• Teg Talk #7 - Amani Kimball-McKavish
    Oct 22 2024

    Teg Talks powered by The Mental Game Academy with hosts Teg Cosgriff and Larissa Mills features Amani Kimball-McKavish, a midfielder for the Ohio State Univerisity Women’s Lacrosse team. In this episode, Amani shares her journey growing up playing multiple sports and the moment she fell in love with lacrosse. She dives into her decision to attend Ohio State, highlighting the benefits of being at a larger school, including the resources and opportunities available.

    Amani also discusses her experience with the "Sharpen Your Pro Athlete" course by the Mental Game Academy and emphasizes the importance of being comfortable seeking help. She explores the power of team goals over individual ambitions, strategies for managing negative self-talk, and the balance she maintains between her athletic and academic commitments.

    Tune in to hear Amani's insights on building a successful academic and athletic career while navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with being a student-athlete.

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    31 mins
  • MGA Podcast - Rob Taylor
    Sep 17 2024

    In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, hosted by Larissa Mills, we welcome Rob Taylor, founder of Titan Performance, to explore the mental skills that enhance athlete performance. Rob discusses cognitive abilities, leadership in sports, and the importance of fostering a "fountain vs. drain" mindset. He also shares insights on building confidence in athletes and offers advice for parents on raising resilient, confident kids. Together, Larissa and Rob tackle the impact of phone usage on focus and performance, offering practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and parents alike. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on mental toughness and athlete development.

    Guest: Rob Taylor, Titan Performance
    Contact: titanpcoaching@gmail.com
    Website: titanperformance.com

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    28 mins
  • MGA Podcast - Brian Snow
    Sep 5 2024

    The Mental Game Academy Podcast with Host Larissa Mills
    Featuring Guest Brian Snow

    In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, host Larissa Mills is joined by Brian Snow, a passionate play-by-play broadcaster and founder of Snow Man Multi-Media. They discuss Brian's journey, from his work with coaches and young athletes to his perspectives on phone habits, kids growing up, and his personal battle with cancer. Brian also shares insights from his YouTube audio diary, Diary of a Mad Snowman.

    Tune in for an inspiring conversation about life, sports, and overcoming challenges, both on and off the field.

    For more information about Brian Snow, visit snowmanmultimediasports.com or contact him at snowmanmultimedia@gmail.com.

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    35 mins
  • Quinnpiniac, Pro Hockey Player Brandon Wong
    Jul 5 2024

    Meet Brandon Wong, Owner of Brandon Wong Hockey.

    At age 5, Brandon’s passion for hockey was ignited as he enjoyed skating and playing road hockey with his family. His enthusiasm only intensified over time, eventually leading him to an impressive career that included Juniors, College NCAA competition and 9 years of professional play in the NHL Training Camps , AHL ECHL AND KHL/VHL leagues

    Here is why Brandon wants younger kids to focus on their mental game and that means being on phones less to perform. https://bwhockey.com/about/

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    45 mins
  • Teg Talk #5 - Ben Fanelli
    56 mins
  • Teg Talk #6 - Janet Dickey Field Hockey Coach
    Jul 4 2024

    As we discuss the challenges of coaching elite athletes today she shares her tricks of the trade.

    Janet Dickey is entering her 35th season as Head Coach of the Westbrook (CT) High School Field Hockey team. She was inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame in September 2023.

    While she still has a passion for coaching, she has also pursued another career and became a Certified Mindset Coach. With this certification, she opened her own business-Victory Mindsets! She is excited for the potential to share mindset techniques and training with you and your team. These simple but efficient tools have helped Westbrook, one of the smallest teams in Connecticut, to be known as a perennial contender!

    Feel free to contact Coach Dickey at victorymindsets@gmail.com

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    40 mins
  • TEG TALK #4 How Soccer should CHANGE with Kim Brady
    Mar 16 2024

    Kim Brady loves soccer she has played and she has coached at high levels. She is s Business coach and wears many hats.

    We discuss how the soccer model for development should change and how we can make it better. There are many broken pieces but it takes leadership and values to do what is right by these athletes.

    Have a listen to Kim's stories and how we can all make soccer better globally.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbrady/

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    49 mins
  • TEG TALK #3 "High Performance Athletes, need High Performance Parents to Succeed."
    Dec 21 2023

    As we discuss the role or parents with Mental Performance Consultant, Rob Pallante we learn parents have the most important role of a ll.

    https://www.mindsetbodybank.comNo only in life but in sports do parents guide, shape and teach our children how to behave, how to be coached, how to be resilient, how to set phone habits, how to be driven.

    One third of an athletes skills is physical, the other 1/3 consists with mental skills, communication leadership, while the last 1/3 is their habits, routines and discipline.

    Parents who have this knowledge have to pass it down to their children to help them develop in to productive adults and athletes.


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    55 mins