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The Athlete C.A.F.E. features former collegiate athlete Mental Performance Coaches discussing the importance of prioritizing your mental health. If you find yourself struggling with the mental challenges of your sport, you have come to the right place. We are aiming to provide insight, education, and experience to shed light on common topics to help athletes perform at their best mentally. Listen in if you are looking for tools and perspective on topics such as confidence, coping with mistakes, expectations, mindfulness, and so much more!
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- Battling Burnout: Pt 2 · 28 minIn this episode, The Athlete CAFE revisits the idea of Burnout. We discuss different warning signs, how to determine if you are balancing your schedule well, and different phases…
- Mental Breakdown: 2025 March Madness · 52 minIn this episode, The Athlete CAFE members, Michael and Frances, break down various parts of the 2025 March Madness. They discuss different mental aspects of plays throughout the…
- Transitioning Seasons/Sports · 37 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE explores how athletes can manage a transition between different sport seasons. This is mainly focused around our 'Off-season' tips and what to…
- Negative Thoughts/Pressure for Athletes · 34 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE explores how negative thoughts and pressure affect athletes performances. This is a popular concern for many athletes. We discuss how pressure…
- Confidence Pt. 2 (Additional Tips) · 38 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE revisits a familiar topic: Confidence. This is one of the biggest topics talked about with athletes and we discuss ways for athletes to build…
- Mental Breakdown: SuperBowl 2025 · 28 minWelcome back to Mental Breakdown! In this episode we recap the 2025 SuperBowl, Philadelphia Eagles v. Kansas City Chiefs. We discuss background and how each team has played…
- Mental Performance Coaching: Case Examples · 35 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE takes some of their favorite moments with individual athletes and talk about how they have gone through our program. We discuss we've helped our…
- Mental Toughness/Mental Resilience · 30 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE defines mental toughness and mental resilience. We discuss ways for athletes to build their mental toughness and routines that will help them…
- Managing Your Emotions · 29 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE takes a deep dive into the steps for managing your emotions before, during and after competitions. We normalize that having and feeling emotions…
- The Athlete CAFE: 2024 Year In Review · 31 minIn this episode, The Athlete CAFE members recap their new year. We talk about big achievements at our business and in our personal lives. We touch on a few themes we each want to…
- Chatting with The Boss: Ryan Harrington, owner of Sharpen Skills Training · 28 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE invites the owner of Sharpen Skills Training, Ryan Harrington. We discuss Ryan's background with sports and his journey as an athlete, father…
- Penn State Special Guest: David Lucas · 55 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE invites former Penn State teammate and Track & Field alum, David Lucas. We discuss David's background with track and field and his journey…
- Mental Breakdown: World Series 2024 · 33 minWelcome back to Mental Breakdown! In this episode we recap the World Series from the mental aspect. Yankees v Dodgers we discuss background and how each team has played…
- Strength and Conditioning Meets Mental performance with Alexis Perney · 40 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE invites Alexis Perney to discuss the bridge between strength and conditioning and mental performance coaches. We discuss Alexis' background with…
- How Important Are Your Routines? · 43 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE takes a deep dive into routines before, during and after competitions. We discuss the difference between physical and mental routines and how to…
- How Parents Can Best Support their Athletes ft. Laura Cole · 40 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE invites Laura Cole to discuss various aspects of being a parent in sports. Laura has a background in education and we talk about her various…
- Do you struggle with Mental Blocks? · 33 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE discusses various aspects of mental blocks. We discuss what a mental block is and how to determine if you are experiencing a mental fear or…
- Mental Breakdown: Olympics Recap pt. 2 · 36 minIn this episode, the Athlete Cafe highlights various moments from the Olympics and discusses the mental side of the events. We highlight tennis, surfing, rugby, golf, and…
- Mental Breakdown: Olympics Recap pt. 1 · 38 minIn this episode, the Athlete Cafe highlights various moments from the Olympics and discusses the mental side of the events. We highlight men's and women's track events, swimming…
- Social Media and Sports · 29 minIn this episode, the Athlete CAFE discusses various aspects of social media. We discuss how social media can be a recruiting tool/branding and determining what is the best…
