Athlete Builder Ep. 124: AEA Office Hours with Courtney Mayer-The 8 Great Teammate Traits

In this session, Jim Beebe and Courtney Mayer discuss the essential traits of elite teammates, emphasizing the importance of mental training, energy, body language, encouragement, competition, and self-evaluation. They explore how these traits contribute to team success and individual performance, providing insights and practical advice for athletes to enhance their teamwork and personal development. Takeaways The brain is trainable, just like the body. Energy is a choice that can uplift the team. Positive body language influences team trust. Encouragement must be consistent and genuine. Competing until the end is crucial for success. Focus on what you can control to reduce anxiety. Celebrating team success fosters connection and trust. Effective communication boosts team performance. Self-awareness is vital for personal growth. Daily habits shape the identity of elite teammates. Sound bites "You can't lead with slump shoulders." "Self-awareness is key for athletes." "Elite teammates build elite teams." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Elite Teammates 01:45 The Importance of Mental Training 03:05 Bringing Energy and Body Language 06:02 Encouragement and Consistency 08:18 Competing Until the End 11:30 Owning the Controllables 14:05 Celebrating Team Success 16:45 Self-Evaluation and Accountability 18:56 Daily Choices and Habits of Elite Teammates AEA Institute: https://www.aea-neuro-fitness-academy.com/ Office Hours: https://calendly.com/theaeainstitute/mental-edge-office-hours?month=2026-02   Our podcast links.   Athlete Builder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder Athlete Builder on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj Athlete Builder on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder   Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ Athlete Builder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder Athlete Builder on X: https://x.com/AthleteBuilder Athlete Builder on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder Athlete Builder web page: https://athlete-builder.com Athlete Builder e-mail: [email protected]   Our links to services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: https://athlete-builder.com/courses Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession Book for speaking engagements: https://athlete-builder.com/speaking Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter Read the Athlete Builder blog: https://athlete-builder.com/blog Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: https://theufoundation.square.site WIN THE DAY