The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

Josh Jung attended Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas where he starred in both baseball and football. Not drafted out of high school in the 2016 MLB draft, he enrolled at Texas Tech University to play college baseball for the Red Raiders. In 2017, as a freshman at Texas Tech, Jung started all 62 games at third base, batting .306 with six home runs and 43 RBIs. He was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year and was named a Freshman All-American by multiple outlets including Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game/Rawlings. As a sophomore in 2018, Jung once again started all 65 of Texas Tech's games at third base, slashing .392/.491/.639 with 12 home runs and 80 RBIs. He was named to the All-Big 12 First Team, and was once again named an All-American by outlets such as Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball. He played for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that summer. Jung was named a preseason All-American by Perfect Game, Baseball America, D1Baseball.com, and Collegiate Baseball prior to his junior year. During the season, he missed two games due to a quadricep strain, ending his streak of 139 consecutive starts. After returning, he moved to shortstop. He was named the 2019 Big 12 Co-Player of the Year after batting .333 with nine home runs and 49 RBIs through 49 games. He was named an All-American by Baseball America, D1Baseball.com, Perfect Game, ABCA, and NCBWA. Jung was the recipient of the 2019 Bobby Bragan Collegiate Slugger Award, which honors the top Division I baseball player within Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma each season. Jung finished his junior year slashing .343/.474/.636 with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs in 64 games. Considered one of the top prospects for the 2019 MLB draft, he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round, with the eighth overall pick. On July 3, 2019, Jung signed with the Rangers for a $4.4 million signing bonus. On July 10, 2019, Jung made his professional debut with the Arizona League Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League, hitting a home run in his first professional at-bat. Josh has been a student of the Mental Game of Baseball since he was 11 years old and started with my PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In Daily Excellence) Program. He is as invested into Mental Performance as any athlete I have ever worked with. In this podcast recorded live in front of close to 500 high school baseball coaches and players we talk about… The Importance of daily mental performance training Separating what you do and who you are The importance of self-talk, perspective and routines How to overcome the biggest challenges you face in baseball and life How the mental game helped him go from Non-drafted out of HS to 8th overall And much much more…. You can engage with Josh Jung on instagram @Josh6Jung and with Brian Cain @BrianCainPeak

In episode #2 of Coffee with Cain and Casey, Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and one of the World’s most sought after MPM Coaches and Sean “The Mayor” Casey, one of baseball’s all-time best hitters talk about success strategies you can use both on and off the field to become a machine of routine. The secrets of success are hidden in the routines of our daily lives, Cain and Casey breakdown the routines that helped Casey become a lifetime .300 hitter in Major League Baseball and the routines that they both keep in their personal and professional lives as a mental performance coach and as an analyst with the MLB Network. You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Sean Casey (@themayorsofficemlb) on instagram and twitter.

Corbin Burnes burst onto the Major League Baseball scene in 2018 when he went 7-0 with a 2.61 ERA helping the Milwaukee Brewers to a NL Central league championship and a game 7 in the NLCS vs the LA Dodgers. 2019 was not as kind to the right handed pitcher. Corbin started the season in the starting rotation for the Brewers and ended the year with a 1-5 record and 8.82 ERA, one of the worst ERA’s for any starting pitcher in the game. After being sent down to the minor leagues and back to the bullpen, the Brewers eventually sent Corbin to their pitching lab in Arizona. While visiting the lab at the Brewers spring training complex in Arizona, I met with Corbin at my house for the first time. We went to work on refining his mental game and routines both on and off the field. After a successful shortened season in 2020 where he was 6th in the NL Cy Young voting, 2021 brought even more success. Corbin set a MLB record for starting pitchers by recording 49K’s (and counting) before issuing his first walk, besting the previous record of 36. When you combine the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he is 3rd in the MLB in wins above replacement (WAR) at 3.7, which is only slightly behind Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber (4.4) and Jacob deGrom (4.3). You could say that the turnaround has been completed, yet Corbin would tell you the turnaround is always under construction and that there’s no finish line in the race he is running. In this podcast, Corbin and I talk about the mental performance skills he works to develop to give him the best chance for success on the mound including: What he uses most from The 30 Days to MPM for Athletes Program and why he looks at it every day His Daily Routines on and off the field including his AM and PM Routine What he tracks with his Daily Success Checklist Why he reads The Daily Stoic, The Mental ABCs of Pitching and specifically the chapter on execution Why he calls Dr. Rob Gilbert and Success Hotline as a part of his daily drive What he learned from UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre about self-control, Signal Lights and Mental Bricks How he uses the Calm meditation app, as a part of his recovery protocol How and when he uses mental imagery, visualization and his mind movie How and why he uses concentration grids as a part of his mental performance training program Why and how he does weekly shadow bullpens to increase preparation and confidence What he does for a well, better, how post pitching performance analysis to keep him focused on the process The details of his 120 hour routine between starts His pre-inning, pre-batter, pre-pitch routines What he does between innings in the dugout How his understanding and commitment to process has evolved over his career How he manages the pressure, stress and expectations that come with being a front line starter in the Major Leagues What he has learned in his career that he wishes he knew when he was an amateur player in high school and college What he loves about golf and how he uses golf as a training ground for his mental game And much much more... . You can follow Corbin Burnes on instagram @CorbinBurnes and Brian Cain @BrianCainPeak. . If you want to develop a mental game training program similar to what Corbin Burnes is working with, go to BrianCain.com/baseball for my FREE baseball masterclass to get started. . If you enjoyed this episode of The Brian Cain Mental Performance Podcast, please leave us a review and be sure to visit BrianCain.com/blog for more episodes with top coaches and athletes who are seeing results from their work on the mental game.

In episode #1 of Baseball Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) with Cain and Casey, Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and one of the World’s most sought after MPM Coaches and Sean “The Mayor” Casey, one of baseball’s all-time best hitters talk about success strategies you can use both on and off the field to give yourself the best chance for success. Joining Cain and Casey today are TX Rangers MLB Player Nick Solak, one of the World’s most respected vision performance coaches Dr. Ryan Harrison of @SlowTheGameDown and one of the top up incoming D1 college baseball head coaches, former TCU and University of Houston assistant coach and current University of Incarnate Word head baseball coach, Ryan Shotzberger. In this podcast Cain, Casey, Shotz, Harry and Solak do a deep dive into all things mental game of baseball, routine, process, coaching the mental game and competing one pitch at a time You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Sean Casey (@themayorsofficemlb) on instagram and twitter.

Sean “The Mayor” Casey played MLB from 1997-2008 with The Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Casey, a 3x MLB All-Star has a career batting average of .302, hit 130 HRs and drove in 735 RBI. In 1995 Casey’s Jr. year of college at the University of Richmond, the left handed hitter won the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference triple crown hitting .461. The 2nd-round-pick of the Cleveland Indians in 1995, Casey was named the friendliest player in baseball in 2007 by Sports Illustrated in a players poll.. Along with his nice and friendly personality, Casey was also a fierce competitor and one of the best left on left hitters, always hitting over .300 against hall of fame left handed pitchers. Casey was and still is an avid student of mental performance. In his current career as an analyst across MLB Network's programming, he will frequently talk about the mental side of the game and his work with two icons in the field, Harvey Dorfman and Dr. Bill Harrison. In this podcast we talk about… Why and how to keep the process bigger than the end result and mechanics The importance of watching positive video of yourself as a hitter and not getting lost in the mechanical breakdown The role confidence plays in hitting success Simplifying your approach at the plate with 3 simple strategies The power of positive mental imagery Using fear and negative energy as chips on your shoulder and motivation And much more… You can engage with Sean Casey on instagram @TheMayorsOffice and with Brian Cain @BrianCainPeak

Brian gives you an update on what's coming up in the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast including his new Baseball MPM Podcast with MLB Network Analyst and lifetime .300+ hitter Sean Casey and his new Golf MPM Podcast with College Golf Coach Trake Carpenter.

In this podcast, Brian Cain joins Nick Lamb, creator of the sleep coach summit and four top sleep and recovery coaches to talk about the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery and their effect on sleep. In this podcast we discuss… How your mindset can affect the quality of your sleep and recovery Why all coaches are really mental performance coaches when it comes to results How to get “buy in” from those who you coach And much more…

Zach Brandon is the mental skills coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he helps baseball’s best players reach their maximum potential. Zach’s approach to developing a strong mind, body and spirit is as applicable to life as it is on the diamond. Prior to his current role in professional baseball, Zach served as a Mental Conditioning Coach at the IMG Academy where he worked with athletes and coaches in baseball, basketball, tennis, and track & field. He was a college baseball player and received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Linfield College and holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Applied Sport Psychology from Cal State Fullerton where he studied under the guidance of Dr. Ken Ravizza. In this podcast, Zach discusses How to direct your attention when it matters on the right thing at the right time Why positive and negative thinking can both help performance The importance of a holistic approach to developing mind, body and spirit Perspective and the importance of of developing it vs. being defined by it Why it’s better to have the right question than have the right answer And much more... You can engage with Zach on Twitter @MVP_Mindset and with Brian Cain on twitter and instagram @BrianCainePeak

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode, I break down the importance of the day and why the biggest day of your life… is always today. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know? If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete COACHES: What you should do now... Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I'll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

Dr. Doug Chadwick is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where he was a standout football player on Army’s nationally ranked team. He is currently the Director of Mental Skills Development for the Colorado Rockies. After graduating from West Point, Doug studied economics at the University of Oklahoma and kinesiology and applied sport psychology at Cal State Fullerton under the tutelage of Dr. Ken Ravizza. He then went on to receive his Ph.D. from The University of Georgia. In this podcast we talk about How you can be in one of three places at any given time, but only one helps your performance The important of the intentional breath and intentional conscious thought How counting your breaths can be a mental performance weapon in combat and on the baseball field The importance of connecting what we do in the classroom to competition His 3 step after action review and the importance of accurate self-reflection And much more…

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I break down how you can become the MVP of your own life by identifying your mission, vision and core principles. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak.

Zach Sorensen is a former Major League Baseball Player with the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels. The 3x All-American at Wichita State has worked as a mental performance coach with the Texas Rangers and is currently serving in that capacity with the Atlanta Braves. Zach’s path from playing to doing his masters degree in sport psychology to becoming a MPM Certified coach to working in the minor leagues and now the major leagues is a path we can call learn from. In this podcast Zach and I discuss: The 7 Step Process he uses for developing mental performance What he learned from hall of fame players about the importance of learning 3 Critical questions we must ask if we want to be effective as a MPM Coach The importance of focusing on process and the controllables And much more… You can engage with Zach through his website Zsorensen.com and check out his book The Hard 90 on Amazon.

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I breakdown the three biggest takeaways I learned from reading No Limits by 28x Olympic medalist Michel Phelps. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak.

Kris Goodman is a mental performance coach in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Goodman was a stand out player at The University of Iowa where I had the privilege of working with him as the team's mental performance consultant. “Goody” would go on to be selected by the Miami Marlins in the 2015 MLB draft. After his professional career, he went on to receive his masters in applied sport psychology at Minnesota State, Mankato. In this podcast, “Goody” shares how he has parlayed his mental performance experiences as a player into his passion and now his profession. In this podcast “Goody” and I discuss: When does an at-bat start and the key components of an at-bat routine The power of visualization and relaxation training The use of association and triggers and their role in competing one pitch at a time How to stay alert, calm, poised and engaged at the same time And much more… You can engage with Kris Goodman on Twitter @KrisGoodman_ and on Instagram Kris_Goodman_

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I breakdown the difference between an elite and an average mindset. Listen closely and try to identify which one you have. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know? If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena. Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis. Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete COACHES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

Keith Conlon is a business leader who first honed his mental performance skills on the baseball field, while playing at TCU and professionally. As President of Allie Beth Allman & Associates in Dallas, Texas he’s helped lead the Real Estate firm to record sales that surpassed over $2 billion in 2018 and again in 2020. Conlon, recently named named one of Dallas’ the Top 20 Under 40 professionals is a mental performance mastery (MPM) certified coach, husband, father of two and bring a unique perspective to mental performance having used his training for success both on the ball field and in the board room. In this podcast, Keith and I discus: The importance of routines, consistency and getting results The similarities of what he did as an athlete to what he does today in real estate The biggest challenge he faces on a daily basis in real estate and how to overcome them What he does on a daily basis as part of his personal success process And much more…

Keith Conlon is a business leader who first honed his mental performance skills on the baseball field, while playing at TCU and professionally. As President of Allie Beth Allman & Associates in Dallas, Texas he's helped lead the Real Estate firm to record sales that surpassed over $2 billion in 2018 and again in 2020. Conlon, recently named named one of Dallas’ the Top 20 Under 40 professionals is a mental performance mastery (MPM) certified coach, husband, father of two and bring a unique perspective to mental performance having used his training for success both on the ball field and in the board room. In this podcast, Keith and I discuss: The importance of routines, consistency and getting results The similarities of what he did as an athlete to what he does today in real estate The biggest challenge he faces on a daily basis in real estate and how to overcome it What he does on a daily basis as part of his personal success process And much more...

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I share one of the best strategies I use with my top performing clients to help them create more success for themselves. ATHLETES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know? If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete COACHES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak.

Jeremy Carey is the founder of Ironclad, a content company that makes films, series, and original content with the mission of challenging audiences to live a life of purpose and impact. Along with partnering with brands like Under Armour, the Navy SEAL Foundation, Blackhawk, Garmin and dozens of others, Jeremy and his team at Ironclad also produce original series and podcasts like this one, where audiences get insights into the lives of elite performers. Their motto: Defending freedom through content. Jeremy is a 1-1 coaching client and personal friend whose passion for growth, development, productivity and creativity is contagious. In this podcast we talk about… How Jeremy went from selling t-shirts at skateboard events to running one of the most successful film teams on the planet The importance of scheduled creativity and personal growth space and time Consistency, routine and process, the keys to unlocking your best self How iron sharpens iron and the importance of the company you keep His mission, vision and core principles as they relate to success And much more… Be sure to follow Jeremy and Ironclad on Instagram @thisisironclad.

Bas Rutten is a MMA Legend, UFC World Champion and UFC Hall of Fame fighter. The retired dutch MMA fighter, taekwondo black belt, muay thai kickboxer and professional wrestler was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion and finished his career on a unthinkable 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw). Fight Metrix, the official statistics provider for the UFC ran the numbers on Rutten’s career and statistically proved that he belongs not only in the UFC hall of fame, but near or on top of the list of greatest fighter of all time. In the 4-hours, 27-minutes and 8-seconds he spent as a professional fighter, Rutten scored 13 knockdowns without getting dropped himself, his significant strike accuracy was 70.6%, the highest Fight Metric has ever recorded. He attempted a record 53 submissions and successfully swept his opponents a record 46 times. He is currently a co-host of Inside MMA and is known for his charisma, good looks, great dance moves and devastating liver kicks. He has capitalized on his celebrity status since retiring from fighting in 1999 working as an MMA commentator, appearing in numerous television shows, movies, and video games. Welcome to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Podcast.... FIGHTING out of Tilburg, Netherlands, The FORMER UFC Heavyweight Champion, Former 3x King of Pancrase and UFC Hall of Famer… Bas ‘El Guapo” Rutten You can engage with Bas on twitter @BasRuttenMMA with Brian Cain on twitter and instagram @BrianCainPeak

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I share the #1 strategy I use personally and with my clients to create consistency and improve results. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know? If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete COACHES: What you should do now… Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

Todd Whitting is the head baseball coach at The University of Houston. In his career be has been a part of programs that have won 21 conference regular-season and tournament championships, competed in 17 NCAA Regionals, six NCAA Super Regionals and one NCAA College World Series. Coach Whitting is one of the most respected coaches in the game. Before the coronavirus cut the 2020 season short, his team won at least 32 games in 7 consecutive seasons. Throughout his career he has coached or signed six first round draft picks and 17 Major Leaguers including nine at Houston. He’s also a husband and father of five. I’ve worked with Coach Whitting closely since 2006 and in this podcast we discuss: How to create a culture of process and one pitch at a time How to build the mental game into your daily practice routine as a coach How to get “buy in” from your players The importance of small, slow, daily repetition and consistency in training mindset What your primary role is as head coach when it comes to coaching the mental game And much more…

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I share the #1 mindset shift that will change your life for the better RIGHT NOW! When I ask my clients, whether professional athletes, coaches or corporate warriors what the #1 most impactful take away from out work together has been, this is their answer about 80% of the time. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: What YOU should do now… Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know? If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this course, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like I do with some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete COACHES: What you should do now…Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

Jonathan Falcone has a resume that includes working on a garbage truck, an Ivy League championship as a lacrosse goalie at Yale, a Masters degree from Princeton, a stint on Wall Street, a career as a Naval Officer and a start-up founder. He’s a proud husband, father, a writer, musician and instructor at the Naval War College. To say Jonathan Falcone is a success could be the understatement of the century. I first met Jonathan when I worked with the Yale Lacrosse program and we stayed in contact throughout his career and his journal to become a lieutenant in the US Navy. In this podcast we talk about… The mental performance skills he used as a lacrosse goalie What he took from our work at Yale and used in the US Navy The importance of routines and consistency as a leader Why and how he keeps a journal and meditates The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone And much more…

Today I share with you the #1 mental performance mindset that will immediately get you closer to your goals. Committing to this one mindset shift will decrease stress, increase performance and allow you to stop living in the land of “When I” which only slows your progress as it’s never achievable. This conscious shift is responsible for much of my clients massive results and life changing elite mindset development.

To Dr. Barry Davis is the head baseball coach at Rider University where he has led the Broncs to two conference tournament championships, two regular season championships and has qualified for nine conference tournaments including 8 of the last 12 years. A member of the elite 900-wins in college baseball coaching club, six of his players have gone on to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft. A leader with a true growth mindset, Dr. Davis also holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Ph D. in Sports Leadership In this podcast we break down his doctoral dissertation research including interviews with college baseballs top coaches from The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Coastal Carolina, St. Johns University, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Duke about leadership, culture and what separates championship teams from those who fall short. Dr. Davis identifies five themes from his research and interviews with these top college baseball coaches including: 1. Leadership and leadership development 2. Consistency and communication 3. Standards of excellence and how we do things on a daily basis 4. Acquiring The right people for your program 5. A growth mindset… searching for more to better themselves… This is one podcast that’s a must listen for any coach who wants to create a program of success, influence and impact. You can connect with Dr. Barry Davis on twitter @BarryDavis42

Today I share with you the #1 most important aspect of my AM routine. I call it #SweatBeforeScreens It’s a concept I’ve been implementing with more intention since March 2020 (Per Covid-19) because I have had more control over my schedule. I find that when I #SweatBeforeScreens I have more energy, better focus, increased ability to take on stress which is called resilience, I am more friendly and maybe most important, I am more present and productive. Some days it’s a run, others it’s yoga or a quick 5x5x5 lift where I will do 5 exercises, 5 reps and 5 sets of each. The key here, as it is for most aspects of life is consistency. I have tested this myself and with many of my clients and they report similar experiences. Once I get in front of a laptop, phone, (I don’t do TV much, but if I do, that fits here as well) or start my work day… I have a VERY hard time stopping and then reinvesting into myself. If you are struggling with a consistent workout routine or struggling with simply making the amount of intentional investment into yourself that your life deserves, give #SweatBeforeScreens a try. You won’t be disappointed.

John Makdessi is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). I’ve had the privilege of working with John for the better part of his professional fighting career. He is both an MPM athlete and a MPM coach. One of the most dedicated and disciplined professional athletes I’ve worked with in MMA John has utilized his MPM training to help in win both in and out of the octagon. In this podcast we talk about… The use mental imagery and visualization The power of creating a vision and advertising that vision to yourself The importance of routines and consistency as a an athlete Why keeping a journal is a benefit in and out of the octagon MPM Strategies you can use when rehabbing from injury And much more… You can engage with John at twitter @JohnMakdessi and on his website www.johnmakdessi.com

Todd Church, Head Girls Soccer Coach at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, Ohio found perfection in the Pandemic. Todd led his program to their 5th state championship in a remarkable 20-0 season. In this podcast we are joined by Church, Strongsville Athletic Director Denny Ziegler, MPM, the teams four senior captains and their top assistant coach who is also a father of one of the teams captains. In this podcast, we hear directly from these coaches and players about what specific mental performance drills they did to stay connected during the pandemic and how they choose to make the adversity their advantage. In this podcast we talk about… The use of boat crews and moving from coach fed to player led NDCQ - Not Dead, Can’t Quit Mindset The power that comes from focusing on what we can do vs. can’t do How to stay connected with your teammates during a lockdown Soccer specific MPM strategies to create a competitive advantage And much more...

Bob Tewksbury is an icon in the field of mental performance in baseball. Largely considered one of the best control pitchers of all time and best mental performance coaches in the sport. He was a 1992 MLB All-Star and in the last century, no pitcher has a lower ratio of base on balls per innings pitched. “Tewks” had a playing career that spanned from 1986 to 1998 in which he racked up 812 strikeouts. After his career he went back to school at Boston University and earned a masters degree in applied sport psychology. He has worked as a mental performance coach with the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants and currently serves in that capacity with the Chicago Cubs. He’s the author of “90% Mental” and in this podcast we discuss: The Flow State and having a good shitty day Slowing the game down and the power of simplicity Anchor statements and the power of self-talk The 3 critical questions every athlete must ask themselves to perform consistently And much more…

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Mark Glicini is one of the fiercest professional lacrosse players in the sport and frankly one of the most competitive athlete I have ever had the privilege of working with. I started with Mark when he was a Yale University Lacrosse Player. The former Yale star and highly decorated high school athlete, currently plays plays for the Chaos Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League. Mark is also a member of the San Diego Seals in the National Lacrosse League, and was recently selected to participate in the United States Men's National Lacrosse Team in The World Games in summer of 2022. In addition to being a lacrosse star, he’s also the host of the podcast “Grateful and Full of Greatness” is a certified mental performance coach and a leader in the field of mental performance mastery. In this episode Mark takes us inside how he trains for mental performance, the keys that fuel his competitive spirit, his use of meditation and how he used the mental game to catapult himself to win the Pat Tillman Memorial run in New York City.

The bigger your goal is, the stronger your mindset and habits need to be. Today, Brian Cain shares a poem that will help you get your mindset and your goals into alignment.

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.

Are you living your dream? Are you truly fulfilled? Are you as present as you want to be? On today’s Mental Performance Minute, Brian Cain deliverables a parable that will challenge how you think about ambition and contentment.

Today’s guest is a Pro Bowl receiver for the Denver Broncos. Before the NFL, Courtland Sutton was a breakout star at SMU, where he caught more than 30 touchdowns and racked up more than 3,200 receiving yards. He’s an electrifying player, who led all wide receivers in the NFL in broken tackles on receptions. Today on the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, we hear how he developed his truly elite mindset. (Note, this interview was recorded in June of 2020.)

On today's Mental Performance Minute, mental performance mastery coach Brian Cain tells viewers a parable that will help them reframe how they value their time --- and their life's passions.

This week, on a very special episode of the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, renowned professor of sports psychology Dr. Rob Gilbert returns--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.

There is a disease that could be holding you back from achieving your dreams and doing the things you say you’re going to do. On this week’s mental performance minute, Brian Cain explains why you need to understand the danger of MOOMBA disease.

If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time, then you are probably already familiar with the work of Dr. Rob Gilbert 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 its simple, concise messages manage to both inspire listeners and equip them with knowledge and insights into success, leadership, motivation, overcoming adversity and more. Listeners can call the number directly 973-743 4690 or listen to the messages on his Success Hotline podcast. We’re proud present Brian Cain’s interview with Dr. Rob Gilbert.

What would you do if you had to spend $86,400 every day? How would you invest it? How would you spend it? On this week's Mental Performance Minute, Brian Cain explains the most important investment you can make ... and how you take control of your day-to-day life and strategically tackle your life goals.

Our guest today is a PWBA professional bowler and a trailblazing athlete who is the first woman to join the men’s PBA Tour. Missy Parkin won the prestigious USBC Queens, is a member of Team USA along with being an entrepreneur, a wife, a proud mom. She also been named to Bowlers Journal International magazine list of Top 100 coaches 8 different times. Today, she opens up about her life, career, and the mental performance techniques that have helped lead to her success.

How can you build trust with people in your life? This week on the Mental Performance Minute, acclaimed mental performance coach Brian Cain explains how learning--and practicing--the "6 C's" can change your life and your relationships.

On the new Mental Performance Minute from Brian Cain, we learn about the illusion of choice, and what it has to do with your success. For more incredible content from Brian Cain, be sure to check out https://briancain.com/ and follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/briancainpeak/

Jason Fowler is one of the most inspiring athletes the world. Over the last four decades, he’s competed in more than 1,200 endurance races, won multiple Ironman World Championships in Kona, has competed in the Boston Marathon 16 times, and before the age of 17, he’d already competed in more than 1,000 motocross races, winning eight New England Motocross Championships. His accomplishments are all the more incredible when hear Jason’s story. He was paralyzed from the chest down following a motorcycle accident when he was just 17. However, within six months, he was competing in endurance races in the handcycle division. He also holds an MBA from Boston University and a highly sought after inspirational speaker and coach. Today, hear about Jason Fowler’s incredible journey.

Markus Howard is one of the most prolific players in college basketball history. He played college basketball at Marquette University and sits atop the historic Big East Conference as it’s all-time leading scorer. Over Howard’s four years in Milwaukee, he averaged more than 21 points per game, was named Big East Player of The Year, was a 2-time All-American and finished his career 21st ALL TIME in NCAA history in scoring. But as impressive as Markus Howard is on the floor, he is equally, if not more, impressive off of it. e founded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at Marquette, has been on mission trips to Costa Rica, and continually gives back to others, utilizing his platform to inspire, impact, and influence in a positive way. Today on the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery podcast, we’re excited to bring you NCAA legend, Markus Howard.

On the new Mental Performance Minute from Brian Cain, learn how the tale of two wolves can help equip you to live the life you want.

Today’s guest is a star of one of the most exciting—and most dangerous—sports on the planet, skeleton. Unlike other winter sliding sports like luge and bobsleigh, the skeleton is a single-person event, where nothing separates the rider from the rock hard ice below them but a small sled that blasts just inches above the track as riders can reach up to 80 miles per hour—while riding head first. As a member of Team USA, Megan Henry is of the sport’s most recognizable stars, but she’s just as impressive away from the track as she is on it. But, to get to where she is today, Megan has had to overcome obstacles that most people can’t imagine. Today on the podcast, Megan Henry opens about being a soldier, overcoming a life-threatening medical condition, and how mental performance has helped her fight through adversity.

On the new Mental Performance Minute from Brian Cain, learn how setting a one word principle can set a new tone for your life--and your career.

Justin Lawler has achieved success at every level of football, including the NFL, where he plays outside linebacker and special teams for the Los Angeles Rams. But, before the NFL, he was a breakout star at Texas’ Pottsboro High School where he was also a power-lifter in addition to playing football. He went on to become a first-team all-conference player at SMU, where in his senior year alone, he recorded 74 tackles and 9 and a half sacks. In this podcast he talks about how he utilizes the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery as a football player on and off the field to give him the best chance for success.