In this episode, Desi talks about what it means to compartmentalize or leave your problems in the locker room. She talks about how being present while playing college athletics can be a powerful way to play. This episode will help you know what to do with all the mental crap outside of practice that might be seeping in to practice so you can show up as the athlete you want to. desimcphailcoaching.com

In this episode we discuss what actually makes a good life and how balance with good and bad can be powerful. We also discuss the effects of numbing our life and how accepting negativity can lead to more happiness than resisting it.  We also take lessons from weight lifting on how to experience negative resistance and talk about how we can experience the negative experience that can come from losing. If you have ever thought that a good life is a happy life then this episode is for you.

In this weeks episode we discuss rankings, their value and importance, and how to train your brain to see them in a way that benefits you and your play.  We'll also dive into how to train your brain to help you play your best regardless of your rank.

Chemistry with teammates and coaches is not necessary for winning - but it doesn't hurt. Creating chemistry can sometimes seem complex but in this episode we break it down, make it super simple, and teach you how you can create chemistry with anyone. Chemistry can help you feel good, and when you feel good you often play good.

In this episode we talk about how powerful the mind is, how you don't have to agree with your thoughts, and how to get what you want from self love. It doesn't have to be complicated and you can start becoming the person you want to be right now. I'll show you how.

When Iowa lost to unranked Wisconsin two weeks ago it was mentioned that Iowa "fell apart" - meaning multiple errors were made In this bonus episode, I'm breaking down how this could happen, what could be going through the minds of the players, and how to avoid this for yourself & your team.

In this episode, you're going to learn about the reps you want to be putting in if you want to have the mindset that wins every time so getting on the court can be a bonus. A winning mentality is all about believing you’re enough. Listen in to hear the 6 ways you can cultivate a winning mentality today!

Episode 2 is all about confidence, what it means, how we get it, and if validation should come first or confidence. We dispel some myths about confidence, break it down simply, and offer a way that you can start increasing your confidence today! Don't miss it.

In this episode I explain why I'm so passionate about working with college athletes. This episode also breaks down what our future time together will be like. The purpose of this podcast is to support college athletes in their mindset and mental performance so they can perform under the pressures that come with being a student athlete. Not only can I relate but I have tools to make your experience better than you imagined.

Using the platform of sport, sports analogies, and sports stories, to talk about the mindset that wins, how to stop overthinking, and give you actionable tools that you can take to your next practice or game to improve your play.