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R2LC Podcast 1 – This Is Good
Coach Tami Matheny uses the story of a king and his friend to illustrate the significance of having a 'This Is Good' mentality or approach to life. 'This Is Good' is the central idea to everything taught at Refuse2LoseCoaching (R2LC). Through proper training, R2LC...
Point by Point
by Tami Matheny In one of the biggest upsets in women’s grand slam history, Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the 2016 Australian Open. The one thing that stood out to me was Kerber’s present moment focus. In her first round match, she faced a...
Givers and Takers
Givers and Takers by Ben Ehrlich Being done with my grad school program has provided a liberation of sorts when it comes to my education. What I mean is I now have complete choice over what I read, what I write, and the experiences I have in order to better...
The Scoreboard
The Scoreboard by Brian Diaz In the lead up to the 2016 College Football National Championship, Nick Saban made a great comment. Coach Saban told a reporter, “The scoreboard is just the history of what has already happened. It has no bearing on the next play.” What a...
Wait Your Turn!
Wait for Your Time By Tami Matheny “Instead of worrying about what you can’t control, shift your energy to what you can create” Roy Bennett. Too many of us want to be the stars and we get frustrated when we don’t play as much as we’d like or when we aren’t featured in...
5 Lessons from the College Football National Championship
Five take-aways from the CFP National Championship from a MENTALITY point of view. by Brian Diaz Momentum: Both offenses built momentum through consistent, methodical play. Both offenses made little adjustments through out the game to keep ahead of the opposing...
The Greatest Underdog Story in the World- David and Goliath
Most of us know this story by heart but how can one of the most told stories in the Bible help you overcome your "Goliath"? Let's start with a quick review. Here you have this 9 ft giant that no one would fight. David a poor shepherd boy volunteered. He was outsized,...
One Moment
One of the things I love about my job is that I get to watch sports as part of my work. This past week, I saw a handful of games but there was one that stood up. The team I was watching had a senior on the team that had started almost every game in her career until...
Fuel to Help Reach Your Goals
In sports just as in life, we need to have goals to keep us motivated. You need a vision for the journey ahead. Once you have your vision, then you have to breathe life into it everyday, especially during difficult periods. You need ways to keep you fueled....
One Example of the Benefits of Mental Coaching
Matt, I wanted to convey my thanks for the thought, the expense and the investment the club has put into my daughter’s team, in the choice of hiring the Mental coach, Ms. Matheny. I see the team is playing more effectively and has a renewed sense and excitement for...
Take Responsibility for Your Own Confidence
It seems that we all want people to give us something, to help us with something or we just hope it appears magicially. Take confidence for an example. How many people take full responsibility for their confidence? Lately, I have heard from all ages and genders that I...
Navigation With No Guide
Plotting a course for succession, Plotting a road to transcend. Looking to gain a way through, To the unclear destination Or is it more clear than you know? The verbal question of the day, The written source code of life. What is the purpose and What guide...
Summer Loving- Had Me a Blast
The Summer of 2011 will go down as one of the hardest working summers I have ever had but also one of the most rewarding. The majority of time was spent in the heat on tennis courts or in the heat of gyms on basketball courts. I did of course manage to through in a...
Ways to Maintain High Intensity
Intensity- will, commitment and enthusiasm to practice and play with a purpose Low Intensity is due to 4 main things: Poor Preparation Lack of Motivation Fatigue Lack of goals or too broad of goals Add 1 thing below to your Mental Tool Box to increase your...
Importance of Fuel
Last October, I had one of my bigger wins. Belmont Women’s Soccer team was on the brink of elimination- a loss at Morehead St who was in #1 in the conference would knock them out making the conference tournament. What happened that day was a team that came together...
In My Own Words: Experiencing Success with Coach Tami
If your reading this because you’ re a skeptic or new to Refuse2LoseCoaching, or need help with your mental game, I am here to tell you that working with Coach Tami Matheny will change your life. Whether it is working with an individual or an entire team, Coach Tami...
Impact of Mental Coaching- Testimonial
In July of 2013, I boarded a 747 plane in Orange County, California and flew 2,000 miles to Nashville, Tennessee to attend an ID Soccer Camp for Belmont University. Being from California and being a part of one of the best clubs in the country, I had confidence...
A Daily Mental Shower
The majority of us either start the day off with a shower or end the day with a shower (some of us both). Why? We like to end the day by washing away all the sweat, grime, dirt, etc. from the day in order to sleep better. Or we like to start the day off fresh. What if...
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The Three Filter Test
In ancient Greece, Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?" "Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before...
Podcast Episodes
Jeff Heggie – The Confident Athlete Program
The Confident Athlete on the Kathryn for Real Podcast
Check out my conversation on confidence and unbreakable mindsets with Kathryn Gordon.
Video
What Is Mental Toughness?
Everyone talks about being mentally tough… but what does that really mean? Watch this short video from The Confident Athlete Program where Coach Matheny talks about what it means to be Mentally Tough.
The Power of Storytelling
“What you have to do is get into the heart. And how do you get into the heart?
With stories.” -Jane Goodall
Listen to this short video on why stories are important along with several stories for you to use with your team or family.
Overcoming Pressure
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Good Game | Mastering the Mental Game: A Q&A with
Confidence Coach Tami Matheny
Yes, confidence can and should be cultivated in young athletes. Mental coach Tami Matheny offers plenty of tools and advice started to help them get started. [Read More]
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