Mental Training Room
Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE!
Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. While this podcast is not a substitute for professional help, we hope each episode reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey.
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Mental Training Room
Advice for First-Year College Athletes: Mindset, Balance, and Performance
In this episode of Mental Training Room, we’re talking directly to the first-year college athletes who are stepping into their very first summer of collegiate athletics. Whether you're feeling excited, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s ahead, this conversation is here to ground you.
We break down what no one really tells you about your freshman year as a student-athlete—from managing the pressure of early practices and making a new team, to homesickness, mental fatigue, and identity shifts. You’ll hear personal stories, mindset tools, and mental training strategies to help you stay confident, calm, and focused through it all.
This episode is your reminder that you're not alone—and that the real game is just as mental as it is physical. Get ready to build a stronger mindset, develop new routines, and find support as you take this next big step.
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