The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 4: La Russa Is Crazy, Playoff Talk, New Fantasy Draft Mind-Design Sports podcast

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In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how to avoid it) and the different types of breathing that anybody can utilize. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to check out their website and app for more free resources. Rewire Fitness: https://rewirefitness.app/…

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

3 years тому30:17

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Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:28 - What is your background in race car driving? What is the format of race car driving competitions? 4:28 - 6:16 - What sets apart race car driving from other traditional sports? 6:16 - 8:54 - How do you prepare for race car competitions? 8:54 - 14:44 - What was your experience in the Volkswagen Polo Cup? 14:44 - 18:17 - How have you responded to adversity in your career so far? 18:17 - 19:07 - Have you had any significant accidents? 19:07 - 20:11 - What are your major takeaways from racecar driving? 20:11 - 28:04 - What is AS41 marketing, and how does it relate to race car driving? 28:04 - 30:21 - What would you say to younger generations as a final piece of advice? Don’t forget to check out Aditya’s website and podcast at https://adityaswaminathan.com/. ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport…

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

3 years тому43:00

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We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers to any additional questions, visit cynthiasass.com . Cynthia’s Instagram Cynthia’s Twitter Cynthia’s Email 0:00-2:45 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Cynthia Sass 2:45-5:13 = Comparing Nutritional Challenges for Professional Athletes in Different Sports 5:13-10:19 = How Metabolism Affects Sports Performance 10:19-12:32 = Debunking the Myth of a Diet of Exclusively Green Foods 12:32-14:05 = Making Healthy Food More Appetising 14:05-17:34 = The Importance of Fiber 17:34-20:02 = Recommending Diets for Student-Athletes 20:02-20:22 = Explaining Specific Diet Trends: Keto and Paleo 20:22-23:47 = Cravings and Listening to Your Body vs. Listening to Your Mind 23:47-26:01 = An Underrated Superfood 26:01-28:03 = Explaining Meal Prepping and Its Benefits 28:03-29:30 = Are There Bad Sources of Protein? 29:30-30:24 = Suggestions for Healthy Meals 30:24-31:51 = The Structure of a Healthy Meal 31:51-33:36 = More Methods for Making Icky Foods More Palatable 33:36-34:55 = Writing for Health.com 34:55-42:10 = Cynthia's Best Nutritional Advice 42:10-42:51 = Outro…

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

3 years тому29:37

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In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from this at home. 0:00-1:06 = Introduction of our guest for this podcast: Jarrod Spencer 1:07-1:52 = What are some of the complex mental health problems athletes face during the pandemic? 1:58-2:52 = Does getting in shape help reduce the amount of anxiety? 3:04-6:47 = How do we cope with demotivation caused by the pandemic? 7:05-8:35 = To what extent does the lack of organized sports affect athletes and is there any remedy? 8:44-11:25 = What are the proper ways to find meaningful connectedness, and does it have any benefits? 11:26-15:42 = What are the impacts of the “pause” in sports caused by the pandemic? 15:48-18:34 = What is the difference between a clear mind and a focused mind? 18:36-21:31 = What are some mental health problems that can be seen in sport, how do they affect an athlete? 21:33-24:54 = What is a “strain relationship”, how does it affect an athlete, what can be done to prevent it? 24:55-28:54 = YouTube channel recommendations and final advice from our guest’s book. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport Description done by Alper…

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

3 years тому31:14

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When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sports photographer Billie Weiss to explore the world of sports photography. 0:00-2:19 = Introduction to Guest Speaker Billie Weiss 2:19-6:10 = Benefits and Diversity in Sports Photography 6:10-9:30 = What is the difference between an average sports fan and a sports photographer? 9:30-12:44 = Similarities and differences between professional athletes and younger athletes 12:44-16:10 = The Mental Side of Photography 16:10-17:57 = Creative Exploration in Photography 17:57-22:03 = How Photography Connects to Social Media 22:03-27:40 = Weiss’s Plans for the Future 27:40-29:29 = Weiss’s Most Important Message to Young Athletes 29:29-31:14 = Conclusion ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport…

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

3 years тому46:31

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As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude, especially for student-athletes? In this episode, we dive into this question with psychiatrists Torey Troggio and Armin Hoes of Sports Psych MDs. They discuss some individual components of mental fitness, pass on some sage advice, and even analyze the playing styles of current NBA athletes. Sports Psych MDs Website: https://www.sportspsychmds.com/ 0:00-4:26 = Introduction of Guest Speakers T 4:26-8:16 = Lessons Learned from Sports 8:16-10:23 = For the Kids: What is Psychiatry? 10:23-14:24 = Athletes and Mental Fitness 14:24-15:28 = Mental Fitness as a Dynamic Process 15:28-20:03 = Components of Mental Fitness: Resilience and Balance 20:03-22:44 = Verbal and Non-verbal Communication 22:44-24:19 = Specific Examples of Good Leadership 24:19-29:18 = Torey and Armin's Mental Fitness Program 29:18-31:47 = The Importance of Mental Flexibility 31:47-37:04 = How Staying Grateful Makes You a Better Athlete 37:04-38:30 = The X Factor 38:30-42:22 = Torey and Armin's Best Advice for Young Athletes 42:22-44:45 = A More In-Depth Explanation of Psychiatry 44:45-45:37 = Torey's Last Words of Advice 45:37-46:32 = Outro Description done by Iliana Rong. Questions done by Brandon Shintani ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #sports #sportspsych #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #resilience #flexibleandresilient #findingbalance #nba #coach #psychiatrist…

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

3 years тому47:29

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As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when tackling problems and striving for a healthier and more productive life. Today we invite Dr. Emily Galvin, a certified mental skills trainer and performance consultant, to ask about how can we effectively manage our energy for performing good skills, covering topics from mental health to sleeping routines. 0:00-2:36 = Introduction of our guest speaker, Emily Galvin 2:36-6:10 = What is Energy Management? 6:10-7:46 = Arousal and Connecting Energy Management to Yourself. 7:46-10:04 = Improving our Lifestyle with Energy Management. 10:04-16:44 = How Does Mentally and Physical Energy Affect Your Skills? 16:44- 20:02 = Energy Management through Yoga & Meditation. 20:02-27:00 = The Science Behind How Sleep Affects Energy. 27:00-32:06 = Sports Addiction and its Relation to Energy. 32:06-38:20 = Personal Experiences of Emily. 38:20-42:30 = Brain Activation During "The Zone." 42:30-47:29 = Concluding.…

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

3 years тому50:25

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As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind and sports. They talk about establishing goals, committing to them, dealing with stress and negativity as well as the importance of self-awareness when it comes to growth as an athlete and person as a whole. 0:36-1:26 = Introduction on Mind-Design Sport and Its Founder 1:27- 2:41 = Inspiration on MDS 2:42- 3:49 = Accountability, Commitment and Time Management 3:50- 5:20 = Goal Setting and Its Importance 5:21- 8:22 = Establishing Balance 8:23-12:41 = The Power of the Mind and Getting Out of the Comfort Zone 12:42- 13:50 = Being Realistic and Setting Attainable Goals 13:51- 16:44 = Dealing With Self Doubt 16:45- 19:20 = Psychology of Positivity 19:21- 22:43 = Why is MDS Important 22:44- 24:55 = Dealing With Stress and Anxiety 24:56- 26:10 = Gratitude 26:18-28:05 = Introducing ’Defining Elevation’ 28:06- 30:20 = Interesting Podcasts by ‘Defining Elevation’ 30:21- 32:41 = Lessons Learnt Throughout the Journey 32:42- 33:25 = The Guest’s Sport Background 33:26- 35:26 = Lessons learnt through sport 35:27- 37:30 = The influence of your character on sport 37:31-38:36 = Guest speakers Photography and its influence 38:37-40:28 = Advice to younger athletes and students 40:29- 42:55 = What is 1% better 42:56 -44:53 = Applying the concert of 1% better 44:54-46:24 = Challenges with running ‘defining elevation’ 46:25- 48:21 = 3 favourite words 48:22 - 48:59 = Taking pride in your work 49:00- 50:24 = Outro and advice Description written by Verona Odhiambo. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #SportsPsychology #Sports #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #Positivity #Podcast #GrowthMindset #AspiringAthletes #PerformanceAnxiety #GoalSetting…

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

3 years тому46:26

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Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in helping young athletes improve their mental game for competition. Denise also shares her own personal methods for dealing with loss and anxiety in chess and tips and tricks for other athletes to apply in their own sports. To learn more about Denise and her goals to educate more children on sports psychology check out her website https://www.denisebouah.com/ Denise's book "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" is available on amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Sport-Psychology-Children-Textbook-children/dp/0639831508 0:00-1:23: Introduction to Guest Speaker 1:23-2:54: The Physicality of Chess 2:54-4:45: Denise's Pre-game Rituals 4:45-7:44: What Inspired and influenced Denise to Write "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" 7:29-11:05: The Importance of Time Management and Balance in Life 10:47-12:25: Why Denise Chose Animal Characters For Her Book 12:25-16:40: How to Deal With Loss in Sports 16:40-18:48: How Denise Has Continued to Stay Motivated in Chess for so Long 18:48-22:04: How to Train and Eat Like a Chess Player 22:04-23:34: Importance of Educating Children on Sports Psychology 23:34-25:35: Using Chess as Therapy for Substance Abuse 25:35-27:50: How Denise Has Used Chess to Better Herself 27:50-33:21: Dealing with Anxiety and Panic in Sports 33:21-34:58: Tips for Aspiring Chess Players 34:58-37:01: Applying What You Learn in Sports to Academics 37:01-39:25: The Adrenaline Rush of Chess 39:25-42:32: How Mental Wellbeing is Treated Across the World 42:32-46:04: The Importance of Attitude Description written by Dylan Chambers ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #chess #chessplayer #chesschampion #childrensbook #balance #mentalhealth #sportspsychology #timemanagment #motivation #training #nutrition #visualization #overcomeloss…

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

3 years тому41:28

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Commitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years, whose main focus is to help people reach their mental potential, to speak to us about the importance of commitment for high sports performance. Hope our athletes find this inspiring! 0:00-1:14 = Introduction of Guest Speaker, Angus 1:15-5:02 = Lessons Angus learnt from US Military 5:03-7:47 = How to remain Focused as an Athlete 7:48-11:24 = Dealing with Fear 11:25-15:20 = Understanding the line between ‘Unhealthy’ and ‘Pushing one’s self’ 15:21-17:48 = What is High Performance? 17:49-20:02 = Famous athletes Angus worked with 20:03-22:05 = Experience with top athletes 22:06-24:51 = Commitment, Natural talent, or Routine? 24:52-26:01 = Difference between Commitment and Routine 26:02-28:40 = Uniqueness of Baseball compared to other Sports 28:41-31:04 = Pros and Cons of playing in the Minor League 31:05-34:21 = How Travelling affects Mental Health 34:22-36:33 = Common Mental weaknesses and Solutions 36:34-38:39 = Piece of advice to Young Athletes 40:44-41:08 = Concluding Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #Commitment #Routine #Sleeping #Motivation #Baseball #Focused #Competition #Curiosity #Pursue #Competition Description done by Temilade Agboola…

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

3 years тому49:37

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In Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys argue, they will talk about the winners and losers of week 3 in the NFL. The teams out in LA look like genuine super bowl contenders as the Rams beat the Buccaneers and Chargers beat the Chiefs. In Bens Breakdown, he will talk about Tom Brady returning to his old home and predict the score of that game. The boys will also talk about the beginning of super teams in the NFL as Josh Gordon signed with the Chiefs and Richard Sherman signed with the Bucs. Finally, the boys will share the best homecomings in sports as the biggest one yet came this weekend. Intro: 0:27-1:00 MLB Talk: 1:00-8:04 (Red Sox vs Yankees Argument) Justin Tucker Sets NFL Record For Game Winner: 8:04-9:20 Justin Fields Struggles In Debut: 9:20-10:52 Mondo’s Dolphins Lose In OT To Red Hot Raiders: 10:52-12:18 Patriots Offense Struggles Against Saints: 12:18-14:20 Rams and Cardinals Best Team In The League? 14:20-16:30 Panthers Legit and Jags Continue To Fail 16:30- 20:32 New York = Loserville: 20:32-22:15 Cowboys Destroy Eagles: 22:15-23:46 Packers and Chargers Win In Spectacular Fashion: 23:46-28:27 (Bens Breakdown) Tom Bray Makes His Return to Foxborough: 28:27-33:40 Many Pacquiao Retires: 33:40-34:41 Josh Gordon And Richard Sherman Sign With Chiefs And Chargers: 34:41-42:44 Bears Getting New Stadium? 42:44-44:21 Best Homecoming In Sports: 44:21-49:24 #Tom Brady Makes Return #Chargers and Rams For real #Yankees Suck #Go Red Sox #NFL Unpredictable…

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

4 years тому52:29

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In Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the Yankees and Braves are cooking while the Red Sox and Mets have slipped from previous spots in the standings. Johnny will get to go off on Ben and Elliott, who have roasted Johnny in prior episodes this summer. In Bens's breakdown, he will discuss the final week of preseason in the NFL as the regular season is just weeks away. Many teams will go into the season with new starting new QB's and some of them being rookies from the first draft round. Ben will also preview the first week of college football as it starts this weekend. Finally, the week's most prominent global sports news is Cristiano Ronaldo getting transferred to Manchester United, the old team he played for when he first started in the pros. Intro= 0:27-3:57 Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC= 3:57-14:40 MLB Division/Wild Card Races Heating up= 14:40-30:25 (Bens Breakdown) NFL Preseason Talk= 30:25-46:30 College Football Preview= 46:30-51:14 Cristiano Ronaldo= 51:14-54:08 #Big10 #Big12 #SEC #NCAA Football #NFL Preseason #NFL Rookie QB's #Mac Jones #Cristiano Ronaldo #Man United #MLB Playoff Race…

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

4 years тому1:21:16

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The US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins silver. As the COVID19 cases continue to rise, the boys will discuss whether the NFL should be enforcing players to get vaccinated or not. Players like Deandre Hopkins, Cam Newton, and many others have not got vaccinated and risk their teams getting infected. In Bens Breakdown, Ben will update you with more NBA Signins and talk about the NHL free agency. It is now August, and the NFL preseason has begun. Ben will talk about the early favorites and ask the boys whos going to win their divisions. Many early favorites like the Bills, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Cowboys will be discussed as well. Ben will finally admit that the Red Sox are in trouble, and the boys will look at the thriller that happneded in a cornfield in Iowa. But lastly, the boys will pick three of the most inspiring athletes to them. Intro= 0:27-1:22 US Tops The Medal Account Again!!!= 1:22-10:00 NFL Vaccine Talk= 10:00:25:36 (Bens Breakdown) NBA Free Agency= 25:36-33:13 NHL Free Agency: 33:13-35:30 NFL Preseason Begins= 35:30-44:40 NFL Divsion Predictions= 44:40-56:56 MLB/Field Of Dreams= 56:56-1:13:20 Draft Of Most Inspiring Athletes= 1:13:20-1:20:33 #TeamUSA#USA Basketball #Gold Medals #Kwhai Leonard #Rookie QBs #Field Of Dreams #Corn Fields…

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

4 years тому44:17

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Tessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an NCAA Division I athlete and represented New Zealand at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Not content with only being an athlete, Tessa also serves as Director of Athletics for the global education company, Crimson Education, a high growth edtech company that is revolutionising the way students learn. In this episode Brandon and Tessa the discuss the many challenges faced by aspiring professional athletes of today. Tessa gives listeners insight into her own path for success and shares tips that may help other young athletes achieve their goals. You can read more about Tessa Berger and her story here at https://www.tessaberger.com/ 0:00-1:26 Introduction to Guest Speaker 1:26-2:20 Tips for Getting Scholarships 2:20-3:10 Do People Really Get Scouted? 3:10-5:49 What is Academic Funding and What is its Importance? 5:49-7:52 Getting Professional Help for Scholarships 7:52-12:09 Creating a Well Rounded Application 12:09-14:37 Setting Goals as a Young Athlete 14:37-16:58 How Scholarships Vary Country to Country 16:58-19:45 Challenges of Competing as a Young Athlete 19:45-21:28 Why Athletes Need a Backup Plan 21:28-22:52 Other Careers in Athletics 22:52-25:20 Challenges of Being a Woman in Sports 25:20-29:18 How Support for Athletes Has Changed Through the Years 29:18-31:20 The Reality of Making it to a Professional/Collegiate Level 31:20-33:19 Do Athletes Make a lot of Money? 33:19-34:47 Misconceptions of Being a Professional Athlete 34:47-38:22 Tips on Performance in Sports 38:22-40:22 Support Systems During Tough Times 40:22-42:40 Common Mistakes Young Athletes Make 42:40-44:17 Final Thoughts Description written by Dylan Chambers. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #soccer #soccerplayer #soccerlife #scholarship #womeninsports #athletics #advice #support #sports #sportspsychology #college #collegeeducation…

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

4 years тому1:05:53