What happens when we have to say goodbye to something that’s been all we’ve ever known? Change can be good, but learning to let go of something familiar – whether that’s a job, a hobby or a way of life – can be difficult to navigate.As Andrea Petković knows full well, moving on from her life in professional tennis came with significant challenges, including a loss of identity and the need to find a new passion to fill the void.Professional athletes are not the only individuals to face this chall...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Outside of the more common mental and physical techniques athletes use to win, there is one lesser known tactic that many athletes deploy – consciously and unconsciously – to gain an edge on their opponent.Using body language to your advantage is not unheard of, but how do you actually use it in competition? Tennis ace Elena Rybakina uses non-verbal communication on the court to not only control her emotions but also the game. Even if it's not going so well on Elena's side of the court, all the ...
Jan 09, 2024•20 min
How many times have you told yourself that you were going to stick to a New Year’s resolution but never managed to actually go through with it? With the help of our very own sports psychologist and Head of Mental Performance at the APC York-Peter Klöppel, you will learn how to choose and actually stick to your resolutions. Throughout six concise episodes, York-Peter, together with some of our favourite athletes, will walk you through a step-by-step process that will make sticking to your resolut...
Dec 28, 2023•12 min
Step 2 of successfully completing your New Year’s resolutions is all about planning ahead. As sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains, knowing exactly which goals to set is key to make sure you don’t get disheartened. He's joined by top athletes like skateboarder TJ Rogers, mountain biker Kate Courtney and high-jumper Mutaz Barshim.Listen now to all six episodes to make sure you keep up your momentum! Share your thoughts with us at [email protected] Set Win: Discover the keys to a ...
Dec 28, 2023•10 min
The goal now is to re-evaluate the resolutions that you set in the last episode. You have to start somewhere, so day one is equally as important as day 53, but don’t be afraid to adjust your goals as you go.Sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains why it’s vital to change your goals if you’re struggling, even if you’ve already started. He's joined by top athletes like tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, paraglider Paul Guschlbauer and mountain biker Kate Courtn...
Dec 28, 2023•10 min
Being able to enjoy a task you’re doing will make the outcome even more successful! Sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel will teach you how you can add that extra bit of enjoyment to things you might not want to do at all. This will help you stick to your resolutions! Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner, tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, mountain biker Kate Courtney and skier Lindsey Vonn are here to show you how they do it! Listen now to all six episodes – available everywhere! Sh...
Dec 28, 2023•11 min
Sometimes it can be extremely hard to stick to a resolution, especially if things like a cold, more deadlines at work or a vacation slow the whole process down and make it harder to start again. Cyclist Daniel Dhers, skateboarder Madars Apse and triathlete Daniela Ryf join sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel to share how they manage consistency in each of their disciples. York-Peter translates this to our everyday lives and shows how we can use their tricks to remain consistent in successfull...
Dec 28, 2023•12 min
In the final episode, sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains what getting support to stick to your resolutions can look like. With the help of sports professionals like triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay, cliff diver Molly Carlson, Nikita Ducarroz and basketball player Chris Matthews, our sports psychologist also explains why getting support is so important on your road to success. The team of the Mind Set Win podcast wish you all a Happy New Year. We hope you find it easier to stick to yo...
Dec 28, 2023•10 min
Competing in the legendary Dakar Rally requires a special kind of survival instinct, and rally raid rider Sam Sunderland knows this better than most. Racing thousands of kilometres across ancient volcanoes, soaring sand dunes and remote mountains, Sam battles alone against some of the toughest conditions imaginable. There is no downtime and staying alert 24 hours a day is the number one priority.A two-time Dakar winner, Sunderland has a pretty good grasp of enduring this chaos, but the desert is...
Dec 21, 2023•31 min
What would you do if you were stuck at the bottom of a crevasse somewhere high up a mountain, completely alone?Fernanda Maciel is the type of person to not panic – she knows exactly what to do. As an endurance athlete who specialises in running up and down high mountains, she spends a lot of time with herself. Fernanda has to know how to deal with this, and how to juggle the physical endurance that’s needed from her body to complete even her most daring runs. Meditation not only saved her life w...
Dec 19, 2023•22 min
"The fear is always there but it depends how much you tune into it and how much you listen to it.”Swedish mountain biker Emil Johansson might be the most successful slopestyle rider in the history of his sport but, as he reveals in this episode of Mind Set Win, fear is still an emotion he experiences every time he puts his helmet on. To launch his bike off staggering jumps and perform innovative tricks, the three-time Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner explains how trusting in his ability and not...
Dec 12, 2023•20 min
“Whatever your why is or whatever helps you stay locked in, don’t let it give you anxiety, that’s negative energy.” All the way back in Season 1 Episode 20, coach to the elite stars of the NBA Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter shared a touching account of how learning to compartmentalise helped him harness his emotions to positive effect. Whether juggling personal challenges like the death of his best friend, or dealing with stressful situations on the court, Lethal Shooter explains in the episo...
Dec 07, 2023•29 min
"It's important for the mind and body to be able to rest and have some time for yourself." While the idea that you need to stay active and consistently push your limits to achieve your goals might sound correct, during this episode of Mind Set Win, we learn how recovery is also key to our satisfaction levels. NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam knows a thing or two about winning and how crucial finding a balance between recovery and training is. In this interview, Pascal talks about life in the relentles...
Dec 05, 2023•21 min
"I have goals and I have dreams and I really push to elevate myself to make sure there’s no excuses and that I can do anything I want."TJ Rogers has previously been a guest on this podcast with a powerful episode in which he detailed how skateboarding has been a constant source of positivity in his life while growing up in Canada and recently recovering from cancer. In his words, skateboarding saved his life. Back in Season 2 Episode 9, hosts Cédric and York explored TJ’s positive mindset and hi...
Dec 01, 2023•13 min
"I'm an athlete who goes all in. For me this is the best tactic."Back in Season 2 Episode 4 we learned how alpine skier Marco Odermatt uses a visualisation technique to ground himself and zone in before he takes the starting gate. It’s a process that allows the reigning Olympic and World Champion to reach top speed under pressure, and often in challenging weather conditions that put additional strain on his body and mind.In this UNCUT episode featuring the extended interview, Marco further share...
Nov 30, 2023•28 min
“I was scared to be nervous. I was ashamed of those feelings going around in my head.”While often your physical performance is seemingly the most apparent aspect of your functioning, the mental side is not to be underestimated, especially when it comes to the influence this has on your ability to achieve your goals. Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis has been on both sides of the coin and experienced what a difference mental fitness makes when it comes to winning. In this episode Kjeld recalls the ca...
Nov 28, 2023•21 min
How many times have you tried to do something over and over again, without any tangible success? Naturally, the key here is to continue trying, but this requires mental toughness, a skill that needs cultivating. Elite Latvian skater Madars Apse is not only a pro at kickflips and Frontside 360s, but also at remaining mentally tough during challenging times, both equally important components to achieving consistent success. In Madars’ world, where the streets are his playground and offer an endles...
Nov 21, 2023•23 min
Canadian skateboarder TJ Rogers has had to deal with his fair share of obstacles in life both on and off the board. From early childhood challenges to career disappointments to a cancer diagnosis in January 2022, TJ’s remained positive and ambitious to achieve the goals he set for himself as a young child. Continuing this habit, TJ wants to “never be comfortable”, and always have a five-year plan in place to maintain his dedication, energy and momentum. After all, while there might be two sides ...
Nov 14, 2023•20 min
“When I stood on the platform I looked down on myself and I was wearing the Maple Leaf and it didn’t matter what size I was, I was just up there doing what I love.”As we heard in her episode in Season 1, Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson shows daily how courageous and brave she is. Firstly during her Red Bull Cliff Diving career in which she jumps off staggering heights, and secondly with her ability to face and overcome any negative inner voices that arise. In the previous episode, we also lea...
Nov 09, 2023•27 min
“If you go step by step every time you have an unexpected situation, you’ll come out with more success.”After a fascinating episode earlier in the series where we learned how contingency planning is crucial to Daniel Dhers’s success as a BMX rider, we just had to make the full interview available! In this UNCUT episode, Daniel further shares how his dedication and problem-solving mindset has enabled him to become one of the most decorated riders in the history of his sport. Daniel also relives h...
Nov 02, 2023•36 min
“Something I always talk about is being prepared for the unexpected.”For Venezuelan BMX rider Daniel Dhers, the key to competing at the highest level is being prepared for something to go wrong at any moment – no matter how unlikely it seems. On Mind Set Win this week, Daniel reveals how truly embracing this attitude has enabled him to build a long and successful career. He explains that it’s not about always having the perfect solution in stressful situations, but rather not panicking, and taki...
Oct 31, 2023•19 min
"Every day I have to carry myself in a way that reminds me I must push every single time because others are looking – and hopefully I can be that little bit of hope for them." In this bonus episode of Mind Set Win UNCUT, Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi goes into depth on how he grew into his role as the leader of one of the world’s most iconic sports teams. As the first Black captain of his country’s rugby team, the Springboks, Siya reveals the responsibility he carries to be a beaco...
Oct 26, 2023•27 min
"My brain has already skied these runs many times, so if I make a mistake, it knows exactly what to do next."Reigning Olympic and World Champion alpine skier Marco Odermatt consistently implements a visualisation technique that’s become his anchor during races. It runs through his pre-performance routine like a red thread, and he uses it to ground himself and zone in on the upcoming task. In this episode of Mind Set Win, hosts Cédric and York-Peter discuss the role mental stimulation plays as Ma...
Oct 24, 2023•19 min
"I'm trying to show no emotions, I'm trying to be calm and not show if I'm upset or angry – no matter the situation." Showing emotions in sports is a balancing act that requires discipline, but also strategic thinking. In this special episode of Mind Set Win UNCUT, tennis star Elena Rybakina elaborates on how she’s able to walk the thin line between keeping calm regardless of the circumstances, but also knowing when showing her investment in a game is beneficial for her. The 2022 Wimbledon winne...
Oct 17, 2023•18 min
“You have to know why you’re doing something, and the ‘why’ has to be bigger than the doubt you have about yourself.” In this powerful episode of Mind Set Win, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shares the mentality that's helped him achieve and establish his status as a sporting icon. The 2019 Rugby World Cup winner explains his ‘why’ in life, and how he’s continuously used it to push himself not just on the field, but also to create a positive impact in his community. In line with this theme, the ...
Oct 10, 2023•22 min
“I enjoy what I'm doing but I also don't make myself crazy – I don't put a lot of questions in my head. I just go with the flow and this works for me."Welcome to the first episode of Mind Set Win Season 2! We’re kicking this new season off with Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, who talks to us about trusting the process. The Oracle Red Bull Racing driver has perfected the art of not overcomplicating or overthinking his routine and approach, something which helps him keep focus on the im...
Oct 03, 2023•23 min
Welcome back to Season 2 of Mind Set Win, the podcast where we talk to an elite sports professional, break down their winning mental approach and reveal how you can apply the same techniques in your daily life. The first episode is dropping on October 3 with F1 superstar and dominant world champion Max Verstappen but, before then, press play on the trailer to learn just what you can expect to hear throughout the whole upcoming season.You’ll also be introduced to York-Peter Klöppel, the Head of M...
Sep 28, 2023•7 min
"I'm always a work in progress, and I think that's given me the freedom to push my performance, boundaries, and limits.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re whetting the appetite by releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews. This episode features Carissa Moore, the dominant five-time surfing world champion and Olympic gold medallist (Tokyo). Carissa is a hall of fame surfer widely regarded as one of the all-time greats of her sport. In this episode of Mind Set Win, host...
Sep 18, 2023•19 min
“I think self-reflection is a huge part of my personality trait and my journey of trying to be the best version of myself.” Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re whetting the appetite by releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews. This episode features Australian surfer Molly Picklum who has enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2023, winning her first WSL Championship Tour event. Molly is on a quest to become a world champion and in this episode she reveals how she strives to f...
Sep 04, 2023•22 min
"I had no margin for error. What I added was the respect for fear. I started to listen to my fears and make them my best friends."Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with Italian pilot and aviation pioneer Dario Costa.Dario featured in Series 1, Episode 14, and took us into the cockpit with him on his historic Tunnel Pass flight through two road tunnels, a video which has b...
Aug 28, 2023•21 min
