Ever watched your kids crumble under pressure at a competition? Yeah, been there. This episode is all about the ultimate game-changer: mental toughness training!

It's not about being born tough, it's about building mental strength! I'll share a personal story of my son's competition flop, to show you how important mental preparation is. I'll also share some awesome tips on mental toughness that'll have your kid's mind feeling like their biggest cheerleader, not their worst critic. So, let's dive in!

We argue that 80–90% of performance comes from the mind and share a simple, daily routine parents can run at home to build mental toughness in young athletes. A tough result at the Spanish Cup becomes the trigger for a five-part training system that turns pressure into focus.

• debunking the myth of being “born” mentally tough
• parents’ responsibility when teams lack time for mindset
• a competition story where thoughts derailed performance
• awareness as the starting line for change
• daily visualization tied to clear, controllable goals
• meditation to notice and release unhelpful thoughts
• rewriting stories to focus on what can be controlled
• journaling wins, lessons, and if-then plans
• commitment to short, consistent practice across the family

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About This Podcast

It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.

For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes.

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The Struggles & Successes

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Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.

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