Have you ever played the game “Whack-A-Mole” at an arcade?  That’s the exact image that comes to mind when I’m talking to parents, coaches, and athletes about common struggles that they are having while trying to compete and achieve peak performance in their sports! Most want a quick-fix to what’s going on. Make it […]

    As we wrap up 2021, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget a critical step in helping our daughters grow as athletes and people.  The power of pausing and reflecting is an essential practice that is often skipped over in the pursuit of the next thing.  Reflection […]

  I have yet to meet a female athlete that doesn’t struggle with some aspect of perfectionism.  It’s pretty common, in fact. Athletes want to do well. They want to constantly be improving. They want to hit new levels of performance.  This is all GREAT and necessary. However, there’s a fine line between healthy striving […]

  I recently surveyed our Elite Competitor Society moms/coaches, asking: “What kills your daughter’s confidence the most when it comes to her sport/performance?” Turns out, there are a few things that moms of female athletes agree on that cut their athlete daughter’s confidence the most.  So, let’s face them head on! Below you’ll learn the top […]

    The comparison game can be a tricky one.  It can easily leave athletes feeling defeated, discouraged, and distracted. (And let’s face it, this doesn’t just happen with athletes!) Comparison is a part of life that is hard (impossible, maybe) to get away from. We are naturally inclined to compare our abilities, situations, appearances, […]

  Join basketball, volleyball, and track star Emma Behrmann as she shares her journey to confidence through the Elite Competitor Program! Highlights include: – How she learned to overcome mistakes and failures – Her struggle with perfectionism and how she shifted her focus to allow for healthy striving – The key strategy she used to […]

  Here’s a truth you need to know: Not all confidence is created equal. We all want it… Confidence. It’s what we truly desire for our athlete daughters, not only on the court/field, but in life.  The confidence to play to potential. To bounce back from mistakes. To play with tenacity. To perform consistently.  But, […]

  Today, I want to fill you in on what I’ve noticed after 10 years of coaching female athletes to become mentally tough and confident. Some of the greatest benefits are actually occurring off the court and field! When most athletes and parents start to understand and utilize the power of mental training, it’s typically […]