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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 #43- How Do You Talk To Yourself?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset PodcastFeb 22, 2022

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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 why 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
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #107-Getting Back to My Roots: Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part 1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #107-Getting Back to My Roots: Emotional Wellness Toolkit Part 1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of taking care of your mental health and begins a series of episodes aimed at building an emotional wellness toolkit.


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Aug 16, 202306:01
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #106-It's ok to Restart

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #106-It's ok to Restart

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of having a "bounce back" routine.


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Aug 09, 202304:09
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #105-The Three C's Part #3

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #105-The Three C's Part #3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson.


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Aug 02, 202304:12
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #104-The Three C's Part #2

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #104-The Three C's Part #2

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson.


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Jul 24, 202304:11
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #103- The Three C's Part 1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #103- The Three C's Part 1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the three C's for developing resiliency from the book "Embrace the Suck" by Brent Gleeson.


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Jul 14, 202304:05
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #102- Those Annoying Distractions

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #102- Those Annoying Distractions

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a good journaling exercise to help you stay focused on the task at hand.


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Jul 06, 202302:38
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #101- Anchor Prompts

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #101- Anchor Prompts

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the concept of "anchor prompts" and how to use this strategy to establish new habits.


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Jun 27, 202304:51
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #100- Consistency is the Key to Success

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #100- Consistency is the Key to Success

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of consistency when it comes to achieving your desired results.



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Jun 13, 202304:20
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #99- Yeah....Confidence Is Hard, What Are You Going To Do About It?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #99- Yeah....Confidence Is Hard, What Are You Going To Do About It?

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to "do" confidence.



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Jun 02, 202306:11
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #98-You Never Know Who's Watching

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #98-You Never Know Who's Watching

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob shares his thoughts after watching a recent youth hockey game.


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May 24, 202304:07
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #97- Schedule It

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #97- Schedule It

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of scheduling your time in order to build your skills.


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May 17, 202304:11
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #96- The "Yets"

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #96- The "Yets"

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a strategy to help you challenge your negative thoughts.


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May 10, 202303:31
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #95- So What

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #95- So What

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a strategy to help you reset when things aren't going your way.


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May 02, 202304:50
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #94-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #10

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #94-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #10

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #10 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.


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Apr 24, 202303:51
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #93-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #9

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #93-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #9

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #9 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.


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Mar 27, 202305:08
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #92-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #8

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #92-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #8

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #8 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.


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Mar 22, 202305:58
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode # 91-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #7

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode # 91-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #7

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #7 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.

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Mar 15, 202304:37
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #90- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rules #4, 5, and 6

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #90- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rules #4, 5, and 6

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rules #4, 5, and 6 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.

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Mar 08, 202304:45
Back in the Game: Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #89- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #3

Back in the Game: Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #89- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #3

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #3 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.

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Mar 01, 202304:14
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #88-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #2 and Rule #8

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #88-The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #2 and Rule #8

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Rule #2 and #8 of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.


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Feb 23, 202306:46
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #87- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #1

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #87- The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris Rule #1

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob begins a breakdown of Dr. Harris' 10 Rules for Winning the Game of Confidence.  


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Feb 14, 202304:22
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #86- The 14:24 Challenge

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #86- The 14:24 Challenge

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob offers up a challenge to get 1% better each day.  Rob discusses how making a small amount of progress consistently over time can lead to big results.   



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Feb 07, 202304:09
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #85- What does success look like for you?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #85- What does success look like for you?

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of expecting great things to happen and Acting and Thinking accordingly.  


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Jan 31, 202303:36
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #84-My Recent Conversation With A Golfer

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #84-My Recent Conversation With A Golfer

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of consistency and simplicity when it comes to your routines.   

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Jan 25, 202305:33
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #83- Is Fear Negatively Impacting Your Performance?

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #83- Is Fear Negatively Impacting Your Performance?

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses ways to avoid the fear of failure so that you can perform at your best.  

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Jan 17, 202305:27
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #82- A Recent Conversation I Had With An Athlete

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #82- A Recent Conversation I Had With An Athlete

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to guard against playing down to your opponent.   

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Jan 10, 202306:41
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #81- You Can't Be At Your Best Without Doing This One Thing

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #81- You Can't Be At Your Best Without Doing This One Thing

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the one thing that all athletes must do if they are going to have success.

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Jan 03, 202304:31
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #80- Know What You Are Doing When You Are At Your Best

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #80- Know What You Are Doing When You Are At Your Best

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a reflection exercise to get you moving in the right direction.  

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Dec 23, 202203:51
Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #79- A Mental Performance Stocking Stuffer

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #79- A Mental Performance Stocking Stuffer

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a great stocking stuffer idea for athletes.  

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Dec 13, 202203:40