Fear & The Creation of Better Athletes with Brian Miles, CMPC

Hello! Welcome to the Monkey Mind Newsletter where we provide you with the tools to be a more successful and resilient athlete and human. 

CONTRIBUTOR
Brian Miles, CMPC

Brian Miles is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Major League Mental Performance Coach based in Cleveland, Ohio. He boasts a rich academic background graduating with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Montclair State University, where he excelled both academically and athletically as a member of their men’s soccer team. Continuing his educational journey, Brian pursued a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Athletic Counseling, accompanied by a certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Clinical Mental Health from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Brian's professional career extends to his impactful work as a Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Expert, primarily with military personnel. Through teaching performance psychology skills and techniques, he empowers individuals to cultivate the mental and emotional resilience essential for excelling in challenging environments. Utilizing applied sport psychology principles, Brian has guided soldiers to enhance their performance as tactical athletes and fostered cohesive, high-performing unit teams, both in preparation for and during combat operations.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-miles-cmpc-72b45131/

TOPIC
Fear & The Creation of Better Athletes

Story: Red Bull has begun to implement High Performance Camps for their athletes. These camps are about understanding the human potential and how to help athletes perform at their best. The camp is designed to put people through a series of challenges they won't be prepared for. That way, the training is more about figuring out how to approach a difficult situation as opposed to succeeding or failing on a more standard physical challenge.

Components of Red Bull HP Camp:

• Breath hold

• Crawl thru snake pit

• Ice Bath time trials 

• Dirt Race Car Driving

• Improv Class

Comfort zone training will never help you perform under stress!

"If you're able to experience growth and challenge in an area that is unrelated to your day-to-day life, it's very beneficial. You can bring that confidence and ability to handle pressure into whatever you do. It's going to have a lasting imprint on your brain.“ –Steve Graef

MENTAL PERFORMANCE TOOL
Tool

CHALLENGE VS THREAT

ASSESS VS ASSUME

RESPOND VS REACT

TODAY- Consider your day at the rink/field/clubhouse today---what are the moments to truly tap into your interpretation of what is happening to you?

FEEDBACK

Tell Us What Topics You Want To See Included In The Newsletter

Are You In The Mental Performance Field And Would Like To Contribute? Reach Out!

Send Us An Email: [email protected]