The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches

Antoinette Datoc, Certified Mental Performance Coach
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Sports
  • Updated Weekly

The building blocks of peak performance are knowledge, physical training and mental training. You've heard 90% of your athletic performance is mental, right? WRONG! The truth is 100% of your athletic performance is mental. Why? Everything single thing you do starts in your brain. That's right, your brain runs the show so no amount of physical training will ever make up for poor mental skills. In The Mental Weight Room, Certified Mental Performance Coach, Antoinette Datoc, shares tips for building mental toughness so you can level up in sports and life. Click Follow and never miss an episode.

  1. 12h ago

    Back to School Mental Training: THe MEntal GAme of Writing...One Paragraph at a Time

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. Welcome to Back-to-School Mental Training here in The Mental Weight Room. Being a student-athlete means you're competing on two playing fields: your sport and your classroom. And just like you wouldn't walk into a game without a game plan, you shouldn't walk into a school year without a mental performance plan. Over the next several episodes, we're going to build your Academic Mental Gym Bag—with practical tools you can use to get organized, study smarter, manage anxiety, perform under pressure, and recover your brain just like you recover your body. Because being a mentally strong athlete isn't just about what happens between the lines. It's also about how you train your brain when you're sitting at your desk. To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc

  2. Sep 16

    Back to School Mental Training: Public Speaking from Panic to Present

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc

  3. Sep 10

    Back to School Mental Training: Managing Test Anxiety

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. Welcome to Back-to-School Mental Training here in The Mental Weight Room. Being a student-athlete means you're competing on two playing fields: your sport and your classroom. And just like you wouldn't walk into a game without a game plan, you shouldn't walk into a school year without a mental performance plan. Over the next several episodes, we're going to build your Academic Mental Gym Bag—with practical tools you can use to get organized, study smarter, manage anxiety, perform under pressure, and recover your brain just like you recover your body. Because being a mentally strong athlete isn't just about what happens between the lines. It's also about how you train your brain when you're sitting at your desk. 🎓 FREE DOWNLOAD: Tips for Managing Test Anxiety Struggle with Test Anxiety? Download the free guide from The Mental Weight Room and start packing your Mental Gym Bag. [Download Tips for Managing Test Anxiety] To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc

  4. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    Mindset Beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part Three

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. To learn more about JD Tremblay and Hungry Warrior Academy visit hungrywarrioracademy.com or read his book, Hunger for More in Life: Conquer Mental Struggles, Defy Limitations and Discover Purpose Through Epic Achievements Email me at antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com to get your free copy of Hunger for More in Life.   Be sure to type I'm hungry for more in life in the subject line, and include your name and your mailing address in the email, but act fast because only ten copies are available for this special giveaway which entitles you to the bonus Author’s Q & A with JD Tremblay and Coach Antoinette hosted in the Mental Weight Room via Zoom on a date TBA. You can also get the book on Amazon using my Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4ib5oiG To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

  5. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    Mindset beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part Two

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. To learn more about JD Tremblay and Hungry Warrior Academy visit hungrywarrioracademy.com or read his book, Hunger for More in Life: Conquer Mental Struggles, Defy Limitations and Discover Purpose Through Epic Achievements Email me at antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com to get your free copy of Hunger for More in Life.   Be sure to type I'm hungry for more in life in the subject line, and include your name and your mailing address in the email, but act fast because only ten copies are available for this special giveaway which entitles you to the bonus Author’s Q & A with JD Tremblay and Coach Antoinette hosted in the Mental Weight Room via Zoom on a date TBA. You can also get the book on Amazon using my Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4ib5oiG To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

  6. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    Mindset Beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part One

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. To learn more about JD Tremblay and Hungry Warrior Academy visit hungrywarrioracademy.com or read his book, Hunger for More in Life: Conquer Mental Struggles, Defy Limitations and Discover Purpose Through Epic Achievements Email me at antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com to get your free copy of Hunger for More in Life.   Be sure to type I'm hungry for more in life in the subject line, and include your name and your mailing address in the email, but act fast because only ten copies are available for this special giveaway which entitles you to the bonus Author’s Q & A with JD Tremblay and Coach Antoinette hosted in the Mental Weight Room via Zoom on a date TBA. You can also get the book on Amazon using my Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4ib5oiG To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

  7. Aug 26

    Back to School Mental Training: Highlighting Hack

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. Download your free Highlighting Worksheet and learn the power of the highlighting hack! To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc

  8. Aug 21

    Back to School Mental Training: Getting Organized

    Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc, this podcast delivers weekly mental workouts designed to help athletes, coaches, parents, performers, and high achievers build confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and a stronger mindset for both performance and life. Whether you're preparing for competition, navigating pressure, overcoming setbacks, or simply striving to become mentally tougher, each episode provides practical tools, mindset strategies, and real conversations to help you strengthen your mental game. Welcome to Back-to-School Mental Training here in The Mental Weight Room. Being a student-athlete means you're competing on two playing fields: your sport and your classroom. And just like you wouldn't walk into a game without a game plan, you shouldn't walk into a school year without a mental performance plan. Over the next several episodes, we're going to build your Academic Mental Gym Bag—with practical tools you can use to get organized, study smarter, manage anxiety, perform under pressure, and recover your brain just like you recover your body. Because being a mentally strong athlete isn't just about what happens between the lines. It's also about how you train your brain when you're sitting at your desk. 🎓 FREE DOWNLOAD: Academic Game Plan BagGet organized before the season gets busy and start packing your Academic Gym Bag! Download the free Academic Game Plan from The Mental Weight Room. [Download the Academic Game Plan] To learn more about mental performance training or to book a FREE discovery session, visit: https://antoinettedatoc.com Click “Book a Free Session” on the website to discover how mental performance coaching can help you perform with greater confidence, clarity, and consistency. Questions or inquiries? Email: antoinette@antoinettedatoc.com 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #MentalToughness #TheMentalWeightRoom #CoachAntoinette #Antoinette Datoc

See All (78)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

The building blocks of peak performance are knowledge, physical training and mental training. You've heard 90% of your athletic performance is mental, right? WRONG! The truth is 100% of your athletic performance is mental. Why? Everything single thing you do starts in your brain. That's right, your brain runs the show so no amount of physical training will ever make up for poor mental skills. In The Mental Weight Room, Certified Mental Performance Coach, Antoinette Datoc, shares tips for building mental toughness so you can level up in sports and life. Click Follow and never miss an episode.

Information