Why do so many talented athletes dominate in practice but freeze in games? In this powerful conversation, mental performance coach Kristen Woodman breaks down the real reasons athletes underperform—and how to fix it.

Kristen shares her personal journey of using volleyball as an escape and how those experiences shaped her approach to training mental toughness.

We dive deep into:

- The practice vs. game performance gap (and how to close it)

- Why perfectionism and people-pleasing hold female athletes back

- "Commit to the flip" - her analogy for pushing through fear

- Playing frantic vs. playing urgent under pressure

- The compartmentalization strategy that keeps you focused

- What parents need to know about the car ride home

- How to build unshakable confidence from within

Whether you're an athlete struggling to access your best game when it matters, a parent wanting to support your kid better, or a coach looking to understand the mental side of performance—this episode is packed with practical strategies you can use today.

Follow Kristen: @thementalvolleyballcoach

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