Ride Rope Rodeo | Performance, Training, Pressure, Nerves, Mindset, Horsemanship

Tana Johnston | High Performance Athlete Coach
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Are you struggling to feel confident in the arena? Do you get nervous, feel pressure, or get in your head right before your run? Hey! I'm Tana, WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper and high-performance athlete coach with a passion to help the next generation. I created Ride Rope Rodeo to help athletes build confidence, strengthen mindset, handle pressure, and compete with consistency. Inside this podcast, I dive into faith, mindset, performance, and training to help you stop overthinking, trust your preparation, and show up with confidence. Welcome to Ride Rope Rodeo—let’s elevate your game.

  1. 4d ago

    EP//90 How Do I Find My Purpose? Faith, Rodeo, and Using the Gifts God Gave You (with Andy Taylor)

    Have you ever wondered what your purpose is—or how your rodeo, your gifts, and the things you’re passionate about fit into God’s plan for your life? I hear this question from young rodeo athletes all the time, and it’s one I’ve wrestled with myself. In this episode, I sit down with one of my spiritual mentors, Andy Taylor, to talk about purpose, identity, faith, and why understanding who you are changes the way you approach your performance, the pressure, the hard seasons, and everything in between. Andy has such a gift for making the things we tend to overcomplicate feel simple. We talk about developing the gifts God gave you, why your purpose has to go beyond rodeo, and how the arena can become a place where God uses your life to impact somebody else. If you’re chasing big goals but also want to keep God at the center of it all, this conversation is for you. Your gifts matter. Your story matters. And your arena just might be where God is calling you to do Kingdom work. Let's elevate your game!🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today to get started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠

  2. Sep 1

    EP 89//Putting Boundaries on Your Life: The Discipline it Takes to Become a World Champion (with Cody Custer)

    What does it really take to become a World Champion? According to World Champion bull rider Cody Custer, talent will only take you so far. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, Cody and I talk about the discipline, work ethic, sacrifice, and boundaries it takes to compete at the highest level in rodeo. From choosing the right people to influence you, to doing the work when you don’t feel like it, Cody shares why the choices you make outside the arena have a direct impact on your confidence, mindset, and performance inside it. But this conversation goes deeper than rodeo. Cody shares honestly about his faith, the highs and lows of his bull riding career, the hard seasons of his life, and what he learned when he stepped outside some of the boundaries that had once kept him grounded. Whether your goal is a World Championship or simply becoming the best athlete and person you can be, this episode is a powerful reminder: winning takes more than talent. It takes discipline—and a willingness to protect what matters most. Let's elevate your game! 🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today to get started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠

  3. Aug 25

    EP 88// Learn From the Best: The Training & Mindset Behind Rodeo Success (with Cason Kingsbury)

    What happens when you stop trying to figure it all out on your own and intentionally put yourself around people who can help you elevate your game? This week on Ride Rope Rodeo, I sit down with Cason Kingsbury, who didn’t start roping until he was 17—and five years later, he’s competing on the PRCA rodeo trail. In this episode, we talk about the work behind that climb: running hundreds of calves, riding countless horses, learning from world champions, getting beat, showing back up, and developing the mindset to keep going. We dig into training, performance, mindset, horsemanship, work ethic, and coachability—and why the people you allow to influence you can play such a huge role in your game. Because getting better isn’t just about working harder. It’s about getting around the right people, staying coachable, and being willing to do the work. If you've ever wondered what separates the good athletes from the great ones... this episode is for you. Lets elevate your game! 🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today to get started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠

  4. Aug 18

    EP 87// Why Talent Isn't Enough: How Preparation Separates Great Rodeo Athletes (with Chase Johnston)

    Talent is a gift. But at some point, talent isn’t going to be enough. As you move forward in rodeo, the competition gets tougher. Everybody can rope. Everybody can ride. Everybody has talent. So what starts to separate the good athletes from the great ones? A whole lot of it comes down to preparation. In this episode, Chase and I sit down and talk about what real preparation looks like—from your training, consistency and horsemanship to studying your craft, paying attention to the smallest details and developing a mindset that can handle pressure when it’s time to compete. Because better performance doesn’t just happen when the pressure is on. It’s built in the practice pen, at the barn, in the little decisions nobody sees and in the work you’re willing to keep doing over and over again. If you want to compete at the next level, don’t just rely on your talent. Learn to prepare for where you want to go. Let's Elevate Your Game! 🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today to get started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠ Visit the website - www.goallintraining.com

  5. Aug 11

    EP 86 // Are You Stuck in "Why Me?" | How to Build Resilience in the Rodeo Arena (with Kacey Kobza)

    What happens outside the arena matters. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, I sit down with my lifelong friend and breakaway roper, Kacey Kobza, to talk about resilience, adversity, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward in rodeo and in life. We talk about how the discipline and work ethic we build outside the arena directly impact what happens inside it, why you have to learn to take care of the controllables, and how to move forward after a bad run, setback, or tough season. Kacey also shares her powerful story of battling Hodgkin's lymphoma at a pivotal time in her rodeo career and what that experience taught her about fighting, faith, and learning to pivot when life doesn't go according to plan. If you're a rodeo athlete, competitor, parent, or coach, this conversation will challenge you to stop dwelling, stop comparing, and start building the resilience you need for whatever comes next. The work outside the arena is what prepares you for what happens inside it. Let's elevate your game!🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today toget started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠ Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠

  6. Aug 4

    EP 85// The Foundation of Faith Every Athlete Needs | Finding Your Identity Beyond Performance (with Waitley and Traven Sharon)

    Success in rodeo - and in life - is never enough if your identity is built on performance alone. In this episode of Ride Rope Rodeo, I sit down with professional bronc riders Waitley and Traven Sharon for an honest conversation about faith, competition, confidence, and what it truly means to build your identity in Christ instead of your results in the arena. Whether you're battling a losing streak, struggling with confidence, or chasing the next buckle believing it will finally satisfy you, this conversation is a reminder that lasting peace, true confidence, and purpose aren't found in winning - they're found in Jesus. If you're a rodeo athlete, competitor, coach, or anyone trying to balance faith with high performance, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Why your identity should never depend on wins, losses, or performance. How faith creates confidence and resilience during difficult seasons. Practical ways to stay mentally strong when rodeo isn't going your way. How daily habits, discipline, and Scripture build an unshakable foundation. Why true fulfillment will never come from buckles, paychecks, or success alone. If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another athlete who needs this reminder. Let's elevate your game🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? ⁠Book a call with Tana today toget started! ⁠ Join the FB community for free training tools: ⁠GoAll In Training for Rodeo Athletes ⁠ Get the ⁠Strategies for Success emails ⁠

  7. Jul 28

    EP 84// How to Build Mental Toughness: A Mindset for Confident Rodeo Athletes

    Mental toughness isn't something you're born with - it's something you build. In this episode of the Ride Rope Rodeo podcast, we're going all in on what it really takes to develop a resilient mindset, overcome self-doubt, and compete with confidence when the pressure is on. Learn why adversity is the greatest training ground for mental toughness and how your daily thoughts, choices, and habits shape the athlete you become. Whether you're in the middle of a slump, struggling with confidence, or simply looking to strengthen your mindset, this episode will give you practical tools to help you stay mentally strong and perform at your best. Key Takeaways: How to choose belief over doubt when confidence is challenged. Why perseverance and adversity are essential for building mental toughness. How staying faithful to your standards creates lasting resilience. Why mental toughness is a daily choice - not something you're born with, but something you develop. The difference between being mindful and mindless, and how your thoughts impact performance. If you're ready to build confidence, strengthen your mindset, and compete with greater consistency, this episode is for you. Let's elevate your game🔥 ---- Ready to gain a competitive edge? Book a call with Tana today to get started! Join the FB community for free training tools: Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes Get the Strategies for Success emails

  8. Jul 21

    EP 83// Train Like a Rodeo Athlete: The Missing Key to Better Performance with Carly Green

    If you are serious about elevating your game as a rodeo athlete, this episode is a must-listen. In this week's Foundation Series, I sit down with athlete performance trainer Carly Green to talk about why training like an athlete - not just working out - is one of the biggest competitive advantages you can have. We dive into the important of building a strong physical foundation, preventing injuries, and preparing your body to perform at it's best when it matters most. Key Takeaways: Why rodeo athletes need a different approach to trainingHow sport-specific training improves confidence and performanceThe role of balance, strength, and injury prevention What it really takes to build a body that can compete for years to come If you're ready to take your performance to the next level, this episode is for you. Remember, confidence comes from preparation. So prepare your body in a way that is going to get you the results you seek. Let's elevate your game!🔥---- Join the community: Go All In Training for Rodeo Athletes Get the Strategies for Success emails Book a Competitive Edge Call today to get the specific training you need to elevate your game. Send Tana a message---- Get in touch with Carly Green: Facebook Instagram

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Are you struggling to feel confident in the arena? Do you get nervous, feel pressure, or get in your head right before your run? Hey! I'm Tana, WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper and high-performance athlete coach with a passion to help the next generation. I created Ride Rope Rodeo to help athletes build confidence, strengthen mindset, handle pressure, and compete with consistency. Inside this podcast, I dive into faith, mindset, performance, and training to help you stop overthinking, trust your preparation, and show up with confidence. Welcome to Ride Rope Rodeo—let’s elevate your game.

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