Mental Edge Training Coach with Chad Hermansen

This engaging interview features Rory Sanders, a 45-year-old returning student and real estate professional, who surprisingly joined a lacrosse club team with his sons at the University Of North Texas. The video discusses Rory's unexpected experiences, the balancing act between his work, studies, and sports, the impact of his actions on his relationship with his sons, and the media attention he received. Concluding on a hopeful note, the conversation aims to inspire others with unfulfilled dreams and offers valuable resources through an invitation to the parent page. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:17 The Unusual Journey of a 45-Year-Old Lacrosse Player 01:06 The Decision to Go Back to School 03:22 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Lacrosse Player 04:20 The Challenges and Triumphs of Joining a College Lacrosse Team 08:12 The Unique Experience of Playing Lacrosse with His Sons 22:01 Balancing Work, School, and Lacrosse 28:38 The Impact of Criticism and the Power of Perseverance 32:39 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a New Role 33:24 Building Strong Relationships with Children 34:16 Balancing Parenting and Personal Goals 34:37 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and Teammate 35:01 The Journey of a Parent-Player 36:41 Dealing with Public Perception and Criticism 37:48 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Player 39:06 Embracing the Physical Challenges of the Game 39:17 The Impact of Unexpected Media Attention 40:59 Balancing School, Work, and Lacrosse 41:08 The Future of Lacrosse and Education 44:15 Reflecting on the Trade-offs and Rewards of Club Sports 53:56 The Role of Technology in Modern Education 01:03:22 Inspiring Others Through Personal Journey To work with Chad 1-1 visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unveiling Parental Techniques and Challenges in Sports Today's episode, Mental Edge Parents Live call, revolves around different approaches parents take to support their athletes, some of the common pitfalls that come along with this, and the key learnings derived from these experiences. Parental tensions and expectations, ego, maintaining relationships, and managing emotions, particularly in high-stress situations, are explored extensively. Contributions also extend to discussing the impacts of parents' reactions on their children’s performance and overall participation in the sport. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on cultivating a resilient attitude in children by allowing them space to fail and learn. Join the Facebook Group Mental Edge Parents today and get on the live bi-weekly call with Coach Chad Hermansen.  00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:10 The Importance of Parental Involvement in Athlete's Training 01:02 Introducing the Mental Edge Parents Facebook Group 01:50 Sharing Personal Experiences as a Parent and Coach 03:09 The Impact of Coaching Style on Athletes 04:16 The Role of Emotion Regulation in Coaching 04:57 The Influence of Parents' Behavior on Athletes 05:58 The Importance of Encouragement and Constructive Feedback 08:13 The Impact of Ego on Parenting and Coaching 10:48 The Importance of Building Resilience in Athletes 12:36 The Negative Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Athletes 15:03 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching 19:43 The Role of Emotional Control in Coaching 22:45 The Importance of Positive Influence and Encouragement in Coaching 31:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Want your athletes to be coached by Chad 1-1? Fill out the form at www.chadhermansencoaching.com and Chad will contact you personally to set up a call to learn more about your athlete to see if your athlete is a good fit. 

How to Approach Your Coach About Playing Time Mental Edge Training Coach Chad Hermansen discusses strategies for athletes to approach their coach about increased playing time. Offering insights based on his experience as a coach and a player. He encourages athletes to self-assess their skills and effort level before initiating a conversation with their coach. Coach Chad outlines important evaluation tools like hitting, power, fielding, throwing, and running. He also reminds athletes to evaluate their work ethic. He suggests that athletes give themselves two weeks of high energy and improved focus, stepping into the identity of the player they aspire to be, before approaching their coach. 00:00 Introduction to the Topic 00:18 Understanding the Struggle of Becoming a Starter 00:59 The Role of Parents in the Process 01:26 Self-Assessment: The First Step 01:42 Understanding the Five Factors 02:37 The Importance of Comparison 03:03 Understanding the Grading Scale 03:55 Assessing Your Skills: Hitting 06:51 Assessing Your Skills: Fielding 08:05 Assessing Your Skills: Throwing 09:45 Assessing Your Skills: Running 12:22 Understanding Your Competition 13:03 Dealing with Emotions and Self-Pity 13:31 Taking Action to Improve 13:48 When to Talk to Your Coach 14:56 Seeking Improvement: Asking for Help and Doing the Research 15:41 The Importance of Strength and Consistency in Training 16:19 Aligning Actions with Goals: Are You Doing Enough? 16:42 Personal Stories: Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Growth 19:29 Understanding the Role of Age and Experience in Team Selection 20:07 Approaching Your Coach: How to Ask for Feedback 22:26 The Power of Self-Assessment: Identifying Areas for Improvement 26:42 The Importance of Work Ethic and Attitude in Practice 28:29 Becoming the Player You Want to Be: A Two-Week Challenge 30:16 Closing Thoughts: Seeking Feedback and Embracing Growth Want Chad to be your Coach? Go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com to schedule a call.

Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Mental Blocks in Sports: Mental Edge Training for Athletes Chad Hermansen, the host, focuses on the topic of mental blocks and scarcity mindset in athletes. He emphasizes that such feelings are normal and should be acknowledged first. He encourages players to question their beliefs about their self-worth and to focus on their strengths. Chad discusses how negative self-dialogue can impact performance and suggests reframing these dialogues. He believes every athlete can overcome their mental blocks and scarcity mindset through continuous self-improvement, embracing failures, and celebrating small wins. He also underscores the importance of gratitude and healthy team dynamics. In the end, he invites listeners to reach out for personalized coaching to aid in their journey towards a robust mental edge in sports. 00:00 Introduction to Mental Blocks in Athletes 00:04 Understanding the Scarcity Mindset 00:24 The Impact of Mental Blocks on Performance 01:21 Awareness: The First Step to Overcoming Mental Blocks 01:53 The Role of Self-Doubt in Athletic Performance 06:02 Shifting Focus: From Scarcity Mindset to Growth Mindset 06:20 The Power of Intentional Thoughts 07:56 The Importance of Embracing Failure 15:18 Celebrating Small Wins and Expressing Gratitude 17:33 Conclusion: Overcoming Mental Blocks and Scarcity Mindset Want to work with Chad 1-1 on your mental game?  Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Unleashing Your Inner Greatness: Goals, Challenges, and Growth for 2024 In this podcast episode, host Chad Hermansen guides you on a journey of self-improvement and fulfillment in 2024. Chad discusses the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, reflecting on hurdles from the past year, and setting goals for the year ahead. He talks about personal development in four specific areas - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. During this discussion, he encourages listeners to question their current behaviors and mindsets to better align with their passions and purposes. He finishes this episode aiming to broaden perspectives on challenges and adversity by suggesting these trials provide opportunities for growth and self-development. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:33 Reflecting on the Holiday Season 01:12 Yearly Reflection and Personal Development 02:47 Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation 03:16 Exploring Extrinsic Motivation 05:54 Exploring Intrinsic Motivation 06:48 Setting Goals for the New Year 09:16 Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development 13:52 Understanding and Managing Emotions 16:06 Spiritual Alignment and Growth 17:32 Setting and Achieving Goals 21:57 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Want to work with Chad? Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com  

In this episode, mindset coach Chad Hermansen discusses critical topic of confidence versus arrogance. He aims to help listeners understand where confidence ends and arrogance begins, teaching them how to strike a healthy balance between the two. Drawing from his personal experiences in professional baseball and using relatable, everyday instances, Chad explores the nuances and impacts of both confidence and arrogance within sports and everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, humility, secure self-knowledge, and responsibility in cultivating genuine confidence, while warning against the destructive attitudes of arrogance. 00:03 Introduction to Confidence vs Arrogance 00:47 Understanding Confidence 01:52 Exploring Arrogance 03:18 Recognizing Arrogance in Ourselves 07:51 Confidence vs Arrogance in Athletes 09:59 Personal Experiences with Arrogance 12:31 Building Confidence 14:34 The Role of Humility 16:44 The Confidence Gap 18:12 Avoiding Arrogance 19:59 Conclusion: Being True to Yourself Need a personal mental edge coach? To work with Chad visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Athlete's Specializing In Sports Early   In this episode, Chad Hermansen, a mindset performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the challenges and risks of athletes specializing in sports at an early age He shares personal insights and highlights the importance of rest, recovery, and playing multiple sports.    Want to have your athletes work with Chad on their mental and emotional game?     Visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com fill out the form, and he will contact you directly to see if it's a good fit.     

Overcoming Pre-Game Anxiety: Breathing Techniques and Coping Strategies for Athletes In this episode, host Chad Hermansen, a certified life and performance coach and former major league baseball player, discusses the issue of pre-game anxiety in athletes and provides practical tactics to cope with it. He touches on the reasons why this anxiety occurs, how parents can recognize signs of this anxiety in their young athletes, and techniques to manage this effectively. He details the 4-7-8 breathing technique as one such strategy that athletes can incorporate into their regular routines. Chad also shares plans for upcoming solo podcasts and a possible collaboration with former major league pitcher Donnie Roach. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:34 Podcast Revamp and Future Plans 01:29 Personal Growth and Coaching Experiences 02:27 The Role of Parents in Athlete's Success 03:09 Life Coach School and Its Impact 04:16 Understanding Athlete's Anxiety 07:30 Causes of Pre-Game Anxiety 12:37 Recognizing Pre-Game Anxiety in Athletes 14:36 Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Athletes 15:21 Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Performance 15:53 The Role of Negative Self-Talk in Anxiety 16:09 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety in Athletes 16:32 Changes in Eating Habits and Social Interactions 16:57 Inconsistent Performance and Seeking Reassurance 18:13 Understanding and Addressing Anxiety 18:23 Coping Strategies for Anxiety 20:24 The Power of Breathing Techniques 21:16 Implementing the 4, 7, 8 Breathing Technique 23:47 The Importance of Regular Breathing Practice 26:48 Additional Techniques for Managing Anxiety 27:36 Conclusion and Further Resources To work with Chad, visit www.chadhermansencoaching.com

Chad Hermansen interviews Carl Iwasaki the former Head Coach of the U of Northern Colorado Baseball team.  Carl shares: His playing career, his role into a GM in the Hawaiian Winter League that lead him into his coaching career at all different levels in the game, and his approach to the mental game and how that has helped not only himself but his players.  Does your athlete need some help with their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and works with athletes 10+ into the professional ranks.  If interested in working with him and finding out more information go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com and fill out the application and share with him what your athlete needs work on.  From there, Chad will personally text you to set up a call to learn more about your athlete and see if he is a good fit for the Mental Edge Program.     

Chad Hermansen interviews Noah Hall a former teammates in AAA Syracuse in the Blue Jays system.  Noah is the epitome of a Minor League grinder doing what he can to fulfill his dream.  He played for 16 years professionally and coaches players in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Noah Shares: His story of getting drafted and minor league life The joys of working with athletes in baseball and softball How hitting approaches can change over time with more experience and knowledge Things he was told from coaches on what to work on but didn't work for him and what did To follow Noah go to www.noahhallbaseball.com for hitting tips and advice   Do you or you athlete need some help on their mental game?   Chad is a certified Life Coach and MPM coach and created the Mental Edge Coaching Program.  He works with athletes from ages 10+ on their mental and emotional game.  HE teaches athletes tools they can use and how they can become the best player they can through the Mental Edge.  Coaching is done one-on-one over Zoom.  For more info and to apply go to www.chadhermansencoaching.com