Within The Game

Sponsors mentioned: Sandcast Podcast (co-host), Monster Hydro, Wilson Volleyball, Maui Jims, Kona Brew, Mizuno VolleyballListening as a tool for inspired livingHow Tri overcame auto immune disease, and How he chose to look at it as his biggest challenge yet also his biggest breakthroughWinning an FIVB World Tour event in BerlinTri’s definition of Flow StateTri on being versatile and adaptable

Episode 5: Holly McPeak 2x NCAA Champion, 3x Olympian in Beach Volleyball (Silver, Bronze), 72 career titles (3rd all time), broadcaster, entrepreneur, Podcast HostHolly's Podcast - Sports Like a Boss: https://apple.co/2PNgL1MBook Recommendation: The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates Buy Now: https://amzn.to/30QIq8pIn this episode, we discuss:What is knowledge if you can’t share it?Being Mindful at PracticeHolly's mindset for inspired practices and inspired gamesCompeting with Misty May in the OlympicsFinding a way to best help your teammatesMeditation and visualization as tools to help you within your own gameThe Zone - How to identify it and how to prepare for itDifference between being in the zone and playing greatHow simplifying brings your focus more narrowHow Holly gets inspiration outside of the gameThe importance of finding your TribeBeing mindful, being deliberate about following through

WTG Episode 4: Phil Dalhausser - Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball, 3x Olympian, 100x Open Tournament Winner (5th all-time), Head Coach of the PDVBC Academy in Orlando, FloridaPhil's official website: https://www.phildalhausser.comThe Phil Dalhausser Beach Volleyball Academy: https://pdbva.comKlenskin Sponsor: https://www.klenskin.comPhil's Book Recommendations: Atomic Habits by James Clear. Buy Now: https://amzn.to/2BEEv4EThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Buy Now: https://amzn.to/2CRtBtbChop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medclaf. Buy Now: https://amzn.to/332XmSlIn This Episode We Cover: Bringing it all back to the present momentFlow State - not thinking, just reacting. Staying Focused!Phil’s pre-game routine, physically and mentallyTools for moving through errorsHow Phil handles stoppage timeHow Phil manages emotions through a matchFlowstate - how Phil enters and performs in the flow state in practice and in matches2008 Olympics - from losing the first match, to almost losing in the round of 16, to winning goldPhil’s sources of inspiration - he aspires to be a better person, teaching life lessons to his athletesPhil’s definition of success: winningWhy failing and mistakes are a good thingPhil’s meditation habit-2 years straight of not missing a dayHow Phil practices composure and stays composedPhil’s Kobe Bryant story from the ‘08 Olympics“There’s always more work to be done.” (53 min mark)What “Fulfillment” means to PhilTime Stamps1:49-2:17 Competing to be the best Phil! MJ comparison8:38-9:12 Warming up my focus, winning, and reflecting16:28-17:07 Emotions - fake fire! 1% better?21:06-21:18 100% focused on the present moment26:38-27:20 Bouncing back from a loss and proving to the world who I am!29:56-30:22 Finding inspiration while teaching kids life lessons through vb31:12-32:31 Success is winning. Failure is great. Entrepreneurs have a curvy road to success.35:38-35:53 Meditation practice. 2 years straight of not missing a day!51:39-51:59 No need to worry!

Episode 3: Chris “Geeter” McGee Studio Anchor/Host of the Lakeshow on Spectrum Sports for the LA Lakers, 15 years as the announcer on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Team Fletch 4x Champs, Member of the Oakley Team, Coach, Motivator, Legend of the South BayIn this episode, we talk about:Finding inspiration during tough times - what inspires you and how do you inspire others?His ability to observe greatness in othersGeeter’s club coaching days and how he found passion as a coachGeeter’s definition of an inspired practice & an inspired game.Coaching tips for uninspired practicesEmotional management advice for coaches for all sportsMemories of Kobe Bryant’s greatnessMemories of Karch Kiraly’s greatness - “the elite of the elite mind”How identifying your priorities can help manage your emotions in and out of the gameHow Geeter always stays “on” as a broadcaster & TV hostGeeter’s “pregame” routine before going live on air & his self-talk during commercialsHow Geeter finds inspiration“Remember the traditions you have.“ “When preparation meets opportunity.” - GeeterBeing a positive impact on others, Geeter’s ultimate why...

Episode 2: Dain Blanton   2x Olympian in Beach Volleyball (2000, 2004), Olympic Gold Medalist (2000), USC Beach Volleyball Head Coach, Motivational Speaker In this episode, we cover: Living an Inspired Life - looking internal, surrounding yourself with good people. Starting with a beginner’s mind - learning something new everyday - Increasing your awareness - Dain’s Mindset on Gold Medal point - Dealing with adversity in the olympics - turning adversity into success How to put yourself in a position to win - Chunking your goals down - Mastering the “in-between plays” of getting the mindset in the right spot - How to get completely present during the game - “Bring it Back”  - Playing with something to prove  - Allowing everything to come together - tips for getting in the zone more consistently - Controlling the Controllables.

Learn from 4x olympian in volleyball,  gold medalist ('08 in Beijing), bronze Medalist ('16), and reigning Manhattan Open winner ('19) Reid Priddy on how to stay inspired in and out of the game. Reid shares shares his successful habits, reveals mindset techniques, describes how he and his teams use visualization for sustained confidence & success,  shares how was able to bounce back to the olympics after serious injury, and talks about his desire for having a positive impact on others.  Website: www.reidpriddy.com IG: @reidpriddy  Sign up for Reid's Max Potential Mindset Program Here: https://bit.ly/2BbEe8X

Hello! I'm Aaron Wexler and this is Within The Game! I talk with athletes, coaches, & entrepreneurs about how to stay inspired in and out of the game.  Whatever your game is, I hope you get inspired by these conversations; from my guests’ experiences, from their success and failures, from the lessons they have learned, the habits and tools they have developed, their mindsets, their vulnerabilities, their authenticity, how they find inspiration, and by their unique approach to living an inspired life, and what that really means to them, and hopefully you can make it relatable to you and your life, and that’s the ultimate goal in this journey.