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Sports Psychology Coaching

Sports Psychology Coaching

NuevoHow to Stop Freezing up During Games13 de noviembre de 2026 · 31 min
Episodios
589
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Último episodio
13 Nov 2026

Sobre el podcast

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 competition
• Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism
• Visualization, mindfulness, and present-moment performance
• How to perform consistently in games, races, and competitions

Hosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels. Learn how to stop playing scared, compete with freedom, and unlock your true performance.

If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach looking for sports psychology tips, mental toughness training, and performance mindset strategies, this podcast will help you build the mental skills needed to perform at your best when it matters most.

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

Episodios 589

  1. How to Stop Freezing up During Games

    31 min

    Freezing up during games can leave athletes overthinking, hesitating, and struggling to perform as freely as they do in practice. In this episode, I explain why this happens and how to prepare your mindset to …

  2. How to Mentally Prepare for a Game

    23 min

    Mental preparation helps athletes get into the right mindset, manage nerves, and feel ready to compete. In this episode, I explain how to mentally prepare for a game, with strategies you can use throughout the …

  3. 8 Principles of a Strong Mental Game

    42 min

    Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with …

  4. Mental Training for Athletes: How to Build a Stronger Mental Game

    40 min

    Mental training for athletes helps you build confidence, sharpen focus, manage pressure, and develop the mental toughness to perform at your best. In this episode, I explain how to train your mind as an …

  5. How to Stop Overthinking During Games

    28 min

    Overthinking during games can cause athletes to hesitate, second-guess decisions, question their mechanics, and struggle to perform as well as they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how to stop …

  6. How to Overcome Perfectionism in Sports

    32 min

    Perfectionism in sports can make athletes feel like every mistake is a failure, pressure themselves to perform perfectly, and lose confidence and enjoyment in their sport. In this episode, I explain how to …

  7. How to Bounce Back From Mistakes in Sports

    27 min

    Mistakes in sports are inevitable, but how you respond to them can determine how well you perform for the rest of the game. In this episode, I explain how to bounce back from mistakes, regain your focus after a …

  8. Why You Play Better in Practice Than Games (And How to Fix It)

    35 min

    Do you perform well in practice but struggle to play at the same level during games? Many athletes feel confident, relaxed, and free in practice, but once competition begins, they start overthinking, feeling …

  9. How to Stop Negative Self-Talk in Sports

    33 min

    Negative self-talk in sports can undermine athletes' confidence, lead to overthinking, fear mistakes, and make it hard to perform at their best during games. In this episode, I explain how self-talk …

  10. How to Play Your Best Under Pressure in Sports

    36 min

    Pressure in sports can cause athletes to overthink, force outcomes, play scared, and struggle to perform freely when the moment matters most. In this episode, I explain how to perform under pressure in sports …

  11. How to Build Mental Toughness in Sports

    34 min

    Mental toughness in sports is the ability to stay confident, focused, composed, and in control when pressure, mistakes, frustration, and adversity challenge your mindset. In this episode, I explain how to build …

  12. Sports Performance Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Play Freely

    40 min

    Sports performance anxiety can cause athletes to overthink, tense up, fear mistakes, and struggle to perform as freely in games as they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how to overcome sports …

  13. Fear of Failure in Sports: How to Stop Playing Scared

    38 min

    Fear of failure in sports can make athletes play scared, hesitate, overthink mistakes, and hold themselves back in competition. In this episode, I explain how to overcome fear of failure in sports, stop playing …

  14. How to Build Confidence in Sports

    35 min

    Low confidence can cause athletes to doubt themselves, overthink during games, play tentatively, and struggle to trust the skills they know they have. In this episode, I explain how to build confidence in …

  15. How to Stop Worrying About What Might Happen Next During Games

    10 min

    Do you constantly worry about the future when you play? Whether you worry about stats, what coach will do or think, what your opponent will do, or anything else, this kind of worry can keep you from playing …

  16. How Fear of Failure Holds Athletes Back

    7 min

    Learn how fear of failure holds you back, and the shift you need to make in your thinking and in how you approach games to keep fear from destroying your game.Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for …

  17. My Favoirte Strategy for Managing Sports Anxiety in the Moment

    12 min

    When anxiety takes over during games, you need a simple, repeatable strategy to apply. In this episode, I explain my favorite strategy I teach athletes to use to manage sports performance anxiety during …

  18. Tip to Play More Freely & With Less Fear

    8 min

    Do you struggle to play freely during games? Does the fear of mistakes cause you to hold yourself back? A large part of that has to do with the confidence you have in your own ability to bounce back from …

  19. How to Improve Focus in Sports

    11 min

    Do you struggle with focusing during games? Learn how you can improve your focus as an athlete to increase your ability to perform in the present moment and compete at your best!Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental …

  20. How to Bounce Back from a Bad Game

    9 min

    The way you respond to a bad game can make or break your next game. Respond poorly, and you set yourself up to repeat the bad performance. In this episode, I share three tips you can apply to respond better and …

  21. How to Stop Getting in Your Head During Games

    8 min

    Do you get in your head when you compete, causing you to underperform? When athletes get in their own heads, they overthink, second-guess themselves, worry about results, and lose focus on the present moment …

  22. How to Stop Negative Thinking as an Athlete

    11 min

    Do you struggle with negative thinking as an athlete? Do you criticize yourself after games or doubt yourself before you compete? In this episode, I share a simple two-part process you can use to stop negative …

  23. How to Regain the Love for Your Sport

    11 min

    Have you lost the love for your sport? Athletes can lose their passion for many reasons, including fear of failure, sports performance anxiety, high expectations, pressure, and negative thinking. In this …

  24. 4 Mental Training Techniques to Stay Calm Under Pressure

    10 min

    Mental training techniques can help you stay calm under pressure, control your thoughts, and perform your best when the game is on the line. In this episode, I share four of the most effective mental training …

  25. How to Help Your Athlete Stop Being Afraid to Make Mistakes

    10 min

    Fear of making mistakes in sports can cause athletes to play scared, hesitate, and lose confidence. In this episode, I explain why athletes become afraid of mistakes and share 4 practical ways you can help your …

  26. 5 Signs Your Athlete Is Playing With Fear of Failure

    8 min

    Fear of failure can cause athletes to play cautiously, overthink mistakes, and look completely different in games than they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how parents can recognize when their …

  27. Why Your Child Loses Confidence in Sports

    8 min

    Why does a child lose confidence in sports so quickly? If your athlete seems confident one week and full of self-doubt the next, there's usually a deeper reason. In this episode, I explain why confidence …

  28. 10 Signs Your Mental Game Is Holding You Back in Sports

    12 min

    Your mental game may be holding you back even if you have the physical skills to succeed. In this episode, I explain 10 signs that the mental side of sports is hurting your confidence, consistency, and …

  29. 5 Mental Skills Every Athlete Should Practice

    11 min

    Most athletes spend hours training their body but very little time training their mind. If you want to become a more confident, focused, and consistent athlete, your mental game has to be developed just like …

  30. 5 tips to Be a More Consistent Athlete

    6 min

    Learning how to be a more consistent athlete does not mean expecting yourself to produce the exact same result every game. In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you become more consistent with …

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