Trisha Kroll's guest appearances

Trisha Kroll

Our Time to Rise

Direction Not Perfection

Alexandra Kuykendall

Ruth Soukup

Sarah Jakes Roberts

John Townsend

Gena Thomas

Tsh Oxenreider

Alia Joy

Esther Emery

Amy Julia Becker

Heather Avis

Kayla Stoecklein

Sally Clarkson

Kristen Kill

Suzanne Stabile

David Thomas

OwlTail

Trisha Kroll, and her husband Alan, own and run “The Difference Maker”, a faith and character based, non-profit organization. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of athletes by training, equipping, and inspiring them, both in sports and life. The principles she follows to train her athletes can be applied to anyone, especially those striving to be fit and healthy.After playing division one volleyball at the University of Kansas and coaching for almost 20 years, Trisha knows that the mental part of the game is crucial to an athlete's success. It has become her passion to share with athletes what she wishes she would have known as a young competitor. She has learned from some of the best minds in the field of Sport Psychology, has done workshops throughout Colorado and has worked with teams and athletes in a variety of different sports. She is a Positive Performance Mindset Certification Coach and a Visualization Specialist.Whether you are an elite athlete or a stay-at-home-mom, the playing field is the same. It is the 6-inch space between your ears. To be the best version of yourself you need to not only train physically but mentally as well.Some key points from the interviewReframe failure - It’s not what happens but how you remember it. People tend to only see and remember the negative aspects of a game. They think they failed, so their fixed mindset means any growth is stunted. By pointing out the positive aspects that they are overlooking, you can help to reframe their thoughts. Having a growth mindset means exploring what went right over the whole game, as well as areas for growth. Anything that can be worked on can become better.Mistake rituals - Anticipate failure, plan for it and reframe it, producing growth.Looking at other people’s Facebook and Instagram feeds can give us unrealistic expectations of perfection. In reality we know there will be failures in every aspect of life. Failure is not bad. It shows us an area we need to work on. If we anticipate failure, we can plan for it, reframe it and learn from it.When you experience a failure, breathe, say your reset word, and do your reset motion. Our self-talk affects the actions we take afterwards. If we talk bad to our self, we will shut down. If we tell our self positive thoughts, we will bounce back with confidence and move forward.BRAVe pre-routine: Breath in, Reset, Breath out and Release negative thoughts, Affirm and Visualize. Make an affirmation statement defining attributes you have or would like to have. This is my identity so what should I do next?Success log – acknowledging your success is empowering. People who struggle with mental toughness have three negative thoughts to every positive thought. The best athletes have the opposite, three positive thoughts to every one negative. Having athletes (or anyone else) tell you three positive things about what they did or how they played helps them have a “growth mindset” so that they feel successful and think about what they can do better next time, not what they did wrong.Path of Mastery. Work at something; work, work, fail, recover, reframe, get better at it, repeat.A “fixed mindset” says, I have all the ability I will ever have, so, if I fail, I am a failure. “Growth mindset” says, I can get better at anything I work at. So, if I fail, it highlights something I need to work on. Instead of fearing failure, embrace it, as it shows you what to work on next, to get better.Living by principles vs living by circumstance – Athletes are under pressure to perform and are often in front of spectators. They need emotional composure. Trisha’s athletes are asked to come up with 4 to 6 principles to live by that are non-negotiable. If emotions get high, they can rely on their principals to make sure they act appropriately. They would think “even though I feel this way, my principal says…” If they are living by circumstance, when something goes wrong, they may throw a water bottle or get mad.GATE - 4 main principles they want all their athletes to have regardless of circumstances.Grateful, Attitude, Treat others well, Give your best EffortLife doesn’t get easier, we get stronger – We don’t get stronger by playing the victim, we get weaker. If I believe life isn’t fair, I will stop trying. If I believe it is in my best interest, I will look for a solution to learn and grow. When we see hard things, not as against us, but as opportunities to grow, we are changing our mindset. Being open to learning and growing can create magical moments we might otherwise never have had.Fall in love with the process of becoming great, not the outcome. If you don’t enjoy the process you will shut down. Make good mistakes, not the same low confidence mistakes every time. If you aren’t making mistakes you aren’t growing.Trisha Kroll’s Recommended Reading List:http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/booklistTrisha’s virtual training opportunities:http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/oneononeOther Resources:www.mindofachampiontraining.comwww.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

Trisha Kroll, and her husband Alan, own and run “The Difference Maker”, a faith and character based, non-profit organization. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of athletes by training, equipping, and inspiring them, both in sports and life. The principles she follows to train her athletes can be applied to anyone, especially those striving to be fit and healthy.After playing division one volleyball at the University of Kansas and coaching for almost 20 years, Trisha knows that the mental part of the game is crucial to an athlete's success. It has become her passion to share with athletes what she wishes she would have known as a young competitor. She has learned from some of the best minds in the field of Sport Psychology, has done workshops throughout Colorado and has worked with teams and athletes in a variety of different sports. She is a Positive Performance Mindset Certification Coach and a Visualization Specialist.Whether you are an elite athlete or a stay-at-home-mom, the playing field is the same. It is the 6-inch space between your ears. To be the best version of yourself you need to not only train physically but mentally as well.Some key points from the interviewReframe failure - It’s not what happens but how you remember it. People tend to only see and remember the negative aspects of a game. They think they failed, so their fixed mindset means any growth is stunted. By pointing out the positive aspects that they are overlooking, you can help to reframe their thoughts. Having a growth mindset means exploring what went right over the whole game, as well as areas for growth. Anything that can be worked on can become better.Mistake rituals - Anticipate failure, plan for it and reframe it, producing growth.Looking at other people’s Facebook and Instagram feeds can give us unrealistic expectations of perfection. In reality we know there will be failures in every aspect of life. Failure is not bad. It shows us an area we need to work on. If we anticipate failure, we can plan for it, reframe it and learn from it.When you experience a failure, breathe, say your reset word, and do your reset motion. Our self-talk affects the actions we take afterwards. If we talk bad to our self, we will shut down. If we tell our self positive thoughts, we will bounce back with confidence and move forward.BRAVe pre-routine: Breath in, Reset, Breath out and Release negative thoughts, Affirm and Visualize. Make an affirmation statement defining attributes you have or would like to have. This is my identity so what should I do next?Success log – acknowledging your success is empowering. People who struggle with mental toughness have three negative thoughts to every positive thought. The best athletes have the opposite, three positive thoughts to every one negative. Having athletes (or anyone else) tell you three positive things about what they did or how they played helps them have a “growth mindset” so that they feel successful and think about what they can do better next time, not what they did wrong.Path of Mastery. Work at something; work, work, fail, recover, reframe, get better at it, repeat.A “fixed mindset” says, I have all the ability I will ever have, so, if I fail, I am a failure. “Growth mindset” says, I can get better at anything I work at. So, if I fail, it highlights something I need to work on. Instead of fearing failure, embrace it, as it shows you what to work on next, to get better.Living by principles vs living by circumstance – Athletes are under pressure to perform and are often in front of spectators. They need emotional composure. Trisha’s athletes are asked to come up with 4 to 6 principles to live by that are non-negotiable. If emotions get high, they can rely on their principals to make sure they act appropriately. They would think “even though I feel this way, my principal says…” If they are living by circumstance, when something goes wrong, they may throw a water bottle or get mad.GATE - 4 main principles they want all their athletes to have regardless of circumstances.Grateful, Attitude, Treat others well, Give your best EffortLife doesn’t get easier, we get stronger – We don’t get stronger by playing the victim, we get weaker. If I believe life isn’t fair, I will stop trying. If I believe it is in my best interest, I will look for a solution to learn and grow. When we see hard things, not as against us, but as opportunities to grow, we are changing our mindset. Being open to learning and growing can create magical moments we might otherwise never have had.Fall in love with the process of becoming great, not the outcome. If you don’t enjoy the process you will shut down. Make good mistakes, not the same low confidence mistakes every time. If you aren’t making mistakes you aren’t growing.Trisha Kroll’s Recommended Reading List:<a href="http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/booklist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/booklist</a>Trisha’s virtual training opportunities:<a href="http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/oneonone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com/pages/oneonone</a>Other Resources:<a href="http://www.mindofachampiontraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindofachampiontraining.com</a><a href="http://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/houselifestyles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/houselifestyles</a>

Episode 57: Mind Of A Champion with Trisha Kroll - Co-Owner/Director of Coaching and Mental Toughness

If 70% of success in sports is mental training, then the most critical area of any sport is the six inch playing field between our ears. Turns out, the same principles that are used for mental discipline training for athletes are also secret weapons for everyday people like us who regularly face difficult scenarios, dilemmas, and problems. Trisha Kroll joins us to talk about her experience playing Division 1 volleyball at the University of Kansas, and what she learned about the mental part of the game. She and her husband own and run a non-profit organization called The Difference Maker whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of athletes by training, equipping, and inspiring them in sports and in life. Whether you are listening to this to be able to help your child, to educate your athletes, or to simply become stronger mentally, you will walk away with nuggets of gold to start applying today!

If 70% of success in sports is mental training, then the most critical area of any sport is the six inch playing field between our ears. Turns out, the same principles that are used for mental discipline training for athletes are also secret weapons for everyday people like us who regularly face difficult scenarios, dilemmas, and problems. Trisha Kroll joins us to talk about her experience playing Division 1 volleyball at the University of Kansas, and what she learned about the mental part of the game. She and her husband own and run a non-profit organization called The Difference Maker whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of athletes by training, equipping, and inspiring them in sports and in life. Whether you are listening to this to be able to help your child, to educate your athletes, or to simply become stronger mentally, you will walk away with nuggets of gold to start applying today!

Ep.204: Mental Training for Your Athlete & Yourself with Trisha Kroll