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In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette sits down with Elliot Cox, a certified mental performance consultant currently working as a Process and Development Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays. Elliot shares his unique journey—from corporate life to applied sport psychology—and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Tune in as we explore:
- His career transition and experiences at IMG Academy
- Strategies for engaging high school, college, and pro athletes in mental training
- The essential traits of elite performers, including self-awareness, presence, discipline, and “ruthless optimism”
- The power of routines and how to “fail forward” with purpose
- What it really means to be a great teammate and competitor
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode is full of actionable insights to help unlock peak performance.
Want to connect with Elliot? Find him on
§ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-cox-m-a-cmpc-8b74101a7/
§ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_elliotcc/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro to The Mental Weight Room
01:08 – Meet Elliot Cox: From Athlete to Consultant
02:18 – Shifting Careers: From Corporate to Sports Psychology
03:43 – Lessons from IMG Academy
05:45 – Engaging Youth Athletes in Mental Training
07:28 – Core Strategies for Mental Performance
10:34 – The Role of Routines & Failing Forward
15:03 – Traits of Elite Performers
18:04 – Final Thoughts & Contact Info
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