Jenny D returns to Transcending Sport for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to develop the mental side of athletic performance.

In this episode, Rob and Jenny dive deep into the psychology of peak performance, using compelling clips from coaching legend Gino Auriemma and the vulnerable testimony of basketball star Hailey Van Lith to explore why the mental game is often 80% of the battle.

Topics covered:

• Why elite coaches train athletes beyond their comfort zone (the Gino Auriemma philosophy)
• Hailey Van Lith's powerful story of struggle, self-reflection, and asking "Who are you?"
• The difference between being "teamy" vs. self-absorbed in team sports
• Why elite athletes have elite parents—and what that really means
• The danger of caring too much about what others think (FOPO)
• Jenny's 8-session mindset program and the tools athletes need to execute under pressure
• Process over outcome: Why focusing on results is killing your performance
• The importance of pre-game mental routines (and why most athletes skip them)
• How coaches can build authentic connections that make athletes run through walls
• Core values and self-discovery exercises every athlete needs

Jenny D shares insights from her Certified Sports Psychology practice and introduces her new online course, "The Game Changer Playbook," created with her childhood best friend Gina from Beyond the Scoreboards.

If you're a coach, parent, or athlete looking to strengthen the mental side of performance, this conversation will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective on what separates good from great.

Connect with Jenny D:

• Website: jennydmindset.com
• Instagram: @jennydmindset
• Email: [email protected]
• New Online Course: gamechangerplaybook.com