The SPMI Podcast

In this episode, Patrick address parent-athletes in understanding the complexities of athlete emotions. From understanding what emotions are and what it means to process an emotion to which modalities are the most effective for emotional processing. Also, discover the number 1 mistake that so many parents are making. If your athlete is struggling with their emotions or you have had difficulty managing your relationship with them this episode is a must listen. Even if you have a good relationship with your athlete this episode will shed light on how to further strengthen it.

Ever wonder why you can't let go of a mistake? In this episode, Patrick walks listeners through the science behind mistakes. Why so many athletes struggle with mistakes, where this phenomenon comes from, and how to develop short-term memory. He also gives everyone a glimpse into the mindset of Tiger Woods and how he was able to let go of mistakes. If you are an athlete, parent, or coach you definitely want to tune in to this one! To learn more on how to get started training your mental game with SPMI, please visit the company website at www.gospmi.com Sign up for a free 15-minute consultation at www.gospmi.com/contact You may also reach out to us at 786.350.1554 or toll free at 1.800.601.0176

In this episode, Patrick discusses the truth about fear. Understand how fear works and how it debilitates athlete performance both in and outside of competition. This invisible enemy sabotages more performances than anything else yet, unfortunately, many coaches and parents unknowingly are only strengthening it. Learn about what actions you may be taking that are feeding fear and what you can do to start overcoming it. If you've struggled with feeling anxiety, stress, or worry then this is an episode you don't want to miss.

The mental game is the most pivotal part for any athlete's sport. From performing your best to dealing with countless setbacks. Patrick takes a look at the thousands of athletes he's worked with throughout the years and summarizes the key reasons why so many athletes never break through. It's not always about how much work you put in. Often times, it's more about the right type of work. Be sure to listen closely as you discover why you also may be failing to break through and learn about what you can do to reverse the mental slump. To learn more on how to get started training your mental game with SPMI, please visit the company website at www.gospmi.com You may also reach out to us at 786.350.1554 or toll free at 1.800.601.0176

The scrutinization of athletic performance is heavily emphasized among what we see on the outside. External variables such as winning, improving ranking, impressing coaches, maximizing technique, and more. But what exactly lies underneath reveals the true story. In this episode Patrick takes you into the depths of understanding what truly matters in athletic performance underneath the visual surface of what is limited with our eyes. In this episode you'll discover what you've possibly been doing wrong all along while making game changing adjustments to your performance to get back on track. For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick discusses the 8 reasons why most athletes perform better in practice than in competition. This is a hot topic that so many parents and athletes seek out SPMI services for. The answer is multifaceted and every athlete will benefit from discovering which reasons they may fall under. Once you discover which reason you or your team may be struggling with it's then up to you to make the move and fix those competitive gaps. Get ready to take lots of notes and later put this podcast into action to take your performance under pressure to the next level! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact

In this episode, Patrick shares with his listeners the 10 costly mistakes athletes make. The first question to ask is why are athletes making these costly mistakes? We find that first and foremost, many of these costly mistakes may be due to a lack of awareness. This is why this podcast is necessary to shed light on the importance of checking in on your own mental game. But secondly, many of these mistakes are due to mental and emotional struggles and the maladaptive responses to them. Such mental and emotional turmoils often lead to avoidance behaviors. These emotional struggles include an inability or perception of lack of ability in dealing with anxiety, worry, frustration, unhappiness, and overall, fear. Ironically, many of these behavioral mistakes are counter intuitive to their original intentions of seeking out relief which often results in continued emotional suffering. So let’s get into the 10 costly mistakes that athletes make. Before continuing, once again this podcast is not meant to trigger anyone and is not geared towards calling out anyone in particular. Also, there are far more then just 10. But here are the 10 mistakes that we will cover in today’s podcast. 1. Over-training (not taking breaks, vacations, mentally detaching completely from sport). 2. Social Media - Time spent, lowering attention focus, delaying long-term goal achievement, comparison (sadness, frustration, jealousy, envy, depression) 3. Electronics - Video games, checking phones during practice (usually multiple times.) 4. Lack of Communication - Not speaking to support team about struggles, asking for what they want, etc. 5. Not Enough Structure: Routines, sleep, nutrition, fitness 6. Staying with the wrong coach for too long: (Reciprocity effect) or Switching coaches/organizations too often: 7. Not competing enough (waiting for the “right time”) 8. Worrying about feeling anxious 9. Trying to be perfect Leads to Obsessions/more suffering (winning, ranking, destination, other peoples expectations) 10. Choosing what’s easy (escaping necessary discomfort) (training hard, fitness, competitions, see this in college institutions)** Leads to extortion tactics. For a limited time only we are offering a free 14-day trial! SPMI+ is an all-inclusive athlete mental training membership for athletes who are looking to strengthen their mental game and achieve long-lasting improvement in their sport. With SPMI+ athletes are finally able to receive professional training that works for a fraction of the price athletes pay to work 1-on-1 with Patrick and his team. With SPMI+ you’ll learn world-class mental toughness skills based on cutting edge research in sport psychology and sport science. With every mental skill you learn, you’ll be provided with multiple monthly live group training sessions, a monthly master class, the SPMI+ Vault, workbooks, quizzes, and more! For 1-on-1 mental training please check out our other company website at www.gospmi.com 1-on-1 mental training is for athletes who are looking to personally work with Patrick Albán from anywhere in the world. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com SPMI Company Website: http://www.gospmi.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spmi-podcast/id1522233116 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmiplus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spmiplus Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmiplus TikTok: @patrickalbanspmi Free Consultation: http://www.gospmi.com/contact