Have you ever felt the pressure – whether from coaches, other parents, or even yourself – that your daughter has to pick one sport and stick with it? Maybe you’ve heard, “If she doesn’t specialize now, she’ll never get a scholarship,” or “She needs to focus on one position to make the travel team.” Sound familiar?

If your daughter is an athlete, you’ve probably seen it: the self-doubt, the negative self-talk, the spiral after one tiny mistake. She beats herself up, focuses on the bad, and lets her confidence crumble before she even steps onto the field or court. Sound familiar? Here’s the hard truth: if she doesn’t learn how to handle these mental battles, she’ll never reach her full potential.

It’s one of the hardest moments a sports parent can face: watching your child get cut from a team. The sting of rejection, the tears, the frustration… It’s heartbreaking. You want to fix it, to make it better, to shield them from the pain. But deep down, you know you can’t. And that’s the hardest part.

Picture this: your team is in the middle of a high-stakes game, and instead of falling apart when things get tough, they stay calm, focused, and ready to win. Sounds almost too good to be true, right? But it’s possible – and it’s not just about physical skills. The key to thriving under pressure lies in their mental game. And the best part? You don’t need hours of extra practice to make this happen! In just 30 minutes a week, you can train your athletes to be mentally sharp and ready for anything. I’ve used this approach with my volleyball team, and it’s helped us win three state championships in a row.

You know those days when you just don’t want to go to practice? I get it, everyone feels that way sometimes. But the best athletes don’t let a lack of motivation stop them.

Is your young athlete constantly tired during practice or games? Do they struggle to focus or seem sluggish throughout the day? Confused about what to feed your growing athlete to optimize their performance?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to win not just once, but three times in a row at the state level in high school volleyball? I’ve had the unique privilege of coaching the Columbia River High School volleyball team to three consecutive state championships. Today, let’s dive into the stories of Macy, Lauren, and Logan, our senior captains, and explore the significant role mental training played in our victories.

Mistakes are an inevitable part in any sport, but how quickly can you recover from them? This is a burning question for many athletes, and the key to overcoming this challenge lies in understanding and implementing effective strategies. Let’s dive into some practical tips that can help you snap back from mistakes with agility and confidence.