This week’s guest is Jason Leydon, owner of Crossfit in Milford, CT. Jason is one of the most successful Crossfit coaches of all time — coaching over two dozen games athletes, including teams, individuals, and masters. We dive into specific ways to improve your mindset, how you should approach the off-season, and how you can get the most out of off-season competitions. He offers specific tips for improving self-talk and staying focused all year round and I think you’ll come away from our conversation with more than one excellent idea on how you can up your training and your game.  Enjoy the show!   Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.   Topics of discussion: [:34] The view from Power Monkey Camp [2:00] Productivity starts with disciplined scheduling and saying “No.” [7:00] Coaching elite athletes means offering guidance and having deep conversations. [11:52] Focus on what is in your control to see quicker improvement. [13:24] Jason’s tips for greater mindset control [15:46] Why is meditation so crucial for athletes? [20:00] “The most contagious thing in the world isn’t a positive action — it’s a negative thought.” [24:00] What athletes need to be doing — and avoiding — in the off-season [28:00] How you can tell if you’re overtrained [33:30] Avoid doing this as you’re preparing for the opens. [37:48] Treat competitions as opportunities to learn. [42:40] Unique challenges and insights from coaching master athletes [45:30] The perfect training program is the one you actually follow. [47:06] What this coach has learned from his athletes. [48:47] Jason is a better person because he’s learned to let go of control. [49:27] Fill-in-the-blanks about BBQ and man-crushes [52:00] Connecting with Jason   Links: Jason Leydon Power Monkey Fitness InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives, by Joe Ehrmann and Gregory Jordan Self Coaching 101: Use Your Mind — Don’t Let It Use You, by Brooke Castillo   Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.