Episodes

In this episode of the Mental Approach Podcast, Todd Arkell interviews Reggie Calhoun Jr., the founder and president of RPA College Prep and the director of operations for 5430, the Colorado Buffaloes NIL collective. They discuss athlete development, the cycle of change, and the impact of mental health on athletes. They also delve into the concept of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and how it allows college athletes to monetize their brand. Reggie provides insights on building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and the allocation of funds in the NIL space. TakeawaysAthlete development encompasses mental, academic, physical, and career aspects.The cycle of change starts with uninformed optimism, goes through the valley of despair, and ends with informed optimism. Concept is explainedNetworking is crucial for athletes to build connections and opportunities.Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) allows college athletes to monetize their brand and receive compensation for their image an…

Jason Ferber, the founder of Real Ballers National Teams and co-founder of Evolution Events, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Coney Island to becoming a successful coach and social media influencer.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist and executive coach, shares his background and journey into sports psychology and mental performance.

Curtis Peltier, founder of Mindset U, shares his baseball journey and discusses the importance of mindset and mental performance in youth sports. He emphasizes the need to embrace the challenges and small daily tasks that lead to success, rather than focusing solely on the end goal. Peltier also provides advice for young athletes, particularly Canadian players looking to play college baseball in the US. He encourages realistic expectations, doing thorough research on programs, and finding the right fit. Peltier highlights the significance of mental fortitude and the need for mental training alongside physical training. In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Todd Arkell discuss various topics related to baseball, coaching, and personal development. They touch on the use of eye black in baseball, the role of social media in the game, and the importance of mental health and decision-making. Curtis shares his advice for young athletes and emphasizes the need to prioritize goals and ma…

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.

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.

Delve into the journey from D1 Athlete and how that sets you up for success in the corporate world

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.