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Sports Psychology Coaching

The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely.

Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including:
• Sports psychology and mental training for athletes
• How to build confidence in sports
• Overcoming performance anxiety and pressure
• Trusting your training and competing without fear
• Focus, composure, and mental toughness in competition
• Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism
• Visualization, mindfulness, and present-moment performance
• How to perform consistently in games, races, and competitions

Hosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels. Learn how to stop playing scared, compete with freedom, and unlock your true performance.

If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach looking for sports psychology tips, mental toughness training, and performance mindset strategies, this podcast will help you build the mental skills needed to perform at your best when it matters most.

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

Copyright: © 2024 Sports Psychology Coaching

Latest Episodes:

How to Manage Anxiety in the Moment: Episode 3 in Overcoming Sports Performance Anxiety Series Sep 10, 2023

Show notes

In this third episode in the Overcoming Sports Performance Anxiety series, you will learn a 3 step strategy for managing anxiety in the moment.
- Video 1 in series
- Video 2 in series

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

How Anxiety Impacts Your Play: Episode 2 in Overcoming Sports Performance Anxiety Series Sep 09, 2023

Show notes

In this second episode in the Overcoming Sports Performance Anxiety series, you will learn how anxiety causes you to hide and play timidly during games.
-Video 1 in series

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

What is Sports Performance Anxiety: Episode 1 in Overcoming Sports Performance Anxiety Series Sep 08, 2023

Show notes

In this first episode of a 4 part series, I go into detail about what sports performance anxiety is, the three factors that make up anxiety in sports, and the main cause of sports performance anxiety.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

Why You Need to Train Your Mindset in Sports Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

As an athlete, you need to train. It is the only way to develop the skills you need to succeed within your sport.
Now what you train and how you train is going to vary depending on your sport...at least on the physical side.
But when it comes to your mindset, this is something all athletes need to be training, no matter what sport you play or your skill level.
And so, in this episode, you're going to learn why you should train your mindset as an athlete, along with a way you can begin strengthening your mental game.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

Why Mindset is Important to Athletes Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, I answer the question: why is mindset important for athletes?
You will learn the importance of competing with a good mindset, and what you can do to build a strong mindset as an athlete.
Self-Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiaoDWQytI4&list=PLs8TcQ9It3DyfwL5DoqORU9OdRXpTh9dR
Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=894AiwQfWUA&list=PLs8TcQ9It3DzQbkStpGN8LmZG17Fp2Oy-
Managing Mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlXcOWgAGE&t=55s
Calming Nerves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyfUh9yIBNc&t=2s
Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBhpDawLNWk&t=3s

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

Mental Performance Coaching: What is mental coaching in sports? Sep 05, 2023

Show notes

Mental performance coaching involves working with a mental performance coach to build mental skills that will increase your performance during games.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

Are sports more mental or physical? Sep 03, 2023

Show notes

As an athlete, would you say you give more attention to the mental side of the game or the physical side of the game?
If you're like the majority of athletes, you give most of your attention to the physical side of the game. And that’s okay, and honestly expected.
I mean, the physical stuff is more in your face and tangible. It's easy to go practice your shooting form or take some cuts off the tee. It's much more difficult to train your confidence or work on your focus...or it at least seems that way.
With physical training being a lot more accessible, and focused on more during practices, it makes sense why athletes give more attention to it than the mental side of their game. But does that mean it's more important?
Absolutely not! Okay, so does that mean the mental side is more important? No, that's not what I'm saying either. In fact, I think looking at it this way is a problem in and of itself.
Instead of thinking the mental side of the game or the physical side of the game is more important, I want you to see both as equally vital ingredients to you reaching your potential as an athlete.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

Mental Toughness in Sports Defined Sep 02, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, you will learn what it means to be mentally tough as an athlete. You will also learn the main skills you need to focus on to actually build your mental toughness in sports.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

How to Handle Getting Cut From the Team Sep 01, 2023

Show notes

So, you were cut from the team...now what?
I know how heartbreaking and frustrating it is when you don't make the team. Especially if it's something you put a lot of effort into. It's easy to feel down on yourself, and consider giving up the sport for good.
Whether you do decide the sport isn't right for you or not, you must work to manage this setback in a productive way.
I know this is extremely hard to do! But with the tips I'm going to go over, it can be done.

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

How do I build mental toughness in sports? Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, mental performance coach Eli Straw breaks down the 6 skills you need to become a mentally tough athlete, and shows you how you can build each of them!
Exercises for Building Mental Skills:
Self-Talk: https://youtu.be/ANkAbthnqdA
Mindfulness: https://youtu.be/u7L_TC9Ommo
Managing Mistakes: https://youtu.be/SwugyHI81s8
Breath Work: https://www.successstartswithin.com/blog/breath-work-for-athletes
Objectives: https://youtu.be/XxUe7JdPwTI

Work with me!

🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.

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