Mar 11 2025 14 mins 3
Is your daughter’s mindset getting in the way of her athletic dreams? Learn how to introduce mental training without the eye-rolls and resistance!
In this episode of Raising Elite Competitors, I’m sharing practical strategies to help your athlete daughter embrace mental training - without you coming across as pushy or critical.
Here’s what we’re covering:
- Why most coaches overlook crucial mental skills (and how you can bridge this gap)
- The real difference between good athletes and great ones (it’s not what you think!)
- 3 effective ways to get your daughter interested in mindset training
- A quick, fun quiz that will pique your daughter’s curiosity about mental training
- Success stories from athletes who were skeptical at first but now swear by mental training
Don’t miss these game-changing tips! Listen to the full episode now and help your daughter gain a competitive edge in her sport. Your future college athlete will thank you!
What’s Your Competitor Style Quiz
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:00] Introduction to the topic of helping daughters work on their mindset without nagging.
[00:00:36] Explanation of the podcast’s purpose: helping sports moms raise confident, mentally strong girl athletes.
[00:00:55] Discussion on the importance of mental training for athletes to deal with common challenges like nerves and pressure.
[00:01:46] Sharing of a success story: testimonial from Sheridan, an athlete who found success with the Elite Mental Game program.
[00:03:00] Strategy 1: Showing that mental training is what the best athletes do, using examples of professional and college athletes.
[00:06:13] Strategy 2: Connecting mental training to the athlete’s personal goals and aspirations in their sport.
[00:08:30] Strategy 3: Starting small with quick wins, introducing the “What’s Your Competitor Style” quiz as an engaging entry point.
[00:11:34] Information about the Elite Mental Game program, including a discount for podcast listeners and how the program helps with athlete buy-in.
[00:12:35] Recap of the three strategies discussed: showing that the best athletes use mental training, connecting it to her goals, and starting small with quick wins.
Next Steps:
- Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
- Visit our podcast website for more great episodes
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