PODCAST: Dr. Rob Gilbert – Part 2 – Life Changing Strategies From a MPM Legend
Welcome back renowned professor of mental performance and sports psychology Dr. Rob Gilbert – along with some of the athletes and elite performers he’s influenced over the years. Hear some of some Dr. Gilbert’s most life-changing messages, and how you can apply his teachings to your life.
PODCAST: Dr. Rob Gilbert – The Life Changing Power of Story Telling
Dr. Rob Gilbert is a friend, mentor and the creator of the Success Hotline. References to his show are common among the athletes who are guests—and for good reason. Success Hotline is so popular among everyone from athletes to CEOs because it’s simple, concise messages manage to both inspire listeners and equip them with knowledge and insights into success, leadership, motivation, overcoming adversity and more.
PODCAST: Donene Taylor – The Heart and Mindset Skills of a Rodeo World Champion
For more than 20 years, today’s guest Donene Taylor has been a member of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. In 2016, at the age of 52, she took the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Tie Down Calf Roper title and is a 4-time WPRA Mountain States Circuit Champion Tie Down Calf Roper.
But, in addition to her impressive list of accolades, Donene is also a sought-after speaker, and is the author of the book “Heart of a Champion Proven Strategies to Help You Discover the Heart of a Champion That Beats Within You” which outlines the mental performance techniques she used to achieve her goals–and explains how you can achieve yours as well.
Defeat limiting beliefs and compete with confidence (3 smart strategies for athletes)
In 1954, Roger Bannister shocked the world when he ran the first ever 4-minute mile. The world of track and field believed breaking the 4-minute mark was an insurmountable human barrier. An impassable obstacle that could not be breached—a physically impossible feat. But Bannister persisted. And eventually, he broke the world-record and made the… Read More
PODCAST: John “The Bull” Makdessi – Success strategies from an MPM certified coach and veteran UFC fighter
John Makdessi is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and is also a MPM trained athlete and MPM Certified Coach. I’ve had the privilege of working with John for the better part of his professional fighting career and in this podcast shares the MPM strategies he uses inside the cage as a fighter and outside as a coach.
Creating a culture of mental toughness – The ECU Pirate’s Mission
Cliff Godwin is the head baseball coach at East Carolina University and one of the top coaches in all of NCAA athletics. Godwin worked as an assistant under two national championship winning coaches in Tim Corbin at Vanderbilt and under Paul Manari at LSU. He also was instrumental as an assistant coach in leading Ole… Read More
Here’s what’s possible with the MPM Certification: 7 Coaches share their experiences…
I created the Mental Performance Mastery Certification with one goal: To give you the tools, knowledge, and resources you need to help your clients or athletes master the mental game so they can consistently perform their best, overcome any obstacle, and stay focused under pressure.
PODCAST: Alan McDougal – Coaching Mental Performance In Baseball and Creating The Right Culture
Alan McDougal, MPM is the head baseball coach at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, TX. He led the Panthers to the 2019 Texas 5A State Championship and earned his team a #1 National Raking in all of High School Baseball. In that 2019 Season, one of Alan’s players, Bobby Witt Jr. (Pictured on the… Read More
The 10 mental performance skills every athlete must master for peak performance
As a three-sport standout athlete and captain in high school, I thought I was prepared for success in collegiate athletics. Man was I wrong. I quickly realized the meaning of the phrase, “Big fish in a small pond.” Graduating high school with a class of just 89 students may have skewed my reality when it… Read More
Your top 3 questions about mental performance mastery coaching — answered
When I was first getting into the field of mental performance nearly 20 years ago, if someone would have told me I’d eventually become known as an expert in the industry and build a million-dollar business, I’d have thought they were crazy. And while the trend these days would be to talk all about how… Read More
The truth about elite performance: Why physical conditioning, skill, and talent are only a piece of the puzzle
There’s an interesting phenomenon I’ve noticed throughout my career as a mental performance coach. When I first start working with coaches, teams, or athletes, most initially agree that training for competition is 90% physical and 10% mental. But as we begin working together, and as I introduce them to the idea of “mental conditioning” with… Read More
The #1 way to take your performance to the next level
I get asked all the time, “Coach Cain, what’s the number one thing I can do to grow my business and take my performance (or the performance of those I coach) to the next level?” My answer has never been more clear than it is right now: Be more intentional about who you are,… Read More
