Founder of Ninja Zone on Making Your Own Rules

Casey Wright is the founder of the Ninja Zone.  Now in over 300 locations. Casey is a former Olympic level gymnastics coach turned entrepreneur who took her parents’ “cartwheel shop” and turned it into an internationally known licensing and curriculum development company, as well as 6 Indy area corporate stores. Mom and Bonus-Mom of 4 kiddos, and a member of IBJ’s Indianapolis 40 Under 40. 3:07- “Being aware and trusting in yourself”, how Casey describes what being mentally tough means to her. 5:16- Who is “Panicky Penny”? And what Casey does to shut out negativity. 9:38- How being a parent has made Casey a more aware and stronger person all around.    11:28- How Casey has used her mental toughness to become such a successful entrepreneur. 13:38- The BIGGEST risks Casey has taken in her career. 15:37- A simple compliment from her neighbor became a big HINGE moment. 18:43- Where the NinjaZone passion comes from. 21:08- How Casey is trying to change the way we look at youth sports today. 23:03- Development vs. performance outcomes; the fundamentals Casey wants to teach at NinjaZone. 24:34- How NinjaZone can help get a young athlete’s creativity back. 27:52- Learning problem solving as a byproduct of play. 30:05- The benefit of young athletes making their own rules.     33:38- The mission for parents at NinjaZone. 36:02- What the payoff SHOULD be in youth sports. 38:54- The vision for NinjaZone’s future. Join The Mental Toughness Newsletter and TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444 ENTER MENTALTOUGHNESS for 15% off at SOS Rehydrate ENTER DRROBBBELL at Getsom.com for 15% off.   If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on itunes and leave a review Dr. Rob Bell drrobbell.com