Brain In The Game Sport Mind Coaching Podcast
Brain in the Game explores the mental aspect of training and competing at an elite level of sport.
We’re all aware of the traditional role of a physical coach – people who work with the bodies of athletes – mind coaching (or mental coaching) focuses on the brain and the cognitive area of an athlete, working with them on their strategies, their structure and their emotional welfare.
Brain in the Game is designed for athletes, coaches, parents and crew as we unpack and understand what it takes to thrive as an elite athlete.
In each episode we will examine a different facet of sport from the perspective of the mind, covering interviews with some of the top athletes on the circuit and asking them what’s working for them now and what they’re looking at doing in the future.
We talk to coaches and gain a better understanding of the changing face of professional coaching.
We also delve into biomechanics and understand the different dynamics of the integration of those in professional sport.
Some of the techniques discussed will be time-tested and others will be cutting-edge. Brain In The Game provides a practical insight to the mental 'mind-field' of elite sport and demonstrates how a strong mental programme can make all the difference to an athlete’s results.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
102: Understanding Extreme Pressure
This episode of Brain in the Game is a little different. It’s personal.
In this episode I share a story from a time when I worked in high-risk, high-pressure environments where failure wasn’t an opt…
101: Breaking the Performance Anxiety Cycle and Performing When It Counts
Performance anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It’s a cycle. And you can break it.
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we go deep into the Performance Anxiety Cycle, the mental loop that can sabota…
100: Building a Better Coach-Athlete Dynamic
Collaboration – The Secret Ingredient to Consistent High Performance
In this milestone 100th episode of Brain in the Game, we dive deep into the essential but often overlooked skill of collaboration …
099: Knowing Your Role in High Performance Sport
Navigating Roles and Expectations During the Olympics: Parent, Coach, Athlete
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, the crucial question arises: "What's my role?"
Athletes, coaches, and parents alike…
098: Effective Leadership, and Leadership Shock with Pete Steinberg
It’s a real pleasure to have Pete Steinberg join us on this episode of Brain in the Game, where we have a lively and varied discussion on the universal principles of leadership. From the field to the…
097: Control vs Collaboration – Adapting Coaching to the Changing Athletic Landscape
"It's such a fine balance in creating the right technical, physical, and mentally prepared athlete to perform."
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we explore the fine balance between control and c…
096: Controlling the Critical Balance Between Confidence and Self-Belief
In the latest episode of Brain in the Game we dissect the critical differences between confidence and self-belief. This episode is a little more personal than usual, and my hope is that it will resha…
095: Staying on Track in Those Big Moments – Navigating High-pressure Situations
Navigating High-Pressure Situations
Competition pressure can have a huge impact on your ability to perform in those big moments.
Learning how to perform and what to trust can make all the difference…
094: Three Crucial Ingredients to Performing Under Pressure
In Episode 94 we explore the crucial ingredients that matter the most to every athlete when facing high-pressure situations and performing your best.
We talk about:
✅ The 3 essential ingredients for…
093: Why Do Athletes Get So Anxious? Cracking the Code of Pre-Competition Nerves
The role of mental conditioning in helping athletes develop the tools they need to combat feelings of anxiousness
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we dive right into the brain of the anxious ath…
092: Why Most High Performing Athletes Fall Short of Their Full Potential
In this Episode 92, we dive into the reason why many high performing athletes don't achieve their full potential.
High performance can be tough; it demands consistency and dedication. Let's consider…
091: An Old Mindset Killing the Performance of Today's Athlete
Protecting Your Competitive Edge: The Alarming Impact This One Habit Can Have On Human Performance
We have done so many wonderful things to promote the development and evolution of our species.
Howev…
090: What If I Don't Trust My Coach? Strategies for Athletes and Coaches
All Relationships Move at the Speed of Trust
I've witnessed the crucial role trust plays in the coach-athlete relationship. It's more than just a professional bond, it's foundational for performance.…
089: A Coach's Role in Managing an Athlete's Mental Block
The Crucial Role of Coaches in Mental Block Management of Athletes
Managing athletes with mental blocks requires a coach’s immediate attention. In this episode 89 of Brain in the Game, we delve into …
088: Goal Setting – Does it Work?
Inside the Mind of High Performance Athletes and Coaches: The Science and Strategy of Goal Setting
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we talk about the power of goal setting and how you can set ob…
087: Are Superheroes Real?
Are superheroes real?
We're not talking about the web-flinging, cape-wearing, spandex-clad ones we see in movies. We're referring to our internal superheroes, our performance alter egos.
In this epis…
086: Coaching in a Team vs Coaching an Individual Athlete – Is there a difference?
Is coaching as part of a team or coaching an individual different? And as an athlete, is competing as an individual or in a team different?
Yes and No.
The reason I say yes and no is because the etho…
085: How Do I Stay Focused as an Athlete When There are so Many Distractions
Mastering Your Focal Currency: Controlling Where You Put Your Focus
On our latest episode of Brain in the Game, we answer the question: How Do I Stay Focused as an Athlete When There are so Many Dist…
084: Why Modern Day Coaches Need Modern Day Coaching
High performance coaching has evolved significantly, driven by advancements in sports science and an understanding of athlete development.
In this episode, we explore modern-day coaching of the moder…
083: How Coaches Build an Effective Leadership Group – and Why it's so Important for the Development of You, Your Team and Your Athletes
This week on Brain in the Game, we look at something that is a bit controversial when you're trying to create an organisation or a club or a group that's efficient, effective, and responsive. That is…