The Mental Match

The Mental Match

Hosted by: Michelle Thompson

The Mental Match is your weekly playbook for mastering mindset, building confidence, and unlocking consistency—on and off the court. Hosted by performance coach and sport psychology PhD student Michelle Thompson,...

Episodes

The Real Reason You Miss Easy Bags

Season #1

You’ve hit this shot a hundred times… but when it counts, you miss it. Today, I’ll break down why those “easy” bags suddenly go sideways — and the simple fixes that will make you more consistent in every game. Whether...
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The Game-Day Routine You Need to Win

Season #1

What you do before you throw a single bag can make or break your game. Today I’m walking you through the exact game-day routine you need to show up confident, focused, and ready to win. From the night before, to your...
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Stop Wasting Practice Time — Do THIS Instead

Season #1

You don’t have to grind through endless games to improve your cornhole skills. In fact, most players get stuck because they’re repeating the same habits over and over. Today, I’ll show you exactly how to level up your...
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The Confidence Formula (It’s Not What You Think)

Season #1

Confidence isn’t hype—and it doesn’t come from winning. In this episode, Michelle shares her real Confidence Formula: Clarity, Rhythm, and Reset. You’ll bust common confidence myths, reflect on where your belief...
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What to Do After You Perform (So You Don’t Spiral Between Games)

Season #1

Win or lose, what you do after a performance matters just as much as your prep. This episode teaches you how to regulate your nervous system post-performance, reflect without spiraling, and reset with purpose so you...
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The Ritual That Helps You Lock In—Every Time You Compete

Season #1

What you do in the minutes before you compete can make or break your performance. In this episode, Michelle shares her Pre-Performance Reset Ritual—a 3-step system to help you regulate your body, ground your identity,...
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You Can’t Outthink a Dysregulated Nervous System

Season #1

Ever felt like you’re mentally prepared… but still unravel under pressure? That’s not a mindset problem—it’s a nervous system one. In this episode, Michelle breaks down what dysregulation really is, how it hijacks...
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Where Do You Compete From? The 4 Performance States You Need to Know

Season #1

You’re not always competing from your best self—and it’s not your fault. In this kickoff episode, Michelle breaks down the four performance states (Worry, Mindless, Play, and Flow) and shows you how to identify the...
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