94 | How Parents Are Ruining Their Kids' Development
All Things Performance
What does it really take to develop a great athlete—and what happens when parents and coaches become too focused on the outcome? In this powerful episode of the All Things Performance Podcast, Dr. Josiah Igono sits down with Dr. Fred Quarles of Indiana for an insightful conversation about athlete development, sports psychology, performance, psychological safety, parenting, coaching, resilience, faith, and long-term personal growth. Dr. Quarles shares his personal journey and the people who helped shape his aspirations, including the influence of NFL Hall of Famer Edgerrin James and the...
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93 | Faith In Motion
All Things Performance
What happens when you put Newton’s Laws of Motion, human performance, psychology, and faith into the same conversation? In this behind-the-scenes episode of the All Things Performance Podcast, Dr. Josiah Igono takes listeners inside a real Performance Psychology session with a collegiate football team. (Note: This session is not presented here in its entirety) Rather than simply talking about motivation or mental toughness, Josiah challenges the athletes to think differently about performance by connecting scientific principles—including Newton’s Laws and the relationship between...
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92 | Live Session With Collegiate Women's Soccer Program: Performance Psychology In Action
All Things Performance
What truly separates equally talented athletes? The answer goes far deeper than physical ability. This session sneak-peek explores mental toughness, resilience, confidence, discipline, team culture, leadership, faith, personal responsibility, and the development of wisdom—providing athletes and coaches with practical principles they can take directly into training, competition, academics, relationships, and life. (Note: This session is not presented here in its entirety) In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why mentality can become the differentiator when athletic ability is similar. The...
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91 | Will vs. Skill: What Really Separates Elite Competitors?
All Things Performance
Is success determined by talent—or by something much deeper? In this episode of the All Things Performance Podcast, Dr. Josiah Igono explores one of the most debated questions in sports and performance: What separates athletes who have the skill from those who consistently rise to the occasion? While skill may earn an opportunity, it is often will that determines who thrives when the pressure is greatest. Drawing from his experience as a former Major League Baseball Director of Peak Performance, university professor, and performance psychology expert, Dr. Igono unpacks the psychological and...
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90 | How To Beat Burnout: Identify It & Crush It
All Things Performance
Burnout doesn't happen overnight—it builds silently until your performance, passion, and purpose begin to suffer. In this episode of All Things Performance, Dr. Josiah Igono unpacks the science behind burnout and explains why so many high achievers don't recognize the warning signs until they're already overwhelmed. Whether you're an athlete, coach, executive, student, parent, or leader, this episode provides practical tools to help you identify burnout early and regain control before it impacts your health, relationships, and performance. Dr. Igono introduces his proprietary B.U.R.N....
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89 | Creating A High Performance Environment
All Things Performance
What separates good teams from great teams? It isn't just talent—it's the environment. In this episode of All Things Performance, Dr. Josiah Igono takes a deep dive into one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in sports: building a high-performance environment. Whether you're a coach, parent, captain, athletic director, or athlete, you're an architect of the athletic experience. Every conversation, every expectation, and every interaction shapes the culture that athletes experience—and ultimately influences how they perform under pressure. Drawing from performance psychology and...
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88 | Motivation Is a Lie? (Here's What Actually Works)
All Things Performance
Every athlete loves the feeling of being motivated. But what happens when the excitement fades, training becomes repetitive, and the results you're working so hard for still haven't shown up? Do you keep going—or do you quit? In this episode of All Things Performance, performance psychology expert Dr. Josiah Igono tackles one of the greatest challenges facing athletes today: learning how to perform consistently when motivation is nowhere to be found. Josiah answers four questions that every athlete has asked at some point in their journey: What do I do when I don't feel motivated to train?...
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87 | From Setback To STRENGTH: Failure & Adversity
All Things Performance
Every athlete will experience failure. A missed shot. A costly turnover. A devastating injury. A poor performance. A season that doesn't go as planned. The question isn't if you'll fail—it's what you'll do next??? In this episode of All Things Performance, performance psychology expert Dr. Josiah Igono explores one of the defining characteristics of elite performers: the ability to respond to adversity with resilience rather than retreat. Josiah answers four of the most important questions athletes ask: How do I bounce back after making a costly mistake? How do I handle failure when everyone...
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86 | Pressure & Performance
All Things Performance
You dominate in practice, but when the lights come on and the game begins, something changes. Your mind starts racing. You overthink simple plays. You feel pressure building. You begin asking yourself, "Why can't I perform the same way I do in practice?" In this episode of All Things Performance, performance psychology expert Dr. Josiah Igono dives into one of the biggest challenges athletes face: performing under pressure. Josiah answers some of the most common questions athletes ask: Why do I perform great in practice but struggle in games? How do elite athletes stay calm under pressure?...
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85 | Confidence Under Construction
All Things Performance
Confidence is one of the most talked-about qualities in sports—and one of the most misunderstood. Many athletes believe confidence comes from making shots, winning games, earning playing time, or hearing praise from coaches. But what happens when performance declines, mistakes pile up, and results don't go your way? Does confidence disappear, or was it never built on the right foundation to begin with? In this episode of All Things Performance, Dr. Josiah Igono tackles some of the most common and important questions athletes ask about confidence: How do I stay confident when I'm not...
info_outlineWhat separates good teams from great teams? It isn't just talent—it's the environment.
In this episode of All Things Performance, Dr. Josiah Igono takes a deep dive into one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in sports: building a high-performance environment.
Whether you're a coach, parent, captain, athletic director, or athlete, you're an architect of the athletic experience. Every conversation, every expectation, and every interaction shapes the culture that athletes experience—and ultimately influences how they perform under pressure.
Drawing from performance psychology and years of experience working with elite athletes and teams, Dr. Igono breaks down the essential elements of environments that consistently produce confident, resilient, and connected performers. You'll learn why the best cultures don't happen by accident—they're intentionally designed.
In this episode, you'll discover:
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Why environment is one of the strongest predictors of performance.
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How to promote mastery instead of fear of failure.
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Practical ways to ensure every athlete feels seen, valued, and genuinely cared for.
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Why great leaders challenge athletes without diminishing them.
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How inviting player input increases ownership, accountability, and commitment.
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The difference between creating a demanding culture and creating a hostile one.
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How parents, coaches, and team captains can build trust, strengthen camaraderie, and develop lasting mental toughness.
If you've ever wondered why some teams consistently rise to the occasion while others underperform despite having talent, this episode provides a practical blueprint for creating a culture where athletes can thrive.
Because championship performance isn't built by chance—it begins with the environment you create.
Listen now and start building a culture where confidence grows, resilience flourishes, and people perform at their highest level.
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