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Raising Elite CompetitorsAuthor: Coach Bre
The GO TO PODCAST for Sports Moms raising confident girl athletes! Elite Competitor Co-Founder Coach Breanne Smedley (AKA Coach Bre) is all about empowering moms with the tools they need to strengthen their athlete daughter's mental game so she believes in herself as much as you do (and plays like it!). Whether you're a sports mom with lots of seasons under your belt, just getting started on this sports journey, or somewhere in between... think of this podcast as your go-to guide to helping your daughter navigate the ups and downs of her sports journey. If you feel like you've tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life! FREE Training for sports moms: trainhergame.com Thanks for being a valued podcast listener! Save 400 on our #1 Mental Training Program for Girl Athletes - The Elite Mental Game: https://elitecompetitor.com/emg Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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3 Mental Training Myths Holding Your Athlete Back - Here's the Truth
Episode 277
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
Mental training isn't just for struggling athletes. 💛 If she wants to separate herself from the competition, grab our free training → https://trainhergame.com/mom 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 strugglingWhat 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 potentialHow to start incorporating mental reps into her training routine🕓 Key Moments:0:00 Introduction00:22 Athlete Spotlight: Samantha's Success03:04 What is Mental Training?03:34 Myth #1: Only for Struggling Athletes04:43 Myth #2: Just Talking About Feelings06:19 Myth #3: Physical Training is Enough08:42 How to Get Started with Mental Training10:47 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. #mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #mentalperformanceRegister for our free LIVE workshop for sports moms! [REGISTER HERE]
