Building Resilience with Mental Performance Coach Kristin Tullo

Jared here. In this episode of The Nail the Recruiting Process Podcast, I’m joined by Coach Kristin Tullo, the founder of Think Strong Play Strong. Kristin is a mental performance coach, and today we dive into the critical intersection of resilience development and athletic development. With a background in strength coaching and social work, Kristin shares her journey to becoming a specialist in the mental aspect of sports—an area she believes is often overlooked.

We tackle the tough stuff: Why resilience is the true differentiator for athletes, how coaches and parents can help build an athlete’s mental toughness, and the power of letting athletes fail in order to grow. Kristin unpacks her philosophy on "controlling the controllables" and provides actionable strategies to help athletes bounce back faster from mistakes—both on and off the court or field.

Kristin’s approach challenges the traditional notion of toughness, focusing instead on building the ability to respond effectively to adversity. This episode is packed wall-to-wall with insights for athletes AND their inner circle. Simply put - if you want to help a young athlete unlock their full potential, you can’t miss this interview.

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