The Mental Weightroom

Scott Bird on Mental Performance Starts in the Weightroom

Scott Bird is a former strength and conditioning coach at the University of Missouri, The Ohio State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Houston, Texas Tech and Kansas State University. He also holds the profession's highest honor of being named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.  Bird has worked with close to 40 All-Americans, mutiple 1st round MLB draft picks, and was a part of a National Championship winning football team at the University of Oklahoma.  On this episdoe we talk about the evolution of Bird's career as a developer of athletic talent and how he found ways to incorporate mental performance training with his athltes.  Be sure to tune into this episode and connect with us at www.mentalperformance.net [http://www.mentalperformance.net] for continued training content.

Josh Lester on Focus and Developing Your Process

Josh Lester is a professional baseball player in the Detroit Tigers Organization. Josh has hit over 80 home runs in his professional career and details what it was like to grow up with his dad, a long time Major League Baseball scout in the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization.  Lester is a former Mizzou tiger that can play almost every position on the field. This show explores the path that he has taken to get to where he is today and dives deep into the mentality that allowed him to get there. Be sure to connect with us at: www.mentalperformance.net [http://www.mentalperformance.net]

Nate Harris on Shifting Your Mentality and Re-centering

Nate Harris is a professional baseball player in the Colorado Rockies Organization. After earning the award for Conference USA Pitcher of the Year, Nate was drafted in the 21st round by the Colorado Rockies. Now taking on the challenge of becoming a knuckleball pitcher at one of the highest levels of baseball--we talk about taking this challenge head on and what it took to get to where he is today. Be sure to check the show out and connect with us at www.mentalperformance.net

Hunter Mense on Playing Free and Finding Belief

Hunter Mense is a former professional baseball player, Team USA member and now the minor league hitting coordinator with the Toronto Blue Jays. As a former professional baseball player, Hunter combines the skills that he had as an elite level athlete along with a masters degree in Sports Psychology.  Combining these two skills has lead to him continuing to climb the coaching ladder and contributing to the ascent of the Blue Jays organization as a whole.  In this episode you will hear us talk about his path, his successes an athlete, how he incorporates mental performance training with his current athletes, and what skills he believes work best for today's athlete.  To stay connected with with Hunter, visit his instagram page @dodamagehitting to continue to check out his content.  We hope every athlete takes something away from this show to add to their game!

Grant Williams on Evangelism and Having a Low Pulse

Former Super Bowl Champion and NFL offensive lineman Grant Williams joins the podcast today to talk about his upbringing and what it was like to be a part of multiple successful franchises in the NFL. Grant had a pivotal moment as a college athlete that really shaped the direction of his life. Not only did Grant have success on the field but his family continued to grow in their faith throughout their career. Starting with the Seattle Seahakws, Grant and his wife Emily went from organization to organization spreading their faith and encouraging others through the challenges of life. Grant is now moving to Nashville, TN to work alongside a good friend Trent Dilfer--former NFL Quarterback--as high school football coaches.