61 episodes

How do I become a professional athlete? What does it take to get to the olympics? What does it feel like to win the world series? What mindset do I need to make it in the highest levels of sport. How do I transition from athlete to entrepreneur. What do the best athletes do when they lose? Or when they win? How can I be a better coach? Welcome to The Mental Advantage Podcast where we will anser ALL of these questions and so much more! Every week your host Bryn Drescher will be bringing you all of the gems from these Amazing athletes and humans. You will be able to apply this knowledge whether you are an athlete on the rise, already a pro, or working toward a dream not associated with sports.

Bryn will share actionable tips for you in solo episodes that she teaches her NBA, NCAA, and elite HS athletes. We will also be getting the best hacks and insights from our guests to all get a mental advantage in our sports and our lives.

Many of us are just a 1% improvement everyday from where we want to be and where we are.

So If you are with us, lets lock in and get ready to LEVEL UP!

The Mental Advantage Podcast Bryn Drescher

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

How do I become a professional athlete? What does it take to get to the olympics? What does it feel like to win the world series? What mindset do I need to make it in the highest levels of sport. How do I transition from athlete to entrepreneur. What do the best athletes do when they lose? Or when they win? How can I be a better coach? Welcome to The Mental Advantage Podcast where we will anser ALL of these questions and so much more! Every week your host Bryn Drescher will be bringing you all of the gems from these Amazing athletes and humans. You will be able to apply this knowledge whether you are an athlete on the rise, already a pro, or working toward a dream not associated with sports.

Bryn will share actionable tips for you in solo episodes that she teaches her NBA, NCAA, and elite HS athletes. We will also be getting the best hacks and insights from our guests to all get a mental advantage in our sports and our lives.

Many of us are just a 1% improvement everyday from where we want to be and where we are.

So If you are with us, lets lock in and get ready to LEVEL UP!

    Winning At The Net Game OF Sports & Life No Matter The Score - Episode 60 w/ Jordanne Scott

    Winning At The Net Game OF Sports & Life No Matter The Score - Episode 60 w/ Jordanne Scott

    Winning At The Net Game OF Sports & Life No Matter The Score - Episode 60 w/ Jordanne Scott 
    Jordanne Scott has enjoyed a great career as a professional on the volleyball court and holds the record for most sets played at the University of Cincinnati , was a Top 50 High School Recruit in High School, and has played for a number of volleyball clubs abroad. What makes her even more special is her approach to her self care, ability to visualize the results she wants, and serve others as they seek to re-calibrate their minds. In this episode we’ll discuss : 
     
    Being A Multiple Sport Athlete During Her Upbringing : The soft and hard skills she learned while playing Softball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball, and Volleyball, during her formative, teen, and college years. 
     
    Defining Your Own Wins and Refining Your Objectives : What you’ll discover when you're honest about what you want out of your individual experience while competing and connecting them to the larger context of the team objective. 
     
    Visualization and Imagery : Embracing the process of seeing how to move on the court , feeling how you want to feel in-game, and how they translate to a higher edge against the competition. 
     
    Falling In Love With The Process of Becoming An Athlete : Why one of the keys to top performance mentally and physically is the process and why sometimes being in love with the sport comes after committing to the process. 
     
    Navigating Team and Social Culture Playing Abroad : How some of the world's top athletes struggle with cultural and social nuance while seeking to stay focused on the task at hand : competing in their profession at a high level. 

    Connect with Jordanne : https://www.instagram.com/jordanne_recalibrated/

    • 1 hr 5 min
    How To Always Have Good Weather: The Art Of Being The Calm In The Storm - Episode 59 w/ Coach Bryn

    How To Always Have Good Weather: The Art Of Being The Calm In The Storm - Episode 59 w/ Coach Bryn

    How To Always Have Good Weather: The Art Of Being The Calm In The Storm - Episode 59 w/ Coach Bryn

    • 12 min
    PLAYING THROUGH THE PAIN: WHEN & HOW TO LISTEN TO THE WARNING SIGNS - EPISODE 57 W/ COACH BRYN

    PLAYING THROUGH THE PAIN: WHEN & HOW TO LISTEN TO THE WARNING SIGNS - EPISODE 57 W/ COACH BRYN

    PLAYING THROUGH THE PAIN: WHEN & HOW TO LISTEN TO THE WARNING SIGNS - EPISODE 57 W/ COACH BRYN

    • 14 min
    Optimizing Your Performance : The Keys To Recovery and Rehab In Sports Episode 59 w/ Marco Nunez

    Optimizing Your Performance : The Keys To Recovery and Rehab In Sports Episode 59 w/ Marco Nunez

    Optimizing Your Performance : The Keys To Recovery and Rehab In Sports Episode 59 w/ Marco Nunez 
    Marco Nunez has over 20 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Sports Rehab Therapist. As the former head athletic trainer for the NBA’s LA LAKERS, he knows first hand what it takes for athletes to maintain healthy regimens, reduce their exposure to injury, and experience an optimal rehab process when seeking to return to competition. In this episode we’ll dive into :
    - The Mind & Body Connection In Peak Competitive Ability : how the proper mindset as it relates to body maintenance, training regimens , and rehab protocol impacts an athletes ability to succeed immensely.
    - Deceleration Control : helping athletes practice more self control while also maintaining their ability to operate at peak performance but limiting wear and tear on their bodies.
    -Preventing Injury Prone Young Athletes : how young children and teenagers are at risk of being more injury prone because of the non-stop nature of year round competition, poor diet, and improper recovery practices.
    - Sleep As The Ultimate Recovery Hack In Sports : why the 7-8 hour rule of sleep can increase one’s performance, enhance mental clarity to dominate, and add more to your perceived market value as a professional athlete.
    - The Truth About The MAMBA MENTALITY : his first hand experience of working with late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and what the core tenants of his mindset, approach to competition, and ultimate perseverance were.
     
    Connect with Marco on IG : https://www.instagram.com/marcoanunez17/
    To connect with the host: IG: https://instagram.com/bryndrescher
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryndrescher
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/bryndrescher
     
    To connect with the host:
    IG: https://instagram.com/bryndrescher
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryndrescher
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/bryndrescher
     

    • 40 min
    How To Be An Agent Of Change : Lessons From The World Of Sports Management Episode 56 w/ Maggie Ntim

    How To Be An Agent Of Change : Lessons From The World Of Sports Management Episode 56 w/ Maggie Ntim

    How To Be An Agent Of Change : Lessons From The World Of Sports Management Episode 56 w/ Maggie Ntim
    Maggie Ntim is a Sports Agent and the founder and CEO of the Trinity3Agency, a full service agency impacting and bringing a fresh experience to the world of marketing, sports, and advertising. As a black female sports agent with experience in the world of soccer and pulling from her experiences working with rap superstar 50 Cent and multinational business like Coca-Cola, she definitely knows what it takes to maintain a mental edge in and out of the boardroom. In this episode we’ll unpack : 



    Her early years growing up in Queens, New York and playing basketball, soccer. And having her interest piqued to study Sports Management and Sports law.   
    Overcoming Systemic Boundaries : Navigating what she believes about what it takes to overcome obstacles in the sports world as a black female ( specifically in the world of Soccer).   
    The Life of A Sports Agent : What it is like being the Scout, Recruiter, Planner , and Close Confidant  of some of the world's most elite performers ; the good, bad, and ugly.   
    Long Term Vision In The World Of Sports : Why she educates her athletes and potential partners of her athletes about the importance of long-term brand partnerships, equity, and unified mission.   
    The Mentality of High Performing Athletes & Redefining “Mental Health Problems” : being honest about what it takes to perform under the lights and advocating for the wholistic health of those she represents.   
    And so much more!
     
    Connect w/ Maggie On IG : http://www.instgram.com/maggie.ntim
     
    To connect with the host:
    IG: https://instagram.com/bryndrescher
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryndrescher
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/bryndrescher
     

    • 59 min
    Breaking The Habit of Downplaying Our Results & Ourselves - Episode 55 w/ Coach Bryn

    Breaking The Habit of Downplaying Our Results & Ourselves - Episode 55 w/ Coach Bryn

    Breaking The Habit of Downplaying Our Results & Ourselves - Episode 55 w/ Coach Bryn
     

    • 15 min

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