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Sports Psychology Coaching

Sports Psychology Coaching

By: Eli Straw
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The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely.

Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including:
• Sports psychology and mental training for athletes
• How to build confidence in sports
• Overcoming performance anxiety and pressure
• Trusting your training and competing without fear
• Focus, composure, and mental toughness in competition
• Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism
• Visualization, mindfulness, and present-moment performance
• How to perform consistently in games, races, and competitions

Hosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels. Learn how to stop playing scared, compete with freedom, and unlock your true performance.

If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach looking for sports psychology tips, mental toughness training, and performance mindset strategies, this podcast will help you build the mental skills needed to perform at your best when it matters most.


*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

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Episodes
  • 3 Practical Keys to Playing Freely in Sports

    3 Practical Keys to Playing Freely in Sports
    Jul 1 2026

    I break down three practical keys to helping athletes play more freely, stop overthinking, and trust their game.

    Work with me!

    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/


    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!


    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)


    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN


    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY


    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make


    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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    7 mins
  • 5 Self-Talk Tips to Increase Confidence in Sports

    5 Self-Talk Tips to Increase Confidence in Sports
    Jun 30 2026

    In this episode, I share five self-talk tips athletes can use to build confidence, stay focused, and respond better to mistakes. You’ll learn how to replace negative judgment with helpful cues and create self-talk that actually improves your performance.

    Work with me!

    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/


    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!


    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)


    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN


    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY


    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make


    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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    10 mins
  • 5 Daily Mental Exercises to Reduce Sports Anxiety

    5 Daily Mental Exercises to Reduce Sports Anxiety
    Jun 29 2026

    In this episode, you’ll learn five daily mental exercises to help reduce sports anxiety and strengthen your mindset as an athlete.

    Work with me!

    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/


    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!


    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)


    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN


    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY


    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make


    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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    12 mins
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