Summer Confidence Series (Part 1 of 4): The Unintentional Ways Parents Lower Confidence In Their Athlete (and what to do instead)

Raising Elite Competitors

Hey sports parents! Are you wondering how to boost your athlete's confidence this summer? Join me as we discuss some crucial insights to help your girl shine on the field.

In this episode, we unpack the unintentional ways parents can unintentionally hinder their athlete's confidence and what you can do instead.

What’s Covered:

• Hear a heartwarming success story from Brittany's daughters, showing how mental tools can turn setbacks into triumphs.
• Learn about common traps like expecting confidence to grow naturally with experience.
• Discover why relying solely on coaches for mental training might not be enough.
• Understand why viewing challenges as just phases might limit your athlete's potential.
• Explore how confidence truly starts in the mind and impacts on-field performance.
• Learn about the Elite Performance Formula – combining sport knowledge, physical training, and mental skills for athlete success.
• Get a sneak peek into our upcoming Summer Confidence Series episodes focusing on practical strategies to empower your athlete.

Ready to help your athlete reach new heights? Tune in to the full episode and empower your parenting game!
Episode Highlights:

[00:28] Goal of the Podcast Series. Discover the purpose of this podcast series, focusing on building confidence in girl athletes through mental performance coaching.
[01:35] Member Highlight: Brittany. Highlighting a success story from our program, Brittany's daughters overcame competition nerves and setbacks using mental training tools. It illustrates how effective mental strategies can transform performance under pressure.
[03:55] Common Traps for Sports Parents. Discussing pitfalls like expecting coaches to handle all mental aspects, assuming confidence grows naturally with experience, and viewing challenges as temporary phases. These misconceptions can hinder an athlete's potential.
[10:25] Importance of Mental Training. Exploring how confidence starts in the mind and impacts performance on the field. Negative self-talk and unmanaged emotions can significantly affect an athlete's ability to perform at their best.
[12:28] Elite Performance Formula. Introducing our approach that combines sport knowledge, physical training, and mental skills as essential components for athlete success. This holistic formula enhances performance and resilience across all levels of competition.
[18:07] Upcoming Summer Confidence Series. Previewing future episodes focusing on practical strategies: overcoming mistakes, flipping negative mindsets, and becoming a supportive safe space for athletes. These insights aim to empower parents to actively support their child's mental growth.
Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Enroll in The Elite Mental Game - our self-paced training program proven to strengthen your athlete’s mental game and confidence with a $400 discount here!
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Chapter

1. Building Confidence in Girl Athletes (00:00:00)

2. Building Confidence Beyond the Coach (00:03:52)

3. Empowering Athletes Through Mental Training (00:10:32)

4. Enhancing Athlete Confidence Through Parental Support (00:15:58)