Sports Psychology Coaching
The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely.Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including:• Sports psychology and mental training for athletes• How to build confidence in sports• Overcoming performance anxiety and pressure• Trusting your training and competing without fear• Focus, composure, and mental toughness in competitio...
Setting Goals for Games
Learn the two types of goals you can set for games and how each one can be used to improve your performance.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartsw...
How to Slow the Game Down
Does the game speed up on you? Learn a simple way you can slow the game down and play with more confidence and composure.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https...
Stop Trying to Learn From Mistakes Mid-Game
Do you overthink mistakes? Many athletes try to learn from their mistakes during games, but this only leads to overthinking, self-criticism, and distraction. Learn what you need to do instead, and when you should actually learn from your mistakes.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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What to do if coach pulls you after one mistake
Does coach pull you after you make one mistake? This can cause athletes to play scared and actually cause more mistakes to happen. Learn 3 tips you can apply to play freely, even if coach pulls you after you make a mistake.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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Why You Freeze at the Start of Games (And How to Stop)
Do you freeze up, hesitate, or play tight at the start of games even though you know how good you are? In this episode, I explain why athletes freeze under pressure and what you can do mentally to stop overthinking, trust yourself, and compete freely.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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Help Your Child Manage Anger & Frustration in Sports
Does your child struggle with losing their composure? In this episode, I share a strategy I have used to help hundreds of athletes manage anger and frustration within sports.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Do this if you're struggling with confidence during games
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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Why You Dominate When You Know You’re the Best Player
Athletes often play their best when they feel free, confident, and not afraid of mistakes. In this episode, I explain why athletes often perform better when they know they’re the best player on the team, when they aren’t afraid of being benched, or when they stop trying to prove themselves.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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How to Trust Your Training During Competition
Do you struggle with trusting your training during games? Learn what blocks trust and three tips you can apply to trust your training more in competition.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Importance of Acceptance in Sports
If you struggle with sports anxiety, moving on from mistakes, self-doubt, or any other mental game challenge, acceptance will help! In this video, I explain why acceptance matters, what it involves, and how to apply it to your game.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https...
3 Tips to Stop Being so Hard on Yourself in Sports
How do I stop being so hard on myself during games? In this episode, I provide three tips that answer that exact question. To help you go from criticizing yourself to supporting yourself and getting the best out of yourself during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit...
Simplify Your Goals to Reduce Anxiety During Games
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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Self-Talk Shift to Play Better in Games
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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3 Tips to Stop Hesitating During Games
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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3 Tips to Play Well When You Feel Anxious
How do I perform well when I feel anxious? If you've been dealing with sports performance anxiety, try these three tips to help yourself play well, even though you feel anxious during the game.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-perform...
Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself During Games
Are you the one putting pressure on yourself to be perfect? In this video, I share 4 tips you can apply to stop putting pressure on yourself during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Why Athletes Play Passively and How to Stop!
Do you play passively and defensively during games? Learn why this happens and a mindset shift you need to make to go from playing scared, to playing confidently!
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Strategy to Deal With an Embarrassing Game (Don't let one embarrassing game destroy your season)
Did you have an embarrassing game? These types of games are difficult to bounce back from and can quickly lead to fear and anxiety. Learn a powerful strategy to handle embarrassing games in a more productive way.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successsta...
Why You Get Tight in Big Moments During Games
Do you get tight in big moments? Learn why you choke under pressure and a simple, but powerful, strategy you can apply to come up clutch in these big moments.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Why Do I Get Shaky Before Games, Even When I’m Prepared?
Do you get shaky and really anxious before games? Learn why this happens and a simple strategy you can apply to manage your pregame stress.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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How do I stop overthinking at the plate?
Do you overthink at the plate? Learn a strategy I teach to elite hitters to stop overthinking at the plate and hit with a calm and focused mind.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Why Caring Too Much Hurts Your Performance (You’re Thinking Too Much)
If you feel like you play worse in games than you do in practice, this is likely why. Caring too much about the outcome—how you play, what people think, whether you succeed or fail—pulls your focus away from the moment and into your head. In this episode, I break down why caring too much creates tension and hesitation, and how to shift your focus so you can play more freely and perform the way you know you’re capable of.
Improve your self-talk video: https://youtu.be/S9GI6b-adCc
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The Real Way to Improve Your Attitude in Sports
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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The Key to Being Consistent During Games
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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How to Handle Nervousness Before a Game
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!
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Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to Your Coaches or Parents
In this episode, I go into detail on how trying to prove yourself holds you back, and provide you with two tips you can apply to stop playing with fear when coaches or parent sare watching.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswi...
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Players and Focus on Your Own Game
In this episode, I break down how comparing yourself to other players hurts your game, and what you can do to stop this constant comparison.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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The Pre-Game Routine I Teach Athletes to Start Games Strong
Learn a powerful pregame rouitne you can apply to your next competition to help you start games strong!
Mindfulness video: https://youtu.be/Fp3Yxt2GHHU
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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Why You Feel Confident in Practice, But Not in Games
Learn why you struggle with confidence during games, even if you're confident in practice!
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
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Why Athletes Become Afraid of Making Mistakes
In this episode, I go over what truly drives fear of mistakes in sports. I also give you two strategies you can begin applying to games if you currently are afraid of making mistakes.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-perform...
How Frustration Causes More Mistakes in Sports
Why does frustration cause you to make more mistakes? In this episode, I discuss how frustration, either toward yourself or others, distracts you and results in more mistakes. I also go over a mindset shift to work on managing frustration during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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3 Signs Fear of Failure is Hurting Your Performance
In this episode, you will learn the three signs you need to look out for that indicate fear of failure is controlling your game.
How to Overcome Fear of Failure Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwtJYzKCHU
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good...
The Psychology of Playing Scared in Sports
In this episode, I go over why athletes play scared during games. Including the two major reasons why scared play forms, how scared play hurts your performance, and a few tips you can use to stop playing scared during competition.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
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Why Athletes Hesitate During Games
In this episode, I discuss the pattern that occurs when athletes hesitate. You'll learn what truly drives hesitation during competition, and a mindset shift you can make to stop hesitating during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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3 Reasons Athletes are Inconsistent During Games
In this episode I go over three main reasons athletes are inconsistent during games. And three tips you can use to play better during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
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What to Say to Your Athlete After a Bad Game (Avoid This Mistake)
In this episode, I explain what to say to your athlete after a bad game and how the wrong conversation can actually hurt their confidence moving forward. I break down how criticism increases fear and pressure, why athletes struggle to move on from poor performances, and how you can guide them to bounce back faster.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes:
If your athlete struggles with confidence, pressure, or letting one bad game turn into many, I work with athletes through my 12-week one-on-one mental performance coaching program.
Learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/
Why Trying too Hard Hurts Athletic Performance
In this episode, I explain why trying too hard during games can actually hurt your performance. I break down how pressure leads to forcing outcomes, how that creates tension and slows reaction time, and the mindset shift you need to make to play freely and perform at your best in competition.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes:
If you struggle with overthinking during games, feeling tense under pressure, or playing worse in competition than you do in practice, I work with athletes through my 12-week one-on-one mental performance coaching program.
Together, we build the mental skills nee...
3 Reasons Athletes Play Great in Practice But Struggle in Games
In this episode, I explain why athletes often play great in practice but struggle in games. I break down the three biggest mental reasons this happens—fear of making mistakes, overthinking with a practice mindset, and trying to over-control performance. I also share a simple mental shift you can use to start performing more freely and confidently in competition.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes:
If you struggle with overthinking, fear of mistakes, or performing worse in games than in practice, I work with athletes through my 12-week one-on-one mental performance coaching program. Together we build confidence, reduc...
Why One Mistake Leads to More Mistakes in Sports
In this episode, I explain why one mistake during a game often leads to many more mistakes. I break down the mental reaction that causes this snowball effect and share a simple reset technique athletes can use to stop mistakes from spiraling and return to confident performance.
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🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes
If you struggle with overthinking, negative self-talk, or losing confidence after mistakes, I work with athletes through my 12-week one-on-one mental performance coaching program. Together we build confidence, reduce performance anxiety, and develop the mindset needed to compete freely under pressure.
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Why Athletes Lose Confidence After One Mistake
In this episode, I explain why athletes lose confidence after one mistake and why a single error can cause negative thinking, fear, and hesitation during competition. I also share a simple mental reset strategy athletes can use to regain focus and prevent one mistake from turning into many more.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes
If you struggle with confidence dropping after mistakes, negative self-talk, or fear of making another error during games, I work with athletes around the world through my 12-week one-on-one mental performance coaching program. Together we build confidence, reduce performance anxiety, and dev...
