In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo to discuss improving reaction time and cognitive performance.  Alfredo is one of the top NASCAR Drivers in The World and shares how he trains his mental game and cognitive performance with Pison the world's first cognitive performance tracker.

In this Podcast Brian and Anthony discuss:

• How you can use mental agility to make the RIGHT decision more quickly

• Processing your performance accurately in a sport where you lose more than win

• Dealing with factors impacting performance that are out of your control 

• Using failure as feedback and an opportunity to learn and get better

• Activating your readiness and being at your best when it means the most

• Using Pison data to get you ready for elite performance

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by two of the top high school athletic directors in the nation and sought-after mental performance coaches, Tom Mietus, MPM, and Kevin Guzzo, MPM.

In this podcast, Brian, Tom, and Kevin talk about:

• Where to start as a HS Coach or AD when implementing an MPM Program

• What are the fundamental non-negotiable skills of MPM at the HS Level

• How to create one cohesive culture vs. silos in your athletic department

• How to use MPM as a an AD to give yourself the best chance for success and longevity

• And More…

Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching, brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations, and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.  

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian continues a tribute series to one of his mentors and a mental performance coaching icon, Harvey Dorfman.   Al Leiter pitched in Major League Baseball from 1987-2005, was a 2x All-Star, a 3x World Series Champion, and New York Mets Hall of Famer.  Leiter worked closely with Harvey and attributes a lot of his success over his career to his work on the mental game with Harvey. In this episode Al & Brian discuss: The moment Al knew he needed help with mental performance The 3 day think tank that Al and Harvey at his house in Prescot, Arizona Getting clarity on your job as a pitcher Being mentally and physically prepared to execute a pitch What made Harvey so special in Al’s eyes The listen and call you on your shit balance Professional athletes need and want to hear the truth Getting down to straight talk How you feel vs. how you behave Harvey’s two two processes for development Controlling what you can control Self-promotion vs. doing the work as a mental performance coach Al’s advice for mental performance coaches Conversations, Content and Careers - The Life and Legacy of Harvey Dorfman is a series in which Brian interviews former players and staff who had their careers positively impacted by Harvey.  Go inside the conversations, the content and the careers forever changed by one of the greatest mental performance coaches who ever lived. Check out Harvey’s Books on Amazon 📕The Mental Game of Baseball 📕The Mental Keys to Hitting 📕The Mental ABCs of Pitching 📕Coaching The Mental Game 📕Copying It Down 📕Each Branch, Each Needle 📕Babbling Echoes 📕Persuasion of My Days Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass

In this episode Brian is joined by Creator of The Success Hotline, Professor of Sport Psychology at Montclair State and author of If You Want to Win Tomorrow, Read This Book Tonight, the one and only Dr. Rob Gilbert. You can join The Success Hotline here in Apple podcasts and here in Spotify. In this podcast, Dr. Gilbert talks about: The difference between being a whisper or a shout Shifting from improvement to break thoughts Not putting in time, but putting INTO time Why he records success hotline every day since 1992 Listening or talking to yourself The importance of being extreme The mindset shift from greatness is borned to it’s a trained skill The importance of getting others to believe The two types of people who you don’t want to take advice from Why you should only hir3 3%ers The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode Brian is joined by Heath Autrey, MPM to discuss Creating A Competitive Edge: 10 Ways to Develop More Mentally Tough Players, Create A Competitive Advantage and Win More Often Heath is one of Texas High School Baseball’s most respected and winningest coaches. He is a highly sought after clinician and speaker who has coached baseball at every level. In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching Session, Heath will breakdown: The REAL Battle We Face as Coaches and Athletes How you can train to separate yourself from the competition The importance of knowing your why. How to train an elite mindset and equip your players minds for battle vs. mediocrity The Value of Instant Feedback and Non-Negotiables In Your HS Program How to play offense on defense and dictate the pace on both sides of the competition How focusing on the process helps you as a leader and competitor get more done on a daily basis and allows you to become the best version of yourself. You can connect with Heath Autrey, MPM Corsicana High School Baseball Head Coach Email: HEATH.AUTREY@YAHOO.COM TWITTER: @HAUTREY11 FACEBOOK: HEATH AUTREY Cell: (972) – 921 - 0895 The Coaching Matters Group Coaching Program is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/basebal

In this episode of The Coaching Matters Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Brian is joined by Steve “Wojo” Wojciechowski. Wojo is one of the most respected players in Duke Basketball history. The 1998 NCAA Defensive Player of The Year started his coaching career at Duke in 1999 and helped the Blue Devils to the NCAA National Championship in 2001 and 2010. Was also a part of the Team USA Olympic Basketball Program and helped coach the red, white and blue to the Olympic Gold Medal in 2008 and 2012. Wojo was the head basketball coach at Marquette University from 2014-2021. In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching Session, Wojo will discuss the lessons he has learned in his illustrious college basketball career and the strategies he uses to optimize his performance. Topics will include: His daily self-care routines and journaling process The importance of exercise, meditation, yoga What 3 lessons he learned from playing for and working with Coach K Wojo’s 3 part meditation practice around peace, presence and process The difference between reacting and responding as a leader What he knows now he wishes he knew when he was coaching The importance of getting clear on what’s important and organizing your day around them Specific strategies you can use to invest into yourself so that you can invest into others and be the best version of yourself as a coach. And much more… The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Brian Cain, MPM The World’s Leading Mental Performance Coach discusses Charting Your Course & Hitting Your Target: Goal Setting Strategies That Deliver Results. Brian covers: REVIEW: THE 4 STEP GOAL FORMULA #1 Set Your Intention #2 Schedule Your Time In Blocks THE FOCUS FUNNEL - MULTIPLY TIME Eliminate Automate Delegate Procrastinate Concentrate #3 Track Your Behavior & GPS Yourself Back on Course #4 Reflect & Refocus Yourself Back On The Path GOAL SETTING THAT GETS RESULTS Set Outcome Goals Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual MITs - Most Important Tasks Set Process Goals AM Routine Execution When You Are At Your Best What 3-5 Things Are You Doing Daily? When You Fall Off The Wagon and BEAT YOURSELF, What Do You Let Happen That You Need to Work Against (Your Kryptonite) Create Success Systems For Consistency The Bigger Your Goals, The Tighter Your Process Needs To Be To Be Consistent Over Time You Must Describe What You Do As A Process 3 STEPS TO GOAL GETTING Make A Commitment Set YOUR Goals Know WHY You Want These Goals Know WHO Benefits If You Achieve Them Know WHO Suffers If You Fall Short Make It Public Create Positive Pressure For Yourself Surround Yourself With People Who Have A Similar Mission As You You Become The Average of The 5 People You Associate With Most You Become The Average of The 5 Things You Do Most Make It Happen With Daily Execution Reverse Engineer Your Plan From Outcome To Today Work The Staircase Know The Plan That You Use To Get Started WILL NOT BE What Gets You To The Finish - Plans Are Made To Get Started - USE The Most Fuel Prioritize & Execute Safe Guard Your Time Find What You Love To Do & Do It!!! Stop Watching TV and Thinking You Need Time To Relax Feeling Sorry For Yourself Check Your 3 E Ratio - Education, Energy, Entertainment Be Kind and Nice To Yourself AND Don’t Accept Your Own BS Your future, your success depends on a lot of factors and the most important factor has always been and will always be… YOU! The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode Brian is joined by Sean Casey.  “Case“ is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox.  He was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game three times during his career, is a lifetime .300 Hitter with over 100 HRs and 700 RBIs and is currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.  As a player who experienced the benefits of working with a mental performance coach during his career, on this call he talks about Creating a Competitive Edge Through Mental Performance Training and the following ideas. Why he took an approach of It’s Me vs. Me How can you at the end of the day be satisfied with just being you and sticking to your approach Why he took a deep breath every pitch and why he subscribes to the breathe or die mentality The connection between the eyes and the brain and the importance of present moment focus When you should gear it up and when you should slow it down How to avoid the trap of getting caught up in what everyone else things The importance of being quiet, taking a breath, slowing down, seeing the ball and being easy Leaders are readers, Case shares some of his favorite books The importance of a daily meditation and journaling practice Asking yourself the right questions vs. always going to “My swing is off” The story of the buffalo and the cows Easy has a cost Three realities for baseball, (1) endless failure, (2) endless work, (3) endless uncertainty SEAN CASEY MLB NETWORK HITTING MINDSET VIDEO -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNyrLMjw-xw Questions To Ask Yourself About The Hitting Process BEFORE You Go Get Into Your Swing Are You Taking A Breath & Am I In The Present & In Control of Myself Is Your Foot On The Gas (Yes, Yes, Yes NO) Are You Seeing The Ball Are You Swinging at Strikes Is Your Routine On Point & Am I In The Present & In Control of Myself Is Your Plan to Look Away & React In, Or Do YOU have A Clear Process What’s Wrong With My Swing Is A Dangerous Place To Be as a Player The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode, Chris Lavoie, MPM, Director of Athletic at The Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida discusses how to clarify and implement a winning culture.  Chris shares the exact process he used to establish the 15 core principles of The TERPS4LIFE culture within the Tampa Prep athletic department as well as: 2 critical lessons he learned from Joe Maddon and Tony Dungy How do get buy in when you are creating a new culture How he markets the TERPS4LIFE culture with The TERPS4LIFE Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terps4life-daily/id1581338792 How most schools and organization get it totally wrong when talking about mission and vision Why setting an intentional athletic department core principles is critical to your departments success A staggering statistic about who 80% of college students said was most impactful outside of their parents when in high school The importance of high school sports and that we are the only event where we bring outside people onto our campus The section of the media that proves the importance of high school sports The MVP Process and culture video he created that is changing high school sports and athletic department culture The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Brian Cain, MPM host of the Coaching Matters Group Coaching Program talks with Mike Bahun, Assistant Baseball Coach at The University of Michigan and CEO of Fundraising University.  Mike discusses developing leadership skills through application of The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery and gives you 5 clear and distinct calls to action to work on your leadership skills. Develop and Design Your Personal MVP Process Develop and Design Your Business MVP Process Establish A Routine and Set of Behavioral Success Metrics Using Habit Share Listen To Brian Cain’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast Join The Coaching Matters 2022 Weekly Leadership Development Book List Using The Optimize App Join Our Coaching Matters FREE Group Coaching Calls Every Other Week -> BrianCain.com/Coaching-Matters RESOURCES Slides From Mike’s Presentation Personal MVP Process Template  Business MVP Process Template The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   You can view all Coaching Matters Group Coaching Calls on Our YouTube Channel Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Brian Cain, MPM shares specific strategies you can use to help make 2022 the best year of your coaching career.  RESOURCES Brian’s Power Point From This Call Personal MVP Process Template Team MVP Process Template Sample Ideal Day Schedule Well Better How Reflection Journal Template Optimize Book Summaries FREE App Optimize Recommended Book List For 2022 CONCEPTS The One Word Brand Strategy The 1% Intention The Optimize Book of The Week The 4 Step Goal Formula The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   You can view all Coaching Matters Group Coaching Calls on Our YouTube Channel Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this special episode of Mental Performance Mastery, Brian Cain sits down with former world-ranked professional boxer (with a career record of 21-1) and serial entrepreneur, Mike Lee, whose company SOUL CBD is the proud sponsor of Mental Performance Daily. As a fighter, Mike Lee has fought in some of the world’s most iconic arenas for millions of fans, including bouts in Madison Square Garden, Cowboys Stadium, The MGM Grand. and more.  Mike’s career nearly ended in 2014 when he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease For the next two years, Mike was in and out of hospitals. After getting burnt out by all of the extended treatments and various medications, Mike began looking for natural alternatives to what the doctors had been suggesting, and eventually discovered CBD.  The health breakthroughs he experienced—and Mike’s business background—led to the founding SOUL CBD with his sister Angie. Soul CBD is a company dedicated to helping others through the pursuit of relief and better living, powered by CBD. Now, you can try Soul CBD, with a special discount. Go to mysoulcbd.com/cain15 for 15% off your order. That's mysoulcbd.com/cain15 for 15% off.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian discusses his relationship with the nutritional supplement CBD and four mental performance benefits that you can start taking advantage of from this great supplement. In this podcast Brian also mentions The Mental Performance Daily Podcast and a podcast he did with Soul CBD CEO and Top Raked Professional Boxer Mike Lee.  If you are looking to try Soul CBD, head to MySoulCBD.com/cain15 for %15 off your next order. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to also check out Brian’s short form daily podcast The Mental Performance Daily Podcast Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses what Mental Performance Coaches can do to help their athletes return to play from injury. In this episode Brian shares 10 ways you can help your athletes during a return to play from injury. 1. Goal Setting for Rehab Progress: Encourage them to set specific, measurable, and realistic goals related to their rehab progress, focusing on what they can control. This keeps them motivated and provides structure. 2. Visualization and Imagery: Teach the athlete to use mental imagery to “rehearse” their sport. Visualizing movements, techniques, and successful performances can help maintain muscle memory and increase mental toughness. 3. Mindfulness and Meditation: Introduce mindfulness techniques to help them stay present and manage the emotional challenges of being injured. It can improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve focus during recovery. 4. Developing Self-Awareness: Use journaling or reflective practices to increase their awareness of their mental and emotional states. This can help them understand their mental habits and areas for growth. 5. Positive Self-Talk: Help the athlete develop a positive internal dialogue, even during challenging times. This reinforces resilience and combats negative thoughts associated with injury. 6. Cognitive Restructuring: Teach them how to reframe negative or unproductive thoughts (e.g., “I’m missing out” to “I’m using this time to build mental strength”). This fosters a growth mindset. 7. Confidence Building: Work on confidence by reviewing past successes, identifying strengths, and setting small, achievable mental goals. This helps them regain belief in their abilities during recovery. 8. Resilience Training: Encourage mental toughness training by discussing setbacks as opportunities for growth. Use adversity stories or case studies from other athletes who’ve overcome injury. 9. Maintaining Team Connection: Encourage them to stay involved with the team, whether by attending practices, engaging with teammates, or taking on a mentorship role. This keeps them connected and mentally engaged. 10. Focus on Skill Development: Work on building mental skills such as focus, concentration, and emotional regulation. Use this time to train these areas, as they will be useful when they return to competition. Each strategy helps the athlete stay mentally sharp while navigating the psychological challenges of injury recovery. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips you can use as a mental performance coach to help your athletes close the gap from where they are to where they want to be and to maximize their potential. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast 💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200 👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course 💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course

In this episode Brian takes you behind the scenes and teaches you 9 lessons he has learned from working with 9 of college baseball’s best coaches.  Find out what life changing strategies Brian has learned and uses from college baseball juggernauts Skip Bertman (LSU), Mike Bianco (Ole Miss), Augie Garido (Fullerton & Texas), Tim Corbin (Vanderbilt), Gary Gilmore, (Coastal Carolina), Cliff Godwin (ECU), Erik Bakich (Michigan), Pat Casey (Oregon State) and Jim Schlossnagle (TCU & Texas A&M). THE 9 LESSONS 1.BERTMAN - Without a Vision Your People, Your Program and Your Career Will Perish 2.BIANCO - Systems, Stories, R.E.B.S. and The Next 200 Feet 3.GARRIDO - The Process is Nameless, Faceless and Fearless 4.CORBIN - Do Common Things With An Uncommon Attention to Detail and Effort 5.GILMORE - The Best Team Never Wins, It’s The Team Who Plays The Best 6.GODWIN - Don’t Just Have A Mission Statement, Be On A Mission 7.BAKICH - Character & Leadership Are Trainable Skills 8.CASEY - If You Want Better Competitors, Compete More In Practice 9.SCHLOSSNAGLE - The Compound Effect of Leaving It Better Than You Found It Per mentioned in the call, please visit BrianCain.com/9lessons for a copy of the slides and resources Brian mentions on the call. Please also visit Optimize.me/cain to join the Optimize App for FREE. You can also check out last weeks Coaching Matters Group Coaching call with Erik Bakich here. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Brian sits down with 2019 NCAA Baseball National Coach of The Year, Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach at The University of Michigan. Bakich played at East Carolina University and after a short stint in professional baseball he went on to be an assistant coach at Clemson and Vanderbilt before taking over The University of Maryland and now Michigan. Bakich is one of the top coaches in all of collegiate sports when it comes to building a championship culture and coaching the mental game. You can join The Optimize app for FREE, mentioned in this podcast by Brian and Erik by clicking here. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball Coaching 3rd Book If you wanna have a really good team, you have to have a bunch of really good teammates. How do you build that? How do you build great teammates & incorporate culture? Part of something bigger than themselves Give each team a # Teach leadership & life skills, better individual people make a better team (sum) Leave the jersey in a better place Talking legacy

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian provides an in-depth update on what’s happening in Mental Performance Mastery including some amazing FREE opportunities below that you will want to take advantage of below. The Mental Performance Daily Podcast Brian Cain's Baseball Group Coaching Program The Coaching Matters Free Group Coaching Program The Coaching Matters Podcast Zach Sorensen, Atlanta Braves Head of MPM Group Coaching Call Recording The ABCA National Baseball Coaches Convention FREE Resources & Live Event Ticket Optimize With Brian Johnson FREE Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to also check out Brian’s short form daily podcast The Mental Performance Daily Podcast Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian sits down with UFC Hall of Famer, World Champion and MMA Icon Forrest Griffin. Forrest Griffin is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013. He currently serves as the Vice President of Athlete Development for the UFC Performance Institute.   He’s the author of, one of the funniest books I have ever read, Got Fight, and was a former Georgia police officer before taking the world and the octagon by storm when he first rose to prominence after winning the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. In the tournament finals, he defeated Stephan Bonnar, live on Spike TV which is widely credited as sparking the success of the UFC.  In this podcast Forrest and I discuss: Going from being a nursing major to UFC Hall of Famer Battling Pre-Fight Nervous Energy and Channeling that Into Fuel How Money Starts Making Everything More Real & Moves You From Passion to Performance The Lessons Learned Form Forrest’s Rock Climbing Experience and the key lessons in not looking up or down How The Great Ones Lose Themselves In The Details Faking It It Till You Feeling & The Power of Self-Talk Compartmentalization and separating who you are in and outside of the cage How Routines make doing the extraordinary ordinary Forrest mental performance bathtub routine for eliminating negative self-talk and doubt How to learn from losing and using failure as positive feedback The importance of being a shark and always hunting your next target with focus Failing forward and living what you are teaching so others will listen to you Please welcome to the Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, From Athens Georgia, by way of Las Vegas, Nevada, he is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, The UFC Hall of Famer, Forrest Griffin. You can engage with Forrest on twitter and instagram @ForrestGriffin Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to also check out Brian’s short form daily podcast The Mental Performance Daily Podcast Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode Brian is joined by 4x State Championship winning coach and athletic director Tim Albertson.  Tim Albertson, MPM is the Athletic Director at Stowe High School in Stowe, Vermont and received his Masters in Sports Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.  Currently a Baseball Coach for the Bases Loaded Bulldogs Travel Organization, Tim was the Head Baseball Coach at Champlain Valley Union High School for 13 years. He led the Red Hawks to 4 State Championships (2012, 2013, 2019, 2021) and was a 5x Metro Coach of the Year.  He has also coached Wrestling and Football.  In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching and Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Coach Albertson will discuss Team Building & Culture Development Strategies for All Coaches The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Brian is joined by 4x State Championship winning coach and athletic director Tim Albertson.  Tim Albertson, MPM is the Athletic Director at Stowe High School in Stowe, Vermont and received his Masters in Sports Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.  Currently a Baseball Coach for the Bases Loaded Bulldogs Travel Organization, Tim was the Head Baseball Coach at Champlain Valley Union High School for 13 years. He led the Red Hawks to 4 State Championships (2012, 2013, 2019, 2021) and was a 5x Metro Coach of the Year.  He has also coached Wrestling and Football.  In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching and Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Coach Albertson will discuss Team Building & Culture Development Strategies for All Coaches The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Zach Sorensen, MPM The Head of Mental Performance With The 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves takes questions from our audience about coaching mental performance, he PHENOM system and framework and what it takes to be a successful mental performance mastery (MPM) coach. You can get Zach’s daily podcast The Hard 90 here You can get his book, The Hard 90 here You can check out his website here The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Zach Sorensen, MPM The Head of Mental Performance With The 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves talks about the mental performance coaching strategies he uses with the coaches and athletes he works with.  He shares insight into coaching mental performance at the Major League Level and what it takes to develop a high level of compete and mental toughness in those you coach. You can get Zach’s daily podcast The Hard 90 here You can get his book, The Hard 90 here You can check out his website here The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian discusses the importance of enthusiasm and acting differently than how you feel, a concept from 1947 and a chapter from How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success in Selling by Frank Bettger. This chapter and podcast is suggested to be listened to 5 days a week for 5 weeks to completely change your mindset around feeling enthusiastic towards acting enthusiastic. You can purchase How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success In Selling on Amazon here. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Podcast Brian reads a chapter from The Mental ABC’s of Pitching by Harvey Dorfman. The chapter on “Execution” is one that Brian has all of his baseball and softball pitchers and pitching coaches listen to on a weekly basis as it helps to simplify and clarify the importance of controlling what you can control and executing one pitch at a time. You can purchase The Mental ABC’s of Pitching on Amazon here. Brian mentions a podcast episode he recorded with 2021 MLB All-Star Pitcher Corbin Burnes of The Milwaukee Brewers. You can access that podcast here. You can also access Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast here. If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories, strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.   Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast brought to you by Pison, Brian is joined by Lansing Community College Head Baseball Coach Steven Cutter.  Coach Cut has led the Stars to 2 Juco College World Series Appearances and the #2 overall best winning percentage in Juco Baseball the last 3 years. In this Podcast Brian and Coach Cut discuss: Coach Cut’s unique journey into coaching baseball and mental performance Attraction to mental performance Stacking bricks and building consistency Growth vs. fixed mindset and using Carol Dweck’s mindset achievement Modeling theory and the process of development, caught vs. taught The importance of time management, organization, and intentionality of process Journals that players can use for the season and life The importance of setting core principles of Uncommon, Selfless, and Excellence Climbing a mountain with no summit The dangers of complacency Compete to a standard, not a scoreboard The mindset of Compete with vs. competing against Cognitive performance and work with Pison The combination of cognitive training and mental performance training You have to learn and be it before you can teach it Eliminating The G Word from your program Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  👉Connect with Coach Cut on Instagram 👉Connect with Coach Cut on X 👉Connect With Coach Cut At His Website ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable 🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast

In this episode Morehead State University Baseball Coach Mik Aoki and Brian Cain have a Q&A session with our listeners about transformational vs. transactional coaching, building culture and how to give those you lead the best chance for success as people, students and players. With a pedigree encompassing more than 450 collegiate wins and more than 50 draft picks by Major League organizations, Mik Aoki is now in his third year as head baseball coach at Morehead State.  Aoki (A-Oh-key) led the baseball program at Notre Dame for nine seasons after serving as the head coach at Boston College for four campaigns.  He also held the head coaching spot at Columbia. Forty of his players over his time as a head coach have been named all-conference.  Aoki piloted the Irish to 248 wins while seeing 26 of his student-athletes drafted into MLB organizations, including a first-round pick. Four of his players went on to stints with Major League teams, including current Notre Dame alums Caven Biggio (Toronto) and Trey Mancini (Baltimore). The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode Morehead State University Baseball Coach Mik Aoki shares his experiences in transformational coaching, building culture and how to give those you lead the best chance for success as people, students and players. With a pedigree encompassing more than 450 collegiate wins and more than 50 draft picks by Major League organizations, Mik Aoki is now in his third year as head baseball coach at Morehead State. Aoki (A-Oh-key) led the baseball program at Notre Dame for nine seasons after serving as the head coach at Boston College for four campaigns.  He also held the head coaching spot at Columbia. Forty of his players over his time as a head coach have been named all-conference. Aoki piloted the Irish to 248 wins while seeing 26 of his student-athletes drafted into MLB organizations, including a first-round pick. Four of his players went on to stints with Major League teams, including current Notre Dame alums Caven Biggio (Toronto) and Trey Mancini (Baltimore). In addition to on-field success, Aoki’s Notre Dame clubs raised more than $75,000 for charity from 2014-19, including awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). In 2018 and 2019, the baseball team won “The Trophy” at ND for the team most committed to community service. In 2018, his team alone logged more than 1,000 hours of community service. His teams also consistently turned in 3.0 or better team grade point averages. Aoki has been a strong advocate for the Pete Frates #3 Fund since the diagnosis of his former outfielder, Pete Frates, with ALS in 2012. Frates was a freshman at Boston College during Aoki’s first season as BC and served as team captain on the 2007 Eagles squad which was Aoki’s first as head coach. Since Frates’ diagnosis and ultimate death from ALS, Aoki has helped raise thousands for the foundation to help offset his medical costs and fund research for a cure to ALS. In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching and Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Coach Aoki will discuss Transformational vs. Transactional Coaching: Using Sport To Teach Life The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode.... Brian Cain, MPM The world’s leading authority on Mental Performance Mastery takes you through the BALL Mental Imagery and Meditation process he uses with all of his athletes. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this episode, Brian Cain, MPM The world’s leading authority on Mental Performance Mastery shares how as coaches and athletes you can develop the skills of Mental Imagery to improve confidence and enhance performance through a more detailed and advanced form of preparation.  Brian walks you through: The difference between active and passive mental imagery Why every team he consults with does shadow work on a daily basis The 5 skills we build while doing shadow work The 4 steps to effective mental imagery that all coaches can use (Ball Technique) The #1 drill injured athletes can do to increase and accelerate their return to play The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

This is a continuation of the last episode and a Q&A with Brian Cain and Coach Leslie Huntington,MPM.  She has been the head softball coach at  the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for over 20 years. She is the Blugolds’ all-time winningest coach and earned her 500th career win on February 20th, 2021. In addition, Huntington will be inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame in December, 2021. In 2008, Huntington led the Blugolds to an NCAA Division III national championship, the first in program history. In 2007 the team finished third in the nation.  Between 2004-2006, Huntington received three WIAC Coach of the Year awards in a row, each year the Blugolds won WIAC titles, the first time in WIAC history a team won three straight.  In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching and Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Coach Huntington will discuss Better Players, Better People: Mental Skills Training Coaches Can Use In Everyday Practice and the Importance of Competition vs. Comparison. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

Leslie Huntington,MPM has been the head softball coach at  the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for over 20 years. She is the Blugolds’ all-time winningest coach and earned her 500th career win on February 20th, 2021. In addition, Huntington will be inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame in December, 2021. In 2008, Huntington led the Blugolds to an NCAA Division III national championship, the first in program history. In 2007 the team finished third in the nation.  Between 2004-2006, Huntington received three WIAC Coach of the Year awards in a row, each year the Blugolds won WIAC titles, the first time in WIAC history a team won three straight.  In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching and Podcast Sponsored By Fundraising University, Coach Huntington will discuss Better Players, Better People: Mental Skills Training Coaches Can Use In Everyday Practice and the Importance of Competition vs. Comparison. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast Brian Cain, creator of the MPM Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM For Athletes Program joins co-host Trake “Carp” Carpenter, College Golf Coach to discuss the three most critical aspects of golfer development (#1) swing management, (#2) course management and (#3) self management so you can get the most out of your potential both on and off the course.   In episode #11, Brian Cain breaks down the importance of habit formation in your development as a golfer and shares multiple apps and strategies you can use to develop the habits that you and your game need to go low. You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Trake “Carp” Carpenter (@ducoachcarp).   Want to join The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast live and participate in the podcast recording? There’s a new podcasting platform built to engage with listeners in real time. It’s called The NoFilter Network and I’m hosting this podcast there and we'd love to have you as a guest.    You can reserve your ticket to be on the show by clicking here and searching for recording dates and times in the "upcoming events section".   You can also check out our previously recorded episodes of the Golf MPM Podcast at BrianCain.com/blog/category/golf

The Golf MPM Podcast Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM For Athletes Program joins co-host Trake “Carp” Carpenter, Head Men’s Golf Coach at The University of Denver to discuss all things related to golf swing, course and self management and getting the most out of your potential both on and off the course.   In episode #10, Cain joins St. Joseph High School Golf Coach Kevin Guzzo to talk about Mental Resilience in golf and the role that the pre-shot and post shot routine in competing one shot at a time and how you can build resilience on the range. You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Trake “Carp” Carpenter (@ducoachcarp).   Want to join The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast live and participate in the podcast recording? There’s a new podcasting platform built to engage with listeners in real time. It’s called The NoFilter Network and I’m hosting this podcast there and we'd love to have you as a guest.    You can reserve your ticket to be on the show by clicking here and searching for recording dates and times in the "upcoming events section".   You can also check out our previously recorded episodes at BrianCain.com/blog/category/golf

In this episode Brian Cain fields questions from coaches and athletes about elite routines and habits of excellence.  The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I breakdown the importance of your day to day and moment to moment behaviors and how those align with your achievements. I also share one of my favorite stories about a successful business entrepreneur who learned early enough in life the power of expectations and behaviors. Winners act like winners long before they are winners. It’s how you behave that determines what you achieve. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know?  If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete  COACHES: Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian discusses why you should work with a Mental Performance Coach.  👉Athlete or parent of an athlete? ⁠Join Brian’s exclusive one-on-one coaching program⁠ ✅ Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Learn More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable

In The Golf MPM Podcast Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM For Athletes Program joins co-host Trake “Carp” Carpenter, Head Men’s Golf Coach at The University of Denver to discuss all things related to golf swing, course and self management and getting the most out of your potential both on and off the course.   In episode #9, Cain & Carp discuss the history 2021 PGA Championship victory by Phil Mickelson in which he became the oldest player to ever win a major. They talk about Phil’s mindset, his use of visualization and more. You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Trake “Carp” Carpenter (@ducoachcarp).   Want to join The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast live and participate in the podcast recording? There’s a new podcasting platform built to engage with listeners in real time. It’s called The NoFilter Network and I’m hosting this podcast there and we'd love to have you as a guest.    You can reserve your ticket to be on the show by clicking here and searching for recording dates and times in the "upcoming events section".   You can also check out our previously recorded episodes at BrianCain.com/blog/category/golf

In this episode Brian Cain breaks down how to establish elite routines and habits of excellence.  He focuses on the AM and PM Routines, Pre and Post Competition Routines, In Competition Routines and the Release Routine as well as discusses triggers and two of his favorite books The Power of Habit and Tiny Habits. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In the Golf MPM Podcast Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM For Athletes Program joins co-host Trake “Carp” Carpenter, Head Men’s Golf Coach at The University of Denver to discuss all things related to golf swing, course and self management and getting the most out of your potential both on and off the course.   In episode #8, Cain & Carp breakdown the process that led to Coach Carp’s University of Denver Men’s Golf Program winning The Summit League Conference Championship and his teams performance at the Washington Regional where they were 2 strokes away from becoming the 1st 13-see to ever make it to the NCAA National Championships. You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Trake “Carp” Carpenter (@ducoachcarp).   Want to join The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast live and participate in the podcast recording? There’s a new podcasting platform built to engage with listeners in real time. It’s called The NoFilter Network and I’m hosting this podcast there and we'd love to have you as a guest.    You can reserve your ticket to be on the show by clicking here and searching for recording dates and times in the "upcoming events section".   You can also check out our previously recorded episodes at BrianCain.com/blog/category/golf

In The Baseball MPM Podcast With Cain & Casey, Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM Athletes Program and Sean “The Mayor” Casey, MLB Network Analyst and one of baseball’s all-time best hitters talk about success strategies you can use to master mental performance both on and off the baseball field. In Episode #8 - The Power of Accountability Cain and Caesy are joined by 2x MLB All-Star, 2013 NL Batting Champion and Minesota Twins Hall of Famer Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer was the 9th overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft and played from 2001-2015 with the Twins, Mets and Rockies.   Cuddyer gives a lot of credit to his mental performance training and the mental game strategies he used to help him win the 2013 NL batting title and in this podcast he shares what made such a big difference for him and how he went from going 3-70 in his first year of pro baseball to being one of the most feared hitters in the game. In this podcast Cain, Casey and Cuddyer talk about:  Finding a routine and going deep under the water in season Intentionally disrupting your routines so you don’t become a slave to the routine How self-talk and confidence are the separator at the highest level The biggest challenges you face coming out of HS into pro baseball The importance of having something to go to when it gets hard Controlling what you can control and managing all of the variables you can control in performance “DigMe” Tapes and watching your personal highlights to help with preparation and performance The power of profanity and having an alter ego Breathing, meditation and knowing how to stay in control of yourself Triggers to start an at-bat process nad get yourself dialed in when it matters Figuring out what the catcher is trying to do to you when at the plate so you can hunt a pitch or guess as a performance strategy A strategy for holding yourself accountable that YOU MUST use as a player Why it’s so much easier to let yourself down than an accountability partner. The difference between wanting success and deserving success How to use pressure, stress and the competition to increase your energy Self-talk and what Cuddy learned from an MMA Fighter that changed his career Mastering the process of the at bat so you can treat game 2 of the season and game 7 of the World Series as the same. Building the body armour of what you can control and why by being a good teammate, smiling and using others as a strategy you can lock yourself into your own performance. How baseball breeds anxiety and excitement in players Why you shouldn’t bring a butter knife to a gun fight What Cuddy learned from Derek Jeter’s 58 errors in one season at SS that changed his career Why it’s imperative to work on your mental game and DO THE DRILLS it takes to become mentally tough When an at-bat starts and the importance of preparation You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak), Sean Casey (@themayorsofficemlb) and Michael Cuddyer (@mcuddy23) on instagram and twitter.

In this question and answer session Dr. Barry Davis, head baseball coach at Rider University and Brian Cain, MPM discuss leadership and improving your leadership skillset as a coach. Dr. Barry Davis has transformed the Rider University Baseball program into a consistent contender in the Metro-Atlantic Conference (MAAC), winning three conference tournament championships, two regular-season championships, and qualifying for 10 conference tournaments. Davis, the holder of a 962-646 career record, has been a head coach for 32 years, having led three different programs at three different levels. In his first 11 years, he led Gloucester County College (Rowan College of South Jersey) to unprecedented success, followed by four years at NAIA (now Division II) Georgia Southwestern State University. Davis is also a member of the coveted 900-win club and one of the most sought after clinicians in college baseball.  He is also a member of four Hall of Fames, beginning with his induction into the Gloucester County College Sports Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.  His alma mater, Bridgewater College, inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2014, and the National Junior College Athletic Association Baseball Coaches enshrined Davis in their Hall of Fame in 2016. In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching With Coaches, Coach Davis will share five strategies to increase your leadership skillset. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. New Coaches: If you’re interested in how Fundraising University can help you raise $10-$45,000 in JUST ONE HOUR, Please visit www.fundraisingu.net  and click on “Start Fundraiser” to sign up today and help your program “Dream Big, Raise More”! Current Coaches: If you would like to be a Coaching Matters Ambassador Coach in your state and earn $5,000 - $20,000 part-time, Contact Mike Bahun (mbahun@fundraisingu.net) to inquire about our NEW Ambassador Coach program! Fundraising University is always looking for individuals who are competitive, empathetic, organized, self-starters, and teachable to partner with: Current Coaches: Contact Mike Bahun (mbahun@fundraisingu.net) to inquire about Assistant Coach or Area Representative positions openings with Fundraising University. Please visit https://fundraisingu.net/franchising/ to find out more about becoming a Fundraising University franchise owner. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In this short “Mental Minute” podcast episode I breakdown the expectation trap and how you can change your life and your performance by giving up expectations and focusing solely on execution of your process. Thank you for listening to the Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast on the Ironclad Content Network. If you liked this show, be sure to leave us a rating and a review and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @BrianCainPeak. ATHLETES: Want to learn how to be the most mentally tough athlete you know?  If you found this podcast helpful and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance strategies as an athlete, my 30 Days to Mental Performance Mastery Program is for you. In this program, I’ll show you how to: Compete with unshakable confidence each and every time you step into the arena Perform at your best when it means the most—on a consistent basis Create the elite mindset, routines, and habits of excellence you need to reach your potential and get the most our of your ability like some of top athletes in the world, from UFC Champions to Heisman Trophy and Cy Young Award Winners, and over 900 pro sport draft selections and Olympic Medalists who I coach. Join the top athletes in the world today at BrianCain.com/athlete  COACHES: Want to learn more coaching strategies to master the mental side of performance? Join my COACHES INSIDERS LIST and I’ll keep you updated on my next Mental Performance Mastery Certification. If you found this podcast helpful, and you’re interested in more cutting-edge mental performance coaching strategies, the MPM Certification is for you. Inside the course, I’ll show you how to: Get your athletes to perform their best when it means the most by using a SYSTEM to create an elite mindset. Compete at a higher level, more consistently—while managing distractions and adversity—by establishing the right routines. Create the championship culture you need to develop elite athletic leaders and cultivate a clear vision that keeps everyone motivated and juiced up. Learn the systems and secrets I use to help the top coaches in the world compete at an elite level—year after year -> BrianCain.com/certification

In this episode Dr. Barry Davis, head baseball coach at Rider University shares 5 Strategies to Increase Your Leadership Skillset. Dr. Barry Davis has transformed the Rider University Baseball program into a consistent contender in the Metro-Atlantic Conference (MAAC), winning three conference tournament championships, two regular-season championships, and qualifying for 10 conference tournaments. Davis, the holder of a 962-646 career record, has been a head coach for 32 years, having led three different programs at three different levels. In his first 11 years, he led Gloucester County College (Rowan College of South Jersey) to unprecedented success, followed by four years at NAIA (now Division II) Georgia Southwestern State University. Davis is also a member of the coveted 900-win club and one of the most sought after clinicians in college baseball. He is also a member of four Hall of Fames, beginning with his induction into the Gloucester County College Sports Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. His alma mater, Bridgewater College, inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2014, and the National Junior College Athletic Association Baseball Coaches enshrined Davis in their Hall of Fame in 2016. In this Coaching Matters Group Coaching With Coaches, Coach Davis will share five strategies to increase your leadership skillset. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. New Coaches: If you’re interested in how Fundraising University can help you raise $10-$45,000 in JUST ONE HOUR, Please visit www.fundraisingu.net and click on “Start Fundraiser” to sign up today and help your program “Dream Big, Raise More”! Current Coaches: If you would like to be a Coaching Matters Ambassador Coach in your state and earn $5,000 - $20,000 part-time, Contact Mike Bahun (mbahun@fundraisingu.net) to inquire about our NEW Ambassador Coach program! Fundraising University is always looking for individuals who are competitive, empathetic, organized, self-starters, and teachable to partner with: Current Coaches: Contact Mike Bahun (mbahun@fundraisingu.net) to inquire about Assistant Coach or Area Representative positions openings with Fundraising University. Please visit https://fundraisingu.net/franchising/ to find out more about becoming a Fundraising University franchise owner. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In The Golf MPM Podcast Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and 30 Days to MPM For Athletes Program joins co-host Trake “Carp” Carpenter, Head Men’s Golf Coach at The University of Denver to discuss all things related to golf swing, course and self management and getting the most out of your potential both on and off the course.   In episode #7, Cain’s 1st PGA Caddie Experience Cain and Carp talk about what Cain learned from caddying for Brady Schnell on the Korn Ferry Tour in Las Vegas. In this podcast we breakdown: The margin for error and the fierce competition on the tour How separation is in preparation Creating a tournament day routine The post round routine and importance of the debrief You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak) and Trake “Carp” Carpenter (@ducoachcarp). Want to join The Golf Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Podcast live and participate in the podcast recording? There’s a new podcasting platform built to engage with listeners in real time. It’s called The NoFilter Network and I’m hosting this podcast there and we'd love to have you as a guest.  You can reserve your ticket to be on the show by clicking here and searching for recording dates and times in the "upcoming events section". You can also check out our previously recorded episodes at BrianCain.com/blog/category/golf

In this episode Brian Cain leads a question and answer session with our live audience about mental performance, culture and creating a championship program. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

In episode #7 the Baseball MPM Podcast with Cain and Casey, Brian Cain, creator of the Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) Coaches Certification and one of the World’s most sought after MPM Coaches and Sean “The Mayor” Casey, one of baseball’s all-time best hitters talk about success strategies you can use both on and off the field.  In this episode Cain and Casey are joined by former Major League Baseball Player Jason Grilli. Grilli was the 4th overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft, an all-star in 2013 and competed for 18 seasons at the MLB Level. In this podcast episode we talk about:  Taking pride in representing your family name and how it’s the name on the back that allows you to represent the name on the front of the jersey. The mentality that drove Jason to compete for 18 seasons and overcome 4 career ending surgeries The difference in mentality of being a starter vs. being a reliever Clear communication in setting yourself up for success Weekly preparation and attention to detail The importance of playing mental games with yourself to get you focused and locked in and controlling the controllables The role that routine plays in helping you to feel successful and confident as an athlete Why you want to break your season up into 100 at bat increments At the end of the day it’s You vs. You... The lesson Jason learned from rapper Ice-T about a F$ck It mentality Why a lion never loses sleep over the opinions of sheep Managing the disappointment, frustration and adversity of injuries and taking a one pitch at a time to that rehab. Gods going to give me nothing I can’t handle The opinions of others only matter if you allow them to affect you Why you should never solicit feedback from spectators, keep your opinions in the arena How to use love as energy You can engage with Brian Cain (@BrianCainPeak), Sean Casey (@themayorsofficemlb) and Jason Grilli (@grillcheese49) on Instagram and Twitter. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/mentalperformance for 20% off.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian is joined by Donovan Santas. Over his 21-year-long career in professional baseball in different capacities, Donovan has seen some of the most momentous changes and shifts in the sports industry – from how strength training is implemented to how the strength & conditioning coach’s role has gained prominence to the importance of mental performance and cognitive training.   Donovan has worked with the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Bluejays, and New York Yankees as a strength and conditioning coach and assistant director of player health and performance. In this episode, Brian and Donovan talk about… The evolution of baseball-specific training and conditioning How the role of the strength and conditioning coach has expanded over the years What a training program looked like 20 years ago versus how it looks today Training with Pison Readiness assessment and testing The go-no-go test for performance Cognitive assessment Fatigue management The power of breathing and the impact of the Functional Movement Screening FMS Recovery modalities, what works, and what’s best for you as an athlete. Sleep and the impact on performance The role mental performance plays in professional baseball player development The mental game of pitcher Roy Halladay, Cy Young Winner - Working With Harvey What Makes Roy Run? - Sports Illustrated Article about Roy Halladay Connect with Donovan Santas: Donovan Santas on LinkedIn Donovan Santas on Instagram Email - donovan.santas@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review, and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  ⌚Lean More About Pison, The World’s First Cognitive Performance App and Wearable ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass

In this episode Brian Cain, Host of The Coaching Matters Podcast takes us through his 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery Coaching System. Why Coaching Matters Critical, Impactful and Influential Period of Time In Life What is Mental Performance? Most Miss-Undrestood Aspect of Coaching 6 Inches That Control The 6 Feet Below More Than Hanging a Quote The Missing Link In Athletic Performance Stand Up - Sit Down at What % Drills -> Skills -> Skillset Drills -> 10 Mental Skills -> Mental Toughness Skillset 1. Elite Mindset Mental Performance Daily Podcast Instagram, Twitter @BrianCainPeak Success Hotline 2. Motivation & Commitment Motivation Comes After….. Movement Begins Actions -> Feelings Feelings -> ACtions Telescope & Microscope Goals 3. Focus & Awareness BrianCain.com/Cgrid 4. Self-Control and Discipline Make Your Bed E+R=O 5. Process Over Outcome Control What You Can Control 6. Meditation & Mental Imagery 6-2-8 Breathing & Mind Movie When Head Hits Pillow 7. Routines & Habits of Excellence Habit Share App Corbin Burnes Success Checklist 8. Time Management & Organization Plan Tomorrow tonight 9. Leadership The 6 C’s of Leadership 10. The Right Culture Principle of Preference? What Are Your Core Principles? The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance.  Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Together, each week Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball

Zach Sorensen is a former Major League Baseball Player with the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels. The 3x All-American at Wichita State has worked as a mental performance coach with the Texas Rangers and is currently serving in that capacity with the Atlanta Braves. He is also the best selling author of The Hard 90, How To Prepare, Compete and Progress in the Mental Game. In this 3rd episode of a 3-part-podcast, Zach shares how baseball players can better develop the mental game skills they need to give themselves the best chance for success. You can engage with Zach through his website zsorensen.com and check out his book The Hard 90 on Amazon and his podcast The Hard 90. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review and be sure to connect with Brian Cain on Twitter and Instagram @BrianCainPeak and at BrianCain.com Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/mentalperformance for 20% off.

In this episode Brian Cain, host of The Coaching Matters Podcast is joined by Fundraising University CEO Mike Bahun to talk about why Coaching Matters and the importance, influence and impact that high school coaches and activities directors have in our educational system and the role they play in life skill development. The Coaching Matters Podcast is brought to you by Fundraising University and Brian Cain Peak Performance. Coaching Matters is a nonprofit foundation whose primary purpose is to help coaches, athletes and activities directors succeed in their programs, schools and communities.   Fundraising University works to help you raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of interference, to support coaches and activities directors in enhancing the student experience and life-skill development that is a critical component of our educational system. Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leading mental performance coach and former high school athletic director works to educate, empower and energize you to be your best through his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery system. Fundraising University and Brian Cain bring you interviews, question and answer sessions and group coaching around mastering mental performance, creating culture and developing the leadership skills you need to succeed. Be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, leave us a review and engage with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak  Be sure to join Brian’s email list at BrianCain.com/join so that you can stay updated and in the know when it comes to Brian and the forefront of mental performance training. If you are a coach looking to master mental performance coaching, the missing link in your clients and athletes performance, join Brian’s MPM Coaches Insiders List and receive his best strategies for coaching mental performance and save $200 off his MPM Certification Course when it opens this fall. If you are an athlete, join Brian’s 3 Day Mini Course on Mental Performance at BrianCain.com/free-athletes-course If you are a golfer or golf coach join Brian’s FREE Golf Masterclass at BrianCain.com/golf If you are a baseball player or coach join Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass at BrianCain.com/baseball