Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast

By Rob Bumbaco

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast is designed to help athletes develop the mental skills necessary to perform at their best.
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Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #20

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset PodcastMay 17, 2021
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Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #154-US Open Mindset

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #154-US Open Mindset

Today we discuss the upcoming US Open and how players may be approaching the difficult course conditions.


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Jun 11, 202518:03
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #153-Start of WNBA Season, Caitlin Clark

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #153-Start of WNBA Season, Caitlin Clark

We discuss the start of the WNBA season and some lessons from Caitlin Clark.


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May 19, 202515:29
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #152-NFL Draft

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #152-NFL Draft

We discuss the NFL Draft from a mental performance perspective. What separates the late round draft picks that make it vs the ones that don't?


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Apr 30, 202519:47
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #151-Thoughts on Hockey Tryout Schedule, First Episode Review of The Clubhouse

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #151-Thoughts on Hockey Tryout Schedule, First Episode Review of The Clubhouse

We discuss our thoughts on the youth hockey tryout schedule as well as dive into episode #1 of The Clubhouse.


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Apr 15, 202516:26
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #151-Rory McIlroy wins TPC and March Madness

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #151-Rory McIlroy wins TPC and March Madness

We discuss Rory Mcllory's post tournament conference and the start of March Madness.


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Mar 20, 202521:12
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #150-The Pilot: Rick Pitino Halftime Speech

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #150-The Pilot: Rick Pitino Halftime Speech

We discuss Rick Pitino's halftime speech that helped to turn St. John's season around. We pull in a number of mental performance concepts related to the speech.


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Mar 05, 202515:59
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #149-Feeling the Pressure

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #149-Feeling the Pressure

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the how to handle pressure moments.


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Feb 03, 202503:11
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #148-Say It Out Loud, But Be Careful What You Say

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #148-Say It Out Loud, But Be Careful What You Say

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the power of saying things out loud.


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Jan 27, 202502:34
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #147-A New Way to Attack 2025 Goals/Resolutions

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #147-A New Way to Attack 2025 Goals/Resolutions

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a new way to attack 2025 goals/resolutions.



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Jan 13, 202501:54
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #146-Flow State

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #146-Flow State

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses getting yourself into the flow state.



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Dec 30, 202402:33
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #145-Don't Fall Into This Trap

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #145-Don't Fall Into This Trap

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a trap to avoid when setting your goals.



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Dec 09, 202401:57
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #144-How to Cope With Injury

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #144-How to Cope With Injury

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses one thing you must do after an injury.



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Nov 21, 202402:38
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #143-What if My Athlete Wants to Quit Playing Their Sport?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #143-What if My Athlete Wants to Quit Playing Their Sport?

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob provides parents with a strategy to help them navigate when their athlete asks to quit playing their sport.



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Nov 05, 202402:26
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #142-Reflection Question for Parents

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #142-Reflection Question for Parents

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob provides parents with an important question to help them reflect on their son or daughter's athletic experience.



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Oct 28, 202401:49
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #141-Building Resilience Part #2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #141-Building Resilience Part #2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of emotion regulation.



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Oct 21, 202403:36
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #139-Leadership Part 4

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #139-Leadership Part 4

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the article "Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates."




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Sep 17, 202403:02
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #138-Leadership Part 3

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #138-Leadership Part 3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the article "Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates."




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Sep 06, 202403:36
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #137-Leadership Part 2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #137-Leadership Part 2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the article "Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates."




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Aug 27, 202402:42
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #136-Leadership Part 1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #136-Leadership Part 1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the article "Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates."




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Aug 23, 202404:07
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-My Thoughts on Simone Biles

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-My Thoughts on Simone Biles

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses his impressions of Simone Biles during the Olympics.




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Aug 07, 202402:60
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #136-Great Example of Mental Toughness

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #136-Great Example of Mental Toughness

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a recent example of an MLB player's mental toughness and what we can learn from it.




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Jul 19, 202403:28
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-Building Culture Part 3

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-Building Culture Part 3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Brian Coyle's The Culture Playbook.



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Jun 07, 202404:02
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-Building Culture Part 2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #135-Building Culture Part 2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Brian Coyle's The Culture Playbook.



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May 31, 202403:27
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #134-Building Culture Part 1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #134-Building Culture Part 1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Brian Coyle's The Culture Playbook.



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May 24, 202404:49
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #133-Parents.....A Quick Reminder

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #133-Parents.....A Quick Reminder

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses 3 tips to help you support your youth athlete.




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May 15, 202405:52
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #132-Nike Got it Right

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #132-Nike Got it Right

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to confront performance anxiety.




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May 08, 202404:19
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #131-What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Fail?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #131-What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Fail?

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses an important reflection question.


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Apr 26, 202401:58
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #130-Weight Your Pros/Cons

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #130-Weight Your Pros/Cons

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses using a weighted pros/cons list to make decisions. *Use a 1-5 scale when weighting your pros/cons (1-least valued, 5-highly valued).



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Apr 16, 202404:52
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #129-Embrace the Challenge

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #129-Embrace the Challenge

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses three tips on embracing challenges you are faced with.


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Apr 01, 202404:42
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #128-Don't let Others Dictate How You Feel

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #128-Don't let Others Dictate How You Feel

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses taking ownership of your own emotions.



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Mar 22, 202404:03
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #127-Mental Performance Key Concept #3

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #127-Mental Performance Key Concept #3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the third of 3 key mental performance concepts.



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Mar 12, 202405:47
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #126-Mental Performance Key Concept #2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #126-Mental Performance Key Concept #2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the second of 3 key mental performance concepts.



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Mar 04, 202404:08
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #125-Mental Performance Key Concept #1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #125-Mental Performance Key Concept #1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the first of 3 key mental performance concepts.



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Feb 22, 202403:50
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #124-Working Through a Slump

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #124-Working Through a Slump

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses some tools to help you work through a slump.



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Feb 12, 202405:46
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #123-One of My Favorite Mental Performance Strategies

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #123-One of My Favorite Mental Performance Strategies

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the IPR strategy.



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Jan 26, 202404:38
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #122-Active Visualization

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #122-Active Visualization

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses active visualization.



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Jan 19, 202403:08
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #121- Goal Killer

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #121- Goal Killer

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a common goal killer and how to avoid it.



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Jan 10, 202403:24
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #120- Don't Make This Goal Setting Mistake

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #120- Don't Make This Goal Setting Mistake

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a common goal setting mistake.



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Jan 05, 202403:59
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #119-Don't Just Talk the Talk

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #119-Don't Just Talk the Talk

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of follow through.



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Dec 11, 202304:33
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #118- Sustainability

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #118- Sustainability

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to establish sustainability.



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Nov 30, 202304:14
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #117-It's Ok to Feel Uncomfortable

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #117-It's Ok to Feel Uncomfortable

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses why it's important to be uncomfortable.



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Nov 20, 202304:24
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #116-Emotional Discipline

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #116-Emotional Discipline

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of emotional discipline.



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Nov 09, 202304:13
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #115-The Routine Funnel

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #115-The Routine Funnel

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses characteristics of a good pre-game routine.



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Oct 24, 202306:28
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #114- A Great Little Message

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #114- A Great Little Message

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses attacking your fears.


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Oct 18, 202304:37
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #113- One Thing That You Can Always Control

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #113- One Thing That You Can Always Control

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses one thing that you can always control that can have a positive impact on you and your teammates.



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Oct 03, 202303:49
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #112- One of the Best Examples of How Powerful the Mind Is

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #112- One of the Best Examples of How Powerful the Mind Is

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Roger Bannister and the power of belief.



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Sep 19, 202306:19
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #111-I Loved What This Player Did

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #111-I Loved What This Player Did

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a recent observation he made while at a college basketball practice.



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Sep 15, 202303:46
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #110- Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part #4

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #110- Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part #4

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of redirecting your focus.



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Sep 08, 202304:38
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #109-Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part #3

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #109-Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part #3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of changing your internal dialogue.



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Aug 30, 202303:60
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #108- Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part 2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #108- Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part 2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of establishing a support network.


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Aug 23, 202303:23