Ever wondered what mental training actually looks like for athletes? Sadie, a college volleyball player, shares what happened when she tried it. Get the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom

I sat down with Sadie Scoville, a senior college volleyball player who just finished her season at Colorado Mesa University. Here's the thing - Sadie wasn't struggling or falling apart. She just wanted to play with confidence and trust herself under pressure. And she wanted to rediscover her love for the game.

👋🏼 Hi! I'm Coach Bre, a certified mental performance coach, former collegiate athlete, and 4-time state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and have worked with over 5,000 girl athletes to strengthen their mental game and confidence.

In this interview, Sadie walks through exactly what mental training looked like for her during her senior season. She shares the tools that actually worked (like the Snapback Routine she used during a 24-24 serve in a high-stakes game), what surprised her about the program, and how she fit it into her crazy travel schedule.

You'll learn:What mental training actually is (spoiler: it's not therapy)How Sadie used mental tools in real pressure momentsWhy the "I'm fine" athlete still benefits from mental trainingHow to introduce mental training to your daughter without pushbackThe science behind why these tools work

Key moments:
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Meeting Sadie
02:42 Discovering the Program
07:13 What Mental Training Actually Is
08:54 Weekly Routine & Tools
11:13 High Pressure Moments
14:05 Parent Support
17:15 Finding Joy in the Sport
20:06 Advice for Athletes
22:29 College Recruiting Wisdom

💬 Sports moms - does your daughter ever say "I'm fine" even when you can tell she's struggling with confidence? Drop a comment below.

📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy

💜 Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/144031/downloads/66e16c-6886-4a62-b8db-c43a1ae18fbd_The_Elite_Mental_Game_Conversation_Starter.pdf%20
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📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

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If you're an athlete wondering whether mental training is worth your time, or a parent trying to figure out how to support your daughter better, this conversation is for you.

P.S. Some research for you:

• Athletes who use pre-performance routines show 23% better performance consistency under pressure compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2019)
• Athletes who journal regularly about their performance show 31% faster emotional recovery after mistakes (Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2021)
• 70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13, with "not having fun anymore" cited as the primary reason (Michigan State University, 2020)

#mentaltrain

Mental training isn't just for struggling athletes. 💛 If she wants to separate herself from the competition, grab our free training → https://trainhergame.com/mom

Here's the truth: Everyone's putting in the physical reps. Strength, speed, skills - that's the bare minimum in sports now.

To play at her potential and bounce back from mistakes faster, she needs mental reps too. The best athletes (Simone Biles, Mia Hamm, Naomi Osaka) all prioritize mental training alongside physical training.

👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with tools to build confidence and manage pressure so they can compete freely and passionately.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest myths about mental training and why mental toughness isn't something you can just tell your daughter to have. She needs actual tools.

What You'll Learn:

• Why mental training is for ANY athlete ready to level up, not just those who are struggling
• What mental training actually is (and what it's not)
• How the best athletes use mental training to separate themselvesWhy physical training alone won't get her to her full potential
• How to start incorporating mental reps into her training routine

🕓 Key Moments:

0:00 Introduction
00:22 Athlete Spotlight: Samantha's Success
03:04 What is Mental Training?
03:34 Myth #1: Only for Struggling Athletes
04:43 Myth #2: Just Talking About Feelings
06:19 Myth #3: Physical Training is Enough
08:42 How to Get Started with Mental Training
10:47 Recap and Conclusion

💬 Moms - comment below: What's one mistake or challenge you wish your daughter could bounce back from faster?

📌 Free Tools & Next Steps

🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom
📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes

⬇️ P.S.

A few stats worth knowing:

• 70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13 (National Alliance for Youth Sports)
• 85% of elite athletes work with mental performance coaches (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)
• Athletes who practice mental skills training show a 30-50% improvement in performance under pressure (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology)

The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most.

#mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #mentalperformance

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💛 You know your daughter needs help with the mental side of her sport, but every time you bring it up, she shuts down. Here's how to start the conversation without triggering an eye roll.

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👋🏼 Hi! I'm Coach Bre, a certified mental performance coach, former collegiate athlete, and 4-time state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and have worked with over 5,000 girl athletes to strengthen their mental game and confidence.

In this episode, I'm sharing three strategies that actually work to introduce mental training to your daughter in ways that spark curiosity instead of resistance. These are the same approaches that have helped thousands of athletes get started with mental training (and 90% of them jump in right away).

What you'll learn:

• The biggest mistake moms make when bringing up mental training (and what to say instead)
• How to connect mental training to what SHE wants, not just what you're worried about
• Why elite athletes like Simone Biles work with mental performance coaches (and how to use this to normalize it for your daughter)
• The secret to getting her on board when she won't listen to you

Whether your daughter is 11 or 18, plays any sport, and whether she's struggling with confidence, nerves, or bouncing back from mistakes, this episode will help you bridge the gap.

🕓 Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Discussing Mental Training
01:15 Strategy 1: Connect Mental Training to Her Goals
04:14 Understanding the Three Pillars of Athletic Success
06:41 Strategy 2: Show Her the Best Athletes Do This
08:32 Strategy 3: Let Someone Else Do the Talking
10:42 Additional Resources and Tools for Parents
12:09 Finding the Right Age to Start Mental Training
13:11 Recap and Next Steps

💬 Let's stay connected: Comment below and let me know what the hardest part about supporting your daughter is right now?

📌 Free Tools & Next Steps
🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!)
💜 Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training
🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom
📺 Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors
📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes

⬇️ P.S.

• 70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13, often due to pressure and loss of enjoyment (National Alliance for Youth Sports).
• Athletes who use mental skills training show a 55-80% improvement in performance outcomes compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2018).
• Over 85% of elite athletes work with sports psychologists or mental performance coaches as part of their training regimen (American Psychological Association).

The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most.

#mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #sportsmom

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