224 episodes
Mindset Matters Riley Jensen
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4.8 • 84 Ratings
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Riley Jensen (Twitter: @rileyjensen) has been playing or coaching high school and collegiate football for more than 27 years. Over the past (7) years he has been part owner and co-founder of the Mountain West Elite sports camps which operate in several states.
He started as a quarterback at an NCAA D1 school (USU), was named 1st team junior college All-American QB (Snow College), coached football at a Division 1 program (NC State), and has coached several successful Salt Lake City area high school teams (Cottonwood, Olympus, Alta). Riley was recently inducted in to the Snow College Athletics Hall of Fame (October, 2017).
Riley earned a B.A. from Utah State University and completed his MS in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Utah. He interned with Utah’s football and tennis teams, and currently works with Westminster Basketball, Rowmark Ski Academy, Peak Ski Academy, Woods Cross Volleyball, Alta Football, and various individual athletes.
Riley has a unique enthusiasm and ability to teach the concepts of resilience, confidence, positivity, grit, and personal mastery. He is available to athletes at all levels, all sports, for coaches, organizations, and businesses. He is perfect for motivational seminars designed to help individuals, teams, and businesses reach their maximum potential.
Riley currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Riley is not working, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, coaching football, and time spent his wife Georgann, and their two children Alexis and Jack.
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Episode #226 Less Show Horse, More Shire Horse Please
Drawing from the principles of Self-Determination Theory, we uncover the importance of relatedness and its role in building confidence. The draft horses' ability to work together, train with one another, and rely on the support of their handlers highlight the crucial role of social connections in bolstering our self-belief.
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Episode 225 Dealing With Toxic Criticism
Over the past 7 years, I have worked with high profile athletes who deal with adversity, difficulties, triumphs, and criticism. The darkside of being a famous/successful athlete is darker than you can even imagine. I am shocked at the ferocity of fans and observers.
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Episode #224 The Space Between
In a world full of athletes that curse, overreact, and melt down in competition, it feels more and more like the ability to handle adversity or a loss is a super power. One’s ability to control his thoughts and his reactions, just may be the most efficient way to become great.
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Episode #223 Nicknames Are Powerful.
According to a study from Bellevue University in Nebraska, men give nicknames as a way of being affectionate without compromising masculinity. So, in other words, men can keep their man card by affectionately giving nicknames to other men.
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Episode #222 How To Turn Any Loss Into A Win
We can literally turn any loss into a win by focusing on the bravery and the courage of the moment. Good parents, good coaches, and good leaders know this secret: If you place value on the bravery and the courage that it took to play under pressure, they will be more likely to do it again, and again, and again. And more times than not, fortune favors the brave and the courageous.
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Episode #221 House Plants Die.
Be like field corn. Get up today and grow where you’re planted. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be great. And you certainly don’t have to wait for someone to bestow the title of greatness on you before you can perform. Just go and do it. Do it today. Do it for you. Do it for the sake of being great.
Customer Reviews
Great Insight
I love the short, to-the-point tools that Riley provides in his podcast episodes. His suggestions are actionable and relevant. Great podcast!
Coach, Father, Motivator
I’ve known Riley since my Sophomore Year in High School.
Definitely was on the skinnier part of my years and was pretty small compared to other giants on our Football Team. But what he did for me really pushed me beyond my limits. Really showed me that what I lacked in something can definitely be made up in something else.
So...that’s exactly what I did. I spent hours perfecting my craft and became one of the best WR from UT my senior year, received scholarships from multiple different D1 schools, and became a better person to who I am today.
Thank you Riley for helping me find my niche and understanding that “Dollars Waiting on Dimes” isn’t the way to live life. Haha.
Love you Coach!
Motivating & Thought Provoking
I love that your podcasts are short and to the point. They are motivating and definitely provoke thought and mindset. Thanks, keep up the good work! We all need positive things in an increasingly negative world. There is a lot of good in this world.