What if I told you that you could control the outcomes you get in life?

That by simply making one shift, you can change the results you’re getting?

See, the thing is that many athletes that I work with WANT something different - more playing time, better performance, to play at the higher level - but feel like they have no control over what’s happening in reality. 

They get stuck in loops that keep them playing and performing below what they’re capable of. 

Well, today’s episode is all about how to flip that script on its head. 

In fact, what we’re talking about today is so important that we call it one of our foundational concepts. I taught our first foundational concept in episode #3 (the three non-negotiables to elite performance), so if you missed that, go back and take a listen. 

Today is another key concept, and that’s: How our thoughts create our reality. 

We’re going to chat all about how outcomes are created, examples of why this is so important to an athlete’s success (or lack of), and what athletes (and parents/coaches) can be doing to ensure they are owning their outcomes and results. 

So, let’s dive in. 

Here's what we'll cover today:

1. How Thoughts Create Our Reality -> The Thought Wheel

You will see how changing just one thought can change the outcome. That’s because our actions and our results are a reflection of what we think. 

2. What We Focus On Expands
Have you ever heard that saying “the grass is greener where you water it”... I have a story about that to share! I see this all the time in athletes, and people who are “watering the weeds” with their thoughts. They are giving attention and care to their negative, limiting thoughts, and therefore growing them bigger and bigger.

3. Awareness Is The Starting Point
It can take some time to identify the thought that is leading to the outcome or result. But, awareness is key and the sooner we can get athletes thinking about their thoughts, the better.

4. Get Started - Challenge Your Thoughts!
Here’s what I encourage athletes to do: challenge your thoughts! Every single one of them! Now, really get honest with yourself. What THOUGHT are you telling yourself about your situation? 

As parents and coaches we can do this in our own lives. We can also encourage our athletes to instead of focusing on the outcome or the situation itself, focus on what thoughts they are choosing to focus on around the situation.

I hope you see how important this foundational concept is! 

Research shows that we say over 50,000 things to ourselves a day. Knowing that our thoughts create our reality, we know that athletes who harness this awareness and are intentional with what they are telling themselves have the competitive advantage over athletes who let their thoughts run wild. 

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Elite Performance...it’s what our players are after, and what we want for our athletes, right? Athletes want so badly to...

• have confidence from the inside out
• have consistent performance
• play to potential 
• experience continuous improvement
• move past mistakes quickly
• come in clutch 

And as parents and coaches, we want these things for our athletes, too. And it’s hard to know what to do when we notice those things aren’t happening. 

But, sometimes it seems like the path to get there seems non-existent. 

What I hear from players and parents is that athletes are working hard, getting extra reps in, training, and doing everything they can to achieve Elite Performance, but aren’t always seeing the results they want!

They feel like they don’t know what else to do, and they’ve tried everything. 

More often than not, it’s because one of the following three pillars to elite performance is missing. 

So, that’s what we’re talking about today! 

To ensure your daughter is on the path to confidence and elite performance in her sport, there are three non-negotiables that have to be present in her training. They are like the three legs to a stool. The stool won’t hold up or be effective without all three! 

So, let’s get into it.

We'll be talking about:
1. Knowledge of the Sport
2. Physical Training
3. Mental Training

The three non-negotiables to elite performance. Knowledge of the sport, physical training, and mental training. Athletes absolutely need all three in order to reach their full potential, and I hope that by tuning in today you can pinpoint what might be missing and how to cultivate that as a parent, athlete, or coach. 

Until next time, remember: “everything you need is within you already.” 

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• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
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Alright parents, and coaches. I want you to give me a nod if you can relate to one of the following...

Parents, you’re seeing your athlete do “all the things.” You’re providing opportunities for her, getting her private lessons even. You see the work she’s putting in, yet she still lacks confidence in herself and feels stuck. 

Coaches, you’re experiencing the same thing on your teams. You provide all the training, situations, and scenarios they need to be successful..yet when it comes to competition and performance, it’s like they are a different team. 

I see and hear about this all the time. Athletes that are stuck feeling like no matter how hard they train, they aren’t seeing results. 

What is this all about?! Doesn’t it make sense that the more work you put into something, the more you get out? Output = Input?

I’m here to tell you that there’s a missing link when it comes to playing to potential and elite performance. And it’s more than just the physical that counts. Which is why so many athletes feel like they are not getting the results they want even though they are training their tails off. So, what’s missing?

Simply put, they are missing the link to high performance: Mental Training. 

Specifically, I’m talking about how to train our minds to perform under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, play with confidence every time an athlete is on the court/field.

And without it, at some point all athletes will get stuck. Because the fact is, many of the physical blocks they are experiencing: not playing to potential, making multiple mistakes in a row, inconsistent performance...are actually NOT physical blocks. 

So, today I’m diving into 3 reasons why mental training is the missing link to an athlete's performance: 

• Mental Training Addresses the Underlying Cause of Poor Performance 
•  When talent is equal, it’s the mental training (not physical) that separates athletes
• Physical and mental training compliment each other for peak performance

We'll also talk about 3 reason why we don't see mental training as often as we should:

• Some people don’t understand the value of mental training
• Coaches aren’t trained in mental training (or have lack of resources)
• Mental training is usually an afterthought

Remember: The secret sauce: Mental + Physical Training = Elite Performance

If you’re a parent or coach who knows that mental training is the missing link to achieving elite performance, a simple way to get started is what you’re doing right now! 

Make it a part of your weekly routine to tune into the Elite Competitor Podcast. Each week, we are bringing you simple, proven, actionable strategies to help female athletes develop lasting confidence and elite performance. No more wondering what you can do to help your athlete level up and start believing in themselves. 

Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Download the free resources we've created for you
• Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

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 You can expect weekly episodes dedicated to inspiring and enabling female athletes to unlock their true potential. We'll bring you proven systems, strategies, and tips designed to address the underlying causes that are holding female athletes back from playing with confidence and elite performance. And we'll always include actionable ways to utilize high-quality mental training so that athletes can truly step into their power, start playing to potential, and level-up on and off the court or field. 

Our goal is that you leave each episode feeling inspired, motivated, and armed with simple and effective ways to make this happen. Whether you’re a parent wanting to know how you can help your daughter play with confidence, an athlete ready to unlock your next level, or a coach who wants to bring this power to your team - there’s something for everyone here in our collective mission to lift our female athletes and allow them to become the best versions of themselves. 

Thanks for joining us, getting to know us a little bit, and helping to raise up a generation of young women who will change the world!

Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Download the free resources we've created for you
• Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

Help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes by leaving a rating and review. It's THE BEST way to help our podcast be seen and heard! Thank you!