The Mental Game with Sam Brief

Sam Brief

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Athletes compete. Coaches coach. But what about the game within the game — the mental one? What separates greatness from failure? And what can we learn from the stories of top performers? On The Mental Game, host Sam Brief explores personal stories, mental health lessons, and performance psychology with athletes, coaches, and experts from around the world. Music by David Brief and Channel J. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more.

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Recent episodes

  • Can Sports Still Unite Us? Scott Reich on the Power of BaseballSep 2, 2026 · 28 min
  • The Mental Game of World Cup Penalty ShootoutsJul 8, 2026 · 31 min
  • Ryan Cochran-Siegle's Olympic MindsetJun 22, 2026 · 30 min
  • Covering Peak Performance With The Athletic’s Rustin DoddMay 20, 2026 · 54 min
  • Staying Sharp in a Skyrocketing Sport, With Deliah Autry-JonesApr 25, 2026 · 33 min
  • The Mental Game of Flag Football’s Rise — Amber Clark-Robinson’s JourneyMar 30, 2026 · 27 min
  • Inside Indiana’s “Championship Culture” — What the Hoosiers’ Sports Psychologist Sees Every DayFeb 5, 2026 · 33 min
  • From Nearly Quitting to the World Championships, How Dylan Beard Broke ThroughNov 20, 2025 · 57 min
  • Guiding Today’s Athletes: Dr. Jordan Collins on Campus Mental Health and Sister Jean’s LegacyNov 1, 2025 · 48 min
  • Walk The Talk: Tre Demps on Basketball, Broadcasting, BeliefOct 6, 2025 · 54 min

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