Raising Elite Competitors

3 Mental Training Myths Holding Your Athlete Back - Here's the Truth


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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 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

đź•“ 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. 

#mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #mentalperformance

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