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Are you wondering how you can help boost your daughter’s confidence before she steps onto the field or court? If so, you’re in the right place!
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Are you ready to elevate your athlete’s mental game?
Welcome to the world of elite sports psychology, where the mental game is just as important as physical prowess. Today, I’m thrilled to take you behind the scenes of our groundbreaking mental training program, the Elite Mental Game (EMG), specifically designed for athletes and their parents. Let’s dive into why EMG is a game-changer in sports psychology and how it empowers both athletes and their parents!
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Is your young athlete ready for mental training?
As parents and coaches in the world of young athletes, we often focus heavily on physical skills and training. But what about the mental aspect of sports? How do you know if your young athlete is ready for mental training?
Let’s dive into three key signs that indicate it’s time to start focusing on this crucial element of their development.
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Are you training the mental game for your athlete?
In competitive sports, the physical aspect often overshadows an equally crucial component: the mental game. But what happens when coaches don’t focus on this aspect? In this episode, I share insights from Darcy, a sports mom, and her daughter Whitney, a 15-year-old competitive figure skater, about their journey in training the mental side of athletics.
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Ever sat in the bleachers or the car pickup line, wondering how to help your daughter shake off a tough game and truly believe in herself again? If so, you’re in the right place. This isn’t just another list of sports pep talks or motivational quotes. These are tried-and-true strategies, straight from sports moms who’ve watched their athletes deal with nerves, tough coaches, self-doubt, and those make-or-break moments that happen on every field or court.
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It’s that time again: tryout season. The week when moms probably lose more sleep than their athletes do. And honestly? It makes sense. Tryouts are stressful for everyone: athletes, coaches, and yes, parents too.
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Let’s go ahead and say it: the old-school “suck it up” mindset isn’t doing your athlete any favors. In fact, it might be doing the opposite.
This episode wraps up our 4-part Summer Confidence Series by addressing something that shows up all over youth sports, often without question: the idea that mental toughness is everything. But what if that approach is actually setting your daughter back?
Let’s break it down, step by step. No fluff. Just real talk.
#253: Summer Confidence Series (Part 4 of 4): Why Mental Toughness Is Overrated – What To Do Instead
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Tryouts can feel like a lot. Your heart’s racing, your palms are sweaty, and suddenly it feels like everything’s riding on this one moment. But here’s the truth: tryouts aren’t about becoming someone new. They’re your chance to show off the work you’ve already put in. That’s it. And that mindset shift? It changes everything.
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Let’s talk about summer: not the relaxing-by-the-pool kind, but the kind where you’re showing up, putting in the work, and getting noticed.
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Let’s be honest: sometimes the hardest part of youth sports isn’t the games, the practices, or even the tough losses. It’s the sideline drama.
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Ever sat in the bleachers or the car pickup line, wondering how to help your daughter shake off a tough game and truly believe in herself again? If so, you’re in the right place. This isn’t just another list of sports pep talks or motivational quotes. These are tried-and-true strategies, straight from sports moms who’ve watched their athletes deal with nerves, tough coaches, self-doubt, and those make-or-break moments that happen on every field or court.
listen now
It’s that time again: tryout season. The week when moms probably lose more sleep than their athletes do. And honestly? It makes sense. Tryouts are stressful for everyone: athletes, coaches, and yes, parents too.
listen now
Tryouts can feel like a lot. Your heart’s racing, your palms are sweaty, and suddenly it feels like everything’s riding on this one moment. But here’s the truth: tryouts aren’t about becoming someone new. They’re your chance to show off the work you’ve already put in. That’s it. And that mindset shift? It changes everything.
listen now
Let’s go ahead and say it: the old-school “suck it up” mindset isn’t doing your athlete any favors. In fact, it might be doing the opposite.
This episode wraps up our 4-part Summer Confidence Series by addressing something that shows up all over youth sports, often without question: the idea that mental toughness is everything. But what if that approach is actually setting your daughter back?
Let’s break it down, step by step. No fluff. Just real talk.
#253: Summer Confidence Series (Part 4 of 4): Why Mental Toughness Is Overrated – What To Do Instead
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You see it all the time.
Your daughter walks off the field with slumped shoulders. She’s quiet in the car ride home, maybe frustrated tears in her eyes. You try to encourage her, “You did great!”, but she shrugs it off or snaps, “You don’t get it, Mom.”
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Mistakes are part of every athlete’s experience, whether your daughter is just starting out in sports or she’s been competing for years. The way she handles those mistakes, though? That can make all the difference in how much she enjoys the game, how well she plays, and how confident she feels, both on and off the field.
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If you’re reading this, I already know something about you: You deeply care about your daughter; not just how she performs in her sport, but how she feels about herself while she’s doing it.
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Deciding whether to quit a sport can feel like standing at a crossroads with no clear direction. You love the game, but the challenges keep piling up. You wonder if it’s worth the struggle or if walking away might be the best choice. Maybe you’re stuck in that indecisive place right now, unsure what to do next.
