Elite Competitor Society member,  Alexanne Hendrick  asks: My daughter plays on a highly competitive team where playing time is hard to come by. She’s playing more timid because of this. Any tips to help?  For an opportunity to have your question answered, make sure to submit it in the Elite Competitor Society!

  Elite Competitor Society member, Jennifer asks:   How I do prepare my 9 year old for a less successful season? She was top if her age group in swimming last year and she’ll be at the bottom this summer. I don’t want to make her feel like what’s the point if I’m just going […]

  The car ride home after the game is one of your biggest opportunities to build your daughter’s confidence. Unfortunately, many parents turn this into one of the most dreaded parts of an athlete’s playing experience.  Don’t be one of them! Moms, you have a significant impact on your daughters’ self-esteem. And I don’t want […]

  So you’re up real early and preparing all these snacks and vegetables in preparation for your daughter’s game. Everything’s all set and she’s all set with her gear and food. But what about you?  When was the last time you ate? Did you even have breakfast before preparing your daughter’s food and taking off […]

  Are you trying to lift up your daughter’s confidence through quick fixes?  Picture this: your daughter comes up to you and says, “I don’t think I’m good enough to win this competition or even make it to the official team lineup.” That’s alarming! Your athlete is starting to deal with confidence and esteem issues. […]

  This is an eye-opening interview with Lisa, a mom, teacher, and sports performance coach, about her experience in building confidence in (and with!) her daughter. There’s even a part where I tear up a little… it really touched my heart. We hope you enjoy the interview!(you’ll find a not-perfect transcript at the bottom, in case you’re […]

  Research tells us that a daughter’s confidence is closely tied to her mom’s confidence.  Everything from what you think, say, and do can influence your daughter’s perception of herself.  I don’t know about you, but this can feel really daunting to me!  It’s most obvious when it comes to body image –  What we […]

  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 […]