Content summary

The focus of this episode is on the mentality of an athlete. Being mentally tough is an aspect of your game that doesn’t require a specific location or the need for other people. I provide some tips for you to incorporate during your hiatus.

Podcast information

13:40 in length. 27.3 MB in size.

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How much time is needed before the NBA season returns?

NBA Star Karl Town's mother passes away from COVID-19

NBA Players who have tested positive to COVID-19

NBA shuts down practice facilities and arenas

Kobe Bryant on mental toughness

NBA's potential plan to open facilities

Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final

Jordan Shepherd Bio

Time outline

0:00  Intro

0:10  My background

0:29  Recap of implications COVID-19 has had on the NBA

1:22  Mamba mentality

2:05  Train with passion

2:25  Importance of mental toughness

Kobe Bryant on mental toughness

2:52  Mindfulness – Awareness and acceptance

3:28  Limit outward displays of emotion

4:20  How much do you have in your tank?

5:13  Push the boundaries of comfort

5:48  Importance of competitiveness

5:57  Set goals

6:47  Importance of challenges

7:20  Motto for training – My goal is to always outwork you, but don’t let me outwork you.

8:15  NBA teams value competitive players

8:45  Importance of confidence

8:52  Conversation with Jordan Shepherd Bio

9:42  Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final

10:07  Kobe Bryant’s work ethic

10:23  Reference episodes “Train with Accuracy” and “Stay Fit”

11:17  Importance of visualization and imagination

11:57  Recap

12:45  Encourage you to keep working on your game

12:49  Welcome listeners to reach out & provide feedback

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13:35  Outro – Blanco Basketball Group’s pillars

1.  Set goals

2.  Train with passion

3.  Train with accuracy