Sports and Psychology Podcast

Cord Thomas
Sports and Psychology Podcast

The weekly Sports and Psychology podcast where we talk all things athletes, tactics, performance, and most importantly mindset. Your host, Cord Thomas, is a mindset coach specializing in sports psychology, performance, stress and anxiety reduction, and mental preparation having helped hundreds of clients and tens of professional athletes exceed their potential, reach their goals, and lead fulfilling lives. You'll hear interviews with athletes and coaches, tactics and techniques, culture, ideas, reflection points, and more. Tune in, subscribe, and listen weekly for that mental advantage!

  1. 23/03/2023

    18: Podcast interview with newly retired soccer player and MLS Cup winner, midfielder Tony Rocha!

    In today's eighteenth episode of the Sports & Psychology Podcast, we hop into an interview with retired MLS cup winner and Belize national soccer team player Tony Rocha. We talk about topics ranging from the transition from being a professional athlete to retirement, starting the next career and founding the BeMore Agency, to tips and tricks Tony still uses today psychologically. If you're someone who works with athletes, is a professional athlete or aspiring to be one, or in general, is interested in what athletes go through and or interested in sports psychology, and wants to gain some inspiration both in terms of how to set up your or athletes personal branding as well as setting yourself up mentally and emotionally for success, then you’re right where you want to be. Tony Rocha Bio: Tony was a 4 year collegiate athlete playing midfielder at the University of Tulsa, and was the captain of the team in his senior year. He won the conference freshman of the year award, all-conference third team, as well as being named to the conference all-tournament team. Tony was selected in the 2015 MLS Super Draft by Sporting Kansas City, before signing with the Austin Aztecs. Tony went on to play for Orlando City, before being acquired by New York City FC. Tony won the 2021 MLS Cup with New York City FC. Tony played with the Belize national team in 2019. Questions asked and answered during this podcast interview: Question 1: Pretty much since University, you were a leader on the field in your sport of soccer or football. What is your approach to leadership? Question 2: Now you're American, how was it playing with the Belize national team? Question 3: How do you feel your experiences on the pitch have prepared you for your post-sports career? Question 4: Let's talk business, what projects are you currently working on? Question 5: How has the transition been for you? What lead you to hang up your cleats and retire from soccer? Question 6: Where do you see your personal and professional growth leading in the upcoming months/year? Question 7: Let's talk psychology, did you have a sports psychologist in your teams, have you ever worked with a psychologist or coach? And how were those experiences? Question 8: Thinking over your life, when did you need psychological support the most? When was maybe a time you needed that support and it wasn't available? What helped to bridge that gap? Question 9: Talk to me about one mental technique or tactic from your playing days that you've taken into your everyday life, why you love it, and how it helps. Reach out and let's talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete.m1ndset/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/athletem1ndset E-mail: sportsandpsychologypod@gmail.com Book a session: https://www.coachingpraha.com/bookonline Podcast Website: https://www.coachingpraha.com/podcast Find Tony: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t.rocha16/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyRocha16 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.moreagency/

    32min
  2. 02/03/2023

    17: Interview with Defiance College psychology student, former D3 soccer standout, and future sports psychologist Abbegail Rank

    In today's seventeenth episode of the Sports & Psychology Podcast, we hop into an interview with Defiance College psychology student and former D3 soccer player Abbegail Rank. We talk about topics ranging from student-athlete mental health to NCAA policies, to tactics and techniques like mindfulness. We also get into some of the peculiarities of European vs. US systems. If you're someone who works with athletes, is a professional athlete or aspiring to be one, or in general, is interested in what athletes go through and or interested in sports psychology, and wants to gain some inspiration in terms of what high schools and universities can do to provide better support to their student-athletes, then you’re right where you want to be. Abbegail Rank Bio: Abbe graduates from Defiance College in Ohio in May with her bachelor's degree. She triple majored in social work, psychology, and criminal justice with a minor in autism studies. She's going to grad school at the University of North Texas to get a dual master's in Kinesiology and clinical mental health counseling. She played soccer at Defiance College where she received the co-award for team rookie of the year in 2019. She also received the all-conference academic award 5 times. Questions asked and answered during this episode: Question 1: Talk to me about your experience with sports, playing soccer at the University level Question 2: You've already started studying social work and psychology, what attracted you to this area of study? Question 3: What excites you the most about becoming a sports psychologist one day? Question 4: What experience did you have in school, or coming up in sports with sports psychology? 4A: What really helped you? 4B: What were you needing or missing? Question 5: What do non-professional athletes need the most in your eyes when it comes to sports Psychology? Question 6: What did you see in your teammates that they needed and were missing? What helped? Question 7: What technique, habit, or tool from your sports days do you consider the most important and still use today? Question 8: What are you in the process of working on currently? Where is your personal development currently moving? Reach out and let's talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete.m1ndset/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/athletem1ndset E-mail: sportsandpsychologypod@gmail.com Book a session: https://www.coachingpraha.com/bookonline Workshop: https://www.coachingpraha.com/workshop-registration Offer: https://www.coachingpraha.com/sports-career-performance-coaching-prague

    39min

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The weekly Sports and Psychology podcast where we talk all things athletes, tactics, performance, and most importantly mindset. Your host, Cord Thomas, is a mindset coach specializing in sports psychology, performance, stress and anxiety reduction, and mental preparation having helped hundreds of clients and tens of professional athletes exceed their potential, reach their goals, and lead fulfilling lives. You'll hear interviews with athletes and coaches, tactics and techniques, culture, ideas, reflection points, and more. Tune in, subscribe, and listen weekly for that mental advantage!

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