The Mental Mettle Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast! Today, I sit down with Dayton Burnett, a former college football player turned athletic trainer, to explore the vital role that mindset plays in overcoming adversity both in sports and life.In this insightful conversation, we delve into:The challenges Dayton faced after a career-ending ACL injury.How he transformed his setbac

Welcome to the Mental Mettle Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Toby Vallas, the head football coach at Farmington High School, to explore the transformative power of social-emotional learning (SEL) in athletics. Coach Vallas shares his insights on how trauma-informed coaching, recognition and appreciation, regular check-ins, and a dedicated mental mindset can significantly

Welcome back to The Mental Mettle Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Thornton, a high school basketball coach, girls' golf coach, and dedicated educator. Join us as we dive deep into the evolution of Ryan's coaching philosophy, the importance of building relationships, and how focusing on personal well-being can revolutionize your coaching approach. Don't miss out on th

Welcome to the latest episode of the "Mental Mettle Podcast" with your host, Coach Matt Thomann. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Seth Massey to dive deep into the evolving culture of sports and the critical role mental strength plays in today's athletic landscape.Join us as we discuss:Building and maintaining a strong team cultureThe importance of mental coaching alongside

Join host Matt Thomann as he chats with Coach Brad Soderberg from Virginia Basketball on this episode of the Mental Metal Podcast. They dive into the importance of grindability and core values in sports and life.Coach Soderberg shares his 39-year coaching experience, emphasizing humility, thankfulness, and staying true to one's values. Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone look

In this episode of the Mental Metal Podcast, Coach Matt Thomann interviews the legendary Coach Matt Long from Central Southeastern High School. With over 600 wins as the girls' coach, Coach Long shares his transformative coaching strategies, emphasizing the power of visualization, the importance of gratitude, and his practice mantra: "Do it right, do it light." He also discusses ho

A special episode required a special guest! I finally interviewed my little brother about his basketball experience. 11 years of pro basketball and 4 years of college basketball were all guided by a phrase he learned in high school. So, coaches, be aware your intentional coaching decisions make an impact! Schedule a free coaching session with Coach ThomannOrder The Mental Mettle Po

Join me in a great conversation with Southwest Baptist assistant coach Vince Walker. We talk about confidence, mindset, and even shooting slumps. Schedule a free coaching session with Coach ThomannOrder The Mental Mettle Podcast GearThe Mental Mettle Podcast | Official Gear | BonfireMental Mettle Coaching specializes in providing comprehensive mental performance coaching services t

Coach and athletic director, Ryan Hamilton, recently hired Mental Mettle Coaching to work with several of his high school coaches. His goal was simple, he wanted to give them tools they could use to help them better help their athletes. In this episode, we discuss the Ember to Inferno program provided by Mental Mettle coaching, and how he is already seeing benefits in his programs.

Coach Herm spent his youth developing his basketball skills and his mental skills. It allowed him to be successful at the high school, college, and professional levels. Now he helps other young basketball players do the same. Schedule a free coaching session with Coach ThomannOrder The Mental Mettle Podcast GearThe Mental Mettle Podcast | Official Gear | BonfireMental Mettle Coachi