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Unlocked: Mental Performance, Physical Results

Coach Eric 30 episodes Latest May 14, 2026

Unlocked: Mental Performance, Physical Results tackles the issues holding back your athletic performance. You spend hours honing your physical skills only to have them blocked by your own mind. It's time to get your head in the game. We have the tools to help you get there. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience, and his approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting.

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Thoughts on Capacity, Potential, and My Upcoming Book May 14, 2026 00:24:56 Are you reaching your full potential, or is your capacity being limited by things you cannot see? In this episode, Coach Eric shares a massive personal landmark: the completion of his new book and workbook series, Capacity. Learn how to identify the invisible barriers holding you back and how to start clearing the path to your peak mental performance.Today we are talking about the difference betwe

Are You Communicating? Feb 20, 2026 00:03:13 Open door or closed door policy? What is your communication policy with your team? What is your comfort level in communicating with your coach?Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to

Dream Big Feb 20, 2026 00:07:09 When you are asked about your goals, do you dream big or play it safe? Are you humble or too humble? Do you know the difference? Coach Eric talks about a recent sit-down with a baseball coach and teaches you to dream big.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach inv

Return from Injury Feb 19, 2026 00:02:21 Injuries are part of the game, but they don't have to be the end. Coach Eric give you the quick hit you need to get back into the game.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say wha

On-Field Stress Feb 19, 2026 00:04:16 While watching a couple of post-grad teams play baseball, I noticed a difference in the on-field stress levels compared to high school and travel ball.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you

Laces to Braces Oct 6, 2025 00:06:06 Laces to Braces, Chalk to Chalk... anything close and most things that aren't. When you have two strikes, you have to protect. This is true in any endeavor. You will learn the difference between the perceived zone and the functional zone in this quick hit from Coach Eric.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B

Slump Bustin': Big Buster Sep 10, 2025 00:18:09 You are good at what you do... usually. Ready to bust out of your slump? I mean to say, YOU ARE READY to bust out of your slump, and Coach Eric is here to help.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because some

Slump Bustin': Anchor Performance Sep 10, 2025 00:16:41 You are good at what you do... usually. Ready to bust out of your slump? I mean to say, YOU ARE READY to bust out of your slump, and Coach Eric is here to help.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because some

Slump Bustin': Why Me? Sep 9, 2025 00:16:04 You are good at what you do... usually. Ready to bust out of your slump? I mean to say, YOU ARE READY to bust out of your slump, and Coach Eric is here to help.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because some

Short: Slump Busting Aug 20, 2025 00:01:10 Congratulations!!! You are good enough to notice that you aren't doing well right now. You are in a slump. Coach Eric introduces the concept of being in a slump and the first step to getting out of it. Start here and tune in for more episodes, taking a deeper dive into slump-busting.

Short: Self-Scouting Aug 20, 2025 00:02:55 Meet the simple self-scouting sheet that can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. Track yourself over time and see the progress you are making in your journey.

Constructive Arrogance Jul 16, 2025 00:18:40 Coach Eric discusses how to develop your on-field persona to enhance visibility, confidence, and productivity. Learn the benefits of developing a louder level of confidence without falling into the cocky jerk trap. Your skills and dedication warrant a healthy dose of constructive arrogance.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Cer

Short: Constructive Arrogance Jul 14, 2025 00:01:21 Coach Eric discusses how to develop your on-field persona to enhance visibility, confidence, and productivity in this short video. Get a quick hit on constructive arrogance and stay tuned for a deeper dive into the topic.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach inv

A Different Showcase Jun 20, 2025 00:08:12 On this episode, Coach Eric tells you about a different showcase he is visiting. You'll learn how knowing your options and finding the right fit can help you become the best athlete you can be. So join Coach Eric and Southfield Showcase in Detroit and start planning your next step.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, a

Playing Hurt May 9, 2025 00:31:23 On this episode, you will learn the difference between playing hurt and playing injured... and some other options. Coach Eric shares valuable lessons on managing pain and playing through discomfort, even when he's not fully ready to play.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His

I Hate Losing Apr 19, 2025 00:18:34 Winning is fun. Losing is... well, I hate losing. On this episode, explore the worst of losing and how to make the best of it. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching approach involves skill training, philosophy, and ranting... because sometimes you have to say

Play For Fun VS Win At All Costs part 3 Apr 15, 2025 00:24:50 Coach Eric tackles the age-old debate between the mentalities of 'Play for Fun' and 'Win at all Costs'. Surprising no one, this will take us 3 episodes to discuss. Part 1 kicked it off, introduced the topic, and helped you understand the pros and cons of the 'Play for Fun' model. Part 2 discusses the 'Win at All Costs' model and provides you with functional informat

Play For Fun VS Win At All Costs part 2 Apr 14, 2025 00:29:15 Coach Eric tackles the age-old debate between the mentalities of 'Play for Fun' and 'Win at all Costs'. Surprising no one, this will take us 3 episodes to discuss. Part 1 kicked it off, introduced the topic, and helped you understand the pros and cons of the 'Play for Fun' model. Part 2 discusses the 'Win at All Costs' model and provides you with functional informat

Play For Fun VS Win At All Costs part 1 Apr 14, 2025 00:42:32 Coach Eric tackles the age-old debate between the mentalities of 'Play for Fun' and 'Win at all Costs'. Surprising no one, this will take us 3 episodes to discuss. Part 1 will kick it off, introduce the topic, and help you understand the pros and cons of the 'Play for Fun' model. Coaches, players, and parents should understand team structures and their impacts on and off th

Change Gamer Stats Lie! Apr 9, 2025 00:16:56 We'll get back to mental performance skills soon, but first, let's get our heads around stats! In this episode, Coach Eric explains how to determine the relevance of a statistic, what criteria to use for self-evaluation, and how to assess yourself in sports, using baseball batting averages as an example. Listen today and learn how you too can become a Change Gamer Star!Coach Eric has 20 ye

Hey Coach! Apr 7, 2025 00:34:51 Hey Coach, today's rant... I mean, the episode is for you! Coach Eric dives into the pressure players feel from not only the greater world but specifically from their coaches. As coaches, it is important that we understand the effect our techniques have on our players. This episode is also essential for players and parents. It may not speak directly to you, but it will help you understand your

Thoughts From High School Spring Training Apr 1, 2025 00:29:48 On today's episode, Coach Eric reflects on Coaches, Players, and Parents following a week of high school spring training baseball in Florida.

Reset, Reset Mar 10, 2025 00:25:26 After a fun but trouble-filled episode on the topic of the Reset Routine, Coach Eric is taking another swing at resetting to get you back to top performance. This episode will help you with the skills to step back, take a breath, and get back to work with improved mental strength.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance C

Reset Routine Interrupted Feb 25, 2025 00:29:36 This episode is a trainwreck. I had equipment failure, I forgot to silence my phone, my middle school son walked into the middle of the show, and my sound levels were all over the place. I should delete it and start over. So why am I publishing this nonsense? Mental Performance comes with good days and bad days. This was an awful day... but it also was a great day. It is my first time trying to ha

Flip Your Stress Feb 20, 2025 00:22:05 Ready to turn negative stress into a positive force in your process to progress? Join Coach Eric as he tackles flipping the script on your stress. Get the tools you need to start improving your mental strength today.Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching appro

Don't Skip Mental Strength Day Feb 19, 2025 00:36:39 Coach Eric helps you with two key concepts in building your success through mental performance. You will learn the importance of having a mental strength day. Like physical training, you must dedicate time to honing your mental skills.With those mental skills in mind, you must also remember to incorporate recovery into your mental strength training. You need physical and mental recovery for your m

Mental Performance, Physical Results part 2 Feb 18, 2025 00:25:46 Initially, episode 2 was going to outline the concept of physical results from mental simulas. However, once we got into recording, it became evident that burnout could affect our listeners. So, Coach Eric splits topic two into parts 1 and 2. Both episodes will address the background of mental affecting physical as a basis for mental performance coaching and improving your everyday performance.Coa

Mental Performance, Physical Results part 1 Feb 18, 2025 00:29:59 Initially, episode 2 was going to outline the concept of physical results from mental simulas. However, once we got into recording, it became evident that burnout could affect our listeners. So, Coach Eric splits topic two into parts 1 and 2. Both episodes will address the background of mental affecting physical as a basis for mental performance coaching and improving your everyday performance.Jus

Might as Well Smile Feb 15, 2025 00:16:39 On this initial episode of Unlocked: Mental Performance, Physical Results, Coach Eric takes a trip down memory lane to discuss the importance of mental fortitude, strength, and resiliency in athletic performance. Learn how your outlook on the hard parts of sports can impact your ability to reach your goals. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a certified Master Practi

Trailer (in the form of a song) Jan 28, 2025 00:04:31 Get ready for what's coming with this song about mental performance training. Music is a great way to visualize your future success. Check out episode one for the first tool in your new Mental Performance Toolbox. Coach Eric has 20 years of coaching and trainer experience. He is a certified Master Practitioner, Mental Performance Certified, and has a B.S. from Ohio University. His coaching ap

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