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Sports Psychology Coaching

Sports Psychology Coaching

Eli Straw 520 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

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, building confidence, overcoming performance anxiety, and mental toughness. Hosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels.

Episodes

How to Bounce Back from a Bad Game
How to Bounce Back from a Bad Game Aug 21, 2026 608 The way you respond to a bad game can make or break your next game. Respond poorly, and you set yourself up to repeat the bad performance. In this episode, I share three tips you can apply to respond better and bounce back from a bad game. Work with me!๐Ÿง  1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ‘‰ Confident Competitor Academy: Go
How to Stop Getting in Your Head During Games
How to Stop Getting in Your Head During Games Aug 19, 2026 528 Do you get in your head when you compete, causing you to underperform? When athletes get in their own heads, they overthink, second-guess themselves, worry about results, and lose focus on the present moment. In this episode, I discuss how to stay more present, trust yourself, and stop getting in your head when you compete. Work with me!๐Ÿง  1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.s
How to Stop Negative Thinking as an Athlete
How to Stop Negative Thinking as an Athlete Aug 17, 2026 698 Do you struggle with negative thinking as an athlete? Do you criticize yourself after games or doubt yourself before you compete? In this episode, I share a simple two-part process you can use to stop negative thinking, improve your self-talk, and develop a more confident mindset as an athlete. Work with me!๐Ÿง  1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-
How to Regain the Love for Your Sport
How to Regain the Love for Your Sport Aug 14, 2026 670 Have you lost the love for your sport? Athletes can lose their passion for many reasons, including fear of failure, sports performance anxiety, high expectations, pressure, and negative thinking. In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you enjoy competing again, reconnect with why you started, and regain your love for your sport. Work with me!๐Ÿง  1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athl
4 Mental Training Techniques to Stay Calm Under Pressure
4 Mental Training Techniques to Stay Calm Under Pressure Aug 12, 2026 599 Mental training techniques can help you stay calm under pressure, control your thoughts, and perform your best when the game is on the line. In this episode, I share four of the most effective mental training techniques I teach to help them compete with more confidence in high-pressure situations.If you're ready to stop letting pressure control your performance and want personalized help buil
How to Help Your Athlete Stop Being Afraid to Make Mistakes
How to Help Your Athlete Stop Being Afraid to Make Mistakes Aug 10, 2026 613 Fear of making mistakes in sports can cause athletes to play scared, hesitate, and lose confidence. In this episode, I explain why athletes become afraid of mistakes and share 4 practical ways you can help your athlete build confidence, respond better to mistakes, and compete more freely.ย If your athlete struggles with fear of failure, perfectionism, or performance anxiety, this approach can make
5 Signs Your Athlete Is Playing With Fear of Failure
5 Signs Your Athlete Is Playing With Fear of Failure Aug 7, 2026 487 Fear of failure can cause athletes to play cautiously, overthink mistakes, and look completely different in games than they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how parents can recognize when their athlete is playing with fear and help them compete with more freedom and confidence.ย If fear of failure is holding your athlete back, click the link below to learn more about one-on-one mental per
Why Your Child Loses Confidence in Sports
Why Your Child Loses Confidence in Sports Aug 6, 2026 475 Why does a child lose confidence in sports so quickly? If your athlete seems confident one week and full of self-doubt the next, there's usually a deeper reason. In this episode, I explain why confidence becomes so fragile in young athletes, what actually causes it to disappear after mistakes or bad games, and how parents can help build confidence that lasts.ย If your child struggles with conf
10 Signs Your Mental Game Is Holding You Back in Sports
10 Signs Your Mental Game Is Holding You Back in Sports Aug 5, 2026 705 Your mental game may be holding you back even if you have the physical skills to succeed. In this episode, I explain 10 signs that the mental side of sports is hurting your confidence, consistency, and performance in competition.ย If you want help strengthening your mental game, click the link below to learn more about one-on-one mental performance coaching.Work with me!๐Ÿง  1-1 Mental Performance Coa
5 Mental Skills Every Athlete Should Practice
5 Mental Skills Every Athlete Should Practice Aug 4, 2026 660 Most athletes spend hours training their body but very little time training their mind. If you want to become a more confident, focused, and consistent athlete, your mental game has to be developed just like your physical skills. In this episode, I share five mental skills every athlete should be practicing to perform better under pressure and compete with more confidence.If you'd like to imp
5 tips to Be a More Consistent Athlete
5 tips to Be a More Consistent Athlete Aug 3, 2026 360 Learning how to be a more consistent athlete does not mean expecting yourself to produce the exact same result every game. In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you become more consistent with your preparation, your focus during competition, and the way you respond to mistakes so that one bad moment does not take over your performance.ย If inconsistency, overthinking, or confidence s
10 Habits of Mentally Tough Athletes
10 Habits of Mentally Tough Athletes Jul 31, 2026 703 What makes some athletes mentally tougher than others? In this episode, I share 10 habits that mentally tough athletes develop to stay confident, focused, and resilient under pressure. These habits aren't something you're born with. They're skills you can practice and strengthen over time.If you're ready to improve your mental game with one-on-one coaching, click the link below

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