EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 56 MIN
[Encore] Beyond Pep Talks: How Parents Can Equip Young Athletes with Mental Tools
from Raising Elite Competitors · host Coach Bre
Your pep talks come from love. But two real sports parents found out they weren't enough. 👇 https://trainhergame.com/momChris has six kids and still felt like she was failing her youngest. Carlos's daughter looked at him and said, "Dad, please stop. What you're doing is not working." Both of them knew their daughters had the talent. They just couldn't figure out how to actually equip them.In this episode, you'll hear directly from both of them - unfiltered and real..✅ What they noticed in their daughters within the first 4 days✅ How they introduced mental tools to a resistant teen without it turning into a fight✅ The moment they realized their own behavior was part of the equation✅ What "no meltdowns all season" actually looks like in real life✅ Why the 14-day guarantee was the thing that got their athletes to say yes💛 If your daughter has the talent but something keeps blocking her from playing her best, this one's for you.👋🏼 I'm Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion.⏱️ Key Moments00:00 Introduction: When Joy Goes Missing01:40 Meet Chris & Carlos: Two Parents, One Problem01:59 Chris's Story: Being Proactive Before the Season04:27 Carlos's Story: When Your Daughter Says "Stop"11:12 How to Present the Program to a Resistant Teen19:28 Changes Parents Started to Notice23:02 From Quitting to "I Love My Sport Again"28:44 Logistics: Fitting Mental Training Into a Busy Schedule33:46 Live Calls, Texting Support & How It All Works41:03 Favorite Tools & What Sets This Program Apart45:48 Comparing to Other Options: Therapists, Psychologists & More49:02 Final Thoughts & Getting Started💬 Parents - comment below: What's one thing you've tried to help your daughter that didn't land the way you hoped?⬇️ New here? Start with the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom💛 Already inside The Elite Mental Game? Head to members.elitecompetitor.com for your next steps.📩 Want to connect? Email us at [email protected]📌 Resources & Tools🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy💜 Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/144031/downloads/66e16c-6886-4a62-b8db-c43a1ae18fbd_The_Elite_Mental_Game_Conversation_Starter.pdf%20📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg🔔Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes ⬇️ Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors P.S. A few things worth knowing as a sports mom: ⚡️ 70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with "it's not fun anymore" as the top reason cited (National Alliance for Youth Sports)⚡️ Girls are 2x more likely than boys to drop out of sports by age 14, often due to confidence issues and loss of enjoyment (Women's Sports Foundation)⚡️Athletes who receive mental skills training show a 20-30% improvement in performance consistency compared to physical training alone (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) The Raising Elite Competitors channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most. #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsportsJoin the Elite Competitor Athlete Challenge Aug 18-20th!join.elitecompetitor.com/challenge
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Your pep talks come from love. But two real sports parents found out they weren't enough. 👇 https://trainhergame.com/mom Chris has six kids and still felt like she was failing her youngest. Carlos's daughter looked at him and said, "Dad, please stop. What you're doing is not working." Both of them knew their daughters had the talent. They just couldn't figure out how to actually equip them. In this episode, you'll hear directly from both of them - unfiltered and real.. ✅ What they noticed i...
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