Coaching the Athletic Mind

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Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 43 -  Book Review: Grit - The Power of Passion & Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

October 01, 2026

Megan Weaver hosts Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast and shares takeaways from Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, explaining grit as passion plus perseverance for long-term goals. Using West Point’s “Beast Barracks” example, she notes grit predicted who persisted better than SAT, fitness, or leadership scores. She challenges the “distracted by talent” mindset and highlights Duckworth’s formulas: talent × effort = skill, and skill × effort = achievement, emph...

Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 42 -  Being the "BEST"

September 15, 2026

In episode 42 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver shares updates about her kids then addresses a common athlete mindset: “I just want to be the best.” Weaver explains that this goal can motivate extra effort, but often becomes harmful when it shifts to “I need to be the best,” fueling insecurity, perfectionism, comparison, team-damaging behavior, and all-or-nothing identity swings after mistakes. She tells a story of a dominant hometown softball player who struggled after joining...

Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Podcast #41 - Embracing New Sports in College: Anna's Journey from Softball to Rugby

September 01, 2026

In episode 41 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver interviews Siena College student Anna about stepping outside comfort zones in college. Anna, a former high school softball player who put heavy pressure on herself and struggled with stress and fear of mistakes, chose not to continue softball in college and instead walked onto Siena’s rugby team after encouragement from her roommate and teammates. She describes finding peace and joy in being a beginner, learning through mistakes w...

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What is the email for Coaching the Athletic Mind?

The publicly listed email for Coaching the Athletic Mind: coachingtheathleticmind@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Coaching the Athletic Mind have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Coaching the Athletic Mind?

Coaching the Athletic Mind typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical experience as a youth-sports coach, sports parent, competitive athlete, mental-performance professional, or athlete-development specialist. Common among recent guests: Coaching youth athletes; Helping athletes develop resilience and mental skills; Relevant competitive sports experience. Recent guests include Mike Dickerson.

How hard is it to get booked on Coaching the Athletic Mind?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Coaching the Athletic Mind cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Performance, Sports Psychology, Youth Sports, Athlete Development, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.