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Here's the truth: Everyone's putting in the physical reps. Strength, speed, skills - that's the bare minimum in sports now.

To play at her potential and bounce back from mistakes faster, she needs mental reps too. The best athletes (Simone Biles, Mia Hamm, Naomi Osaka) all prioritize mental training alongside physical training.

👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with tools to build confidence and manage pressure so they can compete freely and passionately.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest myths about mental training and why mental toughness isn't something you can just tell your daughter to have. She needs actual tools.

What You'll Learn:

• Why mental training is for ANY athlete ready to level up, not just those who are struggling
• What mental training actually is (and what it's not)
• How the best athletes use mental training to separate themselvesWhy physical training alone won't get her to her full potential
• How to start incorporating mental reps into her training routine

🕓 Key Moments:

0:00 Introduction
00:22 Athlete Spotlight: Samantha's Success
03:04 What is Mental Training?
03:34 Myth #1: Only for Struggling Athletes
04:43 Myth #2: Just Talking About Feelings
06:19 Myth #3: Physical Training is Enough
08:42 How to Get Started with Mental Training
10:47 Recap and Conclusion

💬 Moms - comment below: What's one mistake or challenge you wish your daughter could bounce back from faster?

📌 Free Tools & Next Steps

🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom
📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes

⬇️ P.S.

A few stats worth knowing:

• 70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13 (National Alliance for Youth Sports)
• 85% of elite athletes work with mental performance coaches (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)
• Athletes who practice mental skills training show a 30-50% improvement in performance under pressure (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology)

The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most.

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💛 You know your daughter needs help with the mental side of her sport, but every time you bring it up, she shuts down. Here's how to start the conversation without triggering an eye roll.

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👋🏼 Hi! I'm Coach Bre, a certified mental performance coach, former collegiate athlete, and 4-time state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and have worked with over 5,000 girl athletes to strengthen their mental game and confidence.

In this episode, I'm sharing three strategies that actually work to introduce mental training to your daughter in ways that spark curiosity instead of resistance. These are the same approaches that have helped thousands of athletes get started with mental training (and 90% of them jump in right away).

What you'll learn:

• The biggest mistake moms make when bringing up mental training (and what to say instead)
• How to connect mental training to what SHE wants, not just what you're worried about
• Why elite athletes like Simone Biles work with mental performance coaches (and how to use this to normalize it for your daughter)
• The secret to getting her on board when she won't listen to you

Whether your daughter is 11 or 18, plays any sport, and whether she's struggling with confidence, nerves, or bouncing back from mistakes, this episode will help you bridge the gap.

🕓 Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Discussing Mental Training
01:15 Strategy 1: Connect Mental Training to Her Goals
04:14 Understanding the Three Pillars of Athletic Success
06:41 Strategy 2: Show Her the Best Athletes Do This
08:32 Strategy 3: Let Someone Else Do the Talking
10:42 Additional Resources and Tools for Parents
12:09 Finding the Right Age to Start Mental Training
13:11 Recap and Next Steps

💬 Let's stay connected: Comment below and let me know what the hardest part about supporting your daughter is right now?

📌 Free Tools & Next Steps
🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom
📺 Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors
📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes

⬇️ P.S.

• 70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13, often due to pressure and loss of enjoyment (National Alliance for Youth Sports).
• Athletes who use mental skills training show a 55-80% improvement in performance outcomes compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2018).
• Over 85% of elite athletes work with sports psychologists or mental performance coaches as part of their training regimen (American Psychological Association).

The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most.

#mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #sportsmom

Are you tired of seeing your athlete get stuck in those negative spirals of self-doubt? Wishing they could play with more confidence and shake off mistakes without beating themselves up? Well, today’s episode is all about changing the inner dialogue. We’re talking about how to help your athlete develop positive self-talk so they can unlock their full potential – and maybe even start enjoying their sport more!

What’s Covered

• The difference between average and elite athletes when it comes to their mindset.
• How negative thoughts turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• Simple tools to notice and shift those negative thoughts before they take hold.
• What YOU can do as a parent to create a supportive environment.

Ready to help your athlete build their mental game? Dive into the full episode for all the details – you won’t want to miss this one!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Helping athletes overcome negative self-talk and move past it quickly.

[02:26] Helping athletes develop positive self-talk and navigate negative thoughts. Discover the importance of positive self-talk in athletes, emphasizing its impact on their mental game and overall performance.

[07:35] Shifting thoughts to improve mental game in sports. Athletes learn to focus on enjoyment and improvement by shifting their mental attitude, leading to better performance.

[09:58] How thoughts and beliefs affect athletic performance. Learn more about the “thought wheel” and how it relates to athletes’ situations, thoughts, feelings, and actions.

[15:06] Shifting negative thoughts to productive ones in sports.

[17:12] Helping athletes shift negative thoughts and build self-trust.

[22:27] How parents’ self-talk impacts their daughters’ mental skills and physical abilities in sports. Negative self-talk from parents can contribute to a daughter’s negative self-talk and impact her athletic performance.

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
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

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