Blanco Basketball Pod
Blanco Basketball Pod
Nicholas Blanco
Mentality Matters
13 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2020 at 8:40 pm.
in length. 27.3 MB in size.
 Intro
 My background
 Recap of implications COVID-19 has had on the NBA
 Mamba mentality
 Train with passion
 Importance of mental toughness
 Mindfulness – Awareness and acceptance
 Limit outward displays of emotion
 How much do you have in your tank?
 Push the boundaries of comfort
 Importance of competitiveness
 Set goals
 Importance of challenges
 Motto for training – My goal is to always outwork you, but don’t let me outwork you.
 NBA teams value competitive players
 Importance of confidence
 Conversation with Jordan Shepherd Bio
 Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final
 Kobe Bryant’s work ethic
 Reference episodes “Train with Accuracy” and “Stay Fit”
 Importance of visualization and imagination
 Recap
 Encourage you to keep working on your game
 Welcome listeners to reach out & provide feedback
 Outro – Blanco Basketball Group’s pillars
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Content summary
The focus of this episode is on the mentality of an athlete. Being mentally tough is an aspect of your game that doesn’t require a specific location or the need for other people. I provide some tips for you to incorporate during your hiatus.
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How much time is needed before the NBA season returns?
NBA Star Karl Town's mother passes away from COVID-19
NBA Players who have tested positive to COVID-19
NBA shuts down practice facilities and arenas
Kobe Bryant on mental toughness
NBA's potential plan to open facilities
Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final
Jordan Shepherd Bio
Time outline
Kobe Bryant on mental toughness
8:52  Conversation with Jordan Shepherd Bio
9:42  Kobe Bryant airballing in Western Conference Final
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1.  Set goals
2.  Train with passion
3.  Train with accuracy