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The truth about peak performance, sport psychology and mental conditioning that nobody is shooting you straight

  (it requires more than a perfect fitness program or hard work) How is that two people can respond to the same situation in very different ways? When the game is on the line, one athlete folds under the pressure and retreats; the other embraces the challenge, rising to the occasion. When “life” gets in… Read More

The KR70: 70 Lessons From My Mentor Ken Ravizza

As I pulled the weeds from the garden, I knew this was a perfect metaphor for all the mental game lessons I was being taught. Weeds, like negative thoughts, will always resurface.  Make sure you have someone to help you weed them out. I was lucky enough to have as my mentor, Ken Ravizza. Those… Read More

PODCAST: Your ONE Word Intention, a Tattoo 10 Years in The Making

In this Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast Episode, I explain where I got the idea or my first tattoo, how it was 10 years in the making and the meaning behind it all.  I also share with you one of my favorite strategies for enhancing focus and increasing intention by simply choosing ONE Word to live by for a pre-determined period of time

26.2 Miles + 26.2 Thoughts

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, I will be running with the Pat Tillman Foundation in the New York City Marathon.  In this Peak Performance Report, I wanted to share with you 26.2 thoughts as I prepare for the 26.2 mile race, thoughts that I think will help you to win your race… the race to… Read More

PODCAST: Sleep, The Missing Link in Peak Performance

Dr. James Maas is a world renown authority, consultant in the field of sleep and performance and widely regarded as the world’s leading expert in sleep research and how sleep impacts optimal performance…

PODCAST: How mental performance turned a MMA Fighter into the worlds top Anti Bullying activist

Tom Murphy is an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter, entrepreneur and the world’s top anti bullying activist.  Tom’s story of going from an un-recruited high school wrestler to undefeated mma fighter in the UFC, to walking away from it all to start SweatHeartsAndHeroes the world’s top anti bullying educational agency is impressive.

PODCAST: 9 Tips for Mastering and Managing Your Time

Brian goes solo to give you 9 Tips for Mastering and Managing Your Time.  He gives you tangible action steps to help you maximize your time on a day-to-day basis.

PODCAST: Augie Garrido – 5x NCAA National Champion – All-Time NCAA Wins Leader – Life Is Yours to Win

Coach Auggie Garrido is the NCAA’s all-time wins leader in any sport, with 1975 games won! Augie won 5 NCAA National Championships over 4 decades (1979, 1984, 1995, 2002, 2005) and is the #1 best-selling author of Life Is Yours to Win. In this podcast, recorded on April 28, 2013, in the middle of a… Read More

PODCAST: Derek Johnson – Building Mental Toughness in Pitchers

In this podcast, former Vanderbilt Baseball pitching coach Derek Johnson shares strategies for helping pitchers compete one pitch at a time and reach their maximum potential through mental conditioning.  Johnson is considered by many as the top pitching coach in the world.  He currently works as the pitching coordinator for the Milwaukee Brewers. Engage With… Read More

PODCAST: Mike Bianco – Creating A Program of Excellence Through Mental Performance Coaching

Mike Bianco, Head Baseball Coach at The University of Mississippi was named 2020 NCAA Baseball Coach of The Year and is the longest tenured coach in the Southeastern Conference’s sports of football, men’s basketball and baseball. I have worked closely with Mike (pictured here with TCU Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle and I with Team USA… Read More

PODCAST: Erik Bakich – The Role of Mental Performance in Accelerated Player Development Program

Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach at The University of Michigan. Coach Bakich led the Wolverines to the Big 10 Conference Championship in 2015 and participated in the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a head coach. I first started working with Bakich when he was an assistant coach at Vanderbilt in 2007 and have… Read More

Jim Schlossnagle Advice For Your Journey To The Top

PODCAST: Advice for Your Journey to the Top – Jim Schlossnagle – Head Baseball Coach Texas A&M University

Jim Schlossnagle is the Head Baseball Coach at Texas A&M University. Coach Schloss is one of the top minds in all of collegiate coaching and has led TCU to 5 CWS. Schloss was named Big 12 Conference Baseball coach of the year in 2015 and was the on field manager of the Team USA Baseball… Read More