The Mental Cast

They Ain’t Coachable (S4:E06)

I think it is time to look at this narrative that players aren't coachable and that maybe it is how we are trying to reach them.  We need to first look and understand WHO are players are.  More than their position and value they bring.  Really work on knowing what relationship you have.  We have to also understand that generations change, and so do their needs.  It does not make them weaker or "less of an athlete".  It makes them unique to the time and situation.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 06 (November 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: They Ain't Coachable
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Pump the Brakes (S4:E05)

 
Are we headed for a cliff in the youth sports world?  Possibly.  Can we avoid it? Absolutely.  We need to stop finger-pointing and help educate everyone on ALL the aspects of youth sports.  We need to get all the stakeholders involved (coaches, parents, players, administration, and officials) all to the table to fix it.  I am not saying time is running out, but it certainly is not on our side.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 05 (October 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Pump The Brakes
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Washington Post Article - "Billions flow through youth sports. And some of it keeps disappearing."
Dan Mickle's Book - Shitty Haiku (Volume 1)
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The Grey (S4:E04)

This is the first episode back from Dan's month-long hiatus on content creation.  He opens up about living in "the grey" and the mental struggles he battles on a regular basis.  There is a space between happiness and depression where many people live, but do not talk about it.  Thank to reading Jay Glazer's new book "Unbreakable", a lot of people (Dan included) are finally able to put a name to and a plan to combat it.  This episode is one of the most personal we have done.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 04 (September 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: A Personal Look at Living in the Grey
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Unbreakable by Jay Glazer
The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma
Headspace Meditation App and Site
Best Self Journal
Shitty Haiku (Volume 1) by Dan Mickle
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Pam Brant Interview (S4:E03)

Going back to our Mental Cast Podcast roots, we bring you a new interview.  This session is with travel writer, blogger, and volleyball super-fan; Pam Brant.  Pam talks about becoming a travel writer, the life of a "volley mom" and of course the pivots she made with COVID.  I wanted to bring a great story about someone who had to change their life path and create something new.  Often we talk about the creation of new projects after they have been around a while.  I wanted to get the feel at ground level when a new venture starts.  It was a great chat that happened in the early spring of 2022.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 03 (June 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Interview with travel writer, Pam Brant
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Volleyball and Sunsets (Facebook)
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Legos and Scrabble (S4:E02)

I always hated playing with Legos as a kid.  As I got older, I also developed the same feeling for the board game Scrabble.  I always passed it off as just being bad at both (not being artistic and not comfortable with language skills).  What I would come to realize was that my feelings were not about inadequacies, but fear of people's opinions.  In this episode, I explore my journey and some of the information behind FOPO. 
Show: Season 4 - Episode 02 (May 2022) Host: Dan Mickle Topic: Legos and Scrabble
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Tips to Soothe Your Worries of What Others Think of You Are You Limited by the Fear of What Other People Think? By Leah Cox
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Say Goodbye (S4:E01)

The season 4 kickoff show.  In this episode, Dan discusses the concept of "walking away".  How, why, and when it is time to walk away.  This episode also gets a little personal for Dan.  We are excited to bring you another season of podcasts for mental performance, coaching, and education topics.
Show: Season 4 - Episode 01 (April 2022)Host: Dan MickleTopic: Say Goodbye
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
5 Signs It's Time to Quit Your Volunteer Role by Cynthia Lockrey
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Why I Walked Away (S3:E08)

Continuing with the theme of being open, personally, I decided to open up and talk about why I walked away from being a youth club director, the struggles with culture, and the new path and vision I have.  This is straight from the heart, unscripted and un-edited.  I want to thank everyone who has been there on this journey so far!
Show: Season 3 - Episode 08 (November 2021)Host: Dan MickleTopic: Why I Walked Away
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I Wasn‘t Prepared (S3:E07)

This is the most open and vulnerable podcast episode I have ever done.  I decided to talk about where I have been the last 2 months and the struggles I have been fighting.  I have opted to make this unedited and unscripted, so I apologize for some of the rambling and being all over the place.  I just felt like I need to explain my burnout, how I fought it, and coming back!
Show: Season 3 - Episode 07 (September 2021)Host: Dan MickleTopic: I Wasn't Prepared
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Dr. Laura Cobb Interview (S3:E06)

Episode 6 of season 3 brings us a great chat with Dr. Laura Cobb, a life coach and certified counselor from the Chicago area (via a few other places).  Dan and Dr. Laura talk about imposter syndrome and how our past challenges help to define our future makeup.  What it is like being bullied and being a bully and how to reflect on those choices.  A great chat for sure!
Show: Season 3- Episode 06 (July 2021)Host: Dan MickleTopic: Chat with Dr. Laura Cobb - LPC, NCC, and CFLE.
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Mentioned Pages and Highlights:
• Dr. Laura Cobb ( Website | FaceBook | Linked-In)
• Mindfulness Online- 50% discount ($69.50) with code: PODCAST2020
• #DontSuck Performance Journal (DontSuckBooks.com)
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Sadie Evans Interview (S3:E05)

This episode finds Dan having a chat with Sadie Mae Evans an accomplished author, speaker, and podcast host.  Dan and Sadie talk about what motivated her to write her books and what drives her to move forward.  It is also a great look at how early adversity can turn into a great message.
Show: Season 3- Episode 05 (June 2021)Host: Dan MickleTopic: Chat with Sadie Evans - Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host
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Mentioned Pages and Highlights:
• Sadie Mae Evans ( Website | FaceBook | Instagram | Podcast)
• Books by Sadie Mae Evans (Amazon)
• Mindfulness Online- 50% discount ($69.50) with code: PODCAST2020
• #DontSuck Performance Journal (DontSuckBooks.com)
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