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I Am Mentally Tough Podcast034 - Building A Legacy: Coach Jaye's Journey with Next Level WarriorsIn this inspiring episode of I Am Mentally Tough, host Gladine Frasso sits down with Coach Jaye, founder of the Next Level Warriors AAU basketball program, to explore what it really takes to build a youth sports program that goes beyond the game.Coach Jaye shares her personal journey from growing up in a small town in Pittsburgh to launching and sustaining a successful basketball organization that emphasizes not just athletic performance, but holistic development. From foundational skill-building to handling criticism and creating strong relationships with families, Coach Jaye offers powerful insight into what...2025-07-2632 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast033 - Mindfulness for Peak Performance: How Presence Enhances Athletic SuccessIn this powerful episode of I Am Mentally Tough, host and Mental Toughness Coach Gladine Frasso is joined by licensed professional counselor Antonio Bolden to explore the transformative role of mindfulness in athletic performance and personal development.Together, they break down what mindfulness really means, how it differs from meditation, and why it’s essential for athletes to practice awareness without judgment—especially in high-pressure situations. Antonio shares practical tools and mindset shifts that help athletes let go of mistakes, stay present, and protect their mental well-being by detaching identity from performance.2025-07-1325 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast032 - Building Commitment and Mental Toughness in AAU BasketballIn this insightful episode of I Am Mentally Tough, hosts Coach G (Gladine Frasso) and Coach David Anderson take a closer look at the current state of AAU basketball. They discuss the growing challenges athletes face with commitment, consistency, and the often-missed connection between talent and purposeful training.The conversation explores how complacency can hold young athletes back, why basketball IQ is just as important as physical skills, and what it means to truly develop as a player. Coach G and Coach David offer guidance on how athletes can rise above distractions, stay focused...2025-06-0728 min

The Other Side of the KourtBonus Episode (2): Unlocking the Mental Game with Gladine FrassoIn this special bonus episode (2 of 2), we continue the conversation on mental mindset in youth basketball—a crucial but often overlooked element of the game. Joining me is Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso, who brings deep insight into how coaches, parents, and mentors can help young female athletes strengthen their mindset on and off the court.We dive into:How mental performance impacts confidence, resilience, and game-day executionPractical tools coaches and parents can use to support their athletesThe role of communication, emotional awareness, and mental reps in pl...2025-05-2539 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast031 - The Power of Mindfulness in Sports & PerformanceIn this episode of I Am Mentally Tough, host Gladine Frasso welcomes Coach Bianca Campbell for a powerful conversation on the role of mindfulness in sports. Together, they unpack how mindfulness helps athletes stay grounded in the present moment, reach peak performance, and recover from setbacks with greater resilience.Coach Campbell breaks down the true meaning of mindfulness, dispelling common myths—like the idea that mindfulness is soft or passive—and explains how legendary and elite athletes are using it to elevate their game.The discussion dives deep into topi...2025-04-2039 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast030 - Navigating Youth Sports Culture: AAU Basketball, Loyalty, and GrowthIn this episode, Coaches Gladine Frasso (Coach G) and David Anderson dive into the current culture of youth sports, with a particular focus on AAU basketball. They discuss the growing trend of athletes frequently switching teams, the challenges of building meaningful connections, and the critical role parents play in their children’s athletic development. The conversation also covers the pressures young athletes face, the importance of loyalty, and the impact of promises made by coaches. Additionally, they explore how athletes can grow by learning th...2025-03-1237 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast029 - Navigating Social Media and Mental Skills in Athlete's DevelopmentIn this episode of I Am Mentally Tough podcast, host Gladine Frasso sits down with basketball skills and development trainer, Coach Dana, to discuss the crucial role of mental skills in an athlete's development. They dive into the impact of social media on young athletes, how it can create unrealistic comparisons, and why selecting a trainer should be based on fit rather than social media popularity. Coach Dana also emphasizes the importance of transparency in training and shares key advice for athletes on staying focused on their personal development.2025-03-0427 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast028 - Mastering the Moment: Emotional Control Under PressureIn this episode, Mental Toughness Coach, Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) and WNBA Skills and Development Coach David Anderson dive deep into the critical topic of emotional control in high-pressure situations. Drawing from years of experience coaching athletes at every level—from middle school to the WNBA—they discuss common negative emotions that arise during competition, how these emotions affect performance, and actionable strategies to help athletes bounce back stronger. They go over:Common Negative Emotions in Athletes:Self-doubt, frustration, and loss of confidence after failure.The social pressure of failing in today’s digital age and how it...2025-01-1425 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast027 - Tough Love or Too FarIn this episode of I Am Mentally Tough, we tackle an essential and often controversial topic: “Tough Love or Too Far?” As a Mental Toughness coach, I’ve seen firsthand the impact a coach’s approach can have on an athlete’s mindset, performance, and overall well-being.We’ll explore:What tough love truly means in coaching.The fine line between motivating athletes and pushing them too far.The red flags of coaching gone wrong.Practical tips for coaches to maintain a balance of high standards and respect.With insights from coaching legends like...2024-12-1634 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast026 - Unlocking NIL Success: Building Your Brand with NIL Coach Aisha FoyIn this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough podcast, we sit down with Aisha Foy, a renowned NIL consultant, to explore the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for athletes. Aisha shares invaluable insights on how athletes can leverage their personal brand not only for financial gain but also for personal development. She emphasizes the importance of documenting their journey, managing their online presence, and mastering public speaking to maximize NIL potential.Aisha also breaks down the differences between collective NIL money and personal brand value, offering examples from well-known athletes...2024-10-2339 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast025 - Embracing the Role Player Position in BasketballIn this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough podcast, hosts Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) and Coach David Anderson dive into the essential role that role players have in basketball, whether they start on the court or come off the bench. They discuss the importance of embracing one's role, the mental toughness required to handle not getting much playing time, and the influence of parental expectations on athletes’ performances. By focusing on factors within their control and fostering a team-oriented mindset, athletes can strengthen their mental resilience and contribute positively to their team. The ep...2024-10-1229 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast024: Why Athletes Should Focus More on Skill Development Than Playing GamesIn this episode, Coach G. and Coach David dive deep into a critical topic that hits close to home for the basketball community: the importance of skill development versus playing year-round basketball games. Many players, especially in middle school and high school, are caught in the cycle of playing five seasons of basketball—middle school, AAU, spring league, summer league, and fall ball—without dedicating enough time to developing their skills and mental toughness. We explore why this is detrimental to their growth and how it prevents them from reaching their full potential.2024-09-1527 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast023 - The Harvest Doesn't Lie: Discipline, Mental Toughness, and Summer WorkoutsIn this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough Podcast, Gladine Frasso and Coach David Anderson dive deep into the importance of summer preparation for basketball players. They explore how discipline and mental toughness play a crucial role in determining success during the basketball season.They discuss the concept of "The Harvest Doesn't Lie"—what athletes plant during the summer, whether hard work or laziness, will show when tryouts come around. The hosts also break down the factors that differentiate average players from those who become starters and standout athletes, highlighting the mental and em...2024-09-0623 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast022 - My Life My Pen - Writing Your Own StoryIn this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough podcast, Coach G interviews her dear friend Charlie Smith, a keynote speaker and mental performance coach, about his motto "My Life, My Pen." Charlie shares his personal story of overcoming a violent childhood and substance abuse by taking control of his life's narrative. He discusses his five pillars of personal development, starting with knowing who you are and setting realistic goals. Coach G and Charlie emphasize the importance of building confidence, maintaining healthy habits, and practicing self-compassion. Together, they highlight the significance of understanding one's core values and principles to...2024-07-2626 min

The Fearless Warrior Podcast032: Turning Adversity into Opportunity and Being Mentally Tough with Gladine FrassoABOUT GLADINE FRASSOGladine Frasso is a dynamic and sought-after keynote speaker renowned for her inspiring journey of resilience, confidence, and overcoming adversity. She owns I Am Mentally Tough, which seeks to improve the mental game of athletes and maximize their performance. In our conversation, Coach G shares her personal experiences where she was able to turn adversity into opportunity, and how learning mental skills helped her along the way.Episode HighlightsHow she went from never having played basketball to leading scorer in high schoolHow she found her confidenceHow mental skills h...2024-03-2035 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast021 - Cultivating a Growth MindsetTajah Muhammad is the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of W.I.N.N. Network. She is also a Mindset Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker & Mentor. In this episode Tajah defines what is a growth mindset, the importance of it and how to build a growth mindset. Tajah has over 10+years coaching & mentoring youth, student-athletes, and corporate clients. She is currently a Doctoral Student of Management-Executive Leadership (2024). You can follow Tajah on IG HERE You can follow Tajah on LinkedIn HERE You can visit Tajah's website HERE 2024-03-1031 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast020 - The Proper Nutrition Needed for AthletesMelissa Boufounos is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist in the Ottawa area. A lifelong athlete, she specialize in sports nutrition and mainly work with teen and adolescent hockey players in her virtual private practice. Her mission is to help the next generation of hockey players optimize their diets and health so they can perform their best on and off the ice and avoid the mistakes she made growing up that cut her playing career short. In this episode Coach G. and Melissa discuss the importance of nutrition for athletes. Melissa not only dives into the importance of...2024-02-2731 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast019 - Pro-Ready. Skills and Mindset Needed to Succeed to The Next Level (on and off the court)In this podcast episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tywanna Smith. She has an extensive and comprehensive background in sports as a retired professional athlete, award-winning sports manager, and award-winning sports researcher. In this episode she discusses the conversations around confidence as it relates to an athlete's transition through and out of sports. She has honed processes and created programming to address this mindset shift and the necessary readiness to transition smoothly into the next chapter of their lives. You can visit her website HERE You can visit her Instagram H...2023-09-1830 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast018 - Growth Mindset for leaders in AthleticsMonique A.J. Smith, is a Leadership Strategist that guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration/Sports Management careers through her company, Seeds of Empowerment LLC. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 plus years, was Adjunct Faculty at Hampton University teaching Sports Management Courses. Spring 2023, Monique published her 5th issue of Significance in Athletics and Sports, that features Black Women sharing their ‘Specialized Knowledge’ in the Industry. All issues can be found it www.seedsofempowermentstore.com or Amazon. She is most known for her 9 seasons as the host of t...2023-08-1125 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast017 - Confidently Being Your Authentic SelfIn this episode, Coach Ebony Hood (Coach E.), talks about having confidence and how to confidently be your authentic self. She shares her personal stories how she grew her confidence and how she moved on from situations that could've broke her spirit and confidence. She also shares how to be your authentic self. Ebony Hood (38), a DC native, she’s a certified IMPACT Basketball Player Development Coach and USA Basketball Youth Development Coach; with a M.S. in Recreational Sports and Coaching Education. She is currently the new 2 nd Assistant Coach of Gwynn Park High School JV Gi...2023-08-1126 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast016 - PARENTS - Could You Be The Reason Your Kid Is Trash?Coach Dorian Lee, one of the most sought after Professional Skills and Development Basketball Coach shares his 8 Keys to maximizing your young athlete's potential. For nearly 2 decades, Dorian Lee has been considered one of the foremost authorities in basketball player development. Having worked with over 4,500 athletes worldwide. Our clientele represents a who’s who of basketball notables that include nationally ranked high school talent, elite college players, International, Olympic, WNBA, and NBA athletes. Dorian’s training is rooted in explosive movement, functional movement (movement that directly impacts in-game performance), quick release shooting, seamless transitional ball handling, explosive post...2023-08-051h 04

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast015 - Building Better Habits for a Winning CultureDan Rigby is a public school teacher of 14 years and a recently retired wrestling coach. As a coach Dan spent more than 15 years coaching High School wrestling in public schools across Delaware. He has experience in rebuilding teams that had 0 wins before he became involved and also taking the most prominent program in the area and trying to maintain their winning ways. He was voted Delaware Coach of the year 3 times and although he is done formally coaching, we all know coaches never stop. Recently Dan has been working with numerous sports programs in the area and trying to h...2023-07-1833 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast014 - Mentally Bouncing Back from Injuries Micayla McGee, suffered not one but two season ending injuries. Micayla shares her story on how she was able to mentally bounce back from her season ending injuries. Freshman year, she tore her right ACL in a basketball game and two years later she tore her left knee in a basketball game. She shares what were her go-to mental training skills that helped throughout the rehab process and entering her first game back from injury. Macayla's story is truly inspiring, and anyone can learn from how resilient she was when it came to handling adversity. Micayla just...2023-06-1030 min $Dreamer\'s Blueprint$ Dreamer's BlueprintRebound Your Confidence-Gladine InterviewSend us a textGladine Frasso or Coach G is a Mental Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker. She works with athletes to develop their mindset to become more confident and resilient in the battles of their games. We talk about focus and the impact of social media on today's mind. How much the environment and help or hurt the athlete plus we share some thoughts on Giannis comments on "success or failure of the team's seasonFollow Greg on Instgram @greg_graber_https://www.instagram.com/iammentallytough/Progress is the o...2023-05-1552 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast013 - AAU Coaches Responsibilities & Athlete Transition from HS to CollegeIn this episode Coach G. and Coach Anderson invite William Carter the Founder of Student Assist and Student Athlete Iyanna Rogers who currently plays for University of Pennsylvania. Student Assist is a non-profit organization created to help students reach athletic and academic success in higher education and is NCAA CERTIFIED. William Carter discusses how AAU Coaches can help their athlete play at play at the next level. Iyanna Rogers: Four-year starter and two-year captain for Highland Springs, playing for head coach Franklin Harris … Co-State Champion Division 5 in 2020 … Two-time All-Region … Second-Team All-State … Third-Team All-Metro … McDonald's All-American nominee … ESPN Top 60 junior season … John Lucas Top...2023-04-2229 min

OvercomeOutloudOvercomeOutloud Ep.48 Gladine 'Coach G' FrassoThis week I had the opportunity to hear Coach G's incredible story. She is an inspiration to listen to as she shares some of the obstacles she has overcome in her life: encountering racism for the first time, losing her confidence in college basketball and facing gender politics in the workplace. Coach G overcame all these adversities and more through her mental performance practices and visualizing the goals she wanted for her life. Gladine Frasso is a Certified Mental Game Toughness Coach. She received her life coaching certification through the Certified Coaching Alliance (CCA). Coach G works with athletes...2022-02-0749 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast12 - Handling Pressure with Danny OurianIn today's episode we talk to Danny Ourian on how athletes can effectively handle pressure in their sport. Danny Ourian, M.A., is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. "Coach Dan" is currently an Affiliate Faculty member and Placement Coordinator with Holy Names University's Sport and Performance Psychology Department. Dan earned his Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, where he completed a research thesis on Emotional Regulation among HS Basketball Coaches and created a mental skill training curriculum entitled “Hoops Minded.” Dan has since started a private...2022-02-0728 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast11 - The Mental Aspect of Officiating The Game of Basketball With Ray BullockRay Bullock, Sr. has worked professionally in the ABL, CBA, and USBL. His college experience includes working both men's and women's basketball in Divisions I, II, and III. With may years' experience, Ray is a professed life-long student of the game. As a college assignor, he gave lots of officials their first collegiate experience at the NAIA and Division I level. Ray Bullock has officiated the game of basketball from the middle school, high school, collegiate and professional level. Ray discusses the Mental side of game through the eyes of a Basketball Referee. ...2022-01-2645 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast10 - Mental Fatigue with Tuck TaylorToday our guest is Tuck Taylor who is a Mental Performance Specialist and the owner of Nuero Beast. Nuero Beast is a science-based program that is designed to give athletes a competitive advantage by optimizing the way they perceive and process information. Tune in as we talk about mental fatigue and what athletes can do to increase their athletic performance TucK Taylor Instagram - Neuro Beast Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter 2021-11-1028 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast09 - The Importance of Meditation with Martin SoariesMartin Soaries is the owner of Basketball Society and the Co-Owner of Holistic Hooper. Join us as he talks about what exactly is meditation, the myths we hear about mediation, how basketball players can add meditation to their routines, and he takes us through a quick meditation practice. Martin can be found on Instagram - Basketball Society and Holistic Hooper Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter Website Where you can find Professional Skills and...2021-10-2928 min

Neuro Beast PodcastEngineering Confidence w Mental Performance Coach Gladine FrassoIn this episode Tuck and Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso talk about the importance of confidence and how to create it.2021-10-0835 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast08 - Part II Interview With Coach Shay RobinsonPart II of II. In this episode we talk to Coach Shay Robinson. Coach Robinson was the former assistant coach for the Maryland Women's Basketball Team and is now the current assistant coach for Ole Miss women's basketball team. This is part two of two with Coach Shay Robinson. In this episode Coach Shay talks about the impact Coach Yo has made on the Ole Miss Women's Basketball team, he also talks about working with one of the best Mental Performance Coaches in the Game Stu Singer and shares some advice he would give to coaches who are looking t...2021-09-3031 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast07 - Interview with Coach Shay RobinsonThis episode we talk to Coach Shay Robinson. Coach Robinson was the former assistant coach for the Maryland Women's Basketball Team and is now the current assistant coach for Ole Miss women's basketball team. This is part I of a part II Series. In part I we talk about Shay's background and past success with Maryland Women's Basketball Team. He shares with us: What a holistic approach to basketball looks like The impact one of the world's top mental performance coaches had on the Maryland's Women's Basketball team and Why athletes need to...2021-09-1427 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast07- Interview With Shay Robinson Asst. Coach for Ole Miss Women's Basketball PART 1 OF 2Former Assistant Basketball Coach for the Maryland Women's basketball team and now Assistant Coach for Ole Miss Women's Basketball Team, Shay Robinson dives into the importance of working with a Mental Performance Coach. When he talked about the success of the Maryland Women's Basketball team, he mentioned how they worked with Sports Psychology Coach Stu Singer. Stu helped them understand the "approach" to success instead of focusing on the outcomes. In this episode Shay also talks about how it is important to have an anchor - something that keeps you grounded. Tune in to listen to the first...2021-08-1332 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast06 - Interview with Naismith Hall Of Famer Sylvia HatchellSylvia Hatchell is a Naismith Hall of Famer, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, 3X National Coach of the Year, and 3X ACC Coach of the Year. At North Carolina she won a NCAA Championship, made 3 NCAA Final Four Appearances, made 23 NCAA appearances and has 8 ACC Tournament Championships. At Francis Marion she won the AIAW and NAIA Championship. Sylvia is also a 3X author of books: Fight! Fight!: Discovering Inner Strength When Blindsided By Life The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball (Baffled Parent's Guides) We...2021-08-0150 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast05 - Part 3 of 4 with NBA All Star Gilbert ArenasIn this episode Gilbert arenas dives into Coaches being too much in control and needing to give their players more ways to lead the team, the different types of leaders we see on teams and how athletes can gain and sustain their confidence. Gilbert Arenas Information Here is his Instagram Here is his podcast Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her website FREE Goal Setting Guide/E-book for athletes Here is the information for the Athlete Development Workshop Coach David Information Here is his Instagram Here is his website 2021-07-0921 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast04 Part 2 of 4 with NBA All Star Gilbert ArenasIn this episode Gilbert Talks about the importance of having time management, a pre-game routine, an in game routine and a post game routine. With today's game not having a lot of shot blockers Gilbert tells us how much he thinks he would average in today's game and why. Coach David Anderson and Gilbert talks about how young players today can develop the complete package on the court and finally Gilbert talks about the role of parents in sports. Gilbert Arenas Information Here is his Instagram Here is his podcast Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her...2021-06-0420 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast03- Part One of Four With NBA All Star Gilbert ArenasToday’s episode with Gilbert is part one of four. Gilbert talks about the different types of pressure athletes face from their friends and family members. We also discuss how to be a leader and the difference between being a leader and the “cool kid.” Years ago Gilbert was in a dark place and he shares what it was like being in that dark place and how he bounced back from being here. Finally he discusses the advice he gave Kevin Durant after Durant suffered a torn Achilles injury in the NBA Finals. Gilbert Arenas Information Here...2021-05-2519 min

I Am Mentally Tough Podcast02 - The Role of Parents in SportsPro Basketball Skills and Development Coach, David Anderson and top Basketball Mental Performance Coach, Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) discuss the Role of Parents in Sports. Some parents tend to be overzealous in their kids sport. They are obnoxiously loud during the games, they try to coach from the stands, they hound the officials, they give the wrong type of pep talks - all of which causes their child to be embarrassed , distracted from playing the game and underperforming. Both coaches also give advice on what the parents should say/do before games, during the games and after the games...2021-05-0827 min

I Am Mentally Tough PodcastIntroduction and the Importance of Mental ToughnessProfessional Basketball Skills and Development Trainer, David Anderson and his Co-host, Mental Toughness Coach, Gladine Frasso dive into who they are, their background, why they started the podcast, the importance of Mental Toughness and what you can expect to hear in their future episodes. Please subscribe and rate their podcast 5 stars! David Anderson: Email - david@foundationbasketball.com Instagram - @FoundationsAcademySports Website: Www.FoundationAcademySports.com Gladine Frasso: Email - IAmMentallyTough@gmail.com Instagram @IAmMentallyTough Website - Www.IAmMentallyTough.com 2021-04-2122 min