The Mentally Tough Kid

7 Winning Strategies to Raise Resilient Young Athletes and Build Championship-Level Programs

De: Brent Matthews

Narrado por: Lucas Hogan

Do you want to raise an athlete who’s not just talented—but resilient, coachable, and built for life’s toughest challenges?

In today’s competitive youth sports world, talent isn’t enough. Mental toughness is what sets great athletes apart—and it starts with the right guidance at home and on the practice field. In The Mentally Tough Kid, coach and mentor Brent Matthews shares 7 proven strategies to help young athletes thrive under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and lead with heart.

3 Useful Free Bonus Resources to enhance your experience

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Apply 7 winning strategies that build mental toughness
• Develop daily habits that sharpen focus and reduce anxiety
• Teach kids how to handle mistakes, pressure, and failure
• Instill grit, perseverance, and emotional resilience
• Build team-first culture and leadership skills
• Coach and support without causing burnout or pressure

This book delivers practical, down-to-earth tools for parents and coaches who want to raise not just good players—but great teammates and future leaders.

You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who cares. Grab your copy of The Mentally Tough Kid today and start building champions for life.

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Raising Resilient Champions

A must-listen for any parent or coach raising young athletes! The Mentally Tough Kid by Brent Matthews offers clear, actionable strategies to help children thrive in both sports and life. With a focus on building resilience, focus, and emotional strength, this audiobook goes beyond talent to nurture character and leadership. The 7 strategies are easy to follow and incredibly practical—perfect for busy families and coaches. The bonus resources are a great touch, too. Encouraging, insightful, and grounded in real-world experience—this is a powerful guide for raising confident, mentally strong kids.

Inspiring and practical read

A really inspiring, balanced and practical read to help kids develop as athletes. Finding the balance between 'encouraging' and 'pushing' kids, while helping them developer, can be difficult. This is a really well-read, easy to follow and practical book to help with that.

A Game Changer for Parents and Coaches

As a former athlete and educator, The Mentally Tough Kid really hit home. The strategies are clear, practical, and easy to apply. It can help a parent understand how to better support their child through the ups and downs of sports. This book isn’t just about building athletes, it’s about building strong, resilient kids. Every coach and parent needs to listen to this.

Awesome audiobook!

This is an excellent audiobook and really helps prepare kids (and parents) to build up mental strength and handle adversity. The guidance and tips are wonderful and well-organized. It is easy to follow and listen. Narrator does a nice job staying positive and keeping it interesting through the entire audiobook. Highly recommend this for any competitive athletes for sure!

Practical tips that really work!

This book goes way beyond sports for my nephew. It’s about helping kids handle life. The seven strategies are simple, clear, and actually do-able, even if you’re not a coach. I especially liked the parts on handling failure and the “I GET to” mindset shift, and it’s something we’ve already started using at home. The narration is easy to listen to and feels encouraging, not preach-y. Great mix of motivation and real advice! Perfect for parents or those who deal with sporty nephews like me!

An Inspiring Listen for parents and coaches

I listened to this audiobook while driving to and from practices with my son, and I’m so glad I did. It’s one of those rare books that’s not only easy to follow but actually sticks with you. The narrator has a calm, encouraging tone that made the lessons even more powerful.

What really stood out was how it reframed failure—not as something to fear, but as part of growth. The audiobook offers simple, practical strategies to help kids build confidence, bounce back from defeat, and develop character on and off the field. Even though it's geared toward athletes, the message applies to school, friendships, and life in general.

Highly recommend for any parent, coach, or mentor who wants to build resilient, grounded kids—not just good players.

Built My Kid’s Confidence Fast

As a sports parent, I’m always looking for ways to support my child both mentally and physically. This audiobook gave me simple, powerful strategies that helped boost my son's resilience and focus. He’s handling setbacks better and even enjoys practice more. Super easy to listen to and apply. I wish I had found this sooner!

It's helped both my kids become more confident

As a parent of two travel team athletes (soccer and basketball), I was constantly searching for ways to help my kids handle the pressure without becoming one of those overbearing sports parents. This book has been a game-changer for our family. Matthews really gets it - he understands that youth sports today can be intense, and kids need more than just physical skills to succeed. What I appreciated most was how practical everything is. The 7 strategies aren't some abstract concepts; they're actual things you can implement starting tomorrow.