Todd Arkell interviews Paige Reeve, a mental performance coach at Level Seven High Performance. They discuss Paige's background as a student athlete and her transition from high finance to coaching. They also explore the importance of mental performance in sports and how it prepares athletes for success in all areas of life. Paige shares her process for working with athletes and emphasizes the need for gratitude and self-reflection.

Key Takeaways

• Being a student athlete requires a demanding schedule and a high level of commitment, but it also teaches valuable life skills.
• The transition from high finance to coaching was driven by a passion for sports and a desire to help athletes overcome challenges.
• Mental performance coaching focuses on mindset, goal setting, and overcoming obstacles to achieve excellence.
• Parents play a crucial role in supporting and guiding young athletes, but it's important to find a balance between pushing and supporting.
• Screen time can be managed by shifting the focus to consuming content that aligns with personal goals and values.
• Gratitude and self-reflection are key to unlocking one's true potential and achieving success in sports and life.

You can reach Paige Reeve here:

Website: https://www.level7highperformance.com

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In this conversation, Jeremy Sheetinger, head coach of Georgia Gwinnett, discusses the importance of mindfulness and mental performance in sports. He shares insights on building a positive and mindful team culture, the impact of mindfulness on player performance, and the value of servant leadership in coaching. Sheets emphasizes the significance of prioritizing mindfulness in daily routines and the impact of selflessness on personal and team success.

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Rob Pallante, founder of Mindset Body Bank, discusses his journey from being a hockey player to a mental performance coach. He shares his experiences working with athletes in various sports, including football. Rob emphasizes the importance of the mental aspect of the game and helping athletes define their purpose. He believes that developing mental toughness and self-awareness is crucial for athletes to navigate challenges and transitions in their careers. Rob also highlights the need for athletes to separate their on-ice persona from their off-ice identity. The conversation covers topics such as service-based leadership, the toxic nature of AAA hockey, the importance of focusing on player development rather than just winning, and the impact of parents on their children's sports experience. The main takeaways include the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes, the need to prioritize player development over winning, and the significance of mental performance in sports. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of letting go of outcomes and focusing on the process.

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Dr. Cassidy Preston discusses his background in hockey and how he became passionate about the mental game. He challenges the traditional approach of goal setting and emphasizes the importance of focusing on mindset and internal processes. He introduces the concept of the alter ego and explains how athletes can create a persona to help them show up as their best selves. He also addresses the issue of toxic coaching and provides strategies for athletes to navigate and overcome challenging environments. In this conversation, Dr. Cassidy Preston discusses the importance of mindset and resilience in sports and life. He emphasizes the need to focus on owning one's capabilities rather than seeking external validation. One exercise he recommends is the 'hundred reasons why you are great' exercise, which involves listing specific achievements, progress, and skills to build confidence and a positive self-image. Dr. Preston also shares advice on prioritizing who you want to be and how you want to show up, being unfazed and relentless, and not getting caught up in the question of worthiness.

Dr Cassidy Preston and his team can be reached at CEP Mindset

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Travis Snider, former MLB player and CEO of 3A Athletics, discusses his personal journey with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it led him to focus on mental health in youth sports. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each individual child's experiences and providing support for their mental and emotional well-being. Snider also highlights the need for parents and coaches to prioritize child development over player development, create boundaries with social media, and avoid the toxic culture of youth sports. He shares insights from his own experiences and offers guidance for parents navigating the competitive world of youth sports. The conversation explores the topic of youth sports and the pressure parents and kids face to excel in sports. They discuss the prevalence of travel ball and the shift towards best-on-best competition at younger ages. They emphasize the importance of letting kids be kids and not putting too much pressure on them. They also discuss the Good to Great Journal and its focus on self-awareness and improving parent-child relationships.

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In this episode of the Mental Approach podcast, host Todd Arkell interviews Danielle Martin, owner of True Mindsets, about mindfulness and mental performance in youth sports. Danielle shares her diverse athletic background of D1 Softball, Dirt Bike racing, Surfing and Jiu jitsu and how she became involved in mental coaching. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, breath, and balance in sports performance. Danielle also discusses the unique mental challenges in baseball and the need for support and courage in pursuing high-level athletics. She provides insights into the mental aspects of the game and the importance of understanding one's own readiness and approach.

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Todd Arkell and Diamyn Hall discussed the importance of mental performance coaching in sports, with Hall sharing his experience of becoming a mental performance coach. Diamyn shared their personal story of overcoming adversity after a life-altering injury while playing football, and how they shifted their focus to baseball with the guidance of Dr. Ken Rivas and Dr. Tom Hanson. Speakers discussed the significance of mental preparation in sports, particularly in baseball, and emphasized the importance of collaboration, setting goals, and focusing on giving and contributing to others. They also highlighted the importance of leadership and personal growth, with a focus on putting others first and being proactive in leadership.

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Welcome to The Mental Approach, a podcast that explores the power of mindfulness and mental performance in sports. Host Todd Arkell collects resources, techniques and strategies from his guests with the intention to share tools with athletes so they can develop a winning mindset and build confidence. With a quest to grow mindset alongside physical training in sports, Todd sees a gap in athletics that demands more attention. Tune in for expert insights, inspirational stories, and practical advice for athletes of all levels and sports. Let's unlock the mental game together; the goal is to be an MVP both in and out of play.

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