Hey athletes, have you ever walked off the field/court after playing a “should-be-easy” game feeling frustrated with YOURSELF? You didn’t lose... but you didn’t play like YOU either.

This episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down:

✅ The #1 mistake athletes make (that turns you into a “rollercoaster player”)

✅ How to set UNBREAKABLE standards (so you dominate EVERY game)

✅ Why the scoreboard LIES (and what to focus on instead)

✅ Pro mindset tricks (used by Olympians and D1 athletes)

✅ The 30-second brain hack that makes sloppy play IMPOSSIBLE

🚨 WARNING: If you keep playing down to competition, you’ll NEVER reach your potential.

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P.S. Want to discover your unique Competitor Style? Take our free quick quiz → What’s Your Competitor Style?

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00] Introduction to the common problem of playing down to weaker competition.

[00:00:37] Shoutout to Kaylee, an athlete who improved her performance by focusing on mental training.

[00:01:42] Tip #1: Define and commit to your personal performance standards.

[00:04:00] Tip #2: Set personal performance goals beyond just winning.

[00:05:00] Tip #3: Train your mindset through visualization and pregame routines.

[00:07:00] Learn more about mental training through the Elite Mental Game program.

[00:08:11] Closing reminder: Elite athletes control their own level of play.

Next Steps:

• Athletes: Take the “What’s Your Competitor Style Quiz” here!
• Parents: Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

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