In this episode I have brought in even more awesome!  We have Dave Veres, former Michigan State University baseball player, long time coach and a sports parent.  We also have Dr. Bobby J. Grossi with us to add some more wisdom.  We have an awesome conversation that leads to some very important keys of sports parenting and uncovers the secret weapon of an athlete that every recruiter wants to know about! Plus there are some awesome "one-liners" in there from Dave that are a must to hear like : "That's Just the Bib to the Marathon Baby"You will have to listen to learn the rest.

Sports GRIT Secrets

The Secret Weapon of an Athlete

In this episode learn how to Challenge the Mindset and Focus the Action.  We dive in to the topic of speed, concentration and aggression.

Fast Focused Aggression

Have you ever been nervous about not being nervous?  There is a secret to using nerves to boost confidence.  In this audio masterclass I will reveal how to use the work you have put in and the accomplishments you have achieved to perform freely and have fun in a "BIG Stage" atmosphere! All forms of athletes can use this Ninja Mind Hack!

Nervous about NOT being Nervous

Winning Ugly is mental, and if you don't learn how to use the skills that you are lucky enough to have show up that day, you will lose more often then not.  This is because all of our "Good Stuff" doesn't always show up.  In this episode I provide a quick explanation of how to leverage what is working and the Mind Hacks to Win Ugly.

Winning Ugly - How to win with what skills show up that day

A lack of TRUE Confidence is a massive roadblock to performance! This episode dives into and unlocks the secret to creating developing, building and maintaining a 10 Foot Tall Bullet Proof Confident Athlete.  There are 3 pillars to this secret and we uncover and show you how to master 2 of them. 

The 10 Foot Tall Bullet Proof Confident Athlete

In this episode I bring on marathon runner Chuck Cova. He finished 5th in a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon in which only 26 out of 85 finished, 2 Full Ironman's, a 50 Mile Mountain Trail Ultra Marathon multiple 5K, 10K, half and full marathons.  It is safe to say that this man fully understands and has mastered the mental game and mindset of endurance sports.  He shares tips, tricks, strategies and most importantly insight into endurance sports. Enjoy!

Marathon Mindset

Powerful interview with Dr. Bobby J. Grossi about the mindset of an athlete.  He walks us through his story and what sports have done for him.  We uncover some misconceptions that people have about the "Next Level" of sports and the challenges and triumphs that sports provide.  He is a doctor, author, speaker, coach, business owner, father, husband and competitor.  The value in this single interview is worth $ millions !  LISTEN NOW

WARNING: Here's what Every Athlete NEEDS to Know about Sports

In this episode I reveal some mind blowing statistics about the pressure that parents put on their athletes.  Then I give you 7 questions that will help you to transform that pressure into support.  If you want you want your athlete to perform without pressure, stress or anxiety and improve their results and the overall sports experience to 100X then this episode is for you.

7 Quick and Easy Ways to Be an Ultimate Sports Parent

Learn the SECRETS about transitioning from a high school athlete to a college athlete and everything that goes along with learning to compete at the next level including one of the most important aspects of competition : Releasing / Channeling Your Inner "DOG"This is an interview with Alia Frederick, Division 1 Girls Soccer player and 3 year starter at Eastern Michigan University, about how she has adapted to collegiate athletics and learned to take her game to the "NEXT" level.  HINT : Her Mental Game plays a HUGE / MASSIVE Role in her success.

How a Div. 1 Soccer Player Channels Her Inner "DOG" and much more!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Smith, the owner and founder of the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation.  She tells her story and how the foundation came to be.  Her goal is to inspire families to get their teenager a HEART SCREENING that could possibly save their life.  

Save an Athlete's Life

When a Sports Program is built rather than just a team it has a large effect on the athletes and people involved rather than only being focused on the current game or season and the negatives that come with that mindset.  Building a program focuses on development, opportunity and competition, all of which are paramount to being successful in the LONG run, which is what we should be focusing on with our athletes.

Build a Program, NOT a Team

Spartan Warrior Mindset is second to none when it comes to a competitor!  I will talk about the Core Disciplines of a Spartan as well as 5 principles that I learned on my journey to becoming a Spartan Warrior.  To give a different perspective, I have my wife and Executive Director of Operations for Mayner Leadership, on the podcast. As always "PUSH PAST AVERAGE!" 

Spartan Warrior Mindset

Who we are and how we help athletes.Coaching is a calling, one of the highest callings.  It is a priceless art-form and of utmost importance.  A good coach can truly transform an athlete's life.

The Value of a Coach

Are you an athlete who wants to get to the next level? This show gives you the HOW!The goal of Mayner Leadership is to “Help Athletes Build Mental Toughness and PUSH PAST AVERAGE!” You will hear from athletes, coaches, and sports parents from all levels of competition. In this show we will be helping athletes to reach their FULL POTENTIAL and live their dream. As a Mental Game Coaching Professional with multiple certifications, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, experience at all levels of sports and over 15 years experience in the sports arena my overall mission is to change the future of athletes by building their mental skills. Some of the main areas we will explore are : Teamwork, Practice Efficiency, Preparation, Routines, Motivation, Coping with Performance Fears, Composure, Belief Systems, Process Focus, Goals, Balanced Life, Self-Confidence and Trust in Skills and a multitude of others!My focus is to build an athlete that is CONSISTENT, RESILIENT, and full of CHARACTER!