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The Limitless Game: Sports, Inner, & Mental Performance Podcast

The Limitless Game: Sports, Inner, & Mental Performance Podcast

By: Coach Jack
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Limitless Performance is a holistic youth sports performance and training company offering year-round services and camps. With over 400 five-star reviews collectively online, Limitless Performance is the premier sports organization in southern Wisconsin. We are currently located in Janesville, Wisconsin. Our youth client pool ranges from Kindergarten through professional athletes.

Our mission is centered around bringing out the best version of every individual involved. The more energy we focus on results, the less energy we spend on the process that brings those results in the first place.

Our blend of training and philosophy fosters greatness. Not just greatness, but an enjoyment of the process and journey toward greatness. Not just enjoyment, but a character that everyone looks up to and aspires to become. It’s about who we become through the process, not just what we accomplish.

We simplify our sports psychology framework into the following key pieces. All content on this podcast will center around your sport and how you can integrate our curriculum into your daily life to see immediate results.

Coach Jack, the author of this podcast, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He spends much of his time developing this curriculum, as it reflects how he trains himself. This involves extensive reading and learning from experts in the field. His studies include Eastern philosophical meditations and mental training tools, paired with the wisdom of ancient philosophy. He then validates these insights through scientifically supported evidence and Western psychology practices.

Coach Jack’s mission is to synthesize this invaluable knowledge into a modern, accessible format for busy people to implement and see remarkable transformations in their lives.

“Others have certainly attempted what I am aiming for. However, this focus on youth and sports is unique. I firmly believe there is a better way to educate and provide youth and parents with a stronger foundation for finding their own answers. It’s not about projecting my beliefs onto you. I don’t claim to have all the answers; in fact, I believe I know very little. However, I have a deep understanding of various tools that have been used for thousands of years to reduce suffering, build compassion, and enhance performance across all areas of life effortlessly. My curriculum is based on a holistic approach, showing you what has worked throughout human history in training the mind. This isn’t a curriculum claiming to have all the answers; it’s about helping you find YOUR answers.”

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Episodes
  • How Can Letting Go of Judgment Improve Your Performance?

    How Can Letting Go of Judgment Improve Your Performance?
    Nov 24 2025

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    In this podcast episode, Coach Jack guides young listeners through the concepts of judgment, ego, and effortlessness in mindfulness and performance. Using relatable examples from sports and meditation, the session explains how judgmental thoughts create separation and tension, hindering improvement. Instead, Coach Jack encourages non-judgmental observation and highlights the benefits of an “effortless” or flow state. By letting go of the “separate ego” and pass/fail thinking, participants can quiet their minds, reduce stress, and perform better in activities like basketball and meditation. The episode offers practical strategies for cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness.


    Introduction to Non-Judgment and Ego (00:00:00) Explains how judgment creates separation and introduces the concept of the "separate ego" in mindfulness.

    Examples of Judgmental vs. Non-Judgmental Thoughts (00:00:55) Discusses typical self-judging thoughts after mistakes and contrasts them with non-judgmental observations.

    Judgment Is Not Necessary for Improvement (00:01:54) Emphasizes that labeling actions as good or bad is unnecessary for learning or improvement.

    Judgment Creates Problems and Separation (00:02:29) Explores how judging situations leads to problems and emotional reactions, using meditation and noisy siblings as examples.

    Judging vs. Observing Situations (00:03:43) Clarifies the difference between judgmental statements and simple observations, and which is more helpful.

    Effortlessness and Flow State (00:04:13) Introduces the concept of effortlessness, flow state, and how less effort and fewer thoughts can improve performance.

    Separation, Strain, and Tension from Judgment (00:05:50) Connects judgment to separation, which leads to strain and tension, negatively impacting performance.

    Pass/Fail Mindset and Its Problems (00:06:34) Describes the pass/fail mindset, how it involves judgment, and why it is unhelpful.

    The Separate Ego and Thought Patterns (00:07:07) Breaks down the role of the separate ego in creating judgmental thoughts and how most thoughts are judgments.

    Reducing Thoughts and Improving Performance (00:08:12) Explains how practicing non-judgment leads to fewer thoughts and better performance, especially in sports.

    Summary: The Separate Ego Hurts More Than Helps (00:08:33) Concludes that the separate ego, while not "bad," is more harmful than helpful due to its role in judgment.

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    11 mins
  • Mastering Your Mind: Techniques to Silence Fear and Boost Confidence in Sports

    Mastering Your Mind: Techniques to Silence Fear and Boost Confidence in Sports
    Nov 17 2025

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    In this podcast episode, Coach Jack leads a sports psychology and meditation session with a participant. They discuss the nature of thoughts, the impact of negative self-talk (referred to as “part x”), and how fear can hinder personal growth. The instructor guides Tenley through a beginner’s meditation exercise focused on breath awareness, emphasizing the importance of controlling attention. The participant shares personal examples of self-doubt, and the session concludes with a commitment to daily meditation practice and encouragement to continue developing mindfulness skills.


    Introduction to Thoughts (00:00:00) Explains what thoughts are and why being aware of them is important for mental well-being.

    Understanding Part X and Fear (00:01:02) Introduces "part X," the internal critical voice fueled by fear, and its impact on personal growth.

    Distinguishing Thoughts from Self (00:02:36) Discusses how thoughts and narratives do not define who we are; awareness separates us from them.

    Personal Experiences with Part X (00:03:32) Instructor shares personal story about overcoming self-doubt and the importance of not feeding part X.

    Identifying Part X Voices (00:04:30) Activity where participants identify their own common part X voices and fears.

    Introduction to Meditation (00:05:05) Explains meditation as a tool for controlling attention, with examples of different meditation types.

    Meditation Posture and Preparation (00:06:09) Guides on proper meditation posture, breathing, and focus points for effective practice.

    Meditation Instructions and Practice (00:08:09) Step-by-step instructions for breath meditation, handling distractions, and practicing attention control.

    Reflection and Homework Assignment (00:11:04) Reviews the meditation experience, assigns daily practice, and encourages continued participation.

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    14 mins
  • Play with Heart: Transforming Ego into Excellence in Sports

    Play with Heart: Transforming Ego into Excellence in Sports
    Oct 21 2025

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    In this podcast episode, Coach Jack explores the mental and emotional foundations of sports performance, emphasizing the importance of playing from the “heart”—one’s core identity and purpose—rather than relying on ego or fleeting motivation. The discussion covers the dangers of tying self-worth to athletic outcomes, the limitations of ego-driven performance, and the value of discipline, mindfulness, and meditation. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate freedom, love for the game, and presence to achieve flow states and sustainable success, using practical tools like breathwork and visualization to align mind and heart.

    The Heart and Purpose in Sports (00:00:00) Explains the importance of understanding meaning, purpose, and the "heart" behind playing sports for discipline and consistency.

    Identity vs. Performance (00:00:53) Discusses the dangers of tying self-worth to athletic performance and emphasizes that performances do not define identity.

    Serving Truth and Mastering Attention (00:02:08) Highlights the need to align with truth, master attention, and use correct mechanics for growth and success.

    Ego and Its Role in Sports (00:03:05) Defines ego as a protective image, warns against ego-driven identity, and explains its limitations.

    Ego, Fear, and Short-Term Motivation (00:04:18) Explores how ego and fear can provide short bursts of productivity but are ultimately self-destructive.

    Control, Freedom, and Flow State (00:05:14) Emphasizes the importance of letting go of control, playing with freedom, and achieving flow state for peak performance.

    Visualization and Meditation Practice (00:08:14) Introduces alternating between breathwork and visualization as a meditation practice for improved mental performance.

    Session Wrap-Up and Breathing Exercise (00:08:24) Offers the option to end early or continue with a brief breathing exercise to close the session.

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    10 mins
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