When It’s Time to Rewrite the Story
When It’s Time to Rewrite Your Story in Coaching and Life There is a funny thing about the stories we tell ourselves. We love them. We need them. Sometimes, without …
A Conversation with Nicole Christner (Ep. 047)
Episode 047 | A Conversation with Coach Nicole – Life Pivots, Coaching Philosophy, and Embracing Growth | June 2025 In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle interviews …
College Volleyball and the Blessing of Breathing Room
College Volleyball and the Blessing of Breathing Room TL;DR:The college volleyball experience stands out not because it’s easier, but because it offers space, ownership, and balance; a contrast to the …
Logical Fallacies Series: Personal Incredulity
Personal Incredulity Fallacy is alive and well in youth sports. You see it every time a coach, parent, or club leader dismisses an idea with a shrug and a quick, …
The Stories We Tell (Ep. 017)
The Stories We Tell: How Storytelling in Coaching Shapes Motivation In this week’s episode, we explore the powerful role of storytelling in coaching and leadership. The stories we tell our …
Five Books That Changed My Life
Did five books really change my life? If you would have told me twenty years ago that I would write a blog about books that changed my life, I probably …
Are Athletes Today Really Apathetic? (Ep. 046)
Episode 046 | Apathetic Athletes? – Rethinking Motivation in Youth Sports | June 2025 In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle tackles one of the most debated …
The Wounds We Cannot See (Ep. 33)
Wounds to the mind can last far longer than those to the body. In this episode of Buddha & The Coach, we explore this powerful teaching: “An insincere and evil …
Logical Fallacies Series: Begging the Question
The Fallacy Files: Begging the Question in Youth Sports Welcome back to our ongoing series on logical fallacies and how they sneak their way into youth sports. If you’re just …
Honor The Past Without Being Trapped By It (S6:E06)
Honor the past. It is a phrase often heard in sports and coaching circles. But what does it truly mean? In this episode of The Mental Cast, host Dan Mickle …