If you don’t believe you can do it, you’ll never take the first step. Confidence isn’t just “feeling good about yourself”—it’s the foundation for every rep, every practice, every performance. In this episode, Coach Pinkston unpacks why athletes often sabotage themselves before they even begin. You’ll learn how confidence is built through action, not hype, and how small wins can create momentum. You’ll also hear strategies to replace negative self-talk with a growth mindset that reframes failure as feedback. Whether you’re trying to earn a starting spot, bounce back from injury, or finally trust your preparation, this episode will help you unlock unshakable belief in yourself. Because the truth is, confidence isn’t something you wait to have—it’s something you create, one rep at a time.

Today’s Action Step:

Step 1: Build Small Wins. Pick one thing you can guarantee success in every single day—a 10-minute stretch routine, hitting your hydration goal, journaling after practice. Stack wins you can control.

Step 2: Reframe Failure. After every mistake, ask yourself: What did I just learn? Write it down. Treat each failure as a rep that strengthens—not weakens—your foundation.

Step 3: Act First, Confidence Later. Don’t wait to “feel ready.” Take one action today you’ve been avoiding. Confidence won’t meet you at the starting line—it will meet you after the first rep

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