Ep.#105: Empowering Student-Athletes: The Crucial Role of Mental Performance Coaching with Leah Jantzen

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Physical prowess has long been the focus of coaching and training in the ever-competitive realm of student athletics. In this episode, host James McLamb is joined by Leah Jantzen, a dynamic speaker, educator, and mental performance coach. With her diverse background and unwavering commitment to holistic well-being, Leah stands out in her field. We delve into how her unique approach to mental coaching can benefit student-athletes. Leah's strategies help young athletes build resilience and manage the pressures of sports and school. This episode not only highlights the often overlooked area of mental training in sports but also underscores its relevance in all areas of life, equipping students to face life’s challenges.

Connect with Leah Jantzen:

Website: https://www.leahjantzen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahjantzen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahjantzen/
X: https://twitter.com/leahjantzen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah.jantzen/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Who is Leah Jantzen?

(3:20) For mental resilience and empowered self-belief

(7:32) Understanding counseling and mental performance coaching

(10:02) Third-party safe place with a structure to guide

(14:16) The transformative power of mental performance coaching for High School

(19:19) Parental anxieties: Crisis and proactive approaches

(23:23) Benefits of Youth Life Coaching

(28:17) Mental health struggles, performance and resilience

(32:24) The power of programs and team culture

(36:57) Mastering competitions and life

(41:51) Outro