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

Sept. 23, 2025

The Mental Side of Scouting with Toronto Blue Jays Ryan Mittlemen

Ryan Mittleman, Vice President of Pro Scouting for the Toronto Blue Jays, discussed his journey from hockey to baseball, highlighting his role in player acquisition and scouting. He detailed the differences between amateur an...

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Sept. 9, 2025

The Future

In this episode of The Mental Approach, host Todd Arkell engages with mental performance coach Travis Rogers and young athletes Jalen Jacob and Korbin Greaves in preparation for their participation in the 2025 Prep Baseball F...

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Aug. 26, 2025

From Tragedy to Triumph: One mans story of Hockey, Healing, and Menta…

In this powerful episode of The Mental Approach Podcast, host Todd Arkell sits down with Bob Wilkie — former professional hockey player, author, founder of I Got Mind, and mental health advocate. Bob’s journey through the highs of junior and professional hockey and the deep lows of trauma, loss, an…

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Aug. 12, 2025

From the Mound To The Mind

In this episode of The Mental Approach Podcast , host Todd Arkell sits down with former Canadian baseball player and current mental health professional Graham Tebbit . Graham shares his journey from growing up in Canadian bas...

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July 30, 2025

Playing The Long Game

In this weeks episode, host Todd Arkell talks with Ryan Long current hitting coach Witherspoon the Toronto Blue Jays AAA affiliate the Buffalo Bisons. The two chat about the difference in culture and mindset between North Ame...

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July 22, 2025

Impact Over Dollars - Jeremy Booth

This episode features an insightful conversation with Jeremy Booth, visionary Founder and CEO of Program 15, President of Baseball Operations for the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series, former MLB scout, and accomplished baseball analyst and author.

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