Episodes

June 10, 2025

I owe everything to baseball - Life beyond the game

In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Cooper Davis, a former collegiate baseball player at Vanderbilt University, discussing his journey from youth sports in Mississauga, Canada to playing at a prestigious college. The...

May 27, 2025

Today’s Menu….Grilled Cheese

In this episode of the Mental Approach Podcast, host Todd Arkell speaks with former MLB pitcher Jason Grilli about resilience, mental preparation, and the emotional challenges faced by athletes. Grilli shares insights from hi...

May 14, 2025

If you are always trying to fix them... They're always going to feel broke

In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Chase Lambin about the mental approach to youth sports and coaching. Chase has been the bench coach for the Texas Rangers AAA affiliate the Round Rock Express for the past 5 season...

April 30, 2025

I’ve Failed, So You Don't Have To

The discussion follows Ian's journey through numerous injuries, the mental resilience required to overcome them, and the importance of hard work and dedication in youth sports. Ian shares his philosophy on training and the impact of social media on young athletes

April 15, 2025

The Mind Is The Engine Of The Car

In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Alan Jaeger, a pioneer in the sporting world known for his contributions to arm care and mental training in youth sports. They discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the challenges faced by young athletes, and the need for a balanced approach…

April 2, 2025

Tryout Season - Crush That Anxiety

Host Todd Arkell brings together Sara Reichenbach and Rob Pallante, two deeply experienced hockey players and mental performance coaches to provide you some assistance to crush that anxiety over tryouts. This conversation del...

March 19, 2025

Hurdle-isms

Baseball icon and now author Clint Hurdle joins the show to share his wisdom on the game and mental performance

March 5, 2025

What A Rattlesnake Taught Me About Baseball And Life

In this conversation, Todd Arkell interviews Will Rogers, a Division I baseball player from the University of Michigan. They discuss Will's experiences in high school and college baseball, as well as his mindset and mental approach to the game. Will shares his journey from being a highly recruited …

Feb. 26, 2025

Six Pillars To Success

Lucinda Snyder, founder of Peak Flow, discusses the importance of mental performance in youth sports and how she stumbled into this field. She shares her journey of teaching yoga to athletes and the transformative impact it had on them. Lucinda emphasizes the integration of mindfulness and mental p…

Feb. 12, 2025

"Looks Like Somebody's Not Going To The Big Leagues"

Canadian boy cracks the code to play College baseball in the USA and get drafted to his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, now focused on giving back and coaching young kids with a similar dream

Jan. 29, 2025

Parenting Athletic Kids - Are You Doing It Wrong?

As a parent do you struggle with how you deal with your young athlete? Do you find friction between the two of you? If that is the case, Travis Rogers provides some insight in how to support your young athlete and maintain you relationship as parent and child.

Jan. 15, 2025

We walk into the picture we hold of ourselves.

Pete is a world leader in goalie mindset training. Working with and consulting for many NHL, College and Major Junior Goalies. Discover Pete's mental techniques which are used in the toughest position in sports... goaltending. These techniques are applicable for all sports.

Jan. 1, 2025

Nobody's coming to save your life...but you

Jon advocates for creating a supportive and connected environment in youth sports, rather than focusing solely on winning. The conversation explores the themes of self-awareness, mindfulness, and the pursuit of external validation. It emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from distractions and…

Dec. 18, 2024

Screen Time vs Athletic Performance (Shocking Secrets Revealed)

If your childs smartphone limiting their ability to perform in their given sport? Thta is the basis for discussion in this episode of The Mental Approach

Dec. 4, 2024

Man In The Mirror

Edwar Gonzalez also shares his philosophy on the mental side of hitting, focusing on the process, preparation, and the ability to make adjustments. He highlights the challenges of transitioning to the big leagues and the need for players to constantly evaluate and improve their game.

Nov. 20, 2024

The Cycle Of Change

In this episode of the Mental Approach Podcast, Todd Arkell interviews Reggie Calhoun Jr., the founder and president of RPA College Prep and the director of operations for 5430, the Colorado Buffaloes NIL collective. They discuss athlete development, the cycle of change, and the impact of mental he…

Nov. 13, 2024

Stay Crispy

Jason Ferber, the founder of Real Ballers National Teams and co-founder of Evolution Events, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Coney Island to becoming a successful coach and social media influencer.

Nov. 6, 2024

Three Questions To Ask Yourself.....

Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist and executive coach, shares his background and journey into sports psychology and mental performance.

Oct. 30, 2024

Embrace The Suck

Curtis Peltier, founder of Mindset U, shares his baseball journey and discusses the importance of mindset and mental performance in youth sports. He emphasizes the need to embrace the challenges and small daily tasks that lead to success, rather than focusing solely on the end goal. Peltier also pr…

Oct. 16, 2024

Fix The Eyes - Why Visual Psychology Matters

Our discussion centers around how visual psychology is crucial for athletes performance. Mindfulness techniques may not always benefit elite athletes. Open focus training helps athletes manage stress and anxiety and the eyes play a significant role in mental performance.

Oct. 2, 2024

There Is No Quick Path

Carlo Colaiacovo is a former first round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he played sixteen years professionally and made a transition to broadcasting following his playing career, co-hosting First Up on TSN1050 AM radio. He shares his personal journey through minor hockey, the Ontario Hockey leag…

Sept. 18, 2024