Mental Edge Training Coach with Chad Hermansen Mental Edge Training Coach with former MLB Player Chad Hermansen

This engaging interview features Rory Sanders, a 45-year-old returning student and real estate professional, who surprisingly joined a lacrosse club team with his sons at the University Of North Texas. The video discusses Rory's unexpected experiences, the balancing act between his work, studies, and sports, the impact of his actions on his relationship with his sons, and the media attention he received. Concluding on a hopeful note, the conversation aims to inspire others with unfulfilled dreams and offers valuable resources through an invitation to the parent page.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:17 The Unusual Journey of a 45-Year-Old Lacrosse Player01:06 The Decision to Go Back to School03:22 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Lacrosse Player04:20 The Challenges and Triumphs of Joining a College Lacrosse Team08:12 The Unique Experience of Playing Lacrosse with His Sons22:01 Balancing Work, School, and Lacrosse28:38 The Impact of Criticism and the Power of Perseverance32:39 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a New Role33:24 Building Strong Relationships with Children34:16 Balancing Parenting and Personal Goals34:37 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and Teammate35:01 The Journey of a Parent-Player36:41 Dealing with Public Perception and Criticism37:48 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Player39:06 Embracing the Physical Challenges of the Game39:17 The Impact of Unexpected Media Attention40:59 Balancing School, Work, and Lacrosse41:08 The Future of Lacrosse and Education44:15 Reflecting on the Trade-offs and Rewards of Club Sports53:56 The Role of Technology in Modern Education01:03:22 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey
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Unveiling Parental Techniques and Challenges in Sports
Today's episode, Mental Edge Parents Live call, revolves around different approaches parents take to support their athletes, some of the common pitfalls that come along with this, and the key learnings derived from these experiences. Parental tensions and expectations, ego, maintaining relationships, and managing emotions, particularly in high-stress situations, are explored extensively. Contributions also extend to discussing the impacts of parents' reactions on their children’s performance and overall participation in the sport. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on cultivating a resilient attitude in children by allowing them space to fail and learn.
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00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast00:10 The Importance of Parental Involvement in Athlete's Training01:02 Introducing the Mental Edge Parents Facebook Group01:50 Sharing Personal Experiences as a Parent and Coach03:09 The Impact of Coaching Style on Athletes04:16 The Role of Emotion Regulation in Coaching04:57 The Influence of Parents' Behavior on Athletes05:58 The Importance of Encouragement and Constructive Feedback08:13 The Impact of Ego on Parenting and Coaching10:48 The Importance of Building Resilience in Athletes12:36 The Negative Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Athletes15:03 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching19:43 The Role of Emotional Control in Coaching22:45 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching31:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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How to Approach Your Coach About Playing Time
Mental Edge Training Coach Chad Hermansen discusses strategies for athletes to approach their coach about increased playing time. Offering insights based on his experience as a coach and a player. He encourages athletes to self-assess their skills and effort level before initiating a conversation with their coach. Coach Chad outlines important evaluation tools like hitting, power, fielding, throwing, and running. He also reminds athletes to evaluate their work ethic. He suggests that athletes give themselves two weeks of high energy and improved focus, stepping into the identity of the player they aspire to be, before approaching their coach.
00:00 Introduction to the Topic00:18 Understanding the Struggle of Becoming a Starter00:59 The Role of Parents in the Process01:26 Self-Assessment: The First Step01:42 Understanding the Five Factors02:37 The Importance of Comparison03:03 Understanding the Grading Scale03:55 Assessing Your Skills: Hitting06:51 Assessing Your Skills: Fielding08:05 Assessing Your Skills: Throwing09:45 Assessing Your Skills: Running12:22 Understanding Your Competition13:03 Dealing with Emotions and Self-Pity13:31 Taking Action to Improve13:48 When to Talk to Your Coach14:56 Seeking Improvement: Asking for Help and Doing the Research15:41 The Importance of Strength and Consistency in Training16:19 Aligning Actions with Goals: Are You Doing Enough?16:42 Personal Stories: Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Growth19:29 Understanding the Role of Age and Experience in Team Selection20:07 Approaching Your Coach: How to Ask for Feedback22:26 The Power of Self-Assessment: Identifying Areas for Improvement26:42 The Importance of Work Ethic and Attitude in Practice28:29 Becoming the Player You Want to Be: A Two-Week Challenge30:16 Closing Thoughts: Seeking Feedback and Embracing Growth
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Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Mental Blocks in Sports: Mental Edge Training for Athletes
Chad Hermansen, the host, focuses on the topic of mental blocks and scarcity mindset in athletes. He emphasizes that such feelings are normal and should be acknowledged first. He encourages players to question their beliefs about their self-worth and to focus on their strengths. Chad discusses how negative self-dialogue can impact performance and suggests reframing these dialogues. He believes every athlete can overcome their mental blocks and scarcity mindset through continuous self-improvement, embracing failures, and celebrating small wins. He also underscores the importance of gratitude and healthy team dynamics. In the end, he invites listeners to reach out for personalized coaching to aid in their journey towards a robust mental edge in sports.
00:00 Introduction to Mental Blocks in Athletes00:04 Understanding the Scarcity Mindset00:24 The Impact of Mental Blocks on Performance01:21 Awareness: The First Step to Overcoming Mental Blocks01:53 The Role of Self-Doubt in Athletic Performance06:02 Shifting Focus: From Scarcity Mindset to Growth Mindset06:20 The Power of Intentional Thoughts07:56 The Importance of Embracing Failure15:18 Celebrating Small Wins and Expressing Gratitude17:33 Conclusion: Overcoming Mental Blocks and Scarcity Mindset
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Unleashing Your Inner Greatness: Goals, Challenges, and Growth for 2024
In this podcast episode, host Chad Hermansen guides you on a journey of self-improvement and fulfillment in 2024. Chad discusses the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, reflecting on hurdles from the past year, and setting goals for the year ahead. He talks about personal development in four specific areas - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. During this discussion, he encourages listeners to question their current behaviors and mindsets to better align with their passions and purposes. He finishes this episode aiming to broaden perspectives on challenges and adversity by suggesting these trials provide opportunities for growth and self-development.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:33 Reflecting on the Holiday Season01:12 Yearly Reflection and Personal Development02:47 Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation03:16 Exploring Extrinsic Motivation05:54 Exploring Intrinsic Motivation06:48 Setting Goals for the New Year09:16 Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development13:52 Understanding and Managing Emotions16:06 Spiritual Alignment and Growth17:32 Setting and Achieving Goals21:57 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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In this episode, mindset coach Chad Hermansen discusses critical topic of confidence versus arrogance. He aims to help listeners understand where confidence ends and arrogance begins, teaching them how to strike a healthy balance between the two. Drawing from his personal experiences in professional baseball and using relatable, everyday instances, Chad explores the nuances and impacts of both confidence and arrogance within sports and everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, humility, secure self-knowledge, and responsibility in cultivating genuine confidence, while warning against the destructive attitudes of arrogance.
00:03 Introduction to Confidence vs Arrogance00:47 Understanding Confidence01:52 Exploring Arrogance03:18 Recognizing Arrogance in Ourselves07:51 Confidence vs Arrogance in Athletes09:59 Personal Experiences with Arrogance12:31 Building Confidence14:34 The Role of Humility16:44 The Confidence Gap18:12 Avoiding Arrogance19:59 Conclusion: Being True to Yourself
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