Behind The Best
The people, mindset, and secrets behind the best professional athletes.
Your host and Mental Performance Coach to professional athletes in Motorsports, Baseball, Tennis, and Golf, is Dr. Jay Cavanaugh.
Access our mental performance coaching programs at https://sportsperformanceanxiety.com
Episodes
37 episodes
Want Confidence? This is how I build confidence with my Pro AthletesI
Confidence is built by moving away from uncertainty.
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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6:58
You’re More Than a Score: Rewriting the Rules of Athletic Self-Worth
Are you more than a score?Let's discuss a better way.
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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12:18
The Observer Effect: How Pro Athletes Outthink the Game
Build this skill and watch your Pro Career ignite!
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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26:17
Locked In: Crush Pressure, Own the Moment, and Perform Fearlessly
You won't want to miss this one if you crush it in practice and fall apart come game time.
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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12:53
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!
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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