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7 Ways Cheer Moms Make Mental Block Worse With Jeff Benson


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Are you helping your athlete conquer fear or unknowingly feeding it?

What if your well-meaning words and support are actually making your athlete's mental block worse?

Mental blocks in cheerleading are more than just fear, they're misunderstood roadblocks that athletes, coaches, and parents can learn to navigate together. In this powerful conversation with Jeff Benson, mental performance coach and author, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the science behind fear, how it impacts tumbling, and why mislabeling fear as a “mental block” can do real harm. Whether you’re a coach struggling to support your team, or a parent desperate to help your child, this episode is packed with clear frameworks and actionable guidance that can change your athlete’s trajectory.

You’ll discover:

  • The three key roles in the athlete’s “support triad” and how each can best help or hinder progress
  • Why mental blocks are real, how they form, and what actually works to overcome them
  • Simple, science-backed strategies to guide athletes from overwhelmed to empowered without causing more damage
  • Press play now to learn how to support your athlete with empathy, structure, and a game plan that works.

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