The Mental Approach To Youth Sports

By: The Sound Off Media Company
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Mental Approach, a podcast that explores the power of mindfulness and mental performance in sports. Host Todd Arkell collects resources, techniques and strategies from his guests with the intention to share tools with athletes so they can develop a winning mindset and build confidence. With a quest to grow mindset alongside physical training in sports, Todd sees a gap in athletics that demands more attention. Tune in for expert insights, inspirational stories, and practical advice for athletes of all levels and sports. Let's unlock the mental game together; the goal is to be an MVP both in and out of play.

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Episodes
  • What A Rattlesnake Taught Me About Baseball And Life
    Mar 5 2025

    In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Will Rogers, a Division I baseball player from the University of Michigan. They discuss Will's experiences in high school and college baseball, as well as his mindset and mental approach to the game. Will shares his journey from being a highly recruited high school player to choosing the college route over pursuing professional baseball. He also talks about the importance of mindset, staying calm under pressure, and playing for the team rather than individual success. In this conversation, Will Rogers discusses his purpose as a baseball player and how he channels his inner Rattlesnake mentality in the game. He talks about the importance of journaling and positive thinking in overcoming challenges and staying focused. Will shares his plan for his senior year at Michigan, balancing school, training, and competing. He emphasizes the need to simplify and stay in the present moment.

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    36 mins
  • Six Pillars To Success
    Feb 26 2025

    Lucinda Snyder, founder of Peak Flow, discusses the importance of mental performance in youth sports and how she stumbled into this field. She shares her journey of teaching yoga to athletes and the transformative impact it had on them. Lucinda emphasizes the integration of mindfulness and mental performance in sports and how it can benefit athletes beyond the game. She highlights the six pillars of her program, which include mindfulness, body awareness, finding your why, managing the inner critic, building confidence, and bouncing forward from mistakes. Lucinda also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and gratitude in daily life.

    Lucinda Snyder is a Yoga Alliance 200 RYT Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor, Mental Performance Mastery Coach with certification in Mindfulness for Student Athletes

    Contact Lucinda

    Website: Peakflow.info

    Instagram: @Peak_Flow_

    Watch Pillar One: The Foundation

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    28 mins
  • "Looks Like Somebody's Not Going To The Big Leagues"
    Feb 12 2025

    Doug Dimma, a former draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays, shares his experience of getting drafted and playing professional baseball. He discusses the difference between the MLB draft then and now, as well as the excitement and challenges of playing for his hometown team. Doug also talks about his journey from playing baseball in Ontario, Canada to playing college baseball in Florida and the importance of having a supportive team culture. He emphasizes the mental aspect of the game and the need to control breathing and visualize success. Doug advises young athletes to enjoy the moment, talk to experienced players, and embrace failure.

    Connect with Doug

    Instagram:

    Doug's Personal Account.

    Dimma Pitching Academy @dimma_pitching_academy

    Twitter


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    32 mins

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