Best MindDesign Sports Our Podcasts (2024)

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Mental Fitness, Burnout, and Breathwork - EP36 w/ Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how…

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The Mental Side of Race Car Driving - Episode 31 w/ Aditya Swaminathan 30:17

2+ y ago30:17

30:17

Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:28 - What is your b…

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Balancing Your Plate: Eating Well as an Athlete w/Cynthia Sass 43:00

2+ y ago43:00

43:00

We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers…

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How to Overcome Mental Health Problems During The Pandemic - Jarrod Spencer 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from …

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Photography in the Sports Industry w/ Billie Weiss 31:14

2+ y ago31:14

31:14

When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sp…

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Training Your Brain: Developing Mental Fitness - SportPsychMDs (Torrey Troggio & Armin Hoes) 46:31

3y ago46:31

46:31

As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude,…

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Performing for Better Skills: Manage Your Energy - EP13 w/Emily Galvin 47:29

3y ago47:29

47:29

As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when …

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Young and Powerful: How Teen Athletes Thrive w/ Errol Chandler 50:25

3y ago50:25

50:25

As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind…

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Playing Smart On and Off the Chess Board - Dr. Denise Bouah 46:26

3y ago46:26

46:26

Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in …

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Performance for Better Skills: Commitment and Its Effect on Mental Health - w/Angus Mugford 41:28

3y ago41:28

41:28

Commitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years, whose main focus is to help people reach their mental po…

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Episode 17 Sports Mind Avenue: Yankees Sweep Red Sox And NFL Unpredictable 49:37

3y ago49:37

49:37

In Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys argue, they will talk about the winners and losers of w…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 15: Fire Alarm Issues, Conference Alliances, and MLB Playoff Push 52:29

3y ago52:29

52:29

In Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the Yankees and Braves are cooking while the Red Sox and Me…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 14: USA is #1, NFL Vaccine Talk, and Field of Dreams Game 1:21:16

3y ago1:21:16

1:21:16

The US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins silver. As the COVID19 cases continue to rise, the boys wi…

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Tactics to Secure Sports Scholarships - EP18 w/Tessa Berger 44:17

3y ago44:17

44:17

Tessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an NCAA Division I athlete and represented New Zealand at …

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 13: Simone Biles Discussion, MLB Trade Deadline, and NBA Free Agency 1:05:53

3+ y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In this week's podcast, the boys will explore the Olympics and analyze Tokyo's basketball, swimming, and gymnastics so far. As the Olympics goes on, free agency in the NBA is heating up, and baseball has a blockbuster trade deadline. Intro= 0:27-2:09 USA Olympic Basketball Talk= 2:09-9:51 USA Baseball Gets Ripped By Piers Morgan= 9:51-17:38 Olympic…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 12: Bucks Win NBA Finals, Unruly MLB Fans, and NHL Expansion Draft 44:33

3+ y ago44:33

44:33

Intro= 0:27-1:25 Bucks Win NBA Finals: 1:25-10:10 NBA Free Agency Predictions 10:10-17:20 Alex Verdugo Gets Hit By Baseball And Fans Behavior in Stadiums/Ballparks = 17:20-26:20 (Bens Breakdown) Olympics Preview = 26:20-29:15 Bryce Young = 29:15-32:42 Texas and Oklahoma Want To Join SEC = 32:42-34:12 Clemson Against 12 Team Playoffs = 34:12-37:45 T…

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Episode 11: Call of Duty League Executive Producer Michael Berger, Ohtani Talk, and Playoff Breakdown 1:21:44

3+ y ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Intro= 0:27-2:10 NBA Finals Talk= 2:10-13:05 Lightning Win The Cup= 13:05-18:12 Micheal Berger Interview= 18:12-47:40 NIL Ruling= 47:40-57:25 Olympic Talk: 57:25-1:04:15 Bens Breakdown: 1:04:15-1:12:00 The Boys Name Their Three Favorite Video Games= 1:12:00-1:21:20 On today's episode on the Sport Avenue podcast, Ben, Elliott, and Johnny have a spec…

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The Mindset to The Olympics - EP17 w/George Steffey 31:04

3+ y ago31:04

31:04

The first step to thriving at anything you do in life is having the right mindset and mentality. Having the right mindset might not sound like much of a big deal, but it plays such a critical role in the outcome of your performance. In today's podcast, we invite George Steffey, a member of the US ski team and his high school's valedictorian, to giv…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 10: NBA Finals/Stanley Cup Talk, NC State Goes Home, and Olympics Hype 1:14:22

3+ y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Intro= 0:27-1:13 NBA Conference Finals= 1:13-12:37 NHL Stanley Cup/Kraken Fanship= 12:37-26:10 NC State Baseball Kicked Out Of Tourney= 26:10-35:36 Olympic Talk= 35:36-49:35 Carl Nassib Comes Out= 49:35-50:35 Garrett Richards Changes His Pitching Style Mid-Game=50:35-54:12 Carter Hart's Mental Health= 54:12-1:01:24 NBA Head Coach Hirings/Damian Lil…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 9: Pitcher Checks, Free Agency Thoughts, and Massive NCAA News 1:15:45

3+ y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Intro= 0:27-2:20 Bucks Beat The Nets= 2:20-6:52 Tre Young And The Hawks Beat The Sixers= 6:52-8:15 Ben Simmons Can't Shoot And His Mental State= 8:15-17:47 Jazz Are Eliminated and Suns Look Unstoppable= 17:47-21:40 Is Devin Booker The Next Kobe= 21:40-24:50 MLB Cracking Down on Spider Tack= 24:50-33:00 NFL, MLB, And NHL Free Agency Predictions= 33:…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 8: Le'veon Bell Controversy, Playoffs Craziness, MLB's Sticky Situation, And All-Time NBA Draft 56:47

3+ y ago56:47

56:47

In today's episode, former Steelers, Jets, and Chiefs running back Le'veon Bell is speaking out against the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Is Le'veon Bell having mental issues with his brain, as this has not been the first time Bell has said something negative about his coach or teammates? Bell recently talked about how we were upset abou…

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Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, Julio Jones Trade, NBA/NHL Playoff talk, and Draft of Hardest Positions in Sports 1:00:43

3+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

On this episode, the boys talk about the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather fight and dive deep into the big Julio Jones deal that happened. The boys also talk more about the playoffs and wrap up this episode with a fantasy draft. Intro: 0:27-1:42 Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Fight: 1:42-15:13 Julio Jones Trade: 15:13-22:52 NBA/NHL Playoff Talk: 22:5…

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Being Asian in Sports & The NBA - EP16w/Carlo Singson 42:59

3+ y ago42:59

42:59

Sports is not just about the physical aspect. The mental and psychological aspect is very important as well. Research has shown that sports improve concentration and boosts self-confidence. Today, we invite Carlo Singson, an ex-vice president and managing director of the NBA Philippines and a sports media and entertainment enthusiast, who is passio…

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Tennis Talk, Mental Slumps, & Consistency - EP15 w/Alan Hua 44:27

3+ y ago44:27

44:27

Establishing a bar and maintaining consistency as an athlete can be very difficult especially as a young one in high school. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Alan Hua, a highly ranked tennis player. They talk about some of the challenges associated with being a young athlete with such a high rank as well as struggles in maintaining consistency…

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How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 2 - EP14 w/Bryce Strecker 33:11

3+ y ago33:11

33:11

Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this second part of the podcast, Bryce will talk about confidence versus and motivation, the importance of routines, and a lesson every athle…

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Episode 5: Marcell Ozuna's Arrest, Kyrie Gets Hit By Water Bottle, Full Arenas, and A List of the 5 Hardest Things Do In Sports 1:04:32

3+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

On this episode, the boys dive into the details of Marcell Ozuna's arrest, as well as Kyrie Irving's comments regarding the water bottle incident. We also have another Ben's Breakdown regarding the Celtics front office and full-capacity stadiums. All of this topped off by the guys draft of the hardest things to do in sports. Intro: 0:27-5:25 Marcel…

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The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 4: La Russa is Crazy, Playoff Talk, New Fantasy Draft 48:06

3+ y ago48:06

48:06

On this episode, The Boys give their opinions on Tony La Russa and how he has handled "Homergate". We talk about how the play-in tournament is formatted. We also talk a lot about the NBA and NHL playoffs and have a brand new fantasy draft that everyone should be watching. Intro: 0:26-1:50 Tony La Russa comments: 1:50-11:45 NBA Play in-tournament: 1…

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How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 1 - EP13 w/Bryce Strecker 39:27

3+ y ago39:27

39:27

Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this podcast, Bryce will talk about how to mentally train, common mistakes in coaching, and how to reach your goals in the sport. Also, he wi…

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Tebow’s Big Return, Danger of Tackling, and a Brand New Segment: The Sports-Mind Avenue EP3 1:06:56

3+ y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

On today's episode, The Boys talk introduce their newest team member/editor, Ben and his new segment Ben's Breakdown. We also talk Tebow return and the dangers of tackling drills in youth football. Finally, we wrap up this episode with our first ever fantasy draft. Introduce our newest team member The Legendary Tim Tebow Returns Evaluating tackling…

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Athlete Support Groups & Rodgers vs. Packers Internal Drama: The Sports-Mind Avenue Podcast EP2 55:53

3+ y ago55:53

55:53

COVID-19 has been difficult for many athletes (physically and mentally) and contributed to the prevalence of athlete support groups, especially at the college level. Support groups have shown to be a great way to cope. Jonny and Elliot will talk about psychological terms such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, nature vs nurture approach, and positive …

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Being a Female in Sports, Soccer, & Goalkeeping - EP12 w/Nicole Barnhart 40:12

3+ y ago40:12

40:12

Statistics indicate female athletes are still discriminated against in the sports industry, and because of this, some give up on their careers. However, the fact remains that there are a variety of ways to boost one’s confidence as a female athlete. The purpose of today’s podcast is to hear from Nicole Barnhart, a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played …

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Introduction of The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast EP1 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

52:32

Mind-Design Sports is proud to announce that they have another podcast called the Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast. The hosts, Jonny Mondo and Elliott Steinberg, discuss current events happening in the sports world as well as the mental impacts these events can have on athletes and their surrounding community. They also integrate different psychological s…

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Nutrition and Sports: The Healthy Relationship - EP11 w/Leslie Bonci 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

30:21

In today's podcast, Brandon has a conversation with a sports nutrition expert, Leslie Bonci, who mainly focuses on active eating and fueling for sport. In today's sports community, wrong beliefs about correct nutrition lead to much confusion among professionals. Leslie will take us to a journey on the different types of nutrition we need, and at th…

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Hinging Moments On Mental Toughness - EP10 w/Dr. Rob Bell 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

33:01

We've all been there- a tragic moment, a failure so utter it seems to change us completely. Or perhaps it's the conversation, so innocuous at the time, that in hindsight was pivotal to the direction of our lives. How do we know when a moment is about to change our lives, and how can recognizing those moments shape our mental landscape? On the other…

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Your Brain’s Hidden Roles in Sports - EP9 w/Erik Uliasz 34:27

3+ y ago34:27

34:27

Mr. Erik Uliasz has been teaching AP psychology for 20+ years and is a track and field coach for his high school. He discusses the Yerkes Dodson Law, neuroplasticity, and the different brain parts and their functions including the cerebellum and the frontal lobes. He also speaks about the famous NAVY SEALS four brain-based strategies (see this vide…

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NBA Training, COVID, & Sports - EP8 w/Graham Betchart 22:28

3+ y ago22:28

22:28

Graham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and he talks about the NBA players he works with including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggens. He also touches on his concept of "MVP" and "an iron fist and a velvet fist." Other topics included in the podcast: How to get back into sports mentall…

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Why A Great Memory Is Crucial to Sports Performance - EP7 w/Ron White 34:52

3+ y ago34:52

34:52

Ron White is a 2-time USA Memory Champion. He gives tips and advice on how to memorize anything. He has appeared on Brain Games, Stan Lee's Superhumans, Good Morning America, FOX, NBC, etc. Ron talks about his favorite memory technique (“Mind Palace”) that helped him memorize many things including the whole Constitution (4,543 words) in under six m…

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Positivity & Determination - EP6 w/Dr. Paul Semendinger 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

Dr. Paul Semendinger has worked with kids for 20+ years as a teacher and principal. An insightful and motivational speaker for all ages, he talks about determination and provides tons of wisdom to use in sports and in life. Dr. Sem talks about the idea of “Kintsugi”; what to do when you don’t perform well; and how to stay positive in the face of re…

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How to Flow into The State of Flow - EP5 w/Perry Quartuccio 34:11

4y ago34:11

34:11

Perry gives advice to athletes that play tight around their parents and his favorite breathing techniques ("Box Breathing" and "4-7-8 Breathing"). He also discusses his book "Reaching Home Plate" and how to get into the "zone," otherwise known as "flow." Time Stamps: 0:00-0:58 = Introductions of Today's Guest, Perry. 0:58-3:32 = What is the State o…

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Stress vs. Anxiety - EP4 w/Dr. Kevin Giangrasso 27:00

4y ago27:00

27:00

Dr. Giangrasso is a clinical psychologist and founder of “Bergen CBT.” He explains what CBT is and how it can help athletes. Dr. Giangrasso talks about performance anxiety vs performance stress and the one big myth. Other topics include: how does social media contribute to your stress, when and why stress can be good, and signs that you are stresse…

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Meditation & The Growth Mindset - EP3 w/Josh Summers 46:05

4y ago46:05

46:05

Brandon and Josh talk about Yin Yoga and how the practice is different from meditation. They also discuss the benefits of both yoga and meditation, and how meditation is an important part of mental hygiene. They touch on Carol Dweck's theory of the "growth mindset." Books mentioned in the podcast: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance By…

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Training vs. Trusting Mindset - EP2 w/Dr. Pete Kadushin 41:39

4y ago41:39

41:39

Brandon and Dr. Kadushin discuss the "practice vs performance mindset", also known as "training vs trusting mindset." Listen to this podcast to learn why "winning practice" is bad. Read our blog to understand why you perform better in practice compared to in competitive situations. Check out Dr. K's website if you’re interested in improving your pe…

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Sports Psychology 101 - EP1 w/Cathleen Small 13:41

4y ago13:41

13:41

Brandon Shintani and Cathleen Small talk about the basics of Sports Psychology and what it is. They touch on techniques like visualization. Cathleen Small is an author who wrote a 6 book series called “Mind vs Muscle: The Psychology of Sports” targeted for young athletes. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagra…

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