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Jason Brown joined Kate this month to chat about how he’s trained his mind all these years as an elite athlete, what he did to bounce back from missing an Olympic team to get him where he needed to be to make the next one, and more!
Natasha joined Kate and Owen to discuss her thoughts as an Olympian turned Mental Health Clinician. She shares insights on today's athletes, how much of the game is mental, and normalizing fear.
TJ joined the pod this month to discuss his career as the Head Coach for the men’s basketball program at Iowa State University. He talks us through his coaching journey and how he uses mindset with his team.
This month, Ariana had a conversation with us about her mindset as a Team USA Rugby player. She discusses mindset during injury, her Olympic experiences, and more in this episode of Next Play.
Jahmal joins Kate and Owen on this month's episode to discuss mental toughness in the boxing ring. He shares how he found boxing, where his drive comes from, advice for young athletes, and more.
Masai Russell joins Kate and Owen on the pod this month to discuss her mindset as she continues to achieve more and more success on the track. Masai opens up about her mindset journey, what keeps her focused, and how she handles the pressure.
Gracie Kramer joined the pod this month to chat with Kate and Owen about her gymnastics career and how she has continued training after college. They discuss everything from her path to UCLA to how she found her groove competing to her headspace now posting her training vlogs on social media.
Kate & Owen sit down with AJ Henning this month to discuss his college career, how his confidence was built as a kid, and his pregame rituals. AJ has sharpened his mentality to be stronger than ever as he approaches the next chapter of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Max Christie joins Kate & Owen to dive into what life has been like for him in the NBA, how his mentality has shifted throughout his basketball career, and more on this episode of Next Play.
Join us with Jamal Mayers to talk hockey, diversity in the sport, winning a Stanley Cup, and what he hopes to impart to athletes as a coach. Jamal played 15 seasons in the NHL including stints on the St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. He also played on the Canadian national team.
This month, we sat down with northwestern football player, Ryan Hilinski. Ryan talks about his journey in football, how mindset and mental health collide in sports, and more in this episode.
Listen to us as we speak with Olympic Diver, Andrew Capobianco ahead of the Paris Games! Andrew talks about how he began diving, how his mindset has evolved over the years of competition, and more in this episode.
Join us as we speak with Team USA Volleyball Player and 2024 Paris Olympian, Lauren Carlini! Lauren shares her passion for the sport, how her mindset has evolved throughout her years of playing, and how she is planning to approach the Olympic Games.
Listen to our interview with Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Famer, Mike Kelley. We discuss everything from how he got into basketball, to what the recruiting process was like for him, to how he handles the mental game as a coach now with his...



