Behind The Best
The people, mindset, and secrets behind the best professional athletes.
Your host and Mental Performance Coach to professional athletes in Motorsports, Tennis, and Golf, is Dr. Jay Cavanaugh.
Access our mental performance coaching programs at https://behindthebest.co
Episodes
31 episodes
How Pro Athletes Master Fear and Stress in Sports
Master your fears, and you master your anxiety.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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8:55
Stuck in the Rut: The Insanity of Athletes Resistant to Change
The definition of insanity is expecting change while you continue to do the same thing.Let's talk about breaking free from this cycle.
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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6:11
2024 College Strength and Conditioning Coach of The Year - Brijesh Patel
2024 College Strength and Conditioning Coach of The Year, Brijesh Patel, also known as Coach B reveals what it takes to achieve peak performance in sports.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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41:35
How to Be a Better Athlete By Doing JUST This!
Jump on our email list to get more tips like this!
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9:05
How to Master Your Mental Game With Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams
You're gonna love learning from world-renowned sports psychologist, Dan Abrahams.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:10:44
Unlocking the Key to Owning a Racing Team for 14 Years - Julien Perrier
If you're a racer or a team owner, you're gonna learn a lot of the business of racing in today's podcast!
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1:00:35
How Pro Athletes Get BIG Sponsors with Athlete Manager and Media Relations Expert Jen Horsey
If you're a pro athlete looking to get big sponsorsJen Horsey hits this one out of the park!Her skills and knowledge when it comes to athlete branding and management are second to none.Enjoy the episode and if you get va...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:22:49
Mastering the Mental Game of Basketball: Insights from Graham Betchart
Graham Betchat can be reached at Grahambetchart.comFormer Sacramento Kings mental skills coach and mental skills coach for the 2023 Championship-winning UCONN Men's Basketball team.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:02
Overcoming Sports Anxiety: Master Your Mind, Dominate the Game
The #1 struggle athletes face holding them back from performing to their potential is sports performance anxiety.Here's how to overcome that uncomfortable feeling athletes describe as what held them back most.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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10:13
How to Become a 7-Time Champion in Motorsports With Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member Jeff Ward
Share this episode if it resonates with you!
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:43:40
Uncovering Josh Green's Secrets: An Indy NXT Racecar Driver Interview
Indy NXT driver Josh Green has a technical understanding of racing at an engineer's level.You're gonna love what you learn about racing in today's episode.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:38
Unveiling the Secrets to MLB Success: Interview with Biomechanist Dr. Tyler Hamer!
Dr. Tyler Hamer uses next-level technology to better understand how professional MLB players move their bodies.After listening to today's episode, you'll want to have your biomechanics tested!
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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58:24
Meet Amber Balcaen: A Race Car Driver Going 'Full Throttle' with Venturi Motorsports
Race car driver Amber Balcaen of Venturi Motorsports and mental performance coach Dr. Jay Cavanuagh reveal what it takes to be on top in NASCAR and the ARCA Menards series.#venturimotorsports #arcamenards #amberbalcaen #mentalperformanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:06:32
Unlock Unbeatable Sports Performance: Experts Dr. Jay Cavanaugh & Joe Cancellieri Share The Secrets
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Jay Cavanaugh and Sports Performance Trainer Joe Canellieri reveal the secrets to unlocking your true potential.Joe Cancellieri can be found at: https://m1strong.com
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:08
Uncovering the Secrets to Elite Performance with John Noonan: F1 & F2 Performance Coach
This is not an episode to miss.Dr. Jay cavanaugh and John Noonan cover some deep topics in performance for elite F1 and F2 athletes.Don't miss out!
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:46:25
Did Mike Alessi and Jeff Campbell Just Announce a Professional Supercross Return!?
Did Mike Alessi and Jeff Campbell Just Announce a Professional Supercross Return!?You're about to find out!Note: We had a technical difficulty and had to overdub my voice using AI technology.10 hours later, the edit is c...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:15:32
Dramatically Improve Your Sports Performance in Motocross & Get Mentally Tough With Ben Greenwood
Ben Greenwood reveals the secrets to becoming faster in Motocross using powerful and effective sports performance and mental performance tips.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:13:25
Interview with Dalen Vernazza of Phoenix Racing Honda - Mechanic for Coty Schock
One of the top mechanics for Phoenix Racing Honda shares his wisdom on working with professional athletes.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:34
Uncovering the Secret of Athletic Performance: Interview with Drew Whitehead!
Connect with Drew Whitehead on social at: https://www.instagram.com/dwperformanceTrain at Drew's gym at: ht...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:16:17
Interview with Neuroscientist Tom Nugent of Elite Performance Solutions
For more information about Tom Nugent and the products discussed in this podcast, listeners can head on to eliteperformancesolutions.com. Have other questions, they can email us at:
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:23:35
Interview With Christian Kauffman - Top Mechanic For The Starr Racing Yamaha Team
You're going to love this insightful interview with Christian Kauffman.Build your mental toughness at: https://behindthebest.co
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:20:54
Interview With Program Director, Trey Shannon, of Pifit
Trey Shannon trains elite athletes in Motorsports and has worked with some of the best in Nascar, Rolex 24, and Indycar.Learn the skills he trains his professional athletes in this dynamic, fun, and high-vibe interview.Be sure t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:33:12
Pro Athletes Use This Powerful Practice Technique To Play In The Moment
Use the technique discussed in today's episode to close the gap between how you compete and how you practice.You'll be able to enter flow state more often and lessen the gap between practice and performance.Want more tips like t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:51
Interview With Sports Performance Coach Jake Rafferty of Bracey Performance
Jake Rafferty, a Sports Performance Coach at Bracey Performance in Chicago, Illinois, shares his powerful insights on Sports Performance for athletes.You'll love "The Beast" bulletin, your M-F mental skills training program for athletes...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:09:00