Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode # 20 - When "Shake it off" & "You've got this" don't work anymore a Mom's perspective during her Child's Mental Performance Journey

In episode 20 of Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver interviews Sarah Hernan about her 11-year-old son, Joey's experience in the Coaching the Athletic Mind program. Joey, who was struggling with self-confidence and performance anxiety in lacrosse, started the program to improve his mental game. Sarah discusses the initial skepticism, the importance of starting mental coaching before the sports season, and the transformative changes Joey experienced. Joey gained tools to manage his inner critic, improved his confidence on the field, and started enjoying his sport again. Sarah also shares how the program positively impacted Joey’s academic performance and offers advice to parents on supporting young athletes.