The Mental Approach

Episodes

9
Oct. 16, 2024

Fix The Eyes - Why Visual Psychology Matters

Our discussion centers around how visual psychology is crucial for athletes performance. Mindfulness techniques may not always benefit elite athletes. Open focus training helps athletes manage stress and anxiety and the eyes play a significant role in mental performance.
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Oct. 2, 2024

There Is No Quick Path

Carlo Colaiacovo is a former first round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he played sixteen years professionally and made a transition to broadcasting following his playing career, co-hosting First Up on TSN1050 AM radio. He shares his personal journey through minor hockey, the Ontario Hockey league and as a professional.
7
Sept. 18, 2024

"Setting" You Up For Success

Delve into the journey from D1 Athlete and how that sets you up for success in the corporate world
7
Sept. 4, 2024

How ‘Bout That Ride In?

Discussion around the importance of mindfulness in building a positive and mindful team culture and the he impact of mindfulness on player performance and personal success.
6
Aug. 21, 2024

Defining Player vs Person

Rob Pallante, founder of Mindset Body Bank, discusses his journey from being a hockey player to a mental performance coach.
4
Aug. 7, 2024

One Hundred Reasons Why You Are Great

Our host Todd Arkell discusses with Dr Cassidy Preston about the power of the alter ego, toxic coaches, the major mistake with confidence and how to create an accurate self image.
3
July 31, 2024

Player Development vs Human Development

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.
2
July 31, 2024

Baseball is like Victoria's Secret

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.
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July 31, 2024

Give me a minute of your time and I will give you a minute for your Mind

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.
July 18, 2024

Introducing: The Mental Approach to Youth Sports

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.