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The Advisory BoothVerse 5 - Mario Soto: Professor & Sports Psychology ConsultantMario hops in the booth with me to talk about the mental game. Understanding what goes into fear, how he helps his athletes view success, overcoming adversity, how to apply the tools learned into game/live scenarios, and overcoming injuries. He also talks about work ethic, not comparing to others, and so much more. One of my favorite interviews in the segment. Take notes and learn something!
Key Topics & Time Stamps:
11:50 - Staying Motivated/Disciplined Through Covid
16:08 - Never be Afraid to Try
21:20 - Importance of Understanding Your Own Fear...2020-11-231h 02
Pro Mindset PodcastMario Soto: Coaches Must Know the X’s and O’s of their Players Lives to Maximize Motivation and PerformanceMario Soto is a Sport Psychology Consultant (https://mariosoto.com) with an extensive background in performance sports, as well as, being a professional working actor for ten years earning his union status in all three guilds (SAG, AEA, and AFTRA). He holds a master’s degree in Sport & Performance Psychology Consulting from California State University Fullerton under the tutelage of the some of the most well-respected Sport Psychology consultants in the world – Dr. Ken Ravizza, Dr. Traci Statler, Dr. Andrea Becker, and Dr. Len Wiersma.“Anyone can benefit from getting out of their own way. We’re just a bit ov...2020-07-1444 min
Pro Mindset® PodcastMario Soto: Coaches Must Know the X’s and O’s of their Players Lives to Maximize Motivation and PerformanceMario Soto is a Sport Psychology Consultant (https://mariosoto.com) with an extensive background in performance sports, as well as, being a professional working actor for ten years earning his union status in all three guilds (SAG, AEA, and AFTRA). He holds a master’s degree in Sport & Performance Psychology Consulting from California State University Fullerton under the tutelage of the some of the most well-respected Sport Psychology consultants in the world – Dr. Ken Ravizza, Dr. Traci Statler, Dr. Andrea Becker, and Dr. Len Wiersma.“Anyone can benefit from getting out of their own way. We’re just a bit ov...2020-07-1445 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 14: The Four F's (Faith, Family, Focus & Fighting) w/UFC Fighter, Sam Smile’n AlveySmiling Sam Alvey has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008 compiling an impressive 33-13 record over his twelve years . Like so many who have chosen this way of life Sam Alvey worked his way through the myriad of organizations like Bellator and King of the Cage before earning a spot competing in the Ultimate Fighter and eventually leading to his becoming a UFC fighter. What has impressed me the most about Sam’s journey is what I refer to as the four F’s (Family, Faith, Focus, and Fighting). In this podcast, Sam opens up about why he loves this sport, h...2020-04-0141 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 10: Fighting is Life w/Pro MMA Trainer Jason ParilloIn this episode, we visit the world class RVCA Headquarters and with its own state of the art combat training facilities to sit down with professional MMA trainer Jason Parillo whose students include BJ Penn, Cris Cyborg, Rafael Dos Anjos, Tito Ortiz, and a list of others elite fighters. We discuss a common friend and his former mentor/coach Jesse Reid and what influence he had in Jason’s own coaching style. Also, what it takes to train championship athletes and what it takes to bounce back from failure. As a heads up, there are a...2019-12-2051 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 6: Breaking Stereotypes in the Stunt World w/Julie Michaels and Peewee PiemonteEverything we watch on film or tv has some sort of action sequence and few people know about the world of the stunt performer. Julie Michaels and Peewee Piemonte are arguably one if not the most successful husband and wife team in the business of stunt coordinating, breaking barriers, advocating for stunt performers, while striving to practice a life of balance, positivity, and faith. This husband and wife team extraordinaire started in the entertainment business as actors and successfully transitioned their drive and purpose into the stunt world and along the way winning Emmy’s, raising a lovely...2019-10-0938 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 5: Trusting The Process w/Equestrian Trainer Michelle MorrisIn this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Michelle Morris, 3x NCEA champion at the University of Georgia and now an elite equestrian trainer in the Southern California area. She opens up about the competitive experience as an amateur, high level collegiate athlete and how the skills she learned early on by great teachers and mentors helped shape who she is today. - - - - For more information about how I work with athletes, visit my website www.mariosoto.com and follow @mariosportsdoc2019-09-2558 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 4: The Perfectionist Mindset w/Figure Skater Lindsay DavisLindsay Davis is a former team USA figure skater who has had the rare history of competing as both an individual and pairs performer. From an early age, Linsday found a passion for her craft and in this 30 minute conversation she shares her journey, the challenges parents and skaters experience, the disappointments in her career and how she plans to apply her master’s degree education as a Sport Psychology Consultant to help young skaters. - - - - For more information about how I work with athletes, visit my website www.mariosoto.com...2019-09-1136 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 3: Managing Pregame Emotions w/MJHL Hockey Player, GradyGrady Birk is a 19 year old Jr. Hockey player currently with the Manitoba Dauphin Kings. We discuss what it’s like to be working towards his dream of becoming a collegiate and eventual NHL player, the highs and lows, and how sport psychology has helped slow the game down and provided him with tools to get out of his own way. - - - - For more information about how I work with Athletes, visit my website www.mariosoto.com2019-09-0331 min
The Mario Soto Sports Psychology PodcastEpisode 2: Investing In Your Team w/ Fire Captains Derek and JoeHave you ever wondered what it takes to be a firefighter? In this episode, I have the honor of sharing what it’s like being a Firefighter in a modern world with two Southern Californian Fire (Joe and Derek). We talk about the highs and lows, why society has forced the Fire Services to evolve, the hidden struggles that are now part of today’s dialogue, and how mental resiliency has become part of the academy curriculum and on-going training so that our firefighters and first responders can have a better on the job performance as well as qu...2019-08-071h 02