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The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
The building blocks of peak performance are knowledge, physical training and mental training. You've heard 90% of your athletic performance is mental, right? WRONG! The truth is 100% of your athletic performance is mental. Why? Everything single thing you do starts in your brain. That's right, your brain runs the show so no amount of physical training will ever make up for poor mental skills. In The Mental Weight Room, Certified Mental Performance Coach, Antoinette Datoc, shares tips for…
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- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Stuck in Overdrive: When Your Body and Brain Don't Hit the Brakes
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
The White Elephant Paradox
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Just for Coaches: Decision-Making Made Easy
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Back to School Mental Training: THe MEntal GAme of Writing...One Paragraph at a Time
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Back to School Mental Training: Public Speaking from Panic to Present
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Back to School Mental Training: Managing Test Anxiety
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Mindset Beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part Three
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Mindset beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part Two
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Mindset Beyond Sports: What It Means To Be a Hungry Warrior with JD Tremblay - Part One
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Back to School Mental Training: Highlighting Hack
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Back to School Mental Training: Getting Organized
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 74 The Law of Occupied SPace
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 73 Who's Training Your Brain? Guarding Your Mindset from Negative Influences
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 72 Train Your Brain Like You Train the Body: Building Mentally Strong Athletes for Life
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 69 2026 Summer Reading List for Athletes
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 68 Win the Morning Mental Game & Win the Day
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body. Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 67 The Red Car Theory for Mastering Your Mindset
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room Podcast — where we train the brain just like you train the body.Hosted by certified mental performance coach Antoinette…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 66 Special Coaches Edition: The Question That Changes Everything
This week's mental workout is a special one just for coaches (and parents). Coach Antoinette explains that when athletes seem to ignore instructions, the issue…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep 65 Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson
This week Coach Antoinette welcomes keynote speaker and Compete Every Day founder, Jake Thompson, to discuss how comparison, when used correctly, can fuel…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 64 Stop Assuming the Worst: Breaking the Catastrophizing Cycle
Catastrophizing is one of the most common cognitive distortions in athletes—and one of the biggest killers of confidence, focus, and performance. In this…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 63 The Power of Independent Mental Training
Mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc explains that while athletes routinely do extra physical work on their own, most neglect independent mental training…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 62 The Subconscious Edge with Dawn Grant
This week Coach Antoinette is joined by mental performance trainer and board-certified hypnotherapist, Dawn Grant, to discuss hypnosis as a practical mental…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 61 Perfectionism vs. Striving for Excellence
In this week's mental workout, Coach Antoinette Datoc explains how perfectionism differs from striving for excellence and why perfectionism is rooted in fear…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 60 Mastering Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Your Teammate Like a Leader
Hard conversations between teammates feel risky. What if it makes things awkward? What if it blows up the locker room? What if it hurts team chemistry? In this…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 59 Comparison Culture: Transforming Judgement into Growth
Feeling overwhelmed by comparing yourself to others?Join mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc in 'The Mental Weight Room' as she explains how comparison…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 58 Lead Her FOrward: 40th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day | The Mental Weight Room with Coach Antoinette DatocJoin host and mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 57 Mastering Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Your Coach with Confidence
Welcome to the Mental Weight Room. This week's mental workout is a powerful communication strategy aimed at having confident and respectful conversations with…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 56 The Yips: When Your Body Forgets What It Knows
n this week's episode, mental performance coach ,Antoinette Datoc dives into the phenomenon of 'the yips,' a situation where athletes struggle to perform…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep.55 When the Play Is Over, but YourBrain Did't Get the Memo: Understanding Rumination and How to Stop It
Join mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc on a deep dive into the concept of rumination—repetitive, unproductive thinking that plagues athletes and…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 54 Your Role as a Parent: What Your Athlete Needs When the Going Gets Tough
Welcome to the Mental Weight Room with Coach Antoinette Datoc! In this episode, we dive into the emotional struggles that young athletes face and how parents…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 53 Building Your Roadmap to Success: Elevate Your Game with Goal Setting
This week Coach Antoinette kicks of 2026 and a new season of The Mental Weight Room by guiding athletes and high performers through the process of transforming…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 51 The Antidote to Learned Helplessness: How Learned Optimism Shapes Success
In this episode, Certified Mental Performance Coach, Antoinette Datoc, explores the concept of learned helplessness and its counterpart, learned optimism…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 52 Season One Finale: Reflecting on 2025 and Setting Goals for 2026
Join Coach Antoinette Datoc from Washington DC as she tings i the New Year and celebrates the season one finale of the Mental Weight Room Podcast. Reflecting…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 50 Learned Helplessness in Sports Performance
Join Coach Antoinette Datoc in the Mental Weight Room as she dives deep into the concept of learned helplessness. Learn about the origins of the term from…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
December Group Mental Performance Training: Self-Awareness & The Inner Voice
In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Antoinette Datoc breaks down why group mental performance training is one of the most powerful—and overlooked—tools…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 48 From High School Diamond to College Mindset with CAmeron Boulanger
n this special episode of The Mental Weight Room, host Antoinette Datoc sits down with college athlete and former client, Cameron Boulanger for a powerful…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 47 The Power of Daily Gratitude
Unlock Your Mental Strength: The Power of Daily GratitudeIf you want to feel more grounded, resilient, and mentally tough, this episode is for you! Join Coach…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 45 Boost Your Game: Announcing Drop-in Group Mental Performance Training
Welcome to the Mental Weight Room with mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc! In this unique episode, learn why mental performance training is essential…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 44 Unlocking the Mental Edge: The Psychology of Strength Training
Welcome back to The Mental Weight Room! Today, we're divingdeep into the psychology of strength training. Join Coach Antoinette's avatar, Coach Antoinette 2.0…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
The Mentla SIde of Strength, Speed & Agility with Andrew Gordon
Join Coach Antoinette Datoc as she sits down with AndrewGordon, trainer of elite athletes and assistant manager at Rapid Sports Performance. In this episode…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 42 Mastering Mental Endurance: Surviving the Long Grind
In this episode of the Mental Weight Room podcast, host and mental performance coach Antoinette Dayak discusses the importance of mental endurance in surviving…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 40 SPecial Coaches Edition: Turning Un-coachable Athletes into Unstoppable Performers
Welcome to the Mental Weight Room podcast! In this episode, certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc dives into essential coaching strategies…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 39 The Power of Yet
Join Coach Antoinette Datoc in this motivational episode as she explores the power of the word 'yet' in transforming your mindset as an athlete. Learn how this…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 38 Post-Competition Blues: Bounce Back Plan
In this episode of the Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette explains the phenomenon of post-competition blues that many athletes experience. She discusses why…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 37 Special Parent Edition: Making the Car Ride Home a Positive Experience for Your Athlete
Join Coach Antoinette in this special parent edition of the Mental Weight Room as she tackles the tricky subject of the car ride home after youth sports…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 36 Mastering Your Mindset: Turning Stress into Fuel
Welcome to the Mental Weight Room Podcast! In this episode, Coach Antoinette Datoc breaks down how to turn stress from your enemy into your greatest weapon—on…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 35 The Student-Athlete Playbook: Routines, Good Study Habits & TIme Management
Join Coach Antoinette Datoc in The Mental Weight Room as she shares invaluable tips on managing time, creating effective daily routines, and building…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 34 Emotional Resilience: Turning Losses into Fuel
In this week’s episode Coach Antoinette explores how athletes can manage emotions after experiencing a tough loss. Learn how to turn setbacks into stepping…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 33 Become a Learning Machine: The Neuroscience of Rapid Skill Acquisition
Welcome to the mental weight room, where we train your brain as effectively as your body. This episode delves into the cutting-edge neuroscience of rapid skill…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 32 Unlocking Peak Performance: The Intersection of Physical Therapy and Mental Resilience with Dr.. Caleb Kutsche
Welcome tothe Mental Weight Room! In this episode, host Antoinette Datoc interviews Dr. Caleb Kutsche, a sports performance physical therapist and founder of…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 31 Criticism Rx: How to Turn Tough Talk into Fuel
Welcome back to the Mental Weight Room with Coach Antoinette Datoc, where we focus on building mental strength. In this episode, we explore the critical role…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 30 The Rule of Threes with Tracy Morgan
Welcome to The Mental Weight Room with certified mental performance coach, Antoinette Datoc and special guest Tracy Morgan, a veteran performance coach with…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 29 The Four Minute Mental Workout
🧠💪 Need a mindset reset? I've got you. Whether you're heading into a game, a big competition, or just trying to stay focused during a tough week, this mental…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 28 Unlocking Peak Performance from Boardroom to Big Leagues with Elliot Cox, CMPC - Tampa Bay Rays
In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette sits down with Elliot Cox, a certified mental performance consultant currently working as a Process…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 27 When the Spotlight Shifts: How to Handle the Transition from Star to BackUp
What happens when the athlete who used to shine under the lights suddenly finds themselves on the bench? In this episode, Coach Antoinette tackles a tough—but…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 26 Don't Hide, Take Five with Aptare Labs Founder, Ale Oliveira
In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette is joined by Ale fOliveira, founder of Aptare Lab to discuss the inseparable link between physical…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 25 Reset Your Nervous System & Recharge Your Brain: How Athletes Use NSDR to Stay Sharp
In this week’s episode of the Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette Datoc introduces the concept of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), a powerful tool for athletes to…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 24 Respect for the Game: A Conversation with Zach Lutz on Restoring Integrity to the Sport of Baseball
In this episode of the Mental Weight Room, host and certified mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc is joined by Zach Lutz, a former professional baseball…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 23 Mental Strength Is Contagious: Why Group Mental Performance Coaching Works
In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette Datoc explores the powerful benefits of group mental performance training for athletes, parents…
- The Mental Weight Room - A Podcast for Athletes, Parents of Athletes and Coaches
Ep. 22 Building Resilience with Andrew Smolen
In this episode of the Mental Weight Room, your host and mental performance coach, Antoinette Datoc interviews Andrew Smolen, a coach, veteran, and performance…