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 …
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 …
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 …
We Have Lost Our Damn Minds (S6:E05)
In this episode, Dan shares an unscripted rant focusing on the chaotic reality of youth sports. He discusses the financial burdens placed on families, the overwhelming expectations on young athletes, …
Conversation with Summer Montabone (S6:E04)
In this enlightening episode of The Mental Cast, host Dan Mickle sits down with Summer Montabone, a retired pro athlete and performance mindset coach. They delve into critical discussions on …
Building Confidence for Success (S6:E03)
Confidence is more than just belief—it’s a skill that can be trained, honed, and protected. In this episode of The MentalCast, Dan Mickle explores the key elements of building confidence, …
Last Time You Had Fun (S6:E02)
We have moments of joy and happiness, but when did you last have true fun? A time when you lost track of time, laughed so hard you hurt, or maybe …
Where Have I Been (S6:E01)
About one year ago, I walked away from my podcast. I was unsure why, but a conversation and a book led me back. We need to discuss that before I …
Colin C. Thompson Returns (S5:Bonus)
Colin C. Thompson returns to the show for an update from 2021 plus his new “50 at 50” plan. This is an excellent chat between Dan and Colin about motivation, …
Five Hundred Fifty-One (S5:E04)
One of the most challenging episodes I have done to date. It is hard when you worry that you may have failed as a coach, not only those you worked …