Oct 1, 202636 min
NHL forward Jason Zucker joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to break down the mental side of pro hockey, resilience, and redefining toughness. He shares how becoming a parent reshaped his relationship with OCD and...
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Next Play
Hosted by Pure Sports Mindset · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to "Next Play," where hosts Kate and Owen interview top athletes about their mental game. From overcoming setbacks to mastering focus under pressure, each episode uncovers the secrets behind their success. If you're intrigued by the mental side of sports, "Next Play" is your must-listen podcast. Tune in and discover how these champions unlock their full potential, one mindset at a time.
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What is Next Play about?
Welcome to "Next Play," where hosts Kate and Owen interview top athletes about their mental game. From overcoming setbacks to mastering focus under pressure, each episode uncovers the secrets behind their success. If you're intrigued by the mental side of sports, "Next Play" is your must-listen podcast.
Who hosts Next Play?
Next Play is hosted by Pure Sports Mindset. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
What has Next Play covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jason Zucker Gets Real About OCD, 9 Surgeries, and Redefining mental toughness" (1 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Regan Smith's Mental Game Behind Every World Record" (1 September 2026, 36 minutes), and "From Getting Cut Twice to MLB History: Ernie Clement's Mental Game" (31 July 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does Next Play publish?
Next Play publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Next Play?
Booking probability for Next Play is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Next Play requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Next Play's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Next Play?
The strongest fits for Next Play are Sports. Next Play has a sports audience.
About the host
Pure Sports Mindset hosts Next Play, a sports podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 1, 202636 minS1
Olympic medalist, Regan Smith joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to break down the mental side of elite swimming, resilience, and reframing pressure into performance. She shares how being labeled an 'overnight success'...
- Jul 31, 202628 min
Ernie Clement joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to break down the mental side of postseason hitting, resilience, and what it takes to bounce back from adversity. He shares how getting DFA'd twice shaped his mindset, the...
- Jun 1, 202634 min
Noelle Lambert joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to discuss her journey from Division I lacrosse player to Paralympian after amputation, and the mindset it took to overcome adversity at the highest level. She also shares...
- May 1, 202642 min
Georges Niang joins Kate and Owen on Next Play to talk about the mental side of NBA shooting, confidence, and what it takes to stay consistent at the highest level. He shares the origin of his “Minivan” nickname, his...
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- Apr 15, 202630 min
WNBA forward Maddy Westbeld joins Kate and Owen to break down the mental side of the game, from overcoming self-doubt in college to building a daily routine rooted in discipline, meditation, and self-belief. She opens...
- Feb 1, 202650 minS1
Christian Watson sat down with Kate and Owen to talk about how injury has shaped his mindset, how he bounces back in the hard moments, and much more in this episode of Next Play.
- Jan 1, 202635 minS1
Kate and Owen welcome two of their own, Kat & Bob, to the podcast this month. Kat, the marketing guru for Pure Sports, mediates a discussion between Kate, Owen, and Bob as Pure Sports Mindset Coaches. They talk about...
- Dec 1, 202529 minS1
Kate and Owen sat down with Todd Dunaley this month for a conversation about his remarkable journey from being drafted into the MLB to earning a Grammy nomination and now building his own training facility. Todd breaks...
- Nov 1, 202542 minS1
Jason Brown joins Kate this month to talk about the mental training behind his career as an elite athlete, how he responded after missing an Olympic team, and the mindset shifts and habits that helped him rebuild and...
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Natasha Hastings on the Mental Side of Elite Sport: Olympian Turned Mental Health Clinician
Oct 1, 202527 minNatasha Hastings joins Kate and Owen to share her perspective as a former Olympian turned mental health clinician. She offers insight into the modern athlete experience, breaks down how much of performance is truly...
- Sep 1, 202535 min
TJ Otzelburger joins the podcast to discuss his career as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at Iowa State University. He shares insights from his coaching journey and how he intentionally incorporates...
- Aug 1, 202526 min
Ariana Ramsey joins us for a conversation about her mindset as a Team USA Rugby player. She opens up about navigating injury, her experiences competing at the Olympic level, and the mental approach that has helped her...
- Jul 1, 202521 minS1
Jahmal Harvey joins Kate and Owen on this episode to break down the mental toughness required in the boxing ring. He shares how he discovered boxing, what fuels his drive, advice for young athletes, and the mindset...
- Jun 1, 202532 minS1
Masai Russell joins Kate and Owen on the podcast to discuss her mindset as she continues to reach new levels of success on the track. She opens up about her mental journey as an athlete, what keeps her focused, and how...
- Mar 7, 202540 min
Gracie Kramer joins Kate and Owen to reflect on her gymnastics career and her continued training journey beyond college. She shares her path to UCLA, how she found her rhythm as a competitor, and what her mindset looks...
- Jan 1, 202524 minS1
Kate & Owen sit down with AJ Henning this month to discuss his college career, how his confidence was built as a kid, and his pregame rituals. AJ has sharpened his mentality to be stronger than ever as he approaches the...
- Nov 1, 202437 minS1
Max Christie joins Kate and Owen to dive into what life has been like in the NBA, how his mindset has evolved throughout his basketball journey, and what he’s learned about growth, confidence, and competing at the...
- Oct 1, 202439 minS1
Join us for a conversation with Jamal Mayers as he dives into hockey, diversity in the sport, and what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. Jamal reflects on his 15-season NHL career, including time with the St. Louis Blues...
- Sep 1, 202441 minS1
We sit down with Northwestern football player Ryan Hilinski to talk about his journey in football, the intersection of mindset and mental health in sports, and the lessons he’s learned along the way throughout his...
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