Sports Psychologist- Hope McQueen

What can parents do to help their young wrestler succeed—without adding pressure, creating anxiety, or taking the joy out of the sport? In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, sports psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant Hope McQueen, M.S., CMPC, joins Dale Hanover for a practical conversation about the mental side of wrestling and how parents, coaches, and wrestlers can work together to build confident, resilient athletes. We dive into the DOs and DON'Ts for wrestling parents, including what to say before competition, what not to say after a tough loss, how to handle nerves and expectations, and how parents can support their child's development without becoming another source of pressure. Hope also shares mental performance strategies wrestlers can begin using immediately to improve focus, confidence, resilience, and competitive performance. 🎙️ In This Episode: • The biggest DOs and DON'Ts for wrestling parents • What wrestlers actually need from their parents • What to say before and after a match • How parents can help without adding unnecessary pressure • Building confidence that isn't dependent on winning • Handling losses, mistakes, and disappointment • Managing competition anxiety and nerves • Developing mental toughness and resilience • Creating effective pre-match routines • Staying focused on what you can control • Mental strategies for achieving peak performance • How coaches and parents can develop healthier, more successful wrestlers The best part? This isn't just theory. Hope provides practical, actionable strategies that wrestlers, parents, and coaches can start implementing today. If you're a wrestling parent wondering how to better support your child, a coach trying to develop mentally stronger athletes, or a wrestler looking for an edge when the pressure is highest, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately. 🤼 Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to Full Circle Wrestling 📲 Share it with a wrestling parent, coach, or athlete who needs to hear this