Raising Elite Competitors

Tips for Raising Confident Girl Athletes: How These Gymnastics and Softball Moms Did It (And How You Can Too)


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What if the secret to your daughter’s confidence isn’t more practice… but a mental game shift?

Two sports moms (one with a 9-year-old gymnast, another with a 12-year-old softball catcher) spill exactly how they transformed meltdowns into comebacks and rebuilt their own parenting playbooks along the way.

🔥 You’ll Learn:

  • The car ride trick that got a resistant 9-year-old to say “Yes!” to mental training.
  • One word that stops post-mistake spirals (even in front of judges or crowds).
  • How to “shut up” (their words!) and let your athlete lead, while still being their #1 supporter.
  • Snapback routines that work for gymnastics meets, softball games, and middle school drama.
  • “Control the controllables”, the mantra that saved both moms from sideline stress-eating.
  • Shocking parent confession: “I was part of the problem.” What they changed to rebuild trust.
  • Stealable scripts for talking to coaches, handling bad calls, and surviving “I want to quit” moments.
  • FREE tools: Competitor Style Quiz, bite-sized podcasts, and how to access live coach support.

🎧 Listen Now If…

  • Your athlete crumbles under pressure (but kills it in practice).
  • Post-game car rides feel like walking on eggshells.
  • You want to prep them for life, not just trophies.
  • You’ve ever thought, “Am I messing this up?”

👉 Tap “Play” to steal their playbook, no drills or pep talks required.

P.S. Spoiler: One mom’s daughter now uses her reset word… as a tattoo. 🔥

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00]: Introduction of the episode and the guests. Mention the focus on young athletes in gymnastics and softball.

[00:01:11]: Moms introduce their daughters’ sports and challenges. Highlight gymnastics nerves and softball mistakes.

[00:03:30]: Reasons for joining EMG: building confidence and life lessons through sports.

[00:07:57]: How they approached their daughters about the program. Using podcasts and framing as tools.

[00:11:55]: Moms reflecting on their own impact. Learning to listen more and coach less.

[00:16:04]: Tools like snapback routines and controllables mantra. Results in goal-setting and resilience.

[00:22:28]: Addressing FAQs: applicability to boys, younger athletes, and beyond sports.

[00:27:39]: Strategies for resistant athletes: quizzes, resources, and positioning as a secret weapon.

[00:31:22]: Support systems: live coaching, guest speakers, and podcasts.

[00:38:41]: Q&A advice: process goals and visualization techniques.

[00:45:19]: Growth in leadership and parental role shifts.

[00:48:46]: Key takeaways about life skills and relationships.

[00:51:13]: Closing remarks and encouragement to engage with the program.

Next Steps:

  • 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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