The Mental Approach To Youth Sports

The Mental Approach To Youth Sports

Welcome to The Mental Approach, a podcast that explores the power of mindfulness and mental performance in sports. Host Todd Arkell collects resources, techniques and strategies from his guests with the intention to share tools with athletes so they can develop a winning mindset and build confidence...

Recent Episodes

Beyond the X’s and O’s: Michael Huber On Coaching the Human, Not Just the Player
Feb. 17, 2026

Beyond the X’s and O’s: Michael Huber On Coaching the Human, Not Just…

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Huber, a mental performance coach specializing in youth sports. The episode provides a deep dive into the mental side of youth athletics, Huber shares his transition from business co...

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The Conversations That Shape Team Culture with Dr. Jen Fry
Jan. 27, 2026

The Conversations That Shape Team Culture with Dr. Jen Fry

In this episode of the Mental Approach podcast, host Todd Arkell interviews Dr. Jen Fry, a TEDx speaker and conflict expert, about the role of conflict in sports and organizational dynamics. They discuss how conflict can be a...

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Navigating Imposter Syndrome - Dale Curd Provides Insights And Strategies To Move Past It.
Jan. 13, 2026

Navigating Imposter Syndrome - Dale Curd Provides Insights And Strate…

In this episode of the Mental Approach Podcast, host Todd Arkell and mental health professional Dale Curd delve into the complexities of imposter syndrome. They explore its definition, common misconceptions, and the role of t...

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The Truth About Team Culture - Safe Sport Advocate Allison Forsyth provides examples on how to improve
Dec. 31, 2025

The Truth About Team Culture - Safe Sport Advocate Allison Forsyth pr…

What happens when good intentions collide with outdated systems? In this episode, Todd sits down with Allison for an unfiltered conversation about what’s really happening inside youth sport—especially hockey—and why “safe spo...

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The Say Nothing Challenge: The Fastest Way to Help Your Athlete
Dec. 16, 2025

The Say Nothing Challenge: The Fastest Way to Help Your Athlete

In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Andrew Simpson, founder of Players Fitness and Performance, discussing the importance of mental performance in youth sports. Andrew shares his journey from a fitness enthusiast to ...

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Martial Mentality - How Young Athletes Can Learn To Play Offense
Dec. 2, 2025

Martial Mentality - How Young Athletes Can Learn To Play Offense

When your sport background includes, national champion and professional surfer, UCLA collegiate softball player, dirt bike racer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt multi-world, national, international, and Pan American champi...

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