Mental Performance Playbook

Gabe Rummel, The Athletes Health
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Every athlete trains their body, but how many train their mind? Mental Performance Playbook breaks down elite mental strategies used by top performers and gives you simple, actionable exercises to apply immediately. Hosted by Gabe Rummel, Mental Performance Coach, Founder of The Athletes Health™, and creator of it's Phronoic Gym™, where athletes train their minds like they train their bodies. Whether you’re looking to reset after mistakes, boost focus under pressure, or build unshakable confidence, this playbook has you covered.

  1. 4D AGO

    What ADs Are Seeing About Mental Performance Right Now | Ep. 151

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 151. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down key insights from the Iowa High School Athletic Director Association Conference, focusing on mental performance, burnout prevention, and actionable exercises for athletes that coaches, parents, and other administrators can help implement! Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance Strategies (01:49) Understanding Burnout in Athletics (03:13) The Importance of Human Connections (05:04) The Growing Need for Mental Performance (07:02) Implementing Mental Exercises for Athletes (12:07) Future Directions for Mental Performance Playbook Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 Keywords: mental performance, burnout, athletic directors, sports psychology, mental exercises, athlete mindset, leadership, performance training, athlete development, pressure management, stress management, confidence building, composure training, youth sports, high school sports, coach development, team culture, mental skills training, resilience, focus, emotional control, mindset training, performance mindset, sports leadership, athlete growth, mental training systems, mental toughness, awareness, reflection, intentional reps

    14 min

  2. MAR 26

    Building Confidence Like Compound Interest: Lessons from a 4-Year Starting Center Robert Rathje | Ep. 151

    Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Episode. Brought to you by The Athletes Health™ In this episode of Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel interviews Robert Rathje about mental skills development in sports and life. They explore mental performance strategies, visualization, handling challenges, and holistic performance approaches. This episode explores the importance of understanding and flexing different roles in life, building confidence through consistency, and the significance of mental fitness from sports to life. The hosts share insights on performance, reflection, and developing skills early for long-term success. Find Robert at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-rathje/ https://www.optimyzedgrowth.com/ Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 keywords: mental skills, sports psychology, visualization, leadership, performance, resilience, holistic development confidence, performance, mental fitness, athletic mindset, self-improvement, reflection, consistency, sports psychology, life skills, athlete development

    1h 3m

  3. MAR 23

    How to Manage Pressure and Enjoy Youth Sports (Our Secret) | Ep. 150

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 150! Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down the growth of youth sports, the pressures involved, and how mental training can help athletes enjoy and succeed in sports while managing stress. It emphasizes the importance of mental skills like clarity, confidence, and composure for young athletes. Here is the video referenced at the start of this episode "Why You Sports Are Out of Control." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Lxf_veWbk Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 Key words: youth sports, mental training, athlete mindset, pressure management, sports psychology, youth sports growth, mental skills, athlete development, confidence, composure, focus, resilience, performance mindset, game-day prep, mental toughness, mindset training, handling pressure, competitive edge, sports performance, youth athletes, mindset coaching

    12 min

  4. MAR 16

    Spot the Surge: Mental Training for Peak Performance | Ep. 149

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 149. Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down how mental exercises become top athlete habits, focusing on an exercise called spotting the surge and training the mental game through practical routines. Learn how to turn mental training into automatic responses that improve performance under pressure. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance at TAH (03:38) The Importance of Mental Exercises and our 3R Implementation (07:48) Spotting the Surge: Seeing Success in the Next Play (12:27) Building Habits Through Repetition Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 Keywords: mental performance, athlete habits, mental exercises, sports psychology, pressure management, mental training routines, neural tracking, performance vision, visualization, focus training, confidence training, composure, self-talk, mindset coaching, stress regulation, cognitive performance, behavior tracking, habit formation, athlete identity, attention control, resilience training, mental toughness, performance routines, emotional regulation, decision-making under pressure

    15 min

  5. MAR 9

    How “Snap Out of It” Scales from Athlete to Team to Program: The 3 Levels of Mental Training

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 148Brought to you by The Athletes Health™In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel explores the three levels of mental training in sports: individual, team, and organizational. He introduces the 'snap out of it' exercise as a simple, effective exercise to reset mental focus and build a strong mental culture across sports programs. Check it out!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Mental Training(01:54) Individual Mental Training: Snap Out of It(03:54) Team Mental Training: Collective Response(06:19) Organizational Mental Training: Building a Culture(10:32) Recap and Implementation StrategiesCheck out more!Website: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshotFree Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553keywords:mental training, sports psychology, team performance, mental reset, athletic mindset, mental exercises, sports coaching, organizational culture, mental performance playbook

    13 min

  6. MAR 2

    Community For Unlocking Performance and Confidence Ep. 147

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 417. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the critical role of community in enhancing mental performance for athletes. He emphasizes that confidence and performance are not solely developed in isolation but are significantly boosted through social interactions and shared experiences within a team. Gabe outlines actionable strategies for athletes to implement community-based mental training, including the importance of social proof, shared language, accountability, and the use of filming to analyze performance. The episode highlights how these elements contribute to a stronger mental game and overall athletic success. Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 Keywords: community, mental training, performance, athletes, confidence, accountability, shared language, standards, filming, user-generated content, culture, team culture, social norms, social proof, peer influence, leadership, role models, buy-in, belonging, identity, trust, consistency, habits, daily reps, discipline, routines, pre-game routine, in-game routine, reset routine, composure, focus, pressure, pressure moments, confidence under pressure, mental toughness, mindset, mental skills

    17 min

  7. FEB 23

    The Secret Weapon for Instant Post-Game (and In-Game) Gains | Ep. 146

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 146. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of post-game reflection for athletes, introducing the 'Oreo Method' as a structured approach to analyze performance. He emphasizes the need for quick, actionable insights to improve future performance and shares strategies for maintaining a positive mindset after games. The episode highlights the significance of learning from mistakes and the necessity of having a clear action plan for improvement. Give it a share, like and 5 start review! Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Instant Post-Game Gains (01:55) The Oreo Method for Reflection (03:48) Cutting The Film (05:56) Processing Mistakes and Learning like Math Tests (08:13) Closing the File on Past Mistakes Check out more! Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 keywords: mental performance, post-game reflection, athlete mindset, game film analysis, performance improvement, mental training, sports psychology, reflection exercises, athlete development, resilience

    12 min

  8. FEB 19

    The Secret Mental Strength Behind Bowling with Coach Andy Diercks Ep. 145

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 145. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of the Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe dives deep into the mental strategies essential for bowling, featuring Coach Andy Diercks. Coach Diercks is the coach of Mount Mercy University's top Womens and Mens bowling teams, as well as a coach for the youth, and adult USA team. The conversation explores the intricate relationship between physical skills and mental clarity in the sport, emphasizing the importance of understanding lane conditions, developing a pre-shot routine, and maintaining focus during competition. Coach Andy Diercks shares his journey in bowling, the science behind equipment and technique, and how mental preparation can significantly impact performance. This conversation dives into the intricacies of bowling, focusing on the mental aspects of the sport, including the importance of observation, routine, and managing pressure. The speakers discuss how athletes can reset after mistakes, the significance of Team USA experiences, and the journey of growth and confidence in sports. They emphasize the need for a growth mindset and the value of learning from both successes and failures. Check out the entire conversation! Check out more! coachdiercks@gmail.com Mount Mercy University Bowling Page: https://mountmercymustangs.com/sports/mbowl/coaches/index https://mountmercymustangs.com/sports/wbowl/index Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠ Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553 Keywords: bowling, mental performance, coaching, lane conditions, sports psychology, athlete mindset, pre-shot routine, bowling techniques, mental strategies, competitive bowling, bowling, sports psychology, mental performance, competition, routine, focus, pressure management, resets, Team USA, growth mindset

    59 min
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Every athlete trains their body, but how many train their mind? Mental Performance Playbook breaks down elite mental strategies used by top performers and gives you simple, actionable exercises to apply immediately. Hosted by Gabe Rummel, Mental Performance Coach, Founder of The Athletes Health™, and creator of it's Phronoic Gym™, where athletes train their minds like they train their bodies. Whether you’re looking to reset after mistakes, boost focus under pressure, or build unshakable confidence, this playbook has you covered.

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  • Creator
    Gabe Rummel, The Athletes Health
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gabe Rummel, The Athletes Health
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    Mental Performance Playbook

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