How to Know If You (or Your Athlete) Need a Mental Performance Coach — or Just More Practice

If you (or your athlete) are underperforming during games, you might be asking:Do we need more practice? Or is this a mental game issue?In this episode, I break down how to tell the difference between a physical skill problem and a mental performance problem. Because sometimes working harder on mechanics actually makes things worse — especially when pressure, anxiety, and overthinking are the real issues.You’ll learn:How to know if performance drops are caused by pressureWhy practice alone doesn’t always fix confidenceThe difference between skill development and mental performance trainingHow anxiety can change mechanics (like with the yips)Why over-focusing on form can hurt performanceThe key question to ask: Does performance change when pressure increases?If you perform well in practice but struggle in games, this episode will help you understand why.Mental training doesn’t build skill. It builds the ability to trust your skill under pressure.If you're an athlete trying to figure out what’s holding you back — or a parent wondering whether your child needs more reps or mental performance coaching — this episode will give you clarity.If you're interested in learning more about my 12-week mental performance coaching program, you can find the link below.Share this episode with another athlete or parent who may need it. Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamYFree Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.