In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with former collegiate champion, Olympic Trials competitor, and Track Beast founder Eric Avila. They explore the power of staying present and managing internal pressure in sports, business, and everyday life.

From navigating the shift toward mental discipline and blocking out external distractions to protecting individuals from the pitfalls of time-traveling thoughts, negative internal negotiations, and mechanical perfectionism, Eric’s insight on emotional regulation, consistent training habits, and core mental toughness provides a vital playbook for growth.

Eric shares his experiences with building resilience through elite-level competition, the critical role of accepting the lessons from tactical errors in long-term success, and why letting go of outcome-focused anxiety can derail a person's dream of reaching their full potential. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, managing internal mindsets over short-term fixes, and maintaining mental clarity in high-stakes environments. Eric also highlights the vital role of individual conviction over rigid expectations and embracing the lifelong journey of mastering your craft. In this conversation, Eric balances his professional athletic and entrepreneurial expertise with years of deep coaching and life experiences.

His mutual respect with Craig shines through this conversation. It's a reminder that Craig entered this business not to guard territory, but to help people achieve their goals and dreams, and Eric’s collaborative approach to building elite mindsets is living proof of that.

Episode Takeaways:
💡 Stay Present—Control the Current Lap
💡 The Nothing Box—Focus on Self-Control
💡 No Negotiation—Commit to the Process

📲Connect with Eric:
🤝LinkedIn: @Eric Avila
📷Instagram: @avilaericc

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Eric’s insights on staying present and resilience inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.
Want to take these principles even deeper? Grab a copy of Craig’s book, Pro Mindset®: Be Your Best In Your Biggest Moments, to master the foundational tools behind Pro Mindset. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and the exact mental frameworks used by top-tier performers, it serves as your personal step-by-step blueprint for building elite mental toughness and performing under pressure.
Looking to inspire your team, organization, company, or athletic department? Book Craig Domann for your next speaking event. Through powerful storytelling and high-impact strategies, Craig delivers engaging presentations that teach audiences how to eliminate pressure, lock into flow states, and execute at peak performance when it matters most.
👉Reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

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In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with keynote speaker, author, and emotional intelligence expert Tara Renze. They explore the power of letting go of external expectations and fear in sports, business, and everyday life. From navigating the shift toward showing up authentically as yourself to protecting individuals from the pitfalls of imposter syndrome, filtering your life through others' judgments, and mechanical perfectionism, Tara’s insight on emotional freedom, personal accountability, and core mental discipline provides a vital playbook for growth.

Tara shares her experiences with building resilience through life's unexpected transitions, the critical role of accepting the lessons from setbacks in long-term success, and why hiding behind a mask or pleasing others can derail a person's dream of reaching their full potential. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, managing internal mindsets over short-term mechanical fixes, and maintaining mental clarity in high-stakes environments. Tara also highlights the vital role of individual conviction over rigid expectations and embracing the lifelong journey of mastering your craft.

In this conversation, Tara balances her entrepreneurial and media expertise with decades of deep business, parenting, and life experience. Her mutual respect with Craig shines through this conversation. It's a reminder that Craig entered this business not to guard territory, but to help people achieve their goals and dreams, and Tara’s collaborative approach to building elite mindsets is living proof of that.

Episode Takeaways:

💡 Be Who You Came to Be—Own Your Identity

💡 The Clear Mirror—Focus on Self-Control

💡 Butterfly Goals—Reignite Your Spark

📲Connect with Tara:

🤝LinkedIn: @Tara Renze

📷Instagram: @tararenze

📱Facebook: @Tara Renze

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Tera’s insights on emotional intelligence inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

Want to take these principles even deeper? Grab a copy of Craig’s book, Pro Mindset®: Be Your Best In Your Biggest Moments, to master the foundational tools behind Pro Mindset. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and the exact mental frameworks used by top-tier performers, it serves as your personal step-by-step blueprint for building elite mental toughness and performing under pressure.

Looking to inspire your team, organization, company, or athletic department? Book Craig Domann for your next speaking event. Through powerful storytelling and high-impact strategies, Craig delivers engaging presentations that teach audiences how to eliminate pressure, lock into flow states, and execute at peak performance when it matters most.

👉Reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

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In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with CEO, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and “Frequency” podcast host, Rick Jordan. They explore the power of letting go of external expectations and fear in sports, business, and everyday life. From navigating the shift toward showing up authentically as yourself to protecting individuals from the pitfalls of imposter syndrome, filtering your life through others' judgments, and mechanical perfectionism, Rick’s insight on emotional freedom, personal accountability, and core mental discipline provides a vital playbook for growth.

Rick shares his experiences with building resilience through multi-million dollar business failures, the critical role of accepting the lessons from setbacks in long-term success, and why hiding behind a mask or pleasing others can derail a person's dream of reaching their full potential. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, managing internal mindsets over short-term mechanical fixes, and maintaining mental clarity in high-stakes environments. Rick also highlights the vital role of individual conviction over rigid expectations and embracing the lifelong journey of mastering your craft.

In this conversation, Rick balances his entrepreneurial and media expertise with decades of deep business, parenting, and life experience. His mutual respect with Craig shines through this conversation. It's a reminder that Craig entered this business not to guard territory, but to help people achieve their goals and dreams, and Rick’s collaborative approach to building elite mindsets is living proof of that.

Episode Takeaways:

💡 Be 100% You—Master Authentic Self-Expression

💡 Drop the Performance—Focus on What You Can Control

💡 Fear of Consequence—Reset Mind and Body After Setbacks

📲Connect with Rick:

🤝LinkedIn: @Rick Jordan

📷Instagram: @mrrickjordan

📱Facebook: @Rick Jordan

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Rick’s insights on performance and authenticity inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

Want to take these principles even deeper? Grab a copy of Craig’s book, Pro Mindset®: Be Your Best In Your Biggest Moments, to master the foundational tools behind the Pro Mindset. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and the exact mental frameworks used by top-tier performers, it serves as your personal step-by-step blueprint for building elite mental toughness and performing under pressure.

Looking to inspire your team, organization, company, or athletic department? Book Craig Domann for your next speaking event. Through powerful storytelling and high-impact strategies, Craig delivers engaging presentations that teach audiences how to eliminate pressure, lock into flow states, and execute at peak performance when it matters most.

👉Reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

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In this week’s episode, Craig Domann breaks down the single most decisive factor in an athlete's career: earned trust. While talent and contracts get players in the door, it is trust with the coaching staff that ultimately dictates playing time and long-term success. Craig exposes the "unspoken code" around complaining about field time and reveals what coaches are actually seeing when a player feels underutilized. He highlights the key disconnect between the front office that pays you and the coaches who play you, showing why money never guarantees a spot on the field.

Then the part that matters most: how you actually build and protect that trust. Because talent can be measured at the NFL Combine, but trust is proven through consistency, accountability, and the unprompted work done when no one is watching. You'll learn why repeating mental errors ruins a coach's faith, how to interpret hidden feedback from daily practice, and how to stop focusing on the wrong film. Craig breaks down why playing time is the one non-negotiable element of an NFL career and how earning trust acts as the ultimate competitive advantage. The episode closes with a call to master the one skill no offseason trainer can teach you. Get in alignment with your coaches and execute when it matters most.

Be your best in your biggest moments.

Episode Takeaways:

• Why complaining to coaches about playing time breaks an unspoken code
• The critical difference between the front office paying you and coaches playing you
• How mental errors and inconsistency ruin trust faster than physical mistakes
• Why playing time is never written into a contract, yet decides every career
• How to prove dependability and accountability during downtime when no one is watching
• Why earning trust is the most valuable skill an athlete can develop

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Craig’s insights on trust and talent inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

Want to take these principles even deeper? Grab a copy of Craig’s book to master the foundational tools behind the Pro Mindset®. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and the exact mental frameworks used by top-tier performers, it serves as your personal step-by-step blueprint for building elite mental toughness and performing under pressure.

Looking to inspire your team, organization, or athletic department? Book Craig Domann for your next keynote event. Through powerful storytelling and high-impact strategies, Craig delivers engaging presentations that teach audiences how to eliminate pressure, lock into flow states, and execute at peak performance when it matters most.

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In this week’s episode, Craig Domann breaks down the protected mental headspace every athlete needs: a Pro Mindset® Performance Bubble™. Everything that serves you gets to enter: your belief, preparation, practice, people, and process. Everything else stays outside: media hype, doubts, past failures, and future outcomes. Craig explains why focusing on outcomes creates instant distraction and heavy pressure, while staying locked into the process gives you the ultimate competitive edge. He reveals how subtle distractions secretly corrupt your bubble and cause counterproductive play right when you are winning.

Then the part that matters most: how you get it back. Because elite performers are not people who never get corrupted; they are people who recover faster. You'll learn how to use physical anchors like breath control, how to set strict boundaries around external noise, and how to recycle negative energy into fuel when adversity strikes. Craig breaks down why football is life's greatest laboratory and how playing one play at a time eliminates pressure on the field, on tests, or in key presentations. The episode closes with lessons from Arch Manning's recent game-changing fourth-quarter shift into flow state. Get in the flow and execute when it matters most.

Be your best in your biggest moments.

Episode Takeaways:

• What belongs inside your Performance Bubble™ – and what must stay out
• Why outcomes provide direction before a game, but become a distraction during it
• How to use breath anchors and strict boundaries to guard your mental state
• The secret to recycling negative energy and cheap shots into competitive fuel
• How focusing on process over outcome instantly silences performance pressure
• Why mental recovery speed and next-play focus separate good athletes from elite ones

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Craig’s insights on processes and outcomes inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

Want to take these principles even deeper? Grab a copy of Craig’s book to master the foundational tools behind the Pro Mindset®. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and the exact mental frameworks used by top-tier performers, it serves as your personal step-by-step blueprint for building elite mental toughness and performing under pressure.

Looking to inspire your team, organization, or athletic department? Book Craig Domann for your next keynote event. Through powerful storytelling and high-impact strategies, Craig delivers engaging presentations that teach audiences how to eliminate pressure, lock into flow states, and execute at peak performance when it matters most.

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"'I need to get my confidence back.' It might be the most common sentence in sports — and almost nobody can define the word they're asking for. If you don't know where confidence comes from, you can't build it. If you don't know what destroys it, you can't protect it." - Craig Domann, Pro Mindset Podcast Host, veteran NFL Agent, mindset coach and keynote speaker.

In this episode, Craig Domann separates two words athletes use interchangeably and shouldn't. Belief is about who you are. Confidence is about what you do. One is a decision you make every morning at 100%. The other is evidence you accumulate rep by rep — and when you confuse them, one bad performance stops being a bad performance and becomes an identity crisis. Craig walks through where confidence actually comes from using the P5 System — Preparation, Practice, Preview, Pit Crew, Process — and why most people are unknowingly making daily deposits into a failure bank, then making a withdrawal from that account right before the biggest moment of their lives. He names the five things that destroy confidence, plus a sixth that almost nobody talks about: the one that only shows up when things start going well.

Then the part that matters most — how you get it back. Because elite performers are not people who never lose confidence. They are people who recover it faster. You'll get the Performance Bubble™, the anchors-and-boundaries mechanic that protects it, and the three-move reset — step out, let go, step in — including the reason most athletes run it wrong. The episode closes with a Pro Mindset Challenge you can answer before your next practice, meeting, or round. Because belief is a choice, confidence is earned, and knowingness is accumulated evidence.

Be your best in your biggest moments.

Episode Takeaways:

• Why belief and confidence are not the same word
• Where confidence actually comes from (and why it isn't a feeling)
• How to build a Confidence Bank instead of a failure bank
• The five confidence killers — and the one that only shows up when things go well
• The three-move reset for getting it back mid-performance
• The difference between confidence and knowingness

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Craig’s insights on identity and confidence inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching or reach out directly to Craig at Craig.ProMindset@gmail.com.

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