Best not Better

Thomas Woolson
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In Best not Better we explore the mental side of sport through the lens of elite athletes. Join us weekly as we are joined by our guests to discuss different topics of sports phycology and how they bring out their best on competition day. Have questions for our guests? Comments about the pod? Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or on find us on Instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

Episodes

  1. Episode 7 - Growing Expectations and Taking Ownership with USA Track Cyclist David Domonoske

    06/28/2024

    Episode 7 - Growing Expectations and Taking Ownership with USA Track Cyclist David Domonoske

    Send us a text This week I got to catch up with one of my former teammates, USA Track Cyclist David Domonoske. Fresh off a gold medal at the Pan American Championship, Dave talks with me about what it's like competing in a new sport at an older age, his transition from cycling for fun to racing on the world stage, how he has dealt with growing expectations and his teams steep learning curve, and he walks us through his race day routine and the different factors that have gone into building that out.  If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    48 min
  2. Episode 6 - Sport Life Balance with Cross-Country Skier Julia Kern

    06/07/2024

    Episode 6 - Sport Life Balance with Cross-Country Skier Julia Kern

    Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of catching up with US Cross-Country Skier, Olympian, and World Championship medalist, Julia Kern. During the episode we reflect on her battle with illness this past winter, her prioritization of a healthy sport - life balance and why it's so important to her. We also talk about her approach to a sprint race, what she focuses on throughout the competition day, and she dissects her World Championship Bronze where ski skied the anchor leg in the team sprint.  If you’d like to try to keep up with Julia and follow along on her many adventures I’d recommend checking out her website, juliakernski.com, and following her on instagram @juliakernski. If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    45 min
  3. Episode 5 - Adjusting on the Fly and Dealing with Injury with Alpine World Cup Skier Stefanie Fleckenstein

    05/23/2024

    Episode 5 - Adjusting on the Fly and Dealing with Injury with Alpine World Cup Skier Stefanie Fleckenstein

    Send us a text On this weeks episode we are joined by Canadian World Cup speed skier Stefanie Fleckenstein. During the episode we talk about her unorthodox transition from college racing to the speed World Cup tour, and how she dealt with her expedited learning curve on speed tracks in Europe. We also talk about how she started to find her footing, her stellar end to last season, the positives and negatives of having to function outside of the national team system, and how she’s been coping with her season ending leg injury. If you'd like to hear more about Stef's story or support her in her journey back to the World Cup, check out her website https://www.steffleckenstein.com/ If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    55 min
  4. Episode 4 - Enjoying the Day-to-Day with Alpine World Cup Skier Ali Nullmeyer

    05/16/2024

    Episode 4 - Enjoying the Day-to-Day with Alpine World Cup Skier Ali Nullmeyer

    Send us a text In this episode we are joined by Canadian Olympic Alpine skier Ali Nullmeyer. During the episode we  have a great conversation about how her approach to this season differed from those prior, why she is trying to shift her focus, how she’s been dealing with increasing pressure, and how her and her teammates are putting an emphasis on enjoying the day to day, no matter what the season throws at them.  If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    46 min
  5. Episode 3 - Trusting Your Process with Cross-Country World Cup Skier Gus Schumacher

    05/09/2024

    Episode 3 - Trusting Your Process with Cross-Country World Cup Skier Gus Schumacher

    Send us a text In this episode we are join by US Ski Team member and cross-country World Cup winner, Gus Schumacher. During the episode we talk about his introduction to world cup racing, how his teammates have, and continue to help him bring out his best, what it’s like when things aren’t going well, and how seeing the bigger picture and trusting in himself and his own process has helped him take that next step in his career.  If you'd like more insight from Gus, be sure to check out his blog at https://www.gusschumacher.com/ If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    55 min
  6. Episode 2 - Transitions and Perseverance with Alpine World Cup Skier Patrick Kenney

    05/02/2024

    Episode 2 - Transitions and Perseverance with Alpine World Cup Skier Patrick Kenney

    Send us a text In this episode we are joined by independent alpine World Cup skier, Patrick Kenney.  During the episode we talk about his current team, Global Racing, and he tells us what he believes is the key to their continued success at the highest level. We also touch on Patrick's transition from collegiate to professional athlete, his specialization in the GS event, how he overcame some early season struggles, and how with some changes to his mental approach and a bit of luck he scored his first World Cup points in Palisades Tahoe this past February. If you'd like to hear more about Patrick's story  or support his upcoming World Cup season visit his website https://www.patrickkenney97.com If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    50 min
  7. Episode 1 - Importance of a Healthy and Fun Team Environment with Alpine World Cup Skier AJ Ginnis

    04/26/2024

    Episode 1 - Importance of a Healthy and Fun Team Environment with Alpine World Cup Skier AJ Ginnis

    Send us a text For the debut episode we are joined by alpine World Cup skier and vice world champion in slalom, AJ Ginnis. During the episode we talk about the process by which AJ built his team and how he feels that their unique structure and support has been a big factor in his breakthrough on the World Cup these past two season. We also talk about how he is trying to find better ways to consistently bring his training pace into races, how he deals with cold streaks, and what it’s like when things all start clicking.  If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    42 min

  8. 04/24/2024

    Episode 0 - Welcome to Best not Better podcast

    Send us a text Welcome to the Best not Better project. Quick introduction to the inspiration and idea behind the project. Episode 1 coming soon. Thanks for listening! If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

    4 min
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In Best not Better we explore the mental side of sport through the lens of elite athletes. Join us weekly as we are joined by our guests to discuss different topics of sports phycology and how they bring out their best on competition day. Have questions for our guests? Comments about the pod? Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or on find us on Instagram @best_not_better_podcast.

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    Thomas Woolson
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