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 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.
Episodes
509 episodes
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.
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 mistak...
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.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 th...