How Olivia Fixed Her In-Game Spirals (And Won)

A teen setter used a mental reset tool at nationals and helped her team come back from 6 down to win. Grab the same system she used → https://trainhergame.com/mom💛 Olivia is our April athlete of the month, and her story is one every sports mom needs to hear. She started EMG after a tough high school season left her doubting herself. A few months later, she was on the biggest stage of her season using what she learned.In this episode, Coach Saylor sits down with Olivia to break down exactly what changed and how.🧐 What You'll Learn:✅ What the Snapback Routine looks like under real pressure (and why Olivia used it 4 times in a single set)✅ The one mindset her team committed to before every match at the national qualifier✅ How Olivia leads teammates through pressure moments without calling them out✅ What she'd tell any athlete who is hesitant about mental training✅ The moment she realized her mental game was directly affecting her performance👉 Olivia said it best: "Everybody talks about being mentally tough but they never tell you how to do it." That's exactly why we built this program.The full story is in this episode. Watch it.💬 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction01:08 Meet Olivia03:34 What Brought Olivia to Mental Training06:27 The Big South National Qualifier09:07 The Championship Match11:29 The Snapback Routine14:42 Team Leadership & Mindset16:38 Growth Since Starting EMG19:08 Advice & GoalsAthlete of the month episodes are hosted by REC Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with tools to build confidence and manage pressure so they can compete freely and passionately. New AOTM episodes every month!📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🙌 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🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom📺 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/@RaisingEliteCompetitorsP.S. A few stats worth saving if you've ever wondered whether the mental game really matters that much:70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with loss of enjoyment tied to pressure and confidence challenges (Aspen Institute, Project Play)Girls are significantly more likely than boys to internalize mistakes and experience decreased confidence after errors during competition (Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, University of Minnesota)Athletes who use consistent pre-performance routines outperform those who don't in high-pressure situations (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology)The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube 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.  #mentalperformance #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteofthemonthJoin the Elite Competitor Athlete Challenge Aug 18-20th!join.elitecompetitor.com/challenge