#38 First Game Back: Managing Nerves, Comebacks and Selection Pressure

Winter sport is back – and if you're sitting with a stomach full of nerves this week, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Kylie Lynch opens up about returning from an ACL injury and what she's learned about the gap between physical readiness and mental readiness. Round one nerves are not the same as regular season nerves, and not enough people name that. This episode does.Whether you're lacing up for the first time this season, coming back from injury, or sitting on the outside after missing selection – Kylie shares practical mindset tools to help you shift from survival mode into performance mode before you run out.Kylie also offers her FREE 5-Minute Pre-Game Reset, a simple five-step tool built from years of working with sports psychologists and high-performance mindset coaches in Australia. Press on the link above or DM "RESET" to @4tg_podcast on Instagram and I'll send it through! Download it and use it this weekend.In this episode, we cover:Why round one nerves hit differently to mid-season nervesThe invisible pressure of reestablishing yourself every seasonComing back from long-term injury and the grief that comes with itHow to handle non-selection without spirallingReframing nerves as energy, not weaknessWhy calm beats hype as a pre-game stateHow to access the free 5-Minute Pre-Game ResetBest of luck to everyone playing in Round 1! Support the showABOUT THE HOSTKylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.Connect with Kylie:Instagram: @kylie__lynchLinkedIn: Kylie LynchWebsite: www.4tg.com.auEmail: [email protected] THE 4TG COMMUNITY4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.Instagram: @4tg_podcastTikTok: ...