Navigating the Recruiting Summer Mentality : Supporting Your Athlete as a Coach

The recruiting process can be one of the most defining times in an athlete’s career—and one of the most mentally demanding. From high-stakes showcases to the pressure of being seen, athletes need more than skills and strategy. They need mindset support.In this episode of the Cognelite Coach Power Huddle, Jess Hansen, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and founder of Cognelite, shares what she’s seen firsthand from years of working with athletes during recruiting summers—and how coaches can lead with intention, empathy, and impact during this pivotal time.We’ll dive into:✅ The mental highs and lows athletes experience during recruiting season✅ How pressure, perfectionism, and comparison derail performance✅ Signs your athletes may be mentally checked out (and how to respond)✅ Mental strategies to help athletes stay confident, composed, and locked in✅ How to reinforce resilience, focus, and enjoyment—without burning them out✅ The coach’s role in building athletes up when the spotlight is onWhether you coach athletes preparing for June 15th or just starting the process, this episode will equip you with tools to support their mindset and guide them through the grind—with clarity, compassion, and confidence.📌 Follow us on Instagram @Cognelite for more mental performance strategies for athletes, coaches, and teams.🎧 New episodes drop monthly—because coaching the mind is coaching the whole athlete.