Show Notes
In this episode, Tony Óg Regan shares his journey from playing in All-Ireland hurling finals with Galway, to dealing with being dropped from the panel multiple times and becoming one of Ireland’s top high-performance coaches . He discusses mental resilience, overcoming self-doubt, burnout, and the mindset needed to thrive in sport and life. In this episode, we break down: How burnout at 23 almost derailed his career The mindset shift that helped him recover from setbacks Why he struggled in big finals and how he overcame mental blocks The power of sports psychology, self-talk, and visualisation Lessons from working with All-Ireland-winning teams How top teams like Limerick & Tipperary manage pressure and expectations Social media's impact on players and how to handle criticism
📖 Buy Tony’s Book Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 3:45 – Losing the love for the game & overcoming burnout 8:20 – The mental impact of setbacks & self-worth in sport 14:30 – How testing and training smarter transformed his game 21:15 – Handling pressure in big games & breaking mental barriers 30:40 – The importance of mentors, sports psychology & mindset work 40:15 – What makes top teams like Limerick, Ballygunner and Tipp different 50:00 – Navigating retirement and finding purpose beyond sport
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