work hard and try to get back the role they may have lost. The best teams I've been around accepted and embrace their roles are the ones that put themselves in the best position to max out when it matters the most. Follow Dr. Widman Twitter Facebook instagram
2020-03-1005 minMax Out MindsetThe Role of Parents with High Performance AthletesIn most cases, the parent provides financial, moral, and emotional support every day. Most likely they show confidence and belief maybe when nobody else is seeing it. Parents can hurt their son or daughter as it relates to elite performance and it should be talked about. Communication between the athlete and the parent with what helps them and what hurts them is critical. Follow Dr. Widman Twitter Facebook instagram
2020-03-0904 minMax Out MindsetHigh Performing Female Self TalkSelf-talk is a foundational building blocks for elite mindset. Most people have a negative self-talk than positive self-talk. The ratio is three to one. Let's focus on high performing females and their positive and negative self-talk. What I know to be true is that many high performing women are perfectionists. Being a perfectionist in a woman is also what makes so many of them great, but it also can be a barrier to high performance. Follow Dr. Widman Twitter Facebook instagram
2020-03-0604 minMax Out MindsetGratitude In a Team SettingThere's a power that goes along with gratitude in a team setting. One of the things it does with teams helps individuals no matter their role is, get outside of their own heads and think about what's important in this world. I'm not saying sports aren't important, because it's a big part of what they do, but at the same time, it puts things in perspective. Especially when they're disappointed with the role they have, or they're not playing very well, or they've had a disagreement or an argument with a player on the team. Gratitude gives them an...
2020-03-0503 minMax Out MindsetFocus and ReFocusHigh performers in any sector have this ability to focus better than the rest. They stay present, right here right now. Let's take a deeper dive, the things that high performers really do better is refocus. Think about it, we have this ability to focus and concentrate and lock into whatever we're doing, there are always distractions. That's just the 24 seven nature of the world we live in, in most sectors. The question is, how quickly can we refocus when things aren't going our way? Follow Dr. Widman Twitter Facebook instagram
2020-03-0403 minThe Darkside Of EliteThe Horse WhispererToday on the dark side of elite, we have Dr. Larry Widman, On Twitter at Doc_elitemind Doc is my business partner at Performance Mountain where we help people in sport, business and life reach their peak. We come from two very different backgrounds. He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and through his journey, which he'll talk about is his elite mind because he has one. He's brilliant. He's one of the best performance psychologist and elite mindset coaches in the nation. "DR. Larry Widman" We all have different skills. All sets, and I don't...
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