Athlete Maestro Podcast Tola Ogunlewe - Sports Mindset & Performance Coach I Sports Lawyer

One day you will wake up & there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now. - Paulo Coelho As an athlete, you must heed Paulo Coelho's wisdom, understanding that delay in workouts or mental preparation can lead to missed opportunities. Time is limited, and every day offers you a chance to progress towards your goals. Failing to give our best now can lead to future regrets. This is always the period when you realize that you would've put in more effort before now. By embracing each moment with dedication and excellence, you're going to celebrate achievements rather than rue wasted time.So develop your plans now, take your career more seriously, and ensure you have a strategy so you won't live with regrets. DO IT NOW!!If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

Whether you like it or not, You will be criticized in one way or the other. It will get to a stage in your career where criticism will come from your teammates, fans, coaches, etc, and it might be overwhelming.How do you navigate through this period. This episode draws valuable insights on how you can handle this criticism in other not to cripple your performance in sports.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

On today's select edition of the podcast, we look back at the episode on one of the British Professional Boxer - Anthony Joshua. We share lessons you can learn from his career1. Slow and steady wins the race: His gradual rise in the boxing world reflects a patient and methodical approach to success. Instead of rushing his development, Joshua focused on consistent training and incremental improvements in his skills. Each fight served as a stepping stone, contributing to his overall growth as a boxer and building a strong foundation for his future achievements2. Your training determines your success: Joshua's rigorous and disciplined training regimen has been a cornerstone of his success in the boxing world. Joshua's commitment to honing his skills, improving his fitness, and studying opponents meticulously has set him apart as a top-tier athlete. Each training session was a step towards mastery, shaping his fighting style, endurance, and mental resilience. 3. Always remain humble: Throughout his career, Anthony Joshua has embodied the value of humility, despite his immense success in the boxing world. He often credits his team, trainers, and supporters for his achievements, maintaining a down-to-earth attitude. Being humble means you're ready to learn. In other to succeed as an athlete, remain humble!If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

Another excerpt edition from EP 800 - a mindblowing session with Prof. Mark Williams. He is the author of the book "The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made".He is a prominent figure in the field of psychology, particularly known for his work in cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.We discussed about various topics in EP 800, so kindly go back & listen to it. Ofcourse we talked about how you can approach your sport, how you can work towards becoming an elite athlete, what to do when you aren't social about your coach and many more.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentaanhemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

Welcome to another episode. On today's episode, we will be taking about The Most Difficult part of being a student athlete. In this episode, we will share three difficulties you will face as a student athlete.1. Dealing with academic goal: Being a student athlete comes with its own set of challenges, and perhaps the most difficult part is balancing athletic commitments with academic goals. The constant demand for practice, training sessions, and competitions can make it challenging to find enough time and energy for studying and excelling in classes. Considering the parents & the school perspectives and then trying to balance the both sides while pursuing your career in sports is one of the challenges that you will faced as a student athlete. 2. Dealing with social life: As a student athlete, you should have two focuses if you need to be an elite athlete. One focus is your sport and other focus may include family goals (criteria), academic goals etc. While teammates become like family and share a common passion, finding time for non-athletic friends and activities can be tough. Missing social events, gatherings, or simply downtime with friends can lead to feelings of isolation or FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). So navigating all of these is a challenge.3. Dealing with sport challenges: Beyond the physical demands of training and competing, athletes often face mental hurdles such as performance anxiety, injuries, and the pressure to consistently excel.  Also, dealing with setbacks like losses or not meeting personal or team expectations can be emotionally taxing. As a student athlete, you're going to faced all these challenges. You have to develop some strategies to overcome these challenges in other to excel in your career.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

On today's episode, we will be looking at the legendary career of Sue Bird. She is a well-known professional basketball player in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association). She has had an illustrious career, known for her exceptional skills as a point guard and her leadership on the court. Bird has played for the Seattle Storm throughout her WNBA career and has also been a prominent player on the United States women's national basketball team, winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this episode, we will share three lessons from her career journey:1. There is more to physical performance: While physical performance is essential for athletes, it's important to recognize that there are other critical elements at play. All the different aspects that contribute to the physical performance of an athlete are important such as Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep, Rest, Recovery etc2. Prepare for life after sport: Preparing for life after sport is crucial for athletes to ensure a smooth transition into retirement or a career transition. You are not going to play forever. There is always going to be a retirement and you need to prepare for life after sport. Remember you can't play your sport forever. Start planning your post-athletic endeavors.3. You never know who is watching: Every action, on and off the field, reflects not just personal character but also impacts the team, fans, and potential sponsors. Every opportunity you get to play, you need to take it seriously, you never know who is watching you.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentaanhemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete