The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

Our guest today 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. Today, we hear how Justin Lawler pursued his dreams, overcame obstacles, and fought to inspire others.

On today’s Mental Performance Minute from The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery podcast, Brian explains why life is a strategy game—and, how you can develop a strategy to achieve your goals.

Tom Murphy isn’t just an accomplished athlete; he’s also a passionate believer in instilling greatness into others. After a successful athletic career that’s included being an NCAA All-American wrestler, a star of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter 2”, and high profile fights in the UFC, Tom has turned his attention to business and his anti-bullying organization Sweethearts & Heroes. Today, we learned what drives him, and how we can all make an impact in the lives of others.

On today’s episode, Brian Cain explains how understanding the parable of “The Law of the Jungle” can transform how you see yourself and your talents. This season on The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, we’re bringing you new special shorts every other week—mental performance minutes that will help you take your life and career to the next level.

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.

Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the most exciting young athletes in the country, and was recently the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals organization. As a high school star in Texas, Bobby was named the Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year, he helped Team USA take home the gold medal at the COPABE Pan-American Championships, he won the High School Home Run Derby at Nationals Park and was named MVP at the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field. But, despite the accolades, if there’s one thing people know about Bobby, it’s not just his skill on the field--it’s humility and his team-first approach to the game.

Originally hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort is a world champion MMA fighter, who is currently a member of the One Championship organization. For more than two decades, he’s dominated the octagon, having faced off—and beaten—some of the most legendary names in the sport. He is a both a former UFC Light heavyweight, the UFC 12 tournament heavyweight champion, and is in the top three all time in UFC finishes. On today’s podcast, Vitor opens about his legendary career, the faith motivates him, and the mental performance techniques he’s utilized along the way.

Lyndsey Fry is only 27 years old, but she’s already accomplished more than many people attempt in a lifetime. She played Division 1 hockey at Harvard and holds an MBA from Arizona State University. She also won a silver medal as a member of the Team USA winter Olympics in 2014. After college she launched her own business—Lyndsey Fry Hockey—where she trains the next generation of women’s hockey players at camps around the country. An advocate for women and girls hockey the Hockey Ambassador and Advisor to the President/CEO for the Arizona Coyotes, a member of the NHL’s first Female Hockey Advisory Committee and was a part of a team that brought the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association to Arizona. She’s also a speaker, mental performance coach and hosts the podcast The Lyndsey Fry Hockey Audio Experience. Hear how she overcome adversity to become one of hockey’s most important trailblazers.

Taylor Dockins is one of the most inspiring people you will likely ever encounter. During high school, she was one of the most dominate athletes in the country, winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award. Today, she is a star for the Cal State Fullerton team. All of this is impressive, but it’s even more inspiring when you learn that since high school, Taylor has been battling a rare form of cancer, and she regularly undergoes chemotherapy treatments while also balancing life as an elite student athlete. But, perhaps the most inspiring thing about Taylor isn’t what she’s accomplished on the field or even in her personal life—it’s the positive spirit she brings to everything she does. On the new episode of The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, we’re proud to bring you her story.

Rich Franklin is an MMA legend. He’s currently a Vice President of One Championship, he’s a three-time world champ, and he’s a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. In this episode, Rich opens about some of his biggest matches, discusses the obstacles he’s overcome, and explains how mental performance techniques helped him in his career. (Episode 165)

A new season of the podcast is coming! This season, we're featuring all new interviews with Olympians, UFC champions, elite performers, professional athletes, and more about how they've used mental performance techniques to overcome adversity and achieve their goals—and how you can too. If you’re looking for a podcast that will inspire you to achieve more and give you insights into the methods employed by some of the world’s most successful people, then be sure to subscribe now to Brian Cain's Mental Performance Podcast.

MENTAL PERFORMANCE SECRETS OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WITH ZACH SORENSEN, MPM In this episode of the MPM Coach Spotlight Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with MPM Certified Coach Zach Sorenson. Zach is a former Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians and The Los Angeles Angels. He also worked as the Texas Rangers’ minor league Mental Performance Coach in 2018. Zach’s experience both coaching professional athletes and competing as one gives him unique insight into what mental performance secrets the pros use to compete at the highest level. In this episode, he’ll share what he’s learned and how you can use these same strategies with your athletes. SORENSEN PODCAST NOTES 1:15 - “Don’t hit me the ball”—The surprising truth about how even major league players fall into the trap of negative thinking 1:40 - The life-changing advice Zach was given by Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro about how to find your passion2:00 - The biggest “gap” Zach sees in sports—from high school through the pros—and why there is no amount of physical preparation that will replace this crucial aspect of performance 3:00 - Do you need a masters in sport psychology to coach mental performance? 4:00 - The difference between a master’s degree and the MPM Cert Course… and which one holds more value in the real world 4:40 - The key difference between a sport psychologist and a mental performance coach—and why knowing this is crucial for your career 6:50 - The ONE surprising piece of advice two of the world’s top baseball players would give to help athletes get from where they are to where they want to be 8:00 - The key to maximizing your time when you’re busy so that you can accomplish everything you want and need to do each day 9:00 - Why most people struggle with time management (and the shift you need to make to instantly be more productive) 9:10 - A simple formula you can use to guarantee greater productivity 10:30 - The coaching triad—and how most are completely overlooking one of these crucial aspects of coaching 11:15 - Why “Get 1% better every day” is motivational BS, and how you can take this from a “great idea” and put it into action 12:45 - Stop guessing: Here’s exactly how to KNOW if you are getting better this week 13:30 - How doing pushups can teach you a foundational principle that will allow you to improve any part of your life—predictably and consistently 14:05 - A simple and easy way to check if your clients and athletes are getting better with intention 14:30 - The #1 way to build confidence (works for every athlete, at every level) 15:30 - What you need to know to be a successful MPM coach 16:15 - How do you create the right culture in your program? It’s all laid out in the MPM certification 16:45 - The MPM cert is not a textbook... it specifically gives you the tools, strategies, and resources you need to get real results in the real world 17:40 - Zach’s advice for people who are on the fence about the importance of coaching mental performance 18:10 - TCU Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle says mental performance coaching and the MPM system is life changing You can connect with Zach via email [email protected] and on Twitter @zsorensenphenom and on Instagram and Facebook @zsorensen.phenomsports

BC163 - GENERATING INFLUENCE, IMPACT, AND INCOME WITH MPM CERTIFIED COACH TYLER PAZIK In this episode of the MPM Coach Spotlight Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with MPM Certified Coach Tyler Pazik. In a short time, Tyler has built a very impressive client list, including a Heisman Trophy winner, teams from Power 5 conferences including TCU, Notre Dame and Oklahoma, and Team USA Bowling (to name a few). In this episode, we dive into the life-changing experience Tyler has had as an MPM Coach—personally and professionally. He also dishes on how his experience with the MPM Certification differed from his Master of Sport Psychology degree at TCU, and he gets real about advice for those weighing the options between joining the MPM Certification or starting a master’s program (his answer may surprise you). If you’ve ever wondered how becoming a certified MPM Coach could impact your influence, success, and income, you don’t want to miss this episode and you sure don’t want to miss our episode with Ethan Miller, MPM who shares how he has already made 10x what he invested into his MPM Coaching Certification. PAZIK PODCAST NOTES 0:52 - Tyler’s evolution into sport psychology and mental performance mastery. 1:40 - The one key element of Tyler’s mental game that allowed him to succeed in D1 baseball. 2:10 - Why just focusing on the physical side of performance is a mistake… and how that realization led Tyler to the mental game. 2:40 - The 3 areas of sport psychology you need to know and the ONE to excel in as a coach. 4:05 - How the MPM Certification has helped Tyler get better results and grow his business. 5:05 - The difference between theory and application—and how the MPM Certification teaches the practical application you will actually use in the field. 5:50 - The crucial piece that’s missing from academic programs (and how the MPM Certification delivers in this area BIG time). 6:15 - Tyler’s advice for coaches and trainers thinking of a master’s degree vs. the MPM Certification. 9:45 - Coaching is playing follow the leader… the MPM Certification is that proven leader to follow. 10:25 - Tyler’s go-to mental performance strategies for helping teams consistently play at a higher level. 12:10 - The #1 mental performance strategy Tyler uses when competing in ultra-marathons. 14:35 - The importance of having a concrete mental performance strategy to go to under stress and high-pressure situations. 15:20 - A crucial aspect of coaching that you should NEVER overlook. 17:00 - Is mental performance a job… or a way of life? 18:20 - The best advice Tyler has ever received as an MPM coach. 19:50 - The benefits of attending Total Immersion Events and how it helps you keep stepping up the ladder. 21:00 - The lifecycle of becoming a mental performance coach. You can connect with Tyler by email [email protected], by calling 847-922-1371, or by engaging with him on Instagram at PazikPepTalk.

In BC158 you learned about the importance of Surviving The Assault and Working The Cut. In BC 162 we take a lesson from one of the greatest fighters of all time and Finish Them Off! Joe Louis held the heavyweight boxing championship from 1937 to 1949. His 12 years of dominance is the longest reign ever by a heavyweight champion. In his career, he won 66 fights - 49 by knockout, 10 coming in the first round. He had an efficient boxing style, he was a master of the fundamentals. The boxing analysts say he has the best ENERGY of any boxer, better than Tyson, better than Ali because he was always moving forward, he was Always on The Attack. When he got close to the finish he said that he used to be able to smell the KO coming. Champions can tell when finish is near. They channel that into a laser like focus on winning punches and executing one punch at a time. Louis is one of the greatest of all time and life all the great ones who ever live, there can be no greatness without adversity. June 19, 1936 Louis lost by KO in the 12 RD to German fighter Max Schmeling. The Loss is what propelled Lewis to his 12 years of DOMINANCE. Two years later on June 22, 1938 with a sold out crowd of 70,000 in Yankee Stadium Louis won by 1st Rd KO. In that 12 year span, he defended his title 25 times and won 22 by KO. WORK THE CUT & FINISH THEM OFF!!!

Ethan Miller is one of the first coaches to complete our MPM Certification Course and one of the most active MPM Certified coaches at spreading his influence and impact while making an income from mental performance coaching. His full-time job is as the Athletic Director, Health and Physical Education Teacher and Varsity Baseball Coach at Central Springs High School in Manley, Iowa. One of the most motivated and committed coaches I have ever worked with, Miller is also and the co-author of The Mental Game of Athletic Administration and the author of It Doesn't Happen By Accident: The 6 Keys to ​Leading with Intention and It Doesn't Happen By Accident: Living a Life of Purpose. In this MPM Coach Spotlight Podcast, Ethan shares his journey into MPM Certification and how he has earned 20x what he invested into the MPM Certification in less than 90 days from enrolling in the course. ETHAN MILLER PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 2:20 - You are already coaching mental performance you just don’t know it or do it intentionally 3:20 - The difference between motivational speaker BS and field tested strategy and system that gets results 3:50 - Motivation gets you started, commitment keeps you going 4:00 - Why people fail at sticking to their programs and goals 4:40 - The missing piece in moving from average to elite 5:20 - The problem with many sport psychology graduate programs 6:20 - Ethan's story and journey into mental performance mastery 7:20 - The GAP that athletes and coaches must close to achieve optimal performance 8:30 - How ONE COMMENT changed his life and can change the life of your clients and athletes 9:10 - Mental Performance Mastery is a lifestyle, not a course 10:40 - The 4 Stages of Buy In and how Ethan went through these in his life and used the MPM Manual 11:08 - Closing the zone of proximal development 11:28 - Trained or untrained, mental performance mastery is not a condition, it’s state 12:20 - How to become unstoppable and more valuable as a coach or trainer 13:20 - Having something to go to so you can be at your best when it means the most 14:10 - Growing your business and making money as a mental performance coach 14:45 - Being mission driven and in service to others is the pathway to getting paid 15:15 - Building your business as a Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certified Coach 16:00 - Improving communication and coaching 16:50 - The high you can’t buy that you get from coaching and mental performance training 17:30 - Advice for people looking to get into mental performance coaching 17:50 - The 3 ways that people leave you determines how long they will stay with you. 18:40 - The MPM Certification is FINALLY a ONE CLEAR PLAN to help us in coaching 19:00 - Ethan’s experience in sport psychology academic classrooms… 19:35 - Not a one and done certification, a lifestyle vs. an event - on going coaching and mentorship 20:10 - Having an accessible expert as a mentor to help you along the way 20:30 - Constant development and growth - The Success Cycle 21:40 - Don’t get into this income, get into the outcome - influence and impact before income Connect with Ethan Miller: Online www.Ethan-Miller.com E-Mail = [email protected] Twitter = @EthanMiller_20 Instagram = @EMiller2020 If you want to grow your impact, influence and income like Ethan, join other top coaches and trainers in my Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Certification Course. Click here to join our insiders list, be notified of when the next course will be available and save $200 off your course registration. Connect with Cain at BrianCain.com and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @BrianCainPeak

Are you going through life playing golf on a course with no holes? Mental Performance Coach Brian Cain shares an analogy you can use about having goals, sharpening your focus and playing to win the day.

Mental Performance Coach Brian Cain shares how we might just be sitting on an acre of diamonds. Start looking inside for answers vs looking outside.

Mental Performance Coach Brian Cain shares one of his favorite mindsets about keeping the process bigger than the outcome. If you want to get the knockout and win, you must simply work the cut.

In this episode, Cain shares what it means to set "Your 1% Intention" so that you can get a head start on 2019 and give yourself the best chance for success: YOU WILL LEARN: The MVP Process One Word Focus Well Better How Growth Plan Investing 1% of Your Day No Days Off November Decision Made December Engage with Cain at BrianCain.com and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @BrianCainPeak

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 04:44 – Brenda Tracy Background and Story 08:03 – Set The Expectation Campaign at SetTheExpectation.com 11:48 – What do you need to have your own Set The Expectation game? 12:48 – The power of the t-shirt and what it says 14:03 – When should you start educating the athletes? 17:13 – what should a coach do to Set The Expectation? 19:33 – How you can help Brenda Tracy spread the message 23:04 – Raising awareness in schools – by the numbers 24:54 – “The Red Zone” 26:34 – The importance of men taking action 31:14 – Where to go to support the Set The Expectation campaign 32:59 – Engage with Brenda on social media

On this episode, Brian converses with Eric Byrnes - a retired Major League Baseball player, current analyst on MLB Network, and one of the most genuine human beings on this planet. 00:00 - Cain and Eric talk ultra training 02:56 - Diamond To The Rough 04:12 - The history behind The Western States 100 05:43 - What does walking and exercising do for the brain? 09:01 - How does Eric use the hot tub and sauna for recovery? 10:29 - How is the ultra mindset different from the baseball mindset? 13:37 - If Eric could go back and do over the MLB, what would he do differently? 15:25 - The importance of The MOMENT 16:10 - “The Zone” and “Raising Your Basement” 18:53 - Eric’s take on the meaning of life 20:14 - The importance of movement and modeling healthy behaviors/choices for your athletes. 26:00 - Closing Comments - Watch Diamond To The Rough

Brian sits down with current Kicker for the Miami Dolphins Andrew Franks to discuss his journey from playing Division 3 Football at RPI to kicking in the NFL. Andrew's drive and determination to be great make him one of the top peak performers ever interviewed on the podcast. You will learn... Why Andrew chose to attend a D3 school. The routines he has in place to succeed in the NFL. The experiences that have shaped him into the player and man he is today. And much more...

A special relationship podcast episode featuring Brian's wife Erin "The Bear". Learn about... The origins of "The Bear" and how the nickname came to fruition. A "90 Day Getaway" and why it is so important to their relationship. Their daily checklists. The core principles of the Cain's. The biggest challenges in their relationship. And more...

Former Major League pitcher and 1995 World Series champion with the Atlanta Braves, Greg McMichael joins Brian for a fantastic episode on baseball, the mental game, and life after sports. Discover... The extreme adversity that Greg overcame to reach the Major Leagues. An amazing story about how Greg thought his career might be over, but he continued to pursue his goals and ended up being an integral part of the '95 World Series champion Atlanta Braves. Greg's unique perspective on the mental game. The #1 way Greg measures success today...his answer will likely surprise you. And more... To contact Greg, Email him at [email protected]

Former Performance Course Athlete turned Army Ranger, Chris Villarreal joins the Peak Performance Podcast for one of the best episodes of the year. You will discover... The life lessons Chris has learned as an Army Ranger. The importance of visualization and how he utilized it as an athlete and in the military. A fascinating story of a police officer falling back on his training and habits. Why confidence and fear are not mutually exclusive. The power and weight of body language in sports and in the military.

Monica Abbott is the D1 Softball All-Time Career Leader in Wins, Strikeouts, Shutouts, Innings Pitched, Games Started, and Games Pitched. After her collegiate career, she signed the most lucrative contract ever paid by an individual American Professional. In this episode, you will learn... How Monica went through the 4 Stages of Buy In before participating in mental training. The situations she visualizes and puts herself through (both negative and positive) before going out to pitch. When she uses visualization and breathing outside of softball. Monica's definition of success both on and off the field. And more... If you want more, visit MonicaAbbott.com Follow Monica on Twitter @MonicaAbbott

Brian sits down with one of the elite Peak Performers in the world, Bobby Maximus. Bobby is a former police officer turned UFC fighter and is now the General Manager and founder of Gym Jones. You will learn... The importance of ruthless self-evaluation. Bobby's story and what drives him to be elite. A few techniques to help you develop more positive thoughts throughout the day. What a bed and a cell phone charger have in common. And more... Learn more about Bobby's Training Shoe on LaloTactical.com. Find Bobby's book Maximus Body here. Follow Bobby on Twitter @BobbyMaximus Follow Bobby on Instagram @BobbyMaximus

One of the brightest minds in baseball, Zach Sorensen joins Brian on this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast to discuss the process of becoming successful in baseball. Zach was a 2nd round MLB Draft Pick out of Wichita State and went on to play a couple years in Major League Baseball for the Indians and Angels. Learn... Where Zach was first introduced to the mental game and when he realized the importance of it. How to become a true self-evaluator A story of overcoming extreme adversity on the biggest stage of his life in the College World Series. A valuable lesson he learned from playing with Manny Ramirez. A great story about the significance of a drain behind 2nd base on Wichita State's field. And more...

Listen to this BONUS Podcast episode that Brian is featured in with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Dave Hilton is the former #1 overall pick in the 1971 MLB Draft and has endless knowledge on the mental game. He has seen it all in professional baseball and knows what the best do to get their mind right to perform. You will discover... Dave's 5 Categories for Mindset Skills. What Mindfulness is and how to access it. The best mental game tip you can teach a player or utilize as a player. Signaling and how it can help you be in the present moment. The similarities among the BEST in Major League Baseball.

In this solo podcast, Brian informs you on #Pillar4 from the 12 Pillars of Peak Performance, Know Your Numbers. You will discover the 8 Benefits of Being Data Informed and how to apply them to your everyday life. The 8 Benefits of Being Data Informed... Measurement = Motivation What you measure gets done. Numbers tell the truth and they lack emotion. Chart your course and track your progress. And more...

Former Professional baseball player Ray Thoma sits down with Brian to discuss his motivation for getting into float therapy and why it is for you... Learn about... Mindfulness and how it effects your performance. Why Ray got into float therapy. The answers to the biggest questions people have about float therapy. And much more... WATCH this video on Steph Curry and Harrison Barnes and why they float. READ this article on Tom Brady and why he floats.

In one of the best podcasts of the year, Brian talks with form Major League All-Star Raúl Ibañez on the mental game and how it was an intregal part to his sustained success... You will learn about: A fascinating story Raúl tells of how he developed his obsession with baseball. His thoughts on the mental game and how it is "everything" to have success. A great story about Mike Trout and what makes him the best player in the game today. How Raúl defines success without baseball. His answer to the Million Dollar Question. Follow Ibañez on Twitter @RaulIbanezMLB

One of the best college softball coaches in the country, Florida State's Lonni Alameda, sits down with Brian on this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast... Discover... The impact that the late, great Harvey Dorfman had on Lonni. Florida State's core values and how they came up with them. The idea of a "One More Board." Coach Alameda's unique answer to The Million Dollar Question. and more...

Brian answers the often asked queston, "what is Automobile University?" in this Podcast episode... He goes in depth on: The book that has been a game changer in his life Valuable podcasts that Brian listens to (besides the Peak Performance Podcast) Tangible action steps to turn your vehicle into Automobile University

Brian takes you back to an interview with his mentor, Dr. Ken Ravizza on the importance of the mental game. You will learn: Ken's answer to the question, "why is the mental game so important?" An important question to ask your players to understand their mental state How to maintain to confidence when you aren't seeing results The importance of teaching the WHY

The script is flipped once again in this podcast as Brian is interviewed by Jeremy Sheetinger of the ABCA's Calls From The Clubhouse Podcast... You will learn... The tipping point that lead to Brian's journey into the Mental Game. The expensive experience Brian learned while playing college baseball. The 3 P's of Championship Baseball that he learned from George Horton. How to stay prepared for your opportunity to play. The emotions Brian experiences when teams he works with square off with one another. Subscribe to the Calls From The Clubhouse Podcast Follow the ABCA on Twitter @ABCA1945