Podcast Episode 28 Unlocking Peak Performance from Boardroom to Big Leagues with Elliot Cox – Tampa Bay Rays

In this episode, Coach Antoinette Datoc talks with Elliot Cox, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Tampa Bay Rays. Elliot shares valuable insights from his journey into sport psychology—moving from the corporate world to working with athletes at IMG Academy and beyond.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How Elliot engages athletes at every level—from high school to the pros
✔️ Why routines matter for confidence and consistency
✔️ The mindset behind “failing forward”
✔️ Core traits of elite performers: presence, self-awareness, discipline, ruthless optimism, and being a great teammate
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is packed with practical tools to help unlock peak performance.

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:08 – Meet Elliot Cox
02:18 – Career Shift: Corporate to Sports Psychology
03:43 – IMG Academy Experience
05:45 – Engaging Youth Athletes
07:28 – Mental Training Strategies
10:34 – Routines & Handling Failure
15:03 – Traits of Elite Performers
18:04 – Final Thoughts

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I’m Antoinette Datoc

I coach athletes of all ages and skill levels on how to flex their mental muscles in ways to elevate performance, both on and off the field. I also work one-on-one and in group settings with parents of athletes, coaches, and teams on developing habits aimed at cultivating a positive mindset and mental strength.