The 2026 Winter Olympics are a perfect opportunity to watch the world's best athletes compete both physically and mentally.

The Games will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, bringing together thousands of athletes from around the globe competing in snow and ice sports such as skiing, figure skating, hockey, snowboarding, bobsled, and more.

Coach Kara, Sarah, and Amara take over this week's podcast to break down the importance of watching mental skills in action. Many of the same mental skills discussed in today’s episode are actively coached inside the Fearless Warrior Program.

If you want to help your athlete build confidence, stay composed under pressure, and compete fearlessly, this episode is your masterclass in Olympic-level mindset.

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In today's episode, I am going to give you 3 POWERFUL things you can do tonight that will set you up for success whenever your tryouts are:

1. How to not let your identity be defined by your sport.
2. How to journal so you feel prepared and confident in your skills.
3. How to productively evaluate your performance.

Ready to take your mental prep to the next level so you can have your best season ever? That's all possible inside Fearless Warriors! Our newly formatted resource to have a Mental Performance Coach in your corner. Real skills, live reps, coaching sessions, and more!

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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This week, Coach AB and our Warriors sit down with professional softball player Payton Gottshall to unpack the mental work behind elite softball. From SEC doubt to year-round pro play in the U.S. and Mexico, she shares routines, recruiting advice, and the mindset shift that turned pressure into power.

Episode Highlights:

• Journaling for clarity and next-day resets
• Vocal self-talk and mid-inning communication
• Pitcher routines, breath, and between-pitch resets
• Travel recovery, sleep planning, and hobbies
• Transfer choice, culture fit, and finishing strong


Connect with Payton:

IG: @p.gott

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlesswarriors.org
• Instagram @fearlesswarrior
• Instagram @fearless.coach.ab
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlesswarriorcoaching