[Football] From HS to Pros: the Perseverance Story of Divine Buckrham

"fixing" Athlete Perfectionism - A Sports Therapist Training

This is how we build healthy athlete perfectionism. For Athletes, coaches, and parents. Share your comments, questions, experiences, and advice! * Instagram: Allmentalsports * Individual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.com * Team/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.com Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy

[Football] From HS to Pros: the Perseverance Story of Divine Buckrham

What does perseverance actually look like in an athlete’s career? We have defensive back Divine Buckrham to break down the real journey and mental strategies from high school football to the professional level. His path wasn’t linear and that’s exactly why this conversation is powerful. We walk through perseverance of his career so far step by step: starting in high school, continuing at Division 1 Lamar University, transferring to D1 Lehigh University, earning an opportunity at the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp, and then continuing his professional journey in both the XFL and the European League of Football (ELF). We unpack the ups and downs that test every athlete’s perseverance and the specific strategies he used that translate to any other athlete in any sport. Roster uncertainty, transitions, pressure, and setbacks. Most importantly, we dive into how an athlete’s confidence evolves during a long, unpredictable journey. DB shares the strategies he used to stay committed through adversity and how he learned to rebuild his confidence in a stronger and more stable way. This episode is about the mental side of perseverance; what it really takes to stay in the game when the path isn’t guaranteed. * Instagram: Allmentalsports * Individual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.com * Team/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.com Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy

[Football & Baseball] Sport Psych of Red Sox & Patriots Dr. Jenkins: “The Power Of Play Builds Winners”

New England Patriots and Red Sox Sports Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Jenkins joins to break down the foundational concept most athletes forget... The Power Of Play. Being two sports therapists, we unpack how play directly impacts confidence, pressure, focus, failure, and long-term performance, and why losing it is often what leads athletes to tighten up, overthink, or burn out. Then we dive into the strategies to build for the individual, the team, and for families. The Power of Play is the first chapter Dr Jenkins' new book Mentality Wins who he wrote with his co author Dr Kim O'Brien a Sports Social Worker. Using both research and real-world experience, we break down specific mental strategies athletes can use to reintroduce play into training and competition, how teams can create environments that allow play to thrive, and how families can support it without adding pressure. If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent looking to unlock more consistency, confidence, and joy in performance, this episode reframes what “serious training” actually looks like at the highest level. * Instagram: Allmentalsports * Individual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.com * Team/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.com Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy

[NFL Football] Jalen Hurts’ Winning Mentality: How Does He Do It?

I uncovered the core mental traits that set Jalen apart: elite confidence, mental toughness, and mental self-discipline and then specific strategies for each. I dissected the winning mentality of NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts through analyzing over 20 hours of interviews, documentaries, mic’d-up clips, press conferences, and even commercials. I hope doing this deep dive gives value to everyone; wether you’re an athlete chasing your next level, a sports fan who loves understanding greatness, or a parent trying to build your child’s mental edge, this episode blends research and real-life examples to give you proven strategies you can apply tomorrow. NFL Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts * Instagram: Allmentalsports * Individual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.com * Team/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.com Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy

[D1 Soccer] The Winning Mindset: Are YOU built for it? 2x OPOY D1 Soccer Hannah Anselmo

How does the winning mentality impact everything you do? Hannah Anselmo 2x Offensive Player of the Year and Division 1 soccer standout at Stonehill College and I break down the mental strategies. We explore how the pursuit of winning transforms every part of an athlete’s world: how it shapes off-season preparation, intensifies practice, creates friction with teammates, how a coach builds a team with a winning mindset, and the pressure that comes after the game especially after a loss. Hannah opens up about the mental toll and the mental edge of being driven by winning. Together, we dive into the science behind the winning mentality and share practical, evidence-based strategies athletes can use to build it in all areas: preparation, performance, team dynamics, and post-game reflection.  If you’re chasing greatness, this episode is for you. * Instagram: Allmentalsports * Individual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.com * Team/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.com Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy