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Not getting playing time? Feeling frustrated, overlooked, or stuck on the bench?
This episode is for athletes who aren’t starting and are struggling with the mental side of not playing.
We break down the mindset athletes need when they’re not getting minutes, how to take ownership during waiting seasons, and why the bench can either destroy your confidence—or build it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to handle frustration when you’re not playing as much as expected
What true ownership looks like when you’re on the bench
How to grow as an athlete without external validation
The key difference between waiting for your chance and preparing for it
How to stay mentally ready so you don’t miss your moment
If you’re benched right now, this episode will help you turn frustration into growth and stay ready when opportunity shows up.
🎯 Stop waiting. Start preparing.
By The Athletic SchoolNot getting playing time? Feeling frustrated, overlooked, or stuck on the bench?
This episode is for athletes who aren’t starting and are struggling with the mental side of not playing.
We break down the mindset athletes need when they’re not getting minutes, how to take ownership during waiting seasons, and why the bench can either destroy your confidence—or build it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to handle frustration when you’re not playing as much as expected
What true ownership looks like when you’re on the bench
How to grow as an athlete without external validation
The key difference between waiting for your chance and preparing for it
How to stay mentally ready so you don’t miss your moment
If you’re benched right now, this episode will help you turn frustration into growth and stay ready when opportunity shows up.
🎯 Stop waiting. Start preparing.