Sports Psychology Coaching

<p>Welcome to the Success Starts Within podcast! Sport psychology consultant and mental performance coach, Eli Straw, discusses mental game and sport psychology tips, tools, and techniques you can use to elevate your mindset and reach peak performance.</p>

How to Handle a Negative Team Environment

So you’ve found yourself in the midst of a negative team environment. Maybe it’s the coaches, the teammates, the school, the town, or simply the air around you. No matter where the negativity is originating, the fact is, it’s there.What You'll Learn in this Episode:- How a negative team environment holds you back.- The 2 choices you have.- The approach you need to handle to negativity. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

05-09
13:42

Be Nonreactive: Controlling Your Emotions During Games

Do your emotions get the best of you in games? Then you need to practice being nonreactive! Being nonreactive allows you to control your emotions when you play instead of having your emotions control you.What You'll Learn in this Episode:- What it means to be nonreactive.- How being too reactive hurts your game.- Two exercises you can use to manage your emotions during games. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

05-03
12:06

Build Mental Toughness in Sports: The 6 Mental Skills You Must Have!

Do you want to be mentally tough? Have others told you that mental toughness is the one thing that would take your game to the next level? But do you know how to actually build mental toughness as an athlete??What You'll Learn in this Episode:- What it means to be mentally tough in sports.- The 6 mental skills that make a mentally tough athlete.- A tool to use to build each of the 6 mental skills. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

04-30
28:05

Athlete Mental Training Explained

In this episode, you will learn what athlete mental training is, why it matters, and the main tools you can use to start training your mind as an athlete.  Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

04-19
24:08

How to Hit With a Calm Mind

In this episode for baseball and softball players, I go over a strategy you can use to hit with a calm mind every time! Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

04-18
17:51

Strategy to Manage Social Anxiety in Sports

In this episode you will learn, what social anxiety is, how it negatively impacts athletes, and 3 tips you can use to manage your social anxiety in sports. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

04-17
20:34

Stop Self-Sabotaging in Sports

Learn why you self-sabotage as an athlete, and a strategy you can use to stop! Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-23
11:04

Stop Negative Thinking During Games

Learn a powerful technique you can use to stop negative thinking during games. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-21
10:29

Using Failure to Improve Your Game

It’s time to stop fearing failure and acknowledge the benefit it can have on improving your performance. In this episode, you will learn how to use failure to elevate your game. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-20
10:20

Simple Strategy to Play Your Best under Pressure

Learn a strategy to play your best under pressure. Whether it's the pressure to do well because you want more playing time, or simply to help your team win, this strategy will help you! Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-17
09:30

Can you talk yourself into performing poorly?

In this episode, you will learn the impact negative self-talk can have on your sports performance.  Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-15
13:57

Learning to focus on what you can control

In this short episode, you'll learn the importance of focusing on the process of your game and what you can control as an athlete.  Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-12
05:19

Building a feeling of confidence for games

In this episode, you will learn three tools to use to build confidence for your next game. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-11
07:21

Why You Need to Stop Trying to Play Perfectly

Learn how you can stop trying to play perfectly, and instead focus on playing your best! Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-10
04:56

Making the Most of Your Opportunities as an Athlete

In this episode I'm going to walk you through a great strategy to make the most of the opportunities you get. But first, let's take a little deeper look at why this pressure and the expectations you place on yourself hold you back. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-09
07:44

Importance of playing like yourself

Are you playing like yourself or someone else?For you to reach peak performance, you need to play like yourself. And to get there, you first need to know what that means.In this episode, I'm going to walk you through how you can uncover what it truly means to play like yourself as an athlete. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-08
07:16

3 Steps To Regain Motivation After A Bad Game

In this episode, you will learn why you lose motivation after a bad game and three steps you can take to regain your motivation after playing badly. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-07
08:39

How to Stop Playing Tight

In this episode, you will learn 3 strategies you can use to stop playing so tight during games. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-06
08:40

3 Tips to Handle the Pressure to Play Well

In this episode, you will learn three actionable tips you can use to handle the pressure you feel to play well. It's time to stop letting pressure keep you from performing your best! Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-05
07:26

3 Steps to Move on From Mistakes

In this episode, you will learn a simple but powerful 3 step strategy to manage mistakes during games. Support the Show.Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coachingAdditional Resources for Athletes:Sign up for our Free Confidence TrainingCheck out our sport psychology and mental training articles: Learn about our mental training courses: Mental Training Advantage Mentally Tough Kid ➡️ Work with me!If you're an athlete looking to increase your performance, taking your practice skills and turning them into game-time execution, then click the link below to learn more about the 12-week mental performance coaching program offered at Success Starts Within.➡️ Learn More: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching Connect with Success Starts Within, LLC: 👉 YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKTsxBhit3shv2CXjuDI8g👉 Instagram: ...

03-01
06:07

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