Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

The pursuit of excellence, greatness, and our goals is an incredible opportunity, especially when it is driven by our purpose, fueled by our passion, and guided by a purpose that is higher than ourselves. In the journey of this pursuit, problems, detours, and interference can distract us and cause us to get off track. I sometimes see this with the athletes that I coach where they become shocked when things don't go "perfectly" which leads to becoming stressed on how to proceed. Maybe, you can relate to this type of situation and these emotions.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite Bible verses that can provide a foundation when trouble, trials, and challenging circumstances occur, and I offer some guidance on what to do in these moments.There is a way to have peace in the process!   Show Notes:John 16:33Remember your presence and lean into your process.I perform at my best when I do these things...      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I interview Aidan Morrison, captain of the Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Team who won their second straight Texas 6A State Championship. This was the first time that a 6A school won back-to-back state championships, and Aidan was a big part of this. He is a 4 year Varsity starter, 2-time District MVP, and MVP of the 2024 State Championship. Throughout his playing career, he has demonstrated greatness and created moments that matter in clutch situations. Aidan is a leader on and off the field and will be continuing his soccer career at Liberty University.Whether you are an athlete, a parent of athletes, or someone who wants to understand what goes on in the mind of an athlete who is pursuing greatness and making the most of their moments, you will find value in this podcast. In this episode, Aidan shares some incredible insight and wisdom about pursuing greatness, performing in pressure situations, and how faith can help you conquer your fears.       

This is the first podcast episode in a new series on the topic of pursuing greatness. I love how my mentor and close friend Dr. David Cook defines greatness (with a little "g"):"Selfless Exceptionalism: being your best with the intention of inspiring others to be their best."In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys about our pursuit of greatness in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Greatness begins in your preparation.Specific goalPurposeful process and action planGreatness is built in the journey.Greatness doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of many moments of growth and hard work.Greatness is refined in the fire…of competition and challenges.Greatness is not achieved without a refining process. Through competition and challenges, the greatest athletes are refined and become better and more mentally tough. Buy Dr. David Cook's greatness book by clicking on the book image or using this link: greatness bookNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every

"Focus on the process.""Trust the Process."You may often hear these phrases but wonder if they really mean something and if they can help you achieve your goals and perform in the moment in sports, business, and life. In my research and experience in working with high performing athletes and business leaders, I have found that being process-focused in the moment can lead to the outcomes you want to achieve. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 4 keys to developing the right process.  Show Notes:4 Keys to Developing the Right Process:Outcome-DrivenConsistentPositive and ProductiveReliable     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

There is power in your presence! That's why it is so important to think about and prepare for how you show up to practice, to games, to client meetings and work, and in life. You should not wait until the moment arrives to decide how you want to show up. Decide in advance of the moment and the circumstances of the day how you want to make a positive impact on this day and on the people you encounter, work with, and do life with. Check out today's Monday Morning Moments podcast to learn about 4 ways to prepare for the right presence.   And remember there is power in your presence!       Show Notes:Think about how you want to show up.- in advance of the moment...Don't wait until the moment arrives to decide. Identify your theme.Define what your theme looks like in action.- Same theme can look different for different people.Be present in your presence.- Say it.- Trust it.- Do it.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouT

I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Presence: How you show up to the moment.Process: How you show out or give your best to the momentKey Question: Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays.

This is the third episode in our series on JOY. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Know Your PurposeWe cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it.Find and Know Your Why."Sports should be a place where we find anxiety and angst. It should be a place where we discover grit, growth, and greatness."Have a purpose beyond your performance.Love the ProcessLove the process of getting better.Nurture the Right PerspectiveHave the right perspective.Don't tie your identity to your performance, or your sport, or your career.Know that you are more than just your job or sport. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

In the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life.   Show Notes:Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstanceHow to Enjoy the Moment:Love who you areLove what you get to doGratitude changes the trajectory of your perspective and impacts your heart, mind, and soul in a positive and powerful way!Enjoying the moment and "playing with joy" also positively and powerfully impacts the people you lead and influence, the team you are building, and the culture you are nurturing.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We are starting a new series on JOY. Over the years, I have spoken to many groups, teams, and businesses about the power of "playing with joy." Also, in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Enjoy the Moment is one of the key principles for making the most of your moments and being fully engaged and present in life.As we kick off this series, I think it is very important to know your enemy, or the thing or person that is trying to steal your joy. It is also important to know how we contribute to outside forces that try to steal our joy by choosing to focus on the wrong things. Specifically, I think there are at least 2 major things that try to steal your joy. The hope for today is that these 2 things are within our control, and we have a choice whether we will be controlled by these forces or conquer them to unleash our best performance in sports, business, and life!  Show Notes:"Yesterday Ended Last Night" - John MaxwellMy Blog Article about this2 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy:Re

As you enter into the final days of December, there is power in reflecting on the past year. It helps you to be grateful for all that you have accomplished, the ways you have grown, and the things you have learned in the process. It also is the first step in think about your goals for the new year.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share at least 3 "Rs" that will help you perform an annual debrief of the last year - a process and rhythm I do myself and highly recommend - in order to reflect and gain valuable insight about this past year.  Show Notes:ReflectRenewRechargeRefocus, where necessary and neededNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

greatnessIt is something we all want and desire! But what does it really mean to be great? I love the way my mentor, friend, and renowned sports psychologist Dr. David Cook defines greatness... greatness: selfless exceptionalism In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore this definition of greatness and dive into what it means to pursue your best with the passionate purpose of inspiring others to do the same.  Show Notes:greatness: selfless exceptionalismselfless: to put others before yourselfexceptionalism: to be your best in whatever you doselfless exceptionalism: be your best with the passionate pursuit of inspiring others to do the samegreatness BookNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

I recently had the opportunity to interview Gabe Baker, a multi-talented person who I have known since his Freshman year at Rice University where he participated in a leadership develop program that I led for student athletes. While Gabe has many talents and pursuits, he currently is a musician in Nashville and a multi-instrumental part of the band that travels with the musical duo For King and Country. This interview is a part of our series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about "living life on purpose for a purpose." While it is a longer form episode than we typically do on the the podcast, there is so much perspective and insight in this conversation that I pray blesses and inspires you to keep pursuing your purpose and making your life count for what matters most! And I love Gabe's quote about what his purpose is: "an honest expression of stepping into the fullness of who God has created me to be" Ways to Connect with Gabe Baker: Web Site Instagram Facebook Spotify New Episodes of the Mon

We have been talking about living on purpose for a purpose during this series on the importance of purpose. On today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about what can happen if we don't define and connect to our purpose in life. Show Notes: 3 Consequences of Not Connecting To Your Purpose: We miss the moments in our lives. We don't engage in and bring our best to the moment. We make our lives about ourselves and chase the wrong "glories" in life. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

This is the 3rd episode in the series we are doing about purpose. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about the importance of living your life "On Purpose for a Purpose." I share 5 reasons for why developing a purpose statement is important as well as 3 ways to develop your purpose statement. Show Notes: We need to live on purpose for a purpose Why is purpose important: Aligns our activities Provides incentive when things get challenging and tough Provides direction for the future  Provides clarity about your past Helps us live a more meaningful life What does a good purpose statement look like: Vision oriented: "To accomplish X by doing Y" Cause focused: "We create meaningful experiences" Reason motivated: "I’m doing this because of" New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episo

Where does our purpose come from? And how do we fulfill our purpose? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series on Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose and answer both of those questions. I also share 2 keys that you can focus on to fulfill your purpose and make your life count for what matters most. Show Notes: Where do purpose and calling come from? They come from God who created you for relationship and a unique purpose. He gave you your talents, time, and opportunities and wants to do amazing things through you for His glory! Arete: fulfilling the purpose for which you were created and called to Faithful and Available Available: being available to direct our time and our attention to our purpose and the things that matter most; not being distracted by time wasters, fear, doubt, and things that don’t matter and don’t have an eternal focus; being present in our relationships and the opportunities that we get to embrace every day Faithful: bring our full sel

Purpose. Calling. These are words that often seem lofty, out of reach, and hard to define, but they are so vital to living a life of meaning and making a true impact with our lives. This podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments is the first in a series on discovering and living out your purpose. In today's episode, I define the words purpose and calling and share some tips on how to discover your purpose. Show Notes: Purpose: Your Why Calling: Your What "Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to your calling along the way." - Scott Kauffmann Stephen Covey talks about the importance of developing a Personal Mission Statement in his book The 7 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. My Personal Mission Statement: "Lead a life of significance by making a positive impact in the lives of other people." Look for Themes in your life and and your past experiences "What has become clear since we last met?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Data Points/Moments Clarity and Insight Action

Today is the final podcast episode in our series: "5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset." Renewing our mind to truth is so important, and we cannot let distractions and negative thoughts and circumstances drag us down and keep us from performing at our best and making a positive impact with our lives. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the 5th key to building a championship mindset: "Improve Your Recovery Time." We define recovery time as the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment. Improving your recovery time is a huge factor in helping you to be present and bring your best in the current moment and not get caught into a negative downward spiral. Show Notes: "Recovery Time: the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment." "The Five Forces": Fear Doubt Pressure Negative Thoughts Lack of Confidence 2 Ways to Improve Your Recovery Time: Respond, not React

Developing an I Will Mindset is more than just saying a mantra; it's a full commitment to a mission to give your best in all things! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the 4th key to developing a Championship Mindset, the importance of developing this mindset, and give you 5 tips for developing an I Will mindset in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: 5 Ways to Develop an I will Will Mindset: Nurture Perspective Be Present in the Moment Be Willing to Live With the Results Be Fully Engaged in the Process Choose Positive and Productive Thoughts New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Today is the 3rd segment in our series focusing on 5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite principles: Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused. This principle is a practical application of the other keys that we have discussed so far and is very important if you want to achieve your best performance in sports, business, and life. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

This is the second episode of the series "5 Keys to a Championship Mindset." Today's episode of Monday Morning Moments concentrates on the second step: Focus on What You Can Control. So many times, distractions and challenging circumstances can get in the way of your best performance, because you choose to focus on things outside of your control. In this podcast, I share 2 axioms that will help you focus on what you can control in order to put yourself in the best position to maximize your potential and achieve your goals in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: Focus on what you can control. What you choose to focus on magnifies in size. Every action begins with a thought. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!