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THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast

Larissa created, "The Mental Game Academy" in sports podcast is to help support athletes and bring awareness to interpersonal skills much needed in sports today. It takes a village to develop young athletes, parents, coaches and trainers even refs and how are act around them and demonstrates emotions plays a key role in their social development and over all athletic success. We are interviewing athletes, professional and amateur, coaches, refs and parents that all want to see changes in sports to

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45:43

FIXING Canada's Sports Ecosystem with Matt Young

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2025/10/10

https://getsuccessfaster.com/ On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, we welcome Matt Young, founder of FSQ Sport and a global leader in Long Term Athlete Development. With over 20 years of experience transforming sport systems, Matt shares how to move from theory to action—helping organizations, coaches, and athletes build sustainable, people-centered programs. He dives into why outcome-obsessed cultures fail, how to “give sport back to the kids,” and what true leadership in spor...

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35:35

HOCKEY HOCKEY Hockey, Honesty, Honesty Honesty with...

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2025/10/09

Warren Nye has become a MGA Certified Cognitive Performance Coach. He has played, he as coached he has been an advisor and agent, now teaming up with MGA to make more impact. We discuss what is happening to development in Canada and what is happening under that helmet. Behaviour has changed in the passed 20 years but hockey is still the same game.

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The Mental Game Academy Podcast - Linda Massie

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2025/09/10

On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, we welcome Linda Massie, founder of Mental Strides and high-performance hockey coach. Linda dives into the growing challenges athletes face with phones, focus, and pressure, especially in women’s sports. From helping athletes set healthy tech habits to empowering young women to play with confidence and composure, she shares powerful strategies to protect mental energy and unlock peak performance. If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this ...

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The Mental Game Academy Podcast - Warren Nye

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2025/09/08

On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, we welcome Warren Nye, founder of Mind Over Sport and a seasoned mental performance coach with over 30 years of experience in youth sports, including coaching national championship-winning hockey teams. Warren delves into the critical role of mental fitness in athletic success, emphasizing strategies like visualization, pregame preparation, and overcoming perfectionism. He shares insights on building confidence, managing pressure, and develo...

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42:43

Satoshi and Larissa making Athletes Brains Faster...

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2025/08/22

In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, we chat with Satoshi Takano from ReactForge about what athletes truly need to stay ahead—sharper decision-making, faster reactions, and a mindset built for pressure. We dive into the cognitive skills that separate good players from great ones and how mental performance training is changing the game. Athletes need to recognize patterns faster, react faster and phones aren't helping their cognitive processing. Hockey IQ can go up but only if a...

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41:15

Jeff Nelligan on How to Raise Resilient Kids- They...

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2025/04/20

https://www.nelliganbooks.comThe Mental Game Academy Podcast: Featuring Jeff Nelligan Hosted by Larissa Mills, this episode welcomes Jeff Nelligan, author of Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids. A well-known voice in American parenting, Jeff shares his no-nonsense approach to building resilience, confidence, and character in young athletes. With a background in public affairs, military service, and raising three sons who attended the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams...

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42:33

Team Taunting Starts Online and Ends in Violence In...

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2025/03/31

In this episode of TEG Talks, hosts Teg Cosgriff and Larissa Mills dive into the controversial topic of team taunting—where’s the line between competitive spirit and unsportsmanlike behaviour? They break down the psychological impact of taunting on athletes, how it affects team dynamics, and why coaches and parents play a crucial role in shaping a respectful sports culture. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on fostering mental toughness without crossing the line.

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MGA Podcast - Matt Dumouchelle

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2025/03/31

On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, host Larissa Mills sits down with Matt Dumouchelle, author of The Hockey Factories series on TheCoachesSite.com. Matt has spent years researching the world’s top hockey development programs, uncovering the tools and strategies that any youth organization can use to create a better experience for their players and families. Now in his fifth year as Assistant General Manager of the Leamington Flyers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Matt br...

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42:03

Hockey Players Need to Develop Scanning with Mike...

THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast ·

2025/02/21

The Mental Game Academy Podcast: Featuring Mike McGinnis Hosted by Larissa Mills, this episode welcomes Mike McGinnis, Hockey Alberta’s Manager of Player Development, a Hockey Canada Certified Skill Coach, and the founder of Norcan Hockey. With over a decade of experience developing players and training coaches, Mike shares his insights on skill development, the mental side of the game, and how phone use is impacting young athletes ability to scan. Scanning is hockey skill and it can be devel...

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MGA Podcast - RPG Training Systems' Coach Rory and...

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2024/12/26

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Coach Rory and Stephane VlachosHosted by Larissa MillsIn this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, Larissa Mills is joined by two experts dedicated to shaping the next generation of athletes: Coach Rory, owner of RPG Training Systems with over 20 years of coaching experience, and Stephane Vlachos, a Cognitive Performance Coach for MGA and Women’s Volleyball Coach at UWO. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge in mental performance, athlet...

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MGA Podcast - Ryan Quinn

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2024/12/24

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Ryan QuinnHosted by Larissa MillsIn this episode, Larissa Mills welcomes Ryan Quinn, an accomplished soccer coach and mental performance specialist, to discuss his impressive coaching journey and his approach to developing athletes on and off the field. With three youth state titles under his belt—U14 Girls PC Royals, OSA U16 Girls PWSI Courage, and U14 Girls VA Valor VYSA—Ryan brings a wealth of experience in leading teams to success.Ryan shares ho...

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- Bob Humphreys, How Behaviour in Soccer is Changing

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2024/12/24

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Bob HumphreysHosted by Larissa MillsIn this episode, Larissa Mills sits down with Bob Humphreys, a Mindset Consultant and Body Language Instructor with a remarkable journey spanning finance, sports coaching, and performance consulting. Bob shares his insights on fostering mental resilience, improving communication through body language, and supporting athletes and coaches in achieving their goals.We examine the Prevalent FEAR OF FAILURE in athletes ...

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Teg Talk #7 - Amani Kimball-McKavish

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2024/10/22

Teg Talks powered by The Mental Game Academy with hosts Teg Cosgriff and Larissa Mills features Amani Kimball-McKavish, a midfielder for the Ohio State Univerisity Women’s Lacrosse team. In this episode, Amani shares her journey growing up playing multiple sports and the moment she fell in love with lacrosse. She dives into her decision to attend Ohio State, highlighting the benefits of being at a larger school, including the resources and opportunities available.Amani also discusses her expe...

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MGA Podcast - Rob Taylor

THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast ·

2024/09/17

In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, hosted by Larissa Mills, we welcome Rob Taylor, founder of Titan Performance, to explore the mental skills that enhance athlete performance. Rob discusses cognitive abilities, leadership in sports, and the importance of fostering a "fountain vs. drain" mindset. He also shares insights on building confidence in athletes and offers advice for parents on raising resilient, confident kids. Together, Larissa and Rob tackle the impact of phone usa...

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MGA Podcast - Brian Snow

THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast ·

2024/09/05

The Mental Game Academy Podcast with Host Larissa MillsFeaturing Guest Brian SnowIn this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast, host Larissa Mills is joined by Brian Snow, a passionate play-by-play broadcaster and founder of Snow Man Multi-Media. They discuss Brian's journey, from his work with coaches and young athletes to his perspectives on phone habits, kids growing up, and his personal battle with cancer. Brian also shares insights from his YouTube audio diary, Diary of a Mad Snowma...

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Teg Talk #5 - Ben Fanelli

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2024/07/05

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MGA Podcast - Brandon Wong

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2024/07/05

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Teg Talk #6 - Janet Dickey Field Hockey Coach

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2024/07/04

As we discuss the challenges of coaching elite athletes today she shares her tricks of the trade. Janet Dickey is entering her 35th season as Head Coach of the Westbrook (CT) High School Field Hockey team. She was inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame in September 2023.While she still has a passion for coaching, she has also pursued another career and became a Certified Mindset Coach. With this certification, she opened her own business-Victory Mindsets! She is ...

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48:55

TEG TALK #4 How Soccer should CHANGE with Kim Brady

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2024/03/16

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Teg Talk #1, "How are Phones Impacting Schools and...

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2023/12/21

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