The CMPC Playbook

“Routines Teach Skills (If You Let Them)”

Understanding how routines deepen the skills you teach

Dec 9 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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The Hidden Gap: Consultants Learn Skills in Isolation. Athletes Learn Through Routines

How to gain greater creativity and show value in consulting

Dec 2 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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November 2025

Deliberate practice is the start of high performance, not mental skills

The importance of changing our perspectives around mental performance consulting

Nov 24 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Stop Explaining, Start Leading

How to nail your first talk introductions with groups

Nov 3 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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October 2025

A Professional Identity Is Built, Not Declared

Focus on your approach and what you see, no

Oct 27 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

August 2025

Showing value through outcomes in discovery meetings

The Importance of Highlighting the Outcomes of Your Work

Aug 25 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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The Core Habits Behind Every Coaching Philosophy

Habits are what bring philosophy to likfe

Aug 18 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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Athletes don't need more drills, they need better debriefs

Focused learning is key for development

Aug 11 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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July 2025

What is your M.V.W. worth to you?

Your MINIMUM VIABLE WORKWEEK

Jul 21 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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🧠 If Athletic Performance Had a Job Description…

Would this change how we view what is essential?

Jul 14 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

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From Training to Competition

Helping skills transfer

Jul 7 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC

June 2025

Tracking What Matters: The Simple Data Mental Coaches Shouldn’t Ignore

How to show thoughtfulness of your work to others

Jun 30 • 

Russ Flaten, Ed.D., CMPC