Dr. Cassidy Preston discusses his background in hockey and how he became passionate about the mental game. He challenges the traditional approach of goal setting and emphasizes the importance of focusing on mindset and internal processes. He introduces the concept of the alter ego and explains how athletes can create a persona to help them show up as their best selves. He also addresses the issue of toxic coaching and provides strategies for athletes to navigate and overcome challenging environments. In this conversation, Dr. Cassidy Preston discusses the importance of mindset and resilience in sports and life. He emphasizes the need to focus on owning one's capabilities rather than seeking external validation. One exercise he recommends is the 'hundred reasons why you are great' exercise, which involves listing specific achievements, progress, and skills to build confidence and a positive self-image. Dr. Preston also shares advice on prioritizing who you want to be and how you want to show up, being unfazed and relentless, and not getting caught up in the question of worthiness.

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Travis Snider, former MLB player and CEO of 3A Athletics, discusses his personal journey with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it led him to focus on mental health in youth sports. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each individual child's experiences and providing support for their mental and emotional well-being. Snider also highlights the need for parents and coaches to prioritize child development over player development, create boundaries with social media, and avoid the toxic culture of youth sports. He shares insights from his own experiences and offers guidance for parents navigating the competitive world of youth sports. The conversation explores the topic of youth sports and the pressure parents and kids face to excel in sports. They discuss the prevalence of travel ball and the shift towards best-on-best competition at younger ages. They emphasize the importance of letting kids be kids and not putting too much pressure on them. They also discuss the Good to Great Journal and its focus on self-awareness and improving parent-child relationships.

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In this episode of the Mental Approach podcast, host Todd Arkell interviews Danielle Martin, owner of True Mindsets, about mindfulness and mental performance in youth sports. Danielle shares her diverse athletic background of D1 Softball, Dirt Bike racing, Surfing and Jiu jitsu and how she became involved in mental coaching. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, breath, and balance in sports performance. Danielle also discusses the unique mental challenges in baseball and the need for support and courage in pursuing high-level athletics. She provides insights into the mental aspects of the game and the importance of understanding one's own readiness and approach.

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