Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy

Great news! Our newest course, “Advanced Mental Game Mastery,” is now available! And for a limited time, you can get it for 50% off! (savings of $125)

https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/advanced-mastery

In this powerful next-level training, you’ll discover how to:
Not let nerves keep you from playing at your best
Start strong (not take so long to get into your peak zone)
Use stress and pressure as positive fuel to take your game to a higher level
Stay confident and focused throughout the entire competition
Stay cool in clutch moments
And MUCH more ...

If you are *serious* about competing at your ultimate level, or you support someone who is (as a parent or coach), you will definitely want to check out this course!

If you’ve already completed the Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy training, you can start the Advanced course right away.*

If you haven’t taken the Academy training yet, you can start that now and lock in the savings on the Advanced course when you’re ready.

Either way, *follow the link* to learn more, and let us know if you have any questions.

https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/advanced-mastery

Here’s to consistently playing at your best on game day!

P.S. *To claim your discount, we will send you a coupon code for 50% off the cost of the course. If you’ve already taken the Sports Academy training, let us know, we’ll send you your coupon right away. If you haven’t taken it yet, we’ll send the coupon when we see your registration come through. You can use it whenever you’re ready to start the Advanced course. Thanks!

P.P.S. The special introductory price is only available through this coming Sunday, 4/21. Make sure to lock in your savings now while it’s available.

https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/advanced-mastery

**ANNOUNCING: NEW U13 Sports Academy mental game training**

https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-13

I am super excited today to announce our brand new training for athletes 12 and under, the “Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy: U13 Edition.”

Our new U13 training is the perfect way for kids 12 and under to learn how to:
- Quickly shrug off mistakes
- Play more consistently
- Not get so stressed out and down on themselves
- Be happier and have more fun!

And for a limited time, you can get it for the special introductory price of only $149 USD! (regular $249)

Click here to learn more: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-13

If it seems like a good fit, you can enroll and get started today!

I truly am happy to have our new U13 program available because many of the questions/requests I get from parents are for kids 12 and under and, up until now, we haven’t had a way to help them.

But now we do!

Click the link. Learn more. Let us know if you have any questions.

I hope to see you in the Academy!

**NEW: Mental Game Training for ADULT REC SPORTS**

We are super excited today to announce our brand new training, the “Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy 18+ Edition.”*

CLICK HERE to learn more: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18

I know … we normally talk about kids and sports. But today, it’s about grownups, because we play sports, too, and *we have the same mental game struggles that kids do.*

Here’s the thing. Every athlete, at every age, basically wants the same thing—we want to play well, we want to feel good about our performance, and we want to have fun while we do it.

The problem is, too often, our mental game is keeping that from happening.

Practice is fun. We play well there. But in competition, we get stuck in our head, our play suffers, and it’s super frustrating because we have no idea how to keep it from happening.

That’s why our Sports Academy training is so exciting—it fixes that problem. And we hear new success stories virtually every day.

Unfortunately, up until now, you could only take the training if you were a teenager, through our Private or Group coaching.

But that changes today.

We’ve taken our full coaching program, step-by-step, and turned it into a self-directed course that adults can take on their own—and that we can offer at a fraction of the cost.

Best of all, for a limited time, we’re offering it at a special introductory price of just $149 USD (regular $249).

Anyway, we’ll have more to say in the coming days. But you can check it out now and get started right away, if you want.

CLICK HERE to learn more and get started: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18

Here’s to new heights (for grownups)!

P.S. Private Coaching starts at $1,500 USD. This gives you the EXACT SAME TRAINING for 90% off. Plus you can take it on your own time, at your own pace. And as always, it comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. CLICK THE BUTTON to learn more and get started today!

P.P.S. *Technically, it’s still called the Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy. We renamed the version we use in our Private and Group Coaching to the “U18 Edition.”

**“Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for it.” [new podcast episodes]**

Here’s what we covered on this week’s podcast episodes:

TUESDAY (Sports & Sports Parenting): “How to Fix the Yips”
Topic: How to get out of your head and back into the groove.

FRIDAY (All things Inner Game): “Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for it.”
Topics:
- The joy of gear and gadgets
- The role of courage in doing important things
- The Trump election indictment
- “What kind of person do I want to be today?”
- Allergy symptoms and dealing with those
- A “bad habit” challenge
- Fender Mustang Micro
- “All the Demons Are Here” (novel)

To listen/watch, click the button below for your preferred format.

Please submit questions for future episodes to [email protected].

Enjoy!

LINKS:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raise-your-inner-game-today-with-david-levin/id1401013964

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uk7YntzqE1ARYdnRktuxn

Google podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDg0OTAwL2ZlZWQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos

“It always comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.” [new podcast episodes]

FYI, here’s what we covered on this week’s podcast:

TUESDAY (Sports & Sports Parenting): “Mental Game Training Mistake #1: ‘Motivation’”
Topic:
Why motivation doesn’t work for boosting mental performance, and what to do instead.

FRIDAY (All things Inner Game): “It always comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.”
Topics:
- Our amazing 8th graders; my lingering cold
- Helpful metrics for making decisions
- The Silicon Valley Bank failure
- The ultimate mind-opening thought
- Psychedelics and health care (w/ Dr. John Porter)
- A willpower challenge
- The Windsor Knot (book)
- Break Point (Netflix)

To listen/watch, click the button below for your preferred format.

Please submit questions for future episodes to [email protected].

Enjoy!

LINKS:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raise-your-inner-game-today-with-david-levin/id1401013964

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uk7YntzqE1ARYdnRktuxn

Google podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDg0OTAwL2ZlZWQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos

**Mental game webinar replay available now (and better than the original!)**

CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/webinar-replay

Quick note to let you know that the replay of last night’s webinar is ready, and it’s actually BETTER than the original in a couple of ways.

1) We cut out the slow bits. :-)

2) The recording is higher quality than Zoom video.

Bottom line, same great content, snappier presentation! That’s nice.

And if I may say, it really is FULL of helpful material.

As a reminder, I shared EXACTLY what we do to help athletes boost their mental game. So, after watching this, you’ll know just what to do—and what NOT to do—to help your child boost their mental game.

Anyway, check it out. And note that the replay will only be up for a couple of days. So, if you’re looking to boost your child’s mental game, do give it a look now while you can.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/webinar-replay

Here’s to new heights!

“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” [new podcast episodes]

FYI, here’s what we covered on this week’s podcast:

TUESDAY (Sports & Sports Parenting): “Mental Game Training: Coach vs. Crutch”
Topic:
The critical difference between physical and mental game training.

FRIDAY (All things Inner Game): “The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”
Topics:
- The joy of happy customers; My high-gravity situation
- The importance of working to be your best
- The California snow storms
- The power of gratitude
- A.I. and health care (w/ Dr. John Porter)
- A powerful gratitude exercise
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV)
- The Mandalorian (Disney+)

To listen/watch, click the button below for your preferred format.

Please submit questions for future episodes to [email protected].

Enjoy!

LINKS:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raise-your-inner-game-today-with-david-levin/id1401013964

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uk7YntzqE1ARYdnRktuxn

Google podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDg0OTAwL2ZlZWQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos

**Podcast Highlights: December 2022**

We had another big month on the Raise Your Inner Game Today podcast. Two guest co-hosts plus a ton of interesting topics. We also debuted the “Buy Me A Coffee” feature as a way to help support the show so we can keep it ad-free.

Check out the topic list below and CLICK THE LINK for your preferred format to check it out today.

And keep an eye out for January and our new line-up of guest experts.

Podcast (audio): https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/podcast

YouTube (video): https://www.youtube.com//videos

Enjoy!

David

P.S. To submit a question for future episodes, please email your question to [email protected]. Thanks!

P.P.S. For MORE mental game goodness, please join our FREE community, the Raise Your Inner Game Charging Station. CLICK HERE to learn more and join today. https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/community

DECEMBER PODCAST TOPICS
Fri 12/30 - "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
00:50 Having a house full of teens, my son’s beautiful Christmas gift, our death-defying Winter adventure
5:50 The hassle of rural Tesla service
8:40 Having a NYE birthday, looking to the New Year.
13:08 George Santos scandal
18:00 The common mistake about “being present” and mindfulness
22:38 Emotional self-regulation for parents. Book, “Being at your best when your kids are at their worst.”
24:08 Marketing as a service
26:42 Marshawn Lynch’s mental game practice
30:31 The book, “Now is not the time to panic,” Razor’s new electric scooter, Twitter alternate, “Post.news.”

Tue 12/27 - "The Mental Game of 'Hustle'" (Adam Sandler Movie - NETFLIX)
Discussion of the Movie, “Hustle,” with Adam Sandler, and the mental game lessons in it.

Fri 12/23 - “Anyone Who Keeps The Ability To See Beauty Never Grows Old.”
00:49 The joy of fixing things, beautiful winter snow scene, big Vikings comeback, the fun of Christmas gifts, the burden of cold weather, college application stress, Popcornopolis service fail.
14:55 January 6th committee report. Trump NFTs. How to engage with current events without letting the stress be too much.
25:05 The power of seeing the beauty in our lives
27:24 My heart stent journey, cardio health tips, New Year’s resolution guidelines
45:33 The roots of meaning and purpose, human evolution, the power of serving others
49:57 Elf, Northern Exposure, Charlie Brown Christmas, She and Him, Bing Crosby, “Great Joy” book.

Tue 12/20 - "Sports Parenting (When You’re Not Into Sports)”
How to support your child’s interest in sports when you’re not into it yourself.

Fri 12/16 - “Your Kids Need Your Presence More Than Your Presents.”
00:22 New way to support the show
02:47 Family Christmas activities - When kids have trouble with other kids at school - The power of being super focused - Nightmares
10:57 How to trust science and experts when their opinions change
19:28 The importance of being present with your kids, especially during stressful periods
21:43 Personal accountability and the QBQ!
36:36 The role and experience of artists in society
48:15 Benefits of eBooks
52:05 The perfect boiled eggs recipe
“Suits” TV show

Tue 12/13 - "How to Boost Recruitment and Retention”
A new way to think about how to make kids want to be on your team, and stay on your team.

Fri 12/9 - “Celebrate your successes and failures. Both took great courage.”
00:34 Christmas trees - The power of compliments - Christine McVie’s passing - Family holiday traditions, how much is too much?
06:52 Benefits of monitoring your inner game
10:00 Trump’s “terminate the constitution” comments
12:02 The world cup, good and the bad
14:48 Courage
18:34 Using family rhythms to help with Holiday stress
26:10 The impact of narratives on our happiness
34:50 Benefits of daily journaling
39:25 A new Seth Rogan documentary
41:40 "The upside-down method" for building a fire
“Women’s Fire” podcast

Tue 12/6 - "Good Sports Parenting with John G. Miller (author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question).”
The right (and wrong) ways to support your kids in sports

**[ NEW ] Podcast Highlights: November 2022**

If you haven’t heard, we re-launched our podcast this past month, and if I may say, it’s pretty pretty good. :-)

Seriously, though, we touch on a LOT of interesting topics, as you can see from the list below, and we’re just getting started! I hope you get a chance to check it out soon.

FYI, the mission of the pod to celebrate and support the people who are doing the work of being their better self.
- The Tuesday episode is about sports and sports parenting.
- Friday touches on all aspects of our lives.
- All episodes are available in both audio and video formats.

Below is a summary of the topics we covered this past month, from newest to oldest. And there’s a new episode dropping today with my dear friend, John Miller, author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question.

CLICK THE LINK for your preferred format to check it out today!
Podcast (audio): https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/podcasts/raise-your-inner-game-today-with-david-levin
YouTube (video): https://www.youtube.com//videos

Enjoy!

P.S. If you like what you hear, please share it with friends and rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Every positive review helps more people find the show and get the boost they need.

P.P.S. To submit a question for future episodes, please email your question to [email protected]. Thanks!

NOVEMBER PODCAST TOPICS
Fri 12/2 - Character is Power
- Thanksgiving and the value of family
- What it’s like to road trip in a Tesla
- The inherent struggle of creative work
- Dealing with the stress of the Holidays
- Financial crimes and whether the penalties are fair
- The importance of character
- The psychology of consumerism
- The difficulties of making good financial choices
- How to evaluate purchases and get the most value out them
- My three favorite podcasts

Tue 11/29 - Happy Birthday, Inner Game (can you BELIEVE it’s 50!)
Celebrating the classic book, “The Inner Game of Tennis”
- Its core observations and impact
- The improvements we’ve made in mental performance training since then

Fri 11/25 - What Is To Give Light, Must Endure Burning
- Reconnecting with old friends
- The most common struggle teen athletes have with their mental game
- The fun of having a toddler around again
- The difference between being in the moment as a child and being present as an adult
- The Colorado shooting, and thoughts on the mental game aspect of it
- The good and bad of a Thanksgiving family visit
- Why I cancelled my Twitter account
- Fee speech
- The burdens/rewards of personal development
- The benefits of strength training
- The power of gratitude, plus a gratitude exercise
- One of my all-time favorite shows on streaming

Tue 11/22 - The Voice In My Head Doesn’t Want Me To Succeed
Reactions to the article, “The Voice In My Head Doesn’t Want Me To Get Sober”
- The experience and mechanism of negative self-talk
- The typical approaches to dealing with it, and their inherent limits
- The more effective approach, especially for athletes
- How to help your child deal with negative self-talk

Fri 11/18 - Memento Mori
- Bad faith arguments
- The importance of trust
- Parenting teenagers
- Kim John Payne’s book, “The Soul of Discipline”
- “Memento Mori” as a guiding principle
- Two favorite shows, one favorite book, and an amazing pair of shoes

Tue 11/15 - Indeed, I Am a King
- Election-related stress and decompression
- Feelings about our new podcast format
- The rich experience of family life
- Winter’s effect on my mood
- A story of dealing with frustration
- My struggle nearing the end of a big weight loss
- The benefits of anticipating potential struggles
- The war in Ukraine
- The power of self-regulation
- Our new “Charging Starting” online community

**“It’s DEFINITELY working for the girls! …” [ Coach Amanda’s story ]**

I bet you're busy (because Summer always is) so I'll get right to it. I have a new short video that I think you’ll want to see …

CLICK HERE to watch the video: https://raiseyourinnergame.com/amanda

It’s a story from Amanda (one of our certified coaches) about how the Raise Your Inner Game Sport Academy training helped the girls on her team have more confidence, resilience, and mental focus—and that’s not even all of it.

Why do I think you’ll want to see it? Because it’s inspiring! (Also, it’s short. :-))

As a coach, it can be SO frustrating to watch your players struggle and not be able to help, and Amanda speaks to that frustration in the video.

You can even start to think that it can’t be fixed, that the problem and frustration are just going to continue forever.

But Amanda’s story shows that **it doesn’t have to be that way.** You CAN boost your team’s mental game, do it quickly, and see the exact kinds of changes you’ve been hoping for.

If that isn’t inspiring, I don’t know what is. But maybe that’s just me. :-)

Anyway, click the link, check out Amanda’s story. Just takes a minute. (Actually, 3:31) And then you can get back to your busy Summer with an extra spring in your step, imagining how great it would feel to see similar changes in your team.

CLICK HERE to watch the video: https://raiseyourinnergame.com/amanda

**[ NEW POST ] “How To Help Athletes Be Consistent With Their Training”**

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/jumpstart

One of the things that makes it hard to have the impact you want as a coach is that a lot of the work you need your athletes to do to improve, they need to do on their own. Drills, training, etc.,—a lot of it is self-directed work.

And the reality is, it is just hard to stay focused on self-directed work, especially for teenagers, and ESPECIALLY in today’s screen-addicted world.

So, that’s what this post is about. “How To Help Athletes Be Consistent With Their Training.”

In it, I share a simple system I’ve used that makes a huge difference in helping people stay focused and on track with a self-directed program.

If this is an issue for you and your team, you should definitely check this one out.

Enjoy!

**David featured on “Coach Forward” podcast [ mental game training ]**

Wanted to let you know about a new podcast dropping this week with yours truly talking about training the mental game.

The pod is Coach Forward, with Jason Mejeur, and we go pretty deep into the “5 Keys to Training the Mental Game.”

Click the link to check it out and then let us know how we can help boost YOUR team’s mental game.

https://coachforwardpodcast.com/episode/david-levin-the-secret-to-helping-your-players-perform-at-the-highest-level-5-keys-to-training-the-mental-game-performing-under-pressure-shutting-out-distractions-and-more

Remember, **with the Sports Academy, you can boost their confidence, resilience, and mental focus in 30 days or less, guaranteed.**

Can you imagine the difference that would make?

I bet you can. :-)

Here’s to new heights …

P.S. If you’re a certified Workshop Leader, this would be a great piece to share with coaches who are considering working with you. Enjoy!

[QUIZ] "What’s Your Team’s 'Mental Game Progress Killer?'”
https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/quiz

Frustrated with your team’s mental game? Wish you could help them break through to the next level? Our new FREE QUIZ can help! Tell us your team’s top problem, we’ll tell you what’s going on with it AND give you practical things you can do right away to boost their mental game. CLICK THE LINK to take the quiz now!

**[ NEW POST ] “The 5 Keys To A Healthier, Stronger Mental Game”**

Every day, it seems like more top-level athletes are coming forward to talk about their mental health issues. IMO, this is a beautiful and important thing that’s also long overdue.

Problem is, it’s still not enough. Being open about our struggles doesn’t automatically make them go away. We still need to learn how to deal with them and, ideally, do so before they get so big as to become a major problem.

That’s what this post is about: “The 5 Keys To A Healthier, Stronger Mental Game.”

This is not an ordinary post. This actually shares the core of the Raise Your Inner Game Sports Academy material.

So, if you are at all interested in helping your athletes improve their mental game, you really want to catch this one. :-)

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/mentalhealth

So ... how’s your Inner Game lately? Feeling calm and connected? Staying focused and getting things done? Have plenty of energy?

Sorry, trick questions. :-)

Here’s the reality: Everyone I know is feeling stressed out and overwhelmed and wishes their life felt more balanced, productive, and meaningful.

So, I guess the good news is, if you’re feeling that way, you’re not alone. :-)

The situation is also not a big surprise. When you think about how fast-paced and stressful life has become (not to mention how crazy the last couple of years have been!), it makes perfect sense. Of course we feel that way.

So, the second piece of good news is, it’s not your fault.

The problem is, the stress is turning us into people we don’t want to be—short, testy, negative, depressed, angry. It keeps us from making the difference we could and from enjoying our lives the way we should.

That’s why Raise Your Inner Game is the perfect gift to give yourself this season.

1) It will help you manage the extra stress of the Holidays so you can be more present with family and friends and fully enjoy the season.

2) The simple, practical, and PROVEN tools in this book help you rise above ALL the stress in your life so you can consistently be your best self no matter what’s going on around you.

I know that can sound too good to be true, but it really does make a remarkable difference that you will feel almost immediately.

And for a limited time, you can get the Hardcover or Audiobook editions at a special Holiday price of between 20% and 40% off.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND ORDER: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/book-audiobook

"I use the tools I learned in this book regularly. They're outstanding. I love the book and highly recommend it!"
- Stephana Johnson, stephanajohnson.com

Bottom line, raising your Inner Game is one of the best things you’ll ever do for yourself and there’s no better time to get started.

We hope you can take advantage of this special Holiday offer and we wish you the very best for the season!

David and the Sports Academy Team

P.S. It’s a little hard to tell from the picture but the hardcover is quite a good-looking book in person. If you already have a copy for yourself, it would make an excellent gift for someone else on your list. Enjoy!

**[ NEW POST ] “Can Troubles Just Be ‘Gray Skies Passing Over’?”**

One thing for sure, hard times are a part of life—of EVERY life.

But it’s also true that hard times pass, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time.

And the best way to help them pass is to have the right perspective as they’re happening.

That’s what this post is about. How to approach hard times in a way that helps put them behind us as quickly as possible.

It’s a helpful self-mastery skill for coaches and players alike.

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/gray-skies

**[ NEW POST ] “How much pushing is too much?”**

Every coach knows that athletes need a push in order to go beyond what they think they’re capable of.

The question is, how much is too much? When does pushing cross the line from helpful to harmful?

It’s an important question because it affects everything about the success of your program.

So, that’s what this week’s post is about—how much pushing is too much?

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/push

**[ NEW POST ] “Why Don’t Coaches Do More Mental Game Training? [ honest question ]”**

I saw a tweet the other day that got me thinking again about the insane gap between the importance of the mental game and the energy we put into training and developing it.

Everyone knows it’s the key to performing at our highest level. It’s at least 50% of what it takes to succeed. But virtually no one puts anywhere near that amount of time and energy into working on it.

It really is pretty crazy when you think about it.

Anyway, that’s what I talk about in this post—why don’t we give the mental game the attention it deserves?

Enjoy!

P.S. As you’ll hear, I am super interested in hearing your thoughts on this question. So please do take a moment to drop me a note and let me know. Thanks!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/why-not-more

**[ NEW POST ] “Is Meditation Required For Peak Performance?”**

With so many elite athletes saying that meditation is the key to performing at their highest level, it would be easy to conclude that you HAVE to do it in order to be your best.

The problem is, most people can’t.

So, what to do? Does that mean they will never reach their full potential?

The short answer is no, they absolutely can.

And that’s what I talk about in this week’s post—how athletes can get the benefits of meditation without doing a minute of sitting.

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/meditation

**[ NEW POST ] “Please Do NOT Listen To Your Body (Without Doing This First)”**

I was reading Chris Bosh’s book, “Letters to a Young Athlete” (which is great, by the way), and something he said reminded me how much it bugs me when people suggest you should “listen to your body.”

Now, I know what they’re getting at, of course. But the truth is, it’s actually terrible advice, UNLESS you add one important element.

Unfortunately, almost no one does. :-) Which is why this is one of the most powerful aspects of learning to raise your Inner Game.

So, that’s what this post is about—the correct way to take what your body is telling you and use it to help you be your best.

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/dont-listen

Please Do NOT Listen To Your Body (Without Doing This First) I was reading Chris Bosh’s book, “Letters to a Young Athlete” (which is great, by the way), and something he said reminded me how much it bugs me when people suggest you should “listen to your body.” 

Looking for info on our Sports Academy Training? CLICK HERE (and watch the video):
https://raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info

Had a great conversation last night with David, Dre, and Michael Mason on the Hoops Hidden Gems podcast about how to boost the mental game for athletes (and parents!). Check it out (starting @ 32 mins): https://youtu.be/aui8lP3flEE

Hoops Hidden Gems episode 22 Hoops Hidden Gems episode 22

**[ NEW POST ] “That’s great, but tell me HOW!”**

There is a ton of advice out there on how an athlete can raise their game. And no surprise, it tends to say that the key is to boost their mental game.

The problem is, it doesn’t say much about HOW to do that, which ultimately makes the advice essentially worthless.

I mean really, if you’re trying to get someone to do something but you don’t tell them how to do it, what do you expect? :-)

Anyway, that’s what this post is about — the reasons most mental game advice falls flat and what you can do to help YOUR athletes break through and reach their potential.

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/how

**[ NEW POST ] “What do shoes and socks have to do with the mental game?”**

Here’s an interesting question: When’s the best time to start working with an athlete on their mental game? First thing? In the off-season? Only when there’s a problem?

I heard a great story the other day about legendary UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden, that got me thinking about that exact question.

No surprise, I suppose, but I ended up with a conclusion that you might not expect. :-)

Seriously though, this is actually a very important question, so I do hope you give this one a listen.

And besides, you can’t really lose—even if you don’t agree with my conclusion, it’s still a REALLY good story. :-)

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to listen/read: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/blog/shoes-and-socks