Sports Psychology Coaching

Sports Psychology Coaching

Eli Straw
Држава Сједињене Државе
Језик EN-US
Епизоде 520
Последња 23.07.2026

The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely. Each episode covers key mental performance topics including sports psychology, building confidence, overcoming performance anxiety, and mental toughness. Hosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels.

Епизоде

  • 4 Ways to Stop Overthinking During Games 23.07.2026 13мин
    Overthinking during games can cause athletes to hesitate, play tight, lose confidence, and perform differently than they do in practice. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop overthinking in sports, stay focused during competition, and trust your skills under pressure. If overthinking is hurting your performance, click the link below to learn more about one-on-one mental performance coaching. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswit...
  • Why You Play Better in Practice Than Games (And How to Fix It) 22.07.2026 16мин
    Do you play better in practice than in games? Pressure, fear of mistakes, and overthinking can make you tense, hesitant, and unable to trust the skills you consistently show during practice. In this episode, I explain why the practice-to-game gap happens, give you three steps to close it, and walk you through a simple exercise to create your own game-day performance plan. If you’re ready to perform with more confidence and consistency in competition, click the link below to learn more about o...
  • What Is Sports Psychology? How Mental Training Helps Athletes 21.07.2026 9мин
    What is sports psychology, and how can it help athletes perform better? In this episode, I explain how thoughts and emotions affect sports performance, how sports psychology becomes practical mental training, and how athletes can strengthen the mental side of their game. If you want personalized help improving your mental performance, click the link below to learn more about 1-on-1 mental performance coaching. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.su...
  • 10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Game in Sports 20.07.2026 19мин
    These 10 ways to improve your mental game in sports will help you develop greater confidence, focus, mental toughness, and composure under pressure. Learn how mental training and sports psychology can help you manage your thoughts, prepare your mind for competition, and perform more consistently as an athlete. If you want a personalized plan to strengthen your mental game, click below to learn more about 1-on-1 mental performance coaching. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coachi...
  • 4 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Sports Anxiety 17.07.2026 14мин
    Is your child struggling with sports anxiety, nervousness before games, fear of mistakes, or pressure to perform? In this episode, I explain how to help your child overcome sports anxiety so they can manage nerves, build confidence, and play more like themselves in competition. If your young athlete needs personalized help with youth sports anxiety or sports performance anxiety, click the link below to learn more about 1-on-1 mental performance coaching. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Perf...
  • How to Overcome Fear of Failure in Sports (3-Step Mental Training Plan) 16.07.2026 14мин
    Fear of failure in sports can cause athletes to hesitate, play scared, and judge their performance only by the result. In this episode, I walk you through a three-step mental training plan to understand what you’re truly afraid of, prepare yourself to handle it, redefine success around your actions, and mentally rehearse the way you want to compete. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Comp...
  • How to Calm Sports Performance Anxiety Before Games: 3 Steps 15.07.2026 13мин
    Sports performance anxiety can leave athletes feeling nervous, tight, and unable to play like themselves before games. Learn three practical steps to manage pregame anxiety, release physical tension, and regain control of your focus so you can compete with more confidence. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing wi...
  • How to Build Confidence in Sports Without Relying on Results 14.07.2026 13мин
    Learn how to build confidence in sports and stop doubting yourself before and during games. Discover how athletes can use past success to strengthen confidence and focus on controllable goals instead of relying on results. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course...
  • How 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Helps Athletes Stop Playing Scared 13.07.2026 6мин
    In this episode, I explain how 1-on-1 mental coaching helps athletes stop playing scared by identifying what’s causing the fear, how it shows up in their game, and what mental skills they need to train. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes...
  • Sports Psychology for Kids: Build Confidence & Stop Playing Scared 11.07.2026 19мин
    Learn how sports psychology for kids can help young athletes build confidence, handle pressure, stop playing scared, and recover quickly after mistakes. In this episode, I share practical mental training exercises parents can use to help their child perform more freely and translate what they can do in practice into games. If your athlete needs personalized support, click the link below to learn more about my one-on-one mental performance coaching program. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental P...
  • 5 Signs Your Athlete is Playing With Fear of Failure 10.07.2026 8мин
    Fear of failure doesn’t always look like nerves — sometimes it looks like playing safe, shutting down after mistakes, holding back effort, or acting like they don’t care. In this episode, I break down 5 signs your athlete may be playing with fear of failure and how 1-on-1 mental performance coaching can help them compete with more confidence, freedom, and trust in themselves. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-c...
  • How to Stop Spiralling After Mistakes in Sports | Mental Reset Routine 09.07.2026 8мин
    Do you spiral after making mistakes in games? In this episode, I’ll teach you a simple mistake reset routine athletes can use to stop replaying the last play, refocus in the present moment, and get ready for what’s next. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (...
  • Why Athletes Get Nervous Even When They’re Prepared 08.07.2026 12мин
    You can train hard, prepare well, and still feel nervous before a game. In this episode, I explain why athletes get nervous even when they’re prepared and walk you through a simple mental exercise you can use to shift your focus back to what you can control. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just...
  • 3 In-Game Tips to Stop Playing Scared 07.07.2026 10мин
    Playing scared during games can lead to hesitation, overthinking, and trying not to make mistakes. In this episode, I share three in-game tips athletes can use to reset their focus, handle fear of failure, and compete with more confidence and freedom. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! ...
  • How to Build a Stronger Mental Game This Off-Season | Athlete Mental Training 06.07.2026 14мин
    The off-season isn’t just a time to get stronger physically. It’s also one of the best times to improve your mental game by reviewing last season, identifying the challenges that held you back, and building a daily mental training plan that helps you prepare for next season with more confidence, focus, and control. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing wit...
  • 3 Practical Keys to Playing Freely in Sports 01.07.2026 6мин
    I break down three practical keys to helping athletes play more freely, stop overthinking, and trust their game. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN 📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: http...
  • 5 Self-Talk Tips to Increase Confidence in Sports 30.06.2026 9мин
    In this episode, I share five self-talk tips athletes can use to build confidence, stay focused, and respond better to mistakes. You’ll learn how to replace negative judgment with helpful cues and create self-talk that actually improves your performance. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 week...
  • 5 Daily Mental Exercises to Reduce Sports Anxiety 29.06.2026 11мин
    In this episode, you’ll learn five daily mental exercises to help reduce sports anxiety and strengthen your mindset as an athlete. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN 📖 Athlete Mental T...
  • 5 Goal-Setting Mistakes That Hurt an Athlete’s Confidence 28.06.2026 14мин
    In this episode, I explain five common goal-setting mistakes that can hurt an athlete’s confidence, including focusing only on outcomes, setting goals outside your control, constantly judging yourself, and giving up after setbacks. You’ll also learn how to set goals in a way that helps you stay focused, measure progress, and build confidence throughout the process. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ ...
  • 3 Reasons Athletes Are So Hard on Themselves (And How to Stop 27.06.2026 11мин
    In this episode, I explain three common reasons athletes are so hard on themselves: They believe being hard on themselves motivates them.They do not want to make the same mistake again.They believe criticizing themselves proves how much they care.I also discuss how athletes can learn from mistakes and hold themselves accountable without relying on constant self-criticism. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coach...

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