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Sports Psychology Coaching

by Eli Straw

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How to Stop Overthinking During Games

October 22, 2026 · 29 min

Overthinking during games can cause athletes to hesitate, second-guess decisions, question their mechanics, and struggle to perform as well as they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how to stop overthinking during games, trust…
How to Overcome Perfectionism in Sports

October 19, 2026 · 32 min

Perfectionism in sports can make athletes feel like every mistake is a failure, pressure themselves to perform perfectly, and lose confidence and enjoyment in their sport. In this episode, I explain how to overcome perfectionism while…
How to Bounce Back From Mistakes in Sports

October 14, 2026 · 27 min

Mistakes in sports are inevitable, but how you respond to them can determine how well you perform for the rest of the game. In this episode, I explain how to bounce back from mistakes, regain your focus after a bad play, and keep one…
Why You Play Better in Practice Than Games (And How to Fix It)

October 12, 2026 · 35 min

Do you perform well in practice but struggle to play at the same level during games? Many athletes feel confident, relaxed, and free in practice, but once competition begins, they start overthinking, feeling anxious, and worrying about…
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk in Sports

October 9, 2026 · 33 min

Negative self-talk in sports can undermine athletes' confidence, lead to overthinking, fear mistakes, and make it hard to perform at their best during games. In this episode, I explain how self-talk affects athletic performance, how to…

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How to Play Your Best Under Pressure in Sports

September 24, 2026 · 36 min

Pressure in sports can cause athletes to overthink, force outcomes, play scared, and struggle to perform freely when the moment matters most. In this episode, I explain how to perform under pressure in sports, why some athletes choke, and…
How to Build Mental Toughness in Sports

September 22, 2026 · 34 min

Mental toughness in sports is the ability to stay confident, focused, composed, and in control when pressure, mistakes, frustration, and adversity challenge your mindset. In this episode, I explain how to build mental toughness in sports…
Sports Performance Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Play Freely

September 18, 2026 · 40 min

Sports performance anxiety can cause athletes to overthink, tense up, fear mistakes, and struggle to perform as freely in games as they do in practice. In this episode, I explain how to overcome sports performance anxiety, manage nerves…
Fear of Failure in Sports: How to Stop Playing Scared

September 15, 2026 · 38 min

Fear of failure in sports can make athletes play scared, hesitate, overthink mistakes, and hold themselves back in competition. In this episode, I explain how to overcome fear of failure in sports, stop playing not to lose, and compete…
How to Build Confidence in Sports

September 11, 2026 · 35 min

Low confidence can cause athletes to doubt themselves, overthink during games, play tentatively, and struggle to trust the skills they know they have. In this episode, I explain how to build confidence in sports, overcome self-doubt, and…
How to Stop Worrying About What Might Happen Next During Games

September 9, 2026 · 10 min

Do you constantly worry about the future when you play? Whether you worry about stats, what coach will do or think, what your opponent will do, or anything else, this kind of worry can keep you from playing your best. Learn an effective…
How Fear of Failure Holds Athletes Back

September 7, 2026 · 7 min

Learn how fear of failure holds you back, and the shift you need to make in your thinking and in how you approach games to keep fear from destroying your game. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes…

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About the show

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 competitionsHosted 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.