Robert Castillo — Certified Mental Performance Consultant for MLB, NBA, and MLS Athletes and Coaches on the Key Skills for Success and Learning from Failure

Robert Castillo is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

He has over 15 years of experience working with elite military service members, MLB, NBA, and MLS players and coaches, college athletes, and business executives, bringing to the table not only years of knowledge in research-based mental performance but also over a decade of experience in improving people's quality of life.

We discuss:
  • How Robert got into mental performance coaching and began working with athletes
  • What mindset do athletes need?
  • The importance of mental skills for an athlete
  • Key skills for mental performance: goal-setting, imagery, attention, confidence, energy management
  • Learning from failure and the benefits of thinking about failure
  • Misconceptions about mental skills training
  • How parents can support young athletes
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About today’s guest
As a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and with over 15 years of experience working with elite military service members, MLB, NBA, and MLS players and coaches, collegiate athletes, and business executives, Robert Castillo brings to the table not only years of knowledge in research-based mental performance but also over a decade of experience in improving people's quality of life. He has a Master's degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. Learn more:
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.

Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net

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Creators and Guests

Ross Romano
Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
Robert Castillo
Guest
Robert Castillo
Leadership Consultant, Performance Psychology Consultant, Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), HeartMath Coach, Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Robert Castillo — Certified Mental Performance Consultant for MLB, NBA, and MLS Athletes and Coaches on the Key Skills for Success and Learning from Failure