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Pure Sports Mindset

Welcome to "Next Play," where hosts Kate and Owen interview top athletes about their mental game. From overcoming setbacks to mastering focus under pressure, each episode uncovers the secrets behind their success. If you're intrigued by the mental side of sports, "Next Play" is your must-listen podcast. Tune in and discover how these champions unlock their full potential, one mindset at a time.

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  • 20 episodes
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  • Avg 34 min
  • English

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  • July 31 · 28 min

    From Getting Cut Twice to MLB History: Ernie Clement's Mental Game

    Ernie Clement joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to break down the mental side of postseason hitting, resilience, and what it takes to bounce back from adversity. He shares how getting DFA'd twice shaped his mindset, the pregame routine that keeps him locked in, and how discipline and preparation fueled a record-breaking postseason run.

  • June 1 · 33 min

    Noelle Lambert on Turning Tragedy Into Greatness

    Noelle Lambert joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to discuss her journey from Division I lacrosse player to Paralympian after amputation, and the mindset it took to overcome adversity at the highest level. She also shares her experience competing on Survivor, highlighting the mental resilience it takes to perform under pressure in completely different environments. Noelle breaks down why embracing discomfort has fueled her success.

  • May 1 · 42 min

    How Georges Niang Built One of the Strongest Mental Games in the NBA

    Georges Niang joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to talk about the mental side of NBA shooting, confidence, and what it takes to stay consistent at the highest level. He shares the origin of his “Minivan” nickname, his approach to adversity, and how mindset, discipline, and routine have shaped his career in the league!

  • April 15 · 29 min

    Maddy Westbeld on the Mental Battle No One Sees: Injury, Doubt & Finding Her Edge

    WNBA forward Maddy Westbeld joins Kate and Owen to break down the mental side of the game, from overcoming self-doubt in college to building a daily routine rooted in discipline, meditation, and self-belief. She opens up about how injury became a turning point, how she developed her mental edge, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

  • S1 · E17
    January 1 · 35 min

    Pure Sports Coaches on Mental Toughness: What We’ve Learned This Year

    Kate and Owen welcome two of their own, Kat & Bob, to the podcast this month. Kat, the marketing guru for Pure Sports, mediates a discussion between Kate, Owen, and Bob as Pure Sports Mindset Coaches. They talk about all the things they have seen and learned this year in the mental toughness category of sports.

  • S1 · E15
    Dec 1, 2025 · 29 min

    From MLB Draft to Grammy Nominee: Todd Dulaney on Mindset, Success & Staying Grounded

    Kate and Owen sat down with Todd Dunaley this month for a conversation about his remarkable journey from being drafted into the MLB to earning a Grammy nomination and now building his own training facility. Todd breaks down why mindset has been a constant in every chapter of his career, the habits and skills that kept him grounded through change, and the lessons he hopes every athlete can take with them.

  • Mar 7, 2025 · 39 min

    Gracie Kramer on UCLA Gymnastics, Finding Her Groove & Life After College

    Gracie Kramer joins Kate and Owen to reflect on her gymnastics career and her continued training journey beyond college. She shares her path to UCLA, how she found her rhythm as a competitor, and what her mindset looks like now as she shares training vlogs and life as an athlete on social media.

  • S1 · E7
    Nov 1, 2024 · 37 min

    Max Christie on NBA Life, Mental Growth & His Basketball Journey

    Max Christie joins Kate and Owen to dive into what life has been like in the NBA, how his mindset has evolved throughout his basketball journey, and what he’s learned about growth, confidence, and competing at the highest level.

  • S1 · E6
    Oct 1, 2024 · 39 min

    Jamal Mayers on Winning the Stanley Cup, NHL Career & Leadership in Hockey

    Join us for a conversation with Jamal Mayers as he dives into hockey, diversity in the sport, and what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. Jamal reflects on his 15-season NHL career, including time with the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, and winning the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. He also shares his experience representing the Canadian national team and what he hopes to pass on to athletes today as a coach.

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