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The Sport Psychology OfPerformance Anxiety | Dr. Jim TaylorPerformance anxiety, the enemy of so many athletes who are striving for greatness, takes the confidence, and ultimately, fun, out of anyone’s sport.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to chip away at this detrimental consequence of the mind.
Dr. Jim Taylor is here to provide an abundance of tangible ways to reduce performance anxiety. Before that, we discuss the ways in which the mind is susceptible to performance anxiety.
Dr. Jim Taylor is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on the psychology of sports performance. He holds a PhD in Psyc...2024-06-061h 33The Sport Psychology OfAI Mental Performance Coaching | Dr. Ford DykeArtificial intelligence (AI) has entered the world of many careers, but few understand its impact in sports, particularly, mental performance. With AI increasing efficiency all over the workplace, how can AI be leveraged to help athletes optimize their mental game?
Joining me today is the perfect guest for this topic, Dr. Ford Dyke, a Human Performance Optimization subject-matter expert.
Dr. Dyke collaborates globally with high-level performers such as corporate executives, elite athletes, physicians, first responders, and military personnel. His methodology integrates components of his Professorship, 7-year career as a Team USA Athlete, and experience as a Pe...2024-05-161h 00The Sport Psychology OfGrit | Will JohnstonAthletes, Coaches and scouts agree that being a gritty player bumps up their value as an athlete.
What remains then, is whether or not grit is something athletes are born with or is it a quality they can train, and if so, what specific techniques are effective?
Joining me today is Will Johnston, a former basketball player for Virginia Tech, a retired US Navy SEAL, and a mental performance coach. The perfect background in a guest to talk all things grit.
He’s passionate about using his background/personal experiences as an athlete & a mil...2024-05-0253 minThe Sport Psychology OfShot Clocks | Aren Ulmer & Dr. Dave LaughlinEvery sport has its own version of a shot clock to induce stress and anxiety, or focus and a flow state.
Whether you sink or swim under that pressure largely depends on the strength of your mental game.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of shot clocks.
For the first time, 2 guests will be joining me today - Aren Ulmer and Dave Laughlin, who work at Courtex Performance.
Aren, a former collegiate athlete and coach, delivers training and coaching to b...2024-04-041h 19The Sport Psychology OfAddiction | Dr. Justin JacquesAddiction is on a spectrum, and prevalent for everyone, especially for those in pursuit of performing at their best on a consistent basis.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of addiction.
Dr. Justin Jacques joins the podcast to discuss topics like different forms of addiction, how even minor forms can impact performance, how one’s mindset influences addiction patterns, and some client stories.
Dr. Justin Jacques is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor II, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervis...2024-03-031h 08The Sport Psychology OfMeditation | Dr. Pete KadushinWhat exercise takes the prize for being most frequently suggested to reduce stress, and so abstract most people don’t understand how it impacts the brain?
Welcome to the sport psychology of - today, we’re talking about the sport psychology of meditation.
Pete Kadushin, Ph.D., CMPC, is the mental performance coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Pete’s work focuses on two key areas of growth: helping people dial in their ability to learn and refine lessons quickly, and increasing their capacity to apply those lessons under pressure, and he believes that tools like...2024-03-021h 11The Sport Psychology OfSelf-Compassion | Dr. Zoi ZompopoulouDo you ever have a loud inner critic that constantly wears down your self-esteem, and increases your self-doubt?
Is an athlete’s ability to talk themselves down from a negative, erratic mindset a sign of weakness, or evidence of mental toughness?
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of self-compassion.
One of the researchers contributing to the literature on self-compassion is Dr Zoi Zompopoulou, a sport and exercise psychologist based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. She completed her doctoral studies at Glasgow Caledonian Universi...2024-02-161h 12The Sport Psychology OfKicking Field Goals | Austin ErrthumIn the NFL, you have an average of 18 million viewers watching you every game. Couple that with ample time in between opportunities to make an impact and the fate of the game oftentimes coming down to you, kickers feel the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Trying to execute a field goal they’ve done hundreds, if not thousands of times, leaves the mental game an essential ingredient to their success.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of kicking field goals. Although we’ll...2024-02-081h 03The Sport Psychology OfLeadership Development in Soldiers | Jenny HennigDeveloping a leader on the combat field is similar in many ways to developing leaders in sports. While the end result might look different, the training can readily be applied to either position.
Welcome to the sport psychology of. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of leadership development in soldiers.
The guest for today is Jenny Hennig, who works full-time as a performance expert with the US Army.
Enjoy!
(00:00) Episode introduction
(03:10) Why do athletes and coaches care about leadership development in junior soldiers?
(04:44) Definition
(05...2024-02-0256 minThe Sport Psychology OfGoals | Garett Westerwelle, CMPCWhether done consciously or unconsciously, you are constantly setting goals and thinking about them day in, day out.
What’s less obvious is the optimal science to setting and striving toward your goals.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of setting, striving toward, and satisfying goals.
Garett Westerwelle joins the podcast to teach strategies for the goal-setting process, tips for how to optimize your goal pursuit, and many glimpses into the broad topic that is goals. Garett is the owner of Mental S...2024-01-2400 minThe Sport Psychology OfMental Blocks | Tiffany Wilding-WhiteNo matter your skill level, age, or sport, mental blocks are something many athletes come face to face with that challenges their resolve.
What’s the difference in the athletes who come out the other side stronger, and the ones who quit? Training and taking care of your brain.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of mental blocks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about how mental blocks form, proactive ways to keep them from forming in the first place, and mental sk...2023-11-281h 09The Sport Psychology OfCoaching Baseball | Scott LavertyCoaching baseball, which involves athletes constantly failing, a variety of different positions, and a lengthy season, is no small task.
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re breaking down the sport psychology of coaching baseball.
I’m excited to welcome Scott Laverty who entered his 11th season as Head Coach at Chapman University in 2023-24. Scott reached the pinnacle of Division III baseball when he led the Panthers to the 2019 NCAA Division III National Championship. On the way to the title, the Panthers set the school record with 44 wins and th...2023-11-1458 minThe Sport Psychology OfPenalty Kicks | Justine JonesWhen stepping up for a penalty kick or shootout attempt, it’s not difficult to imagine why many athletes panic and begin to feel their mind race.
How often do you approach this moment with calm confidence? If you’re like most athletes, it’s probably not often.
Luckily, there are methods to consistently reach this state through mental skills, no matter how big the moment is.
Joining me today is Justine Jones, who grew up in Boise, Idaho before moving to Salt Lake City where she attended Westminster College while playing for the Wom...2023-10-311h 19The Sport Psychology OfOptimizing Mental Performance | Dr. Brad DonohueWhen it comes to optimizing mental performance, understanding your thought patterns and what you say to yourself is a top priority.
While this sounds like common sense and simple, how difficult is it really, and what are the concrete ways athletes are trained to optimize their thoughts?
This conversation is a slight pivot from many episodes, as Dr. Brad Donohue joins the podcast to discuss a program he helped implement at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, called The Optimum Performance Program in Sports; we’ll refer to it throughout the episode as TOPPS.
Thi...2023-10-1754 minThe Sport Psychology OfMid-Race Mental Skills | Ryan TeigenWhether it’s running, swimming, cycling, or any other type of endurance test, your mind is usually the first to falter, not your body.
What types of mental skills can you apply to your endurance training and competing so your mind becomes the strongest, and not the weakest link?
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re discussing the sport psychology of mid-race mental skills.
Ryan Teigen joins the discussion with experience both as an endurance athlete and as a sport psychology consultant. With five years of experience in behav...2023-10-0353 minThe Sport Psychology OfBackup Players | Raven GeraldYou can't have a winning team without a strong starting lineup, but what about the unsung heroes waiting in the wings—the backup players? They often spend the majority of their careers on the sidelines, yet their mental strength and readiness to step up at a moment's notice are critical components of a team's success.
As a backup player, you're expected to put in the same, if not more, effort during practice compared to the starters. When game time comes, you're called upon with little notice, asked to perform near your potential despite not being in a rhy...2023-09-1952 minThe Sport Psychology OfThe Starving Artist Mentality | Demi AgaibyWhen thousands of people are in pursuit of the same goal that only allows a small fraction in, it creates a mindset that is dangerous as much as it is common
Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re talking about the starving artist mentality.
Also known as the scarcity mindset, is a pattern of behavior and thoughts that everyone recognizes in some capacity.
For those in the performing arts, it’s a feeling of needing to be perfect at all times.
Essentially, this shows up in perf...2023-09-0559 minThe Sport Psychology OfPre-Acceptance of Outcomes | Mark Cheney, CMPCDo you have trouble accepting certain outcomes that you know are possible, leaving you more tense and ultimately hurting your performance?
Mark Cheney joins the podcast to discuss the impact of pre-acceptance on your confidence and performance. We also go over multiple tools you can put into practice to help improve your ability to accept any outcome so you can focus more effectively on the present.
Mark Cheney is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and the Director of Mental Performance at Faith Lutheran MS & HS in Las Vegas. He teaches Performance and Sport Psychology, wo...2023-08-2252 minThe Sport Psychology OfThrowing an Interception | Riley JensenAny quarterback will agree that there are few feelings worse than throwing an interception.
Unfortunately for them, this part of the game isn’t going anywhere, so how can quarterbacks learn to mentally prepare for this turnover, and recover their mental game as quickly as possible?
Welcome to the sport psychology of. I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re talking about the sport psychology of throwing an interception.
Joining me today is Riley Jensen, CEO of RJ Performance Group. He is the lead Mental Performance Coach for Real Salt Lake and the Real Monarch...2023-08-0848 minThe Sport Psychology OfPatrick Mahomes' Pregame Routine | SolocastPatrick Mahomes recently discussed his pregame routine on the new Netflix series, Quarterback.
In this solo episode, I break down each component of his routine and give you a lens into the sport psychology of it - how does he boost his mental game, and what can you take into your own pregame routine??
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Interested in taking your mental...2023-07-2421 minThe Sport Psychology OfParenting Athletes | Elliott Waksman, CMPCWhat common obstacles do parents face as they guide a young athlete throughout their career?
How can parents better manage the gut wrenching feeling of watching their children lose and fail?
What are fragile perfects, and how can parents avoid raising someone who’s vulnerable to adversity?
What are the pros and cons to participation trophies in youth sports?
How can a parent stay composed on the sideline and not add to the stress their child is experiencing?
To help me answer these questions today is Elliott Waksman, who is...2023-07-181h 18The Sport Psychology OfValues | Liz Robakiewicz, CMPCLiz Robakiewicz gives insight on how to practice values, the mental skills and mindsets enhanced through this work, and how values help athletes trust themselves.
Liz is the owner of Momentum Mental Performance based out of Boise, Idaho. She works with youth and adult athletes across all sports, as well as stock market traders to leverage their strengths and values toward improved mindset and performance.
Liz's website: https://www.momentummp.com/
Timestamps are below, enjoy.
(00:00) Episode introduction
(01:09) Introduction to Liz Robakiewicz
(05:01) What is a value?
2023-07-1156 minThe Sport Psychology OfShooting Free-Throws | Jon OsbornJon Osborn and I dive deep into different mental skills and how they boost your mental game at the free-throw line.
Some topics we discuss include
Awareness
Imagery/Visualization
Self-talk
Relaxation techniques
Pre-shot routine
Jon graduated from the University of Utah in 2017 with a Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology. As a professional, Jon works to improve mental toughness through the use of mental skills. Jon teaches memorable lessons & techniques to help others be more resilient, in control, and confident. Jon helped found RJ Performance Group in 2020 and works there as a Mental Performance Coach. He...2023-07-041h 31The Sport Psychology OfFun | Aaron Goldman, M.Ed., CMPCAaron Goldman helps us unpack all of the different ways to cultivate fun in sports. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant based out of Oregon and is the director of PLAYfree. A former high school and college athlete and longtime youth coach, Aaron collaborates directly with athletes on the development of mental and emotional life skills that help them thrive on and off the field; he also works together with coaches, parents, and program organizers to create safe, supportive, joyful, and developmentally appropriate competitive spaces.
Timestamps are below, enjoy!
(0:00) Episode introduction
(1:48) Introduction t...2023-06-281h 53The Sport Psychology OfMomentum | Mike Howard, CMPCIs it possible to get better at creating and sustaining momentum? What about stopping your opponents from gaining it? What is momentum, exactly, and how can we use this knowledge to leverage more control over it?
I’m joined by Mike Howard as we talk all things momentum. You’ll hear answers to questions like
What is momentum?
How can athletes, coaches, and teams improve their ability to gain and sustain momentum, as well as put a halt to opponents from doing the same?
What mental qualities are most relevant in momentum?
Mike is a nati...2023-06-211h 02The Sport Psychology OfGoing To Bat With Bases Loaded | Austin BylerTo help me unpack the sport psychology of going to bat with bases loaded is Austin Byler, the Founder and CEO of Major League University, a top-tier mindset and leadership training company for student-athletes, teams, and businesses. Major League University focuses on positively enhancing student-athletes' performance on and off the playing surface through 1on1, team, and group training sessions. Their vision is to positively impact millions of athletes, coaches, and families to become the best version of themselves.
Timestamps are below, Enjoy!
(00:00) Episode Introduction
(01:34) Introduction to Austin Byler
(03:16) The Sport Psychology Of...2023-06-0854 min
The Sport Psychology OfAn Introduction to The Sport Psychology Of
What to expect in The Sport Psychology Of: questions you'll get answers to, guests you can expect to hear, and a bit more about who I am.
Join me, Gabe Zelico, as I break down the mental side of your favorite sports and strengthen your mental game along the way.
Follow The Sport Psychology Of on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Find us on Youtube to watch clips from each episode, including video.
Email Gabe at gabriel@zelicoperformance.com for any feedback or questions regarding the podcast.
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