099 - The 4 Stages of Confidence Every Athlete & Leader Must Understand

What this episode covers

Confidence doesn't grow in a straight line. Tex breaks down the four stages of confidence every athlete and leader experiences on the path to real leadership. Inspired by a story from Bert Sorin, this lesson centers around a simple but powerful leadership tool: the mirror. When athletes stop blaming others and start evaluating themselves honestly, self-awareness becomes the foundation for growth. Many athletes believe confidence should constantly increase as they improve. But in reality, confidence often drops when awareness increases—and that uncomfortable stage is where real leadership development begins. In this episode, we explore: • The 4 stages of confidence and competence • Why self-awareness builds stronger leaders • The leadership trap of blind confidence and ego • Why most athletes quit leadership growth in Stage 2 • How captains can use daily reflection and feedback to improve their leadership You'll also get a simple weekly leadership action plan that captains, athletes, and coaches can apply immediately. If you want to develop leaders who take responsibility, stay coachable, and model the standard for their teams, this episode is for you. Hold the mirror. Tell the truth. Lead better. *NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com [http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com/] Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train C&C Merch - shop.captainsandcoaches.com [https://shop.captainsandcoaches.com/]