# Ari Miller - Founder of ASM Performance - Episode 1280 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoop-heads-503560/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoop-heads-503560/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280.md Podcast: [Hoop Heads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoop-heads-503560) Published: 2026-07-20T02:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://hoopheadspod.com/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280/ Audio file: https://p.podderapp.com/6933502317/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adb6f52e-55aa-4edc-b8c7-93d49403392c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hoop-heads-503560/episodes/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280 Duration seconds: 4945 ## Resource Ari Miller is the founder of ASM Performance and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who helps athletes, coaches, executives, and organizations perform more consistently under pressure. Miller began his career as a college basketball coach, serving on staff at St. Michael’s College, Bryant University, and the University of Vermont. He brings more than 15 years of experience in college athletics as a coach, administrator, counselor, and performance specialist. Miller has developed and led mental health, leadership, and performance programs at several NCAA institutions, including Vermont and Johns Hopkins. In 2024, he began working with New York University Athletics as a mental performance consultant for its student-athletes and coaches. Through individual coaching, team workshops, and leadership development, Miller provides practical, evidence-based strategies designed to strengthen confidence, focus, resilience, and sustained high performance. On this episode Mike and Ari discuss why physical preparation is essential for athletic success, so too is the mental preparation that athletes must undertake. Throughout our conversation, we explore the intricate relationship between mental resilience and athletic performance, delving into strategies that foster confidence, focus, and composure under pressure. Miller shares invaluable insights gleaned from his work with athletes, coaches, and organizations, illustrating how tailored mental performance strategies can lead to sustained high performance. Cultivating a strong mindset is not merely advantageous but essential for those striving to excel in the competitive arena of basketball. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hoop-heads-503560/episodes/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoop-heads-503560/ari-miller-founder-of-asm-performance-episode-1280.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.