Today's Topic: The Confidence Formula: Help your young athlete build the confidence they need to succeed

In this episode of 'Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations,' host Valerie Alston guides parents and young athletes on sparking meaningful dialogue about confidence and mental toughness. This episode dives into the 'Confidence Formula,' exploring whether confidence is innate or developed through practice and experience.

Valerie defines confidence, distinguishes between global and task-specific confidence, and outlines four key factors that build confidence: personal experiences, vicarious experiences, body arousal regulation, and mindset. The episode concludes with conversation prompts to help families and teams discuss ways to build confidence together.

00:00 Introduction to Confident Car Ride Conversations

00:22 Understanding the Confidence Formula

01:10 Defining Confidence

02:17 Types of Confidence

04:31 Building Confidence Through Experience

08:58 The Role of Mindset and Persuasion

11:37 Conversation Prompts for Parents and Athletes

13:40 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Discussion questions

1. Athlete: What’s one thing you’ve worked hard to get better at? How did practicing help your confidence? Parent: Can you share a time when preparation helped you feel confident?
2. Together: Is there anything parents or coaches are doing that isn’t helping your confidence right now? What is something they are doing that is helping?
3. Together: What’s one thing we can work on together to help build your confidence?

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