Exploring The Mindside With Dr. Bhrett Mccabe

This week, I wanted to bring back some of the best as we take a deeper dive into the perspective of coaching.  The great thing about this compilation of coaches is that they compete in four different sports, but all of them are successful at the highest level and have been able to coach some of the best athletes in the world.  The lineup looks like this: Bob Bowman - Head Swimming Coach, Arizona State University Swimming (and US Olympic Coach of Michael Phelps) Brett Bartholomew - Strength & Conditioning Coach across 23 sportss including Super Bowl winners, World Series champions, and Olympians Gene Chizik - Former National Champion Head Football Coach, Auburn University Dana Duckworth - Head Gymnastics Coach, The University of Alabama They will be the first to tell you this...Coaching isn't easy. It challenges the essence of every single person in the entire organization. One of the biggest frustrations I hear from coaches is "What is it that I need to do to help my athletes win?" Win in life, win in ath

Many elite-level athletes come from a world where they have been nurtured by those around them. I wouldn't go as far as to say they have been protected, but there can be a case made for that. Then, when they get to the college ranks, they are being put under intense pressure. To perform at the highest level in front of hundreds of thousands in the stands and millions more on television. Mental health has never been a more important subject or a more important hot topic item in athletics than it is today. That is especially the case at a place like The University of Alabama. Our guest this week on The Secrets to Winning is Ginger Gilmore-Childress, the Director of Behavioral Medicine for The University of Alabama athletics and a pioneer in NCAA athletics. Athletic departments across the country are studying, learning, and trying to emulate what Ginger has built - a gold-standard, groundbreaking department built on the mental well-being of student-athletes.  To connect with Dr. Bhrett McCabe, follow him on Twit

Want to learn from someone who is on the Mt. Rushmore of her sport? She was a three-time player of the year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist. On this edition of "The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe," he is joined by softball legend Cat Osterman to talk about her journey, both during her career and now giving it one more shot with the U.S. Olympic team. To connect with Dr. McCabe, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @DrBhrettMcCabe or visit www.bhrettmccabe.com.

Wait, what? Is it over? This is the last edition of "Exploring the MindSide." Listen to find out why and what's next. (hint: It's going to be good!)

How can a harrowing, life-changing experience in the Army help someone refocus his life and serve others by helping them overcome challenges and adversity? On this edition of "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. McCabe talks with best-selling author, motivational speaker and war veteran J.R. Martinez about how his injury propelled him to greater heights. If you would like to connect with J.R., his website is www.JRMartinez.com and his Twitter account is @IAMJRMartinez For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

If you want to pick the brains of those who know the game inside and out, this is a podcast you won't regret listening to. On this edition of "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. McCabe talks with Mike Adams, Scott Fawcett, Mark Broadie, Kevin Sprecher, Debbie Doniger, Dr. Greg Rose and Michael Breed at the 2019 PGA Show. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

What are the habits employed by the best of the best? When the all-time great athletes want something really badly, what is their method for achieving it? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with New York Yankees strength and conditioning coach Dana Cavalea about what it takes to compete at the highest level. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

Where does true leadership start in an organization? Can you effectively lead others if you can't first lead yourself? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe's conversation with renowned executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal, who the Huffington Post called the most inspiring woman in the world. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

Michael Papajohn was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1985 but decided to accept a scholarship to play at LSU, where he became an SEC All-Tournament player and helped the Tigers build a foundation that would eventually lead to six national championships. When his baseball days came to an end, he had to make a career change. So, he became a Hollywood actor, director, stuntman and producer. Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk to Michael about what a major career change was like for him and what advice he has for others. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

Why would someone climb a mountain? What can climbing a mountain teach us about when to quit and when to persevere? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe CEO, speaker and climber Jamie Clarke about his adventures and what they can teach us about taking risks. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

What goes into creating a college baseball powerhouse? What does it take to attract and develop college players at the highest level? What is it like to coach in major college sports and then become the head of a major athletic department? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with his college coach, LSU's Skip Bertman, about his incredible career as a coach, athletic director and leader. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

When you look back at your year in 2018, are you satisfied with the results? Did you accomplish and achieve all of the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year? More than likely, your answer to those questions is not going to be an emphatic 'yes.' Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe tell you why 2019 is going to be all about WINNING! For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

Connecting the dots between sports in life is so important for athletes, but how is that done? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with speaker, pastor and leadership consultant Stephen Mackey about how he helps athletes using culture, character and leadership. Connect with Stephen on Twitter at @MackeySpeaks. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

What's it like to win a PGA Tour event? What are some of the hidden challenges and most exhilarating aspects of playing on tour? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" as Dr. McCabe goes behind-the-scenes with tour pros Patton Kizzire and Brian Harman. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

How is it possible to turn a devastating tragedy into a message that benefits thousands of young people? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. McCabe talk with Mike Lutzenkirchen about the loss of his son, Philip, and how he is using that tragic event to educate young people on the importance of making choices. If you'd like to learn more about Mike Lutzenkirchen and the Lutzie 43 Foundation, visit www.Lutzie43.org For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

One of the most critical components of learning a new skill or developing your game is finding the right person to work with. How do you go about finding an instructor who is best equipped to work with you and meet your needs? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. Bhrett McCabe talk with LPGA golf instructor Dr. Greta Anderson about the keys to selecting someone to teach you or your young athlete. If you want to learn more about Dr. Greta Anderson, visit her website, www.DrGretaGolf.com. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

Are you tired of being pulled into the sinkhole of mediocrity? Do you know that your epic is out there but are unsure how to attain it? Listen to this edition of "Exploring The MindSide" to hear Dr. Bhrett McCabe talk about how you can reach your better. For more information about The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

How can you be better equipped to lead this and the next generation of athletes? What are "habitudes" that athletes can learn to improve their mental approach to the game? On this edition of the "Exploring The MindSide," Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses those topics and more with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore from Growing Leaders. Learn more about Dr. Elmore and Growing Leaders at www.GrowingLeaders.com For more information about the MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology, visit www.TheMindSide.com

How do you go from player to coach? That's what David Ogrin has done. From playing on the PGA tour to working with today's junior golfers. How has the sport changed over the years? Where does he see the next 20 years going as far as the game of golf? Those are just some of the questions we posed to David in this episode of "Exploring The MindSide". Thank you to David for taking the time to join us. To find out more about David you can visit www.davidogrin.com For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit www.themindside.com  

Simplicity with elite discipline is the message for Brian and Tim Kight.  They saw a gap years ago in that coaching is one of the most under coached professions in America.  Now, they aim to install simple systems for exceptional discipline.  Leadership matters, behavior matters, and culture matters. If one is missing you won't have a good environment.  Those are just some of the messages you'll get from this father and son. Thank you to Brian and Tim for joining us on this episode of The Secrets to Winning. For more information on their business you can go to www.focus3.com