
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast
By Rob Bumbaco


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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