Mental Management Coaches Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin break down why committing to a strategy is important for success in sport.

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• Troy Bassham - https://reachthepodium.com
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In this episode, Heather Sumlin and Troy Bassham dive into the mindset shifts that separate elite competitors from everyone else. Drawing from years of experience in performance and championship coaching, they explore three defining traits of top performers: learning to trust instead of trying, developing an unshakable belief in their ability to win, and embracing hard work over raw talent.

This conversation goes beyond sports—it's about what it truly takes to perform at your best under pressure, stay confident in difficult moments, and build the habits that create long-term success. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, or someone striving to reach the next level, this episode will challenge the way you think about confidence, preparation, and peak performance.

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Learn more about Mental Management:

Websites:

• Troy Bassham - https://reachthepodium.com
• Heather Sumlin - https://heathersumlin.com
• Lanny - https://withwinninginmind.com
• Books/Journals - https://mentalmanagement.com
• Online Courses - https://mm-courses.thinkific.com
• Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

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• Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/withwinninginmindpodcast/
• Troy Bassham - https://www.instagram.com/troyabassham/
• Heather Sumlin - https://www.instagram.com/heathersumlin/

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In this episode of With Winning in Mind, hosts Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin sit down with Isaac Tauaefa, President and Co-Founder of Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu, for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, mindset, and high-level performance.

Isaac shares his journey from Division I football to building a global ministry and community through jiu-jitsu, while discussing the mental discipline, resilience, and purpose required to succeed both on and off the mat.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, competitor, entrepreneur, or someone striving for personal growth, this episode delivers valuable insight into developing a championship mindset rooted in purpose and conviction.

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Learn more about Mental Management:

Websites:

• Troy Bassham - https://reachthepodium.com
• Heather Sumlin - https://heathersumlin.com
• Lanny - https://withwinninginmind.com
• Books/Journals - https://mentalmanagement.com
• Online Courses - https://mm-courses.thinkific.com
• Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind

Instagram:

• Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/withwinninginmindpodcast/
• Troy Bassham - https://www.instagram.com/troyabassham/
• Heather Sumlin - https://www.instagram.com/heathersumlin/

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• Mental Management - https://www.facebook.com/MentalManagementSystems

Isaac Bio:

Isaac Tauaefa is the President and Co-Founder of Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu Ministry, a nonprofit that uses Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a platform for evangelism and discipleship. He played football at the Air Force Academy preparatory school and went on to play at the University of Texas at El Paso. After college, Isaac traveled the country as a motivational speaker with a group of collegiate football players and was also a finalist on season three of XFactor USA, Fox's competition singing show. He is a jiu-jitsu black belt under world-renowned competitor Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa. Isaac also leads business development for MBL Title, a Dallas-based real estate title company. A father of three children whom he and his wife Kim homeschool, Isaac is focused on reaching men unlikely to engage with traditional church settings through the intersection of faith, martial arts, and discipleship.