The Mindset Coach Academy

Guest Interview: How To Combine Mental and Physical Training with Keenan Curry Jr.

Please welcome Keenan Curry Jr. to today’s episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast! 

I met Keenan when he joined one of my first Mindset Coach Certification cohorts! Keenan has coached nearly every level of basketball and has his Masters in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. From college coaching, to his work as a recruiting coordinator, to managing summer camps, and doing elite student athlete development, Keenan has tons of real-world experience that influences his coaching today. 

With a lifetime in sports, Keenan has a deep level of knowledge and wisdom which has helped him tremendously as he’s built a business from the ground up. 

Today, Keenan is the founder and lead player development coach for FEED Your Game Academy. This program offers basketball player development and mentorship to athletes of all ages. Keenan believes that what works for one athlete won’t necessarily work for another; so he takes a customized approach to coaching with emphasis on the mental game. 

In this episode, Keenan shares his approach to mental training, which he believes has helped to set him apart from other skills coaches in Oaklahoma, what he means when he shouts “Jungle mentality!”, why he believes “You have the answer already within yourself”, and why parents and community are a huge part of his philosophy as a coach.

It was so fun to catch up with Keenan and hear about how he’s used his MCA Certification to help him build a thriving business. This guy is a FORCE.

Enjoy the episode! 

Follow Keenan Curry Jr.

Website: www.feedyourgameacademy.com

Instagram: @feed_yourgame  & @keenancurryjr

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop: When your athletes turn the ball over, dribble it off their foot, strike out, or miss a penalty kick, do they have the tools to bounce back? Teach your athletes to recover from failure in the moment with The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop.

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Mindset Coach like Keenan:

• Download our free e-book: The Ultimate Mindset Coaching Toolkit will help you land and train your very first client! This is the perfect way to get a real taste for what it’s like to be a mindset coach. www.positiveperformancetraining.com/ultimate-mindset-coaching-toolkit
• Join The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: This is the same program Kennan went through. Learn more and sign up for our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens next! www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification

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Here’s a glance at this episode:

[0:28] Keenan introduces himself with a brief overview of his work at Feed Your Game Academy. He also explains why he joined The Mindset Coach Academy after nearly 10 years of college coaching.

[4:11] Keenan talks about most “fun” skill he highlights with athletes and how he balances athlete training, business development, and parenthood.

[11:15] Drawing from a recent conversation with a parent, Keenan explains how exactly he would work with a new athlete client struggling with the mental game - starting with the initial conversation. 

[14:35] In a step-by-step explanation, Keenan describes how he uses visualization to help teams, athletes of every level, and injured athletes who want to improve on the sidelines.

[17:55] Keenan uses a seasonal approach to coaching, focusing on skills like visualization, pre-competition rituals, mistake rituals, positive (and negative) self-talk, etc.

[22:55] Involving parents is a HUGE part of athletes being successful. Keenan details his post-game protocol for parents and athletes that both reinforces his training and leads to better family communication.

[26:45] Lindsey asks Keenan, “What sets you apart from the other basketball skills trainers in Oaklahoma?” Keenan shares how his phrase “Jungle mentality” has taken off in his community.

[31:10] When parents call in, Keenan tells them, “There is nothing wrong with your kid.” Lindsey and Keenan discuss how this one statement has a huge ripple effect.

[34:51] As coaches and trainers, we go straight to “The sexy stuff” (as Keenan puts it). Keenan explains how your inner beliefs manifest in your reality. He shares the advice he gave an athlete recently who was struggling to mentally recover from a bad game.

[37:18] Wrapping up the episode, Lindsey asks five rappid fire questions. Keenan talks about his obsession with Kobe Bryant, his upcoming app, and what’s next for him!

 

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Story That May Be Holding You Back - MM

"It's not happening fast enough" 

This is one of the most demotivating thoughts you can have. 

In this episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, Lindsey explains how this thought can manifest in your life, and what to do whenever it pops into your head. 

Press play for tips on positive self-talk, mindset, and motivation. 

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The Discipline Of The Upward Spiral - MM

Lindsey is recording from the parking lot of a Costco today. Why? Because she's hustling to get s*** done. Which, un-coincidentally, is the point of today's podcast. 

For many of us, being productive is easy... if you catch us on the right day. But we all have bad days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and struggle to pull ourselves out of it, much less get anything done. 

Today, Lindsey gives actionable tips to help you reverse your next slump, and reminds you that your mindset is always in your control. 

 

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The 3 Things You Must Do With Your Team and Athletes

The mental game is the game.

I know, I know, I’m preaching to the choir.

Chances are, YOU KNOW that the mental game IS the game because you’ve seen it AND you’ve lived it.

You’ve seen your best athletes crumble under pressure, your championship team go on a losing streak after one bad game. Chances are, you yourself have struggled to get your mind right for competition.

But it’s one thing to know that the mental game IS the game, and a whole other thing to train it. Training the mental game can feel daunting and confusing and it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you have limited time, money, or resources.

That’s why I recorded this episode!

Today, I’m teaching a super simple and very impactful outline for any brand new or seasoned mindset coaching program. I’m telling you the 3 most important things you should be doing with your athletes to build a hard-hitting mental training program in a way that just makes sense. It’s everything you need (and nothing you don’t) to build your program from the ground up and teach your athletes that they have control of their thoughts.

This episode is VITAL for coaches, athletes of every level, aspiring mindset coaches, and really everyone who wants to show up better.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The BRAVR Method: The first step in your mental training routine. This hard-hitting, 5-minute mental training exercise helps your athletes get in the right headspace to perform, regardless of the uncontrollables. The BRAVR Method incorporates breathing, affirmations, visualization, and mindfulness to be a powerful, all-in-one, pre-practice mental training tool for athletes of every level.
• The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop: When your athletes turn the ball over, dribble it off their foot, strike out, or miss a penalty kick, do they have the tools to bounce back? Teach your athletes to recover from failure in the moment with The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop.
• The Psychology of Competition: Our online certification course that teaches you how to help your athletes build pre-competition, in-competition and post-competition routines, so they approach every competition calm, focused and prepared. Note: The Psychology of Competition course includes The BRAVR Method and The Mistake Ritual.

 

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When You Don’t Need To Know The How - MM

In this first Mental Monday of the month, Lindsey's talking about one word that gets in the way of us starting anything, and that is the word "how".

She explains how this pesky little word can derail our goals, influence us to shrink them, and send us into a spiral. She ends the episode with a quick tip that makes all the difference.

Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast!

 

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For more on this topic, check out our blog: How to Take Small, Scary Steps Toward Change. positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/small-scary-steps-toward-change

 

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Be Disciplined in Your Thoughts More Than Your Actions - MM

Many of us use our discipline fuel to take ACTION, but not our THOUGHTS.

Many of us are taught that being disciplined in our actions is the most important thing. Lindsey argues that it's far more important to be disciplined in our thoughts.

What does that look like? Press play to find out!

Listen, rate, review, and don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back for taking 5 minutes today to work on your mindset.

 

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Guest Interview: How to Successfully Transition From College Coaching to Entrepreneurship with Betsy Butterick

My guest today is my friend and PPT community favorite, Betsy Butterick! Betsy is a coach and communication specialist with a history of coaching D1-D3 college basketball, and the WNBA. Today, Betsy is opening up about her choice to leave it all behind for the never ending adventure of being her own boss. Betsy works with individuals and teams that are ready to improve. Her work spans the locker room to the boardroom, and is applicable to every area of life.

Anytime I get the pleasure of sitting down with The Coaches Coach herself, I leave with renewed motivation and nuggets of wisdom that I take into my own coaching.

One thing I admire about Betsy is how she’ll do anything to push toward that next level. In this episode, she talks about using her part-time job at an airport to get her business off the ground, and how sitting at a children’s hospital helped her practice being uncomfortable. Beyond being one of the best-spoken people I’ve ever met, Betsy is honest, vulnerable, and relatable. Her successful business didn’t happen overnight, and she’s not afraid to peel back the curtain.

This episode is full of practical wisdom and is super encouraging, especially for all my aspiring mindset coaches out there. In her words, “I’m a normal and average person [...] If I can do it, you can do it!”

Follow Betsy:

Website: www.betsybutterick.com 

Instagram: @betsy_thecoachescoach

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BetsyButterick

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Here’s a glance at this episode:

[0:58] Betsy introduces herself. She was a college golfer, then coached college-level basketball, eventually making her way to coaching in the WNBA. She identifies the exact moment she realized coaching existed outside of sports, which soon brought her to her current career coaching coaches as a communication specialist. 

[5:27] It was not an easy decision to make the jump from leaving a great coaching job to building a business from the ground up.

[9:58] Shared experience and relatability goes so far in coaching, and it’s a great way to counter Imposter Syndrome. Betsy shares a tip for aspiring mindset coaches that helped her get her foot in the door. She also introduces her ACT video series.

[15:20] Right out of the gate, Betsy wanted to work with the people that she understood the best: Coaches. In her opinion, offering value before you’re asked is one of the most valuable things you can do to be successful in the field.

[19:25] “Don’t measure your success by what you don’t know. Put out into the universe what you know is good and of value, and do that consistently.” Lindsey and Betsy discuss the unique challenges with marketing via social media and the importance of staying grounded in what you know and who you’re targeting.

[24:33] It can be hard to be your own boss and remain confident; Betsy digs into her own relationship with confidence and trusting the process. She opens up about how being a mom has changed her life.

[30:27] Lindsey asks the question “How did you suspend the how?” Betsy’s answer includes 2 stories that illustrate how she learned to “sit with suffering”.

[36:04] After she left coaching, Betsy landed her very first client that she describes as, “The best first client I could have hoped for… because she was so skeptical”. Betsy takes Lindsey through how she landed her first client and took advantage of the right opportunities.

[40:37] The HUSTLE is all about getting creative. Betsy talks about how she worked on her skills, made the ask (even when it was intimidating) and even worked part-time at an airport in exchange for flying standby anywhere in the country.

[44:13] Betsy jokes about her “beer meeting” and how she’s worked on her money mindset. In her words, “People can’t accept what you don’t offer”.

[47:33]  “We can criticize ourselves for the things we didn’t do, or congratulate ourselves for the risks that we take”. Betsy explains the very real reward of starting a business, pushing through the fear, and seeing it through.

[52:18] Wrapping up the episode, Lindsey asks Betsy how people can learn more about her and the good work she does.

 

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Success is Directly Correlated to THIS - MM

Success is not related to how hard you work.

Let's face it, if success came down to HUSTLE, everyone here would be successful. Because this is a community of hard workers.

Lindsey has taught thousands of students over the years, and today, she's sharing the ONE THING her MOST successful students do that makes them stand out from the crowd.

If you have a goal you're working toward, this episode is a must-listen.

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For more on this topic, read our full blog: 8 Actionable Tips to Help You Build Resilience: positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/8-ways-resilience

If you're interested in joining this years Mindset Coach Academy Certification, make sure to sign up for updates! Applications open soon: positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification

 

 

The Perception of Misalignment - MM

"I'm working SO hard but I'm not making any progress".

If you hear yourself say this, it might mean that you are misaligned and your inner beliefs are fighting against each other. Living with conflicting beliefs makes things a whole lot harder than they need to be.

So, what can you do about it? In today's episode, Lindsey outlines actionable steps you can take to get yourself "unstuck".

(Hint: The first step is being aware of your thoughts!)

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If you're interested in joining this years Mindset Coach Academy Certification, make sure to sign up for updates! Applications open soon: positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification

 

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How to Allow Things To Be Simple with Courtney Thompson

I am thrilled to once again welcome everyone’s favorite co-host Courtney Thompson!

I LOVE sitting down and chatting with Courtney; she is a fountain of wisdom and has lived out everything I teach when it comes to Mental Training - on the BIGGEST NATIONAL stages. Courtney is a 2-time Olympic medalist with a professional resume that goes on for miles. She’s also an advocate for mental training, a natural teacher, and she credits mindset work for a lot of her success, on and off the court.

I am so excited to announce that Courtney has agreed to join me as a regular co-host on this podcast. That’s right, you’ll be seeing a lot more of her here in 2023!

Today, Courtney and I are asking the question: “How can we allow things to be SIMPLE?”

As high achievers, we take a lot of pride in working hard. For many of us, it’s our comfort zone; It makes us feel good to work hard. And, don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of pride to be had in working long hours, training hard, hustling. After all, as Courtney puts it, “If you’ve never been burnt out, or trained too hard, or crossed that line, are you actually pushing yourself?”

But oftentimes we take it too far.

The problem comes when we become so accustomed to working hard that we make things harder than they need to be.

In today’s episode, Courtney and I talk about the “dark side” of working hard.

We talk about:

• What it means to “allow” things to be easy
• How self-sabotage masquerades as hustle
• Why the thing you SHOULD be doing is often the thing you avoid the most.

From Courtney’s experience in setting up her new business to my new-and-improved approach to family laundry, this concept is so applicable to everyone in so many different parts of life. In this episode, both Courtney and I have real breakthroughs, and we’re confident that you will too.

Let’s dive in!

Follow Courtney Thompson

Courtney teaches athletes and teams to condition their minds through mental training workshops and on-the-court training. You can follow Courtney on Instagram @cthomp_3.

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Applications for The Mindset Coach Academy Certification open soon! If you want to become a mindset coach, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Learn more and sign up for our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens! www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification 

 

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