How Do Injuries Shape Young Athletes' Confidence? With Tami Matheny

🔥 What happens when an injury suddenly sidelines a young athlete? 🌟 In today’s eye-opening episode, 🎙️ James McLamb talks with Tami Matheny 🧠💡, a Mental Game Coach, author, certified Jon Gordon Team trainer, and founder of Refuse2LoseCoaching, LLC, about the emotional and mental challenges kids face when they can’t play the sport they love 💛💭. They discuss why confidence often drops after injury, the mindset shifts that help athletes return stronger 🌱✨, and the practical ways parents can support their child without adding pressure 🙌💬. This episode gives honest guidance, real hope, and a simple plan to help young athletes turn setbacks into strength 🚀🌈.

(5:39) Why the injured athlete book was needed

(9:45) Identity loss when an athlete gets hurt

(13:34) Visualization as a secret recovery tool

(16:45) What parents should actually say and do

(23:43) How negative self-talk slows healing

(29:25) When injuries damage confidence beyond sports

(32:04) Helping athletes reconnect with their purpose

(38:37) Outro