In this episode, Patrick discusses a controversial topic of what it takes to become a successful parent-coach. Patrick goes into depth about the do's and don't and shares a few of the most common mistakes that parents make when attempting this role as well as the damaging affects that these behaviors have on their young athlete both short and long-term. Some of these mistakes may surprise you as many parents make them unknowingly and they rarely are mentioned in the sport-parenting world. He also provides solutions to these findings which you as a parent may use to better your relationship with your young athlete. Be sure to listen to this episode if you are a parent and share it with any parent you know who may benefit from this podcast. We greatly appreciate it.

The scrutinization of athletic performance is heavily emphasized among what we see on the outside. External variables such as winning, improving ranking, impressing coaches, maximizing technique, and more. But what exactly lies underneath reveals the true story. In this episode Patrick takes you into the depths of understanding what truly matters in athletic performance underneath the visual surface of what is limited with our eyes. In this episode you'll discover what you've possibly been doing wrong all along while making game changing adjustments to your performance to get back on track. For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

The Social Epidemic of Smart Phones is one that has exploded over the past decade and even more since the pandemic. Today I cover many of the depths of why this is such a pervasive problem in youth sports and beyond. To cover this topic at a deeper level, I will be taking many of the findings from a powerful new book recently released by Jonathan Haidt titled, “The anxious generation.” I highly recommend parents and athletes who are eager to learn more to read this. Also, I will take data from my own findings throughout the past year from my work with numerous athletes. Lastly, other data and ideas will be used in this podcast from other reputable outside sources. If you are a parent of an athlete , coach, or athlete you will most likely find this podcast enlightening, beneficial, and perhaps triggering. But remember this podcast is only to help inform you to make the best decisions based on what works for you, your athlete, and even your family. As always, thanks for listening.

In this episode, Patrick discusses the 8 reasons why most athletes perform better in practice than in competition. This is a hot topic that so many parents and athletes seek out SPMI services for. The answer is multifaceted and every athlete will benefit from discovering which reasons they may fall under. Once you discover which reason you or your team may be struggling with it's then up to you to make the move and fix those competitive gaps. Get ready to take lots of notes and later put this podcast into action to take your performance under pressure to the next level! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick shares with listeners the science of habit and how developing success habits are essential for peak performance. Patrick shares with everyone, how many days athletes need to commit to actions to develop habits, what the number one energy source to achieving a habit, why so many athletes fail to form habits, and why the best athletes in the world all have elite habits. It's a podcast you don't want to miss. Also, if you like this podcast please remember to subscribe and also subscribe to the company YouTube Channel at "The SPMI Podcast". The links are below. For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick shares with his listeners the 10 costly mistakes athletes make. The first question to ask is why are athletes making these costly mistakes? We find that first and foremost, many of these costly mistakes may be due to a lack of awareness. This is why this podcast is necessary to shed light on the importance of checking in on your own mental game. But secondly, many of these mistakes are due to mental and emotional struggles and the maladaptive responses to them. Such mental and emotional turmoils often lead to avoidance behaviors. These emotional struggles include an inability or perception of lack of ability in dealing with anxiety, worry, frustration, unhappiness, and overall, fear. Ironically, many of these behavioral mistakes are counter intuitive to their original intentions of seeking out relief which often results in continued emotional suffering. So let’s get into the 10 costly mistakes that athletes make. Before continuing, once again this podcast is not meant to trigger anyone and is not geared towards calling out anyone in particular. Also, there are far more then just 10. But here are the 10 mistakes that we will cover in today’s podcast. 1. Over-training (not taking breaks, vacations, mentally detaching completely from sport). 2. Social Media - Time spent, lowering attention focus, delaying long-term goal achievement, comparison (sadness, frustration, jealousy, envy, depression) 3. Electronics - Video games, checking phones during practice (usually multiple times.) 4. Lack of Communication - Not speaking to support team about struggles, asking for what they want, etc. 5. Not Enough Structure: Routines, sleep, nutrition, fitness 6. Staying with the wrong coach for too long: (Reciprocity effect) or Switching coaches/organizations too often: 7. Not competing enough (waiting for the “right time”) 8. Worrying about feeling anxious 9. Trying to be perfect Leads to Obsessions/more suffering (winning, ranking, destination, other peoples expectations) 10. Choosing what’s easy (escaping necessary discomfort) (training hard, fitness, competitions, see this in college institutions)** Leads to extortion tactics. For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick discusses 10 mistakes that many parents make, costing their young athletes in sport development and in life. Warning, this episode may be triggering if you are a parent although it is not intended to be. This episode is created to help shed light on some critical mistakes that many parents make. The parental role is one of the most difficult one to master in life. As a parent, this podcast could save your young athletes performance and most importantly, save your relationship with them. It's a podcast you don't want to miss. So be prepared to be triggered and enlightened. For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick discusses the science of superstitions. Where do superstitions come from? Why Do athletes feel the need to commit to superstitions? Are they harmful or helpful? What are some alternatives to superstitions? This is an episode packed with science-based information on the powerful effects of athlete superstitions. Learn creative solutions to overcoming superstitions. If you want to free yourself from the dependency of superstitions and start experiencing more in the moment peace then check out this episode. Also, if you're looking to take your mental game to the next level make sure to check out the new SPMI+ Athlete & Team Training Program at www.spmiplus.com For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick shares with us 9 reasons why athletes burnout. From fear of failure, to overtraining, and more; Patrick walks listeners step by step on why athletes are struggling to enjoy their sport and often quit. In addition, Patrick offers several key solutions on how to prevent future burnout and overcome current burnout. If you are an athlete who is experiencing burnout or a parent who is dealing with an athlete who is going through burnout then you definitely want to tune into this episode. Also, please remember to share this episode with any athlete, parent, or coach who may also be going through burnout. Also, if you're looking to take your mental game to the next level make sure to check out the new SPMI+ Athlete & Team Training Program at www.spmiplus.com For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world.

In this episode, Patrick touches on the detrimental affects that social media has on athletes development. Did you know that social media produces a powerful hit of dopamine every time you engage in a checking behavior. Dopamine levels from social media addiction have been found by researchers to be similar to cocaine! Patrick also offers powerful solutions on how to overcome social media addiction so that you can start taking your life back and performing to your full potential. If you are an athlete, parent, or coach this is an episode you must listen to! Also, if you're looking to take your mental game to the next level make sure to check out the new SPMI+ Athlete & Team Training Program at www.spmiplus.com For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world.