{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CAP 290: Mastering the Mental Game in CrossFit - with Tyler Cooke | 9 April 2026","description":"This episode dives into the mental and physical aspects of high-level CrossFit competition, athlete mindset, coaching strategies, and recovery techniques, featuring insights from experienced coaches and athletes. &amp;nbsp; Topics&amp;nbsp; Mental toughness in competition Coaching strategies for athlete mindset Recovery techniques including cold plunges Building trust in training plans Handling athlete expectations and setbacks Mastering the Mental Game in CrossFit: Insights from Top Coaches The Science of Cold Plunges and Recovery for Athletes &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Sound Bites &quot;You gotta earn everything&quot; &quot;You have to have that dog in you&quot; &quot;The coaching lines are challenging&quot; &amp;nbsp; Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Pre-Workout Discussion 02:47 Cold Plunge Benefits and Techniques 05:36 Quarterfinals Overview and Coaching Insights 08:23 Mental Challenges in Competitive Sports 12:18 Navigating Athlete Expectations 17:49 The Importance of Long-Term Planning 23:42 Balancing Positivity and Tough Love in Coaching 29:13 Understanding Individual Athlete Needs 35:49 The Competitive Mindset in Sports &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Conquer Athlete Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.conquerathlete.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40774895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200561135"}