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    Raising Elite Competitors

    The GO TO PODCAST for Sports Moms raising confident girl athletes! Elite Competitor Co-Founder Coach Breanne Smedley (AKA Coach Bre) is all about empowering moms with the tools they need to strengthen their athlete daughter’s mental game so she believes in herself as much as you do (and plays like it!). Whether you’re a sports mom with lots of seasons under your belt, just getting started on this sports journey, or somewhere in between… think of this podcast as your go-to guide to helping your daughter navigate the ups and downs of her sports journey. If you feel like you’ve tried everything to build your daughter’s confidence and often don’t know what to say to support her (especially when she’s being super hard on herself), then you’re in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter’s mental game and confidence is her biggest strength… in sports AND life! 

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    Skills Over Pills With Sports Pharmacist Jess Beal May 17, 2022
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    Do you think your female athlete is struggling due to stress or fatigue? Are you considering taking pills or medication for it?

    Jess Beal a sports pharmacist and our guest for today’s episode strongly advises moms on—

    “Skills over pills.”

    The skills needed to overcome fatigue and have a healthy lifestyle are far more effective than taking pills to boost your energy. No supplement can replace a proper sleeping routine or a healthy meal. Not all pills work for everyone.

    Jessica Beal-Stahl is a pharmacist, coach, scientist, and competitive athlete with a long history. She works with athletes, coaches, and organizations to delve into what goes beyond reps, sets, matches, practices, and performance to focus on components of nutrition, recovery, and mental strength that are often overlooked and devalued in training and performance.

    She was a 3-sport letterman in high school, club volleyball player, 4 yr D1 volleyball player, CrossFit athlete, and current national and international Olympic weightlifter.

    Jess took it from experience as she played volleyball in college. During those times, Jess suffered from an eating disorder and perfectionism. Instead of working on her mental health, or going to a sports dietician, she was only given medication to cope. It was just medication and it didn’t sit right with her at that time.

    From Jess Beal:

    Blending The Worlds of Sports and Pharmacy

    Jess has been a pharmacist for about 15 years, and she's spent the majority of her time talking to hundreds of athletes about their health, disease states, medication, and supplement information. To be a better coach for her patients, she delved into integrative and functional medicine foundations. She noticed that the foundations and tools for understanding nutrition, daily movement, quality sleep, self-care, and the effects of chronic stress were typically missing in the majority of the patients' circumstances.

    Her passion is in everything from understanding supplementation to mindset, to looking at nutrition and simply blending her two worlds of sports and pharmacy.

    You can support your female athletes better by knowing the cause of their chronic pains first. Give them the skillset they need to start good habits. You can allow them to learn from mental training programs such as The Elite Competitor Program to help them in their athletic journey.

    They need the mental skills to handle stress and pressure, listen to their body's needs, have proper nutrition, and know the best way for their body to recover.

    If you want to learn more about Jess and what she does you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and her website, so make sure to check the links below.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Hang out with Jessica Beal on social @jessb_rx and learn more about working with her!
    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Q&A: How To Teach Your Athlete To Not Let Up May 13, 2022
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    How can we help our female athletes get back up from a mistake and not shy away?

    Here is a magic question to help your daughter with those moments she wants to let up and pull back. I believe so many parents have seen their daughter hesitate after making a mistake and pull back from trying again. One great strategy that is helpful in this situation is— asking the right questions.

    We’re going to talk about the concept of this strategy below and more tips to mentally help your daughter get through this.

    Most of us believe that mindset training is only for those that are struggling, or you need to be in high school. But the truth is the earlier we start training our minds the better! The earlier we can have our athletes know and believe that their mind is their biggest muscle, the more they can optimize it.

    So let’s start!

    Asking The Right Questions

    “My child has a hard outside hit (volleyball). Lately, though she’s been letting up. I asked her why. Her answer was she’s afraid of being blocked. I understand there are strategies and you can’t always “kill” the ball. How do we teach them to not be afraid and to count on their teammates to have your back if one is blocked?”

    This is one of the concerns of many moms in our Elite Competitor Program. It's this situation where our daughters make a mistake and then they hesitate. They're a little shy to want to try it again. And maybe they're just afraid that they're going to make that same mistake. Having those reasons in their head, they pull back instead of being aggressive or trying again. They sometimes stop trying something different and their solution is pulling back afraid of doing the same mistake again.

    Dealing with this situation is tangible and critical. Asking the right questions will help you and your daughter determine the right next steps.

    Remember that it’s important to help her build critical thinking skills. To be a problem solver and help herself get back on the game whenever there’s a disappointing situation. Validate her feelings and ask the right questions.

    • Ask her why
    • Ask what else could she try
    • Ask what other options does she have

    These are prompt questions to help her think things like “ what else could I do ” instead of “ I don't ever want to feel this again, so I'm just going to let up”.

    These are just small pieces of things we teach in The Elite Competitor program. We also teach moms of athletes going through this program as they’re supporting their daughters. Most sports moms experience similar situations so I encourage you to try these strategies.

    Our brain is primed to find answers for questions, so if we ask good questions we're going to equip our daughters to find good answers for themselves.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Stopping The Spiral of Negative Thinking In Your Athlete Daughter May 10, 2022
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    Do you feel that your female athlete can’t get out of her own negative thoughts? Does it seem like her one mistake is leading to the dreaded spiral of negative thinking and then more mistakes?

    Everything you say might not be getting through, and as her mom, you want to help her.

    But how exactly can you help?

    The Spiral of Negative Thinking

    First off, we need to fully understandwhat the spiral of negative thinking looks likeand why it happens. Your daughter falling into the spiral of negative thinking could look and feel like a lot of things, such as:

    • Her one mistake is leading her to overthink many negative outcomes
    • She only focuses on the error in your car ride home
    • Her one mistake causes her to believe that she’s not good and will never be
    • There will be a lot of negative “what ifs”
    • Her negative feelings radiate and are felt by everyone in the family

    These scenarios are not good at all. And it could feel rather difficult to handle. This kind of negativity should be taken seriously because our thoughts create reality.

    Imagine a circle/wheel with arrows around it. The head of each arrow points to the tail of another arrow forming a cycle. Let’s say there are 5 arrows in total that’s completing the circle.

    The first arrow is labeled as situation,and it’s pointing to another arrow labeled as thoughts. And then thoughts point to or lead to feelings/emotions. Next, emotionspoint to actions. Actions lead to results. Resultslead back to the situation,thuscreatingthe unending spiral.

    Situation > Thoughts > Feelings/Emotions > Actions > Results

    Now, the other piece of this is your daughter needs to have the opportunities to stop these negative thoughts. Your daughter needs strategies to stop negative thinking. And these are the things we provide in Confidence Boost Membership.

    This week we taught our students to “Stop, Breath, Replace”. So it means stopping when they recognize it, then doing something to break the cycle like breathing. And then replace the negative thought with something more productive.

    As much as you can shape the environment and help her in those moments, nothing will replace her, having the ability to shift and shape her thoughts on her own. Because she is the thinker, not you.

    She has to learn how to recognize her negative patterns. And know that this negative spiral happens because that’s how our brain tries to protect us. Our thoughts create our reality, so we have to be mindful of it.

    There are a lot of strategies we could do to stop negative thinking, and you as her mom have a role in it. You can support her and shape her environment by being a good example. And provide her the opportunities to learn and grow.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Join our Confidence Boost Text Membership
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Q&A: How to Help A Young Athlete Develop Confidence May 06, 2022
    Show notes

    It's never too young for your athlete to start mindset training. The earlier the better!

    There is an old belief that mental training or mindset training is only suitable for those kids in high school. There are a lot of parents who notice their child struggling but are concerned about their child being too young to be open about mental training.

    In this episode, we’re gonna answer a question from a mom of an 8-year-old softball player. We’re going to give suggestions on what to do whenever you notice your kid having difficulty showing up in competition. And why mental training awareness is better when started young.

    Getting Ready For Mental Training

    If your daughter is between 6 to 9 years old, then it's true that she might not be ready for a full-blown mental program like The Elite Competitor Program (ECP).

    Not quite yet.

    You have to introduce your daughter first to the benefits of mental training. And the earlier you start doing this, the better.

    There are roles that you’re responsible for to assist your daughter in mental training.

    • Shape the environment
    • Provide opportunities

    Sooner or later, all athletes will realize that it will all come down to their mindset. Some will learn about it the hard way, and others are going to learn a little bit easier.

    Set an example of the right belief especially if you notice early signs of perfectionism in your daughter such as:

    • Not wanting to mess up
    • People pleasing
    • Getting defensive in receiving feedback

    Then, as her mom, be very aware of where you are placing your feedback and your recognition.

    We want to make sure that we are placing our praises on what she did and not on the outcome.

    You can show her how you forgive yourself for every mistake and how to learn from it.

    All she needs to do is take it and learn from it.

    That’s how you shape your environment for her and allow her to learn through experience. Here are also some simple strategies you can start with your daughter to warm up her mental game.

    • Have her pick one skill she wants to focus on, you can focus your recognition on the progress she made regarding that skill she’s focusing on
    • Help her calm through breathing before stepping into the game
    • Create and discover a power word or Mantra for her
    • Tell her to visualize what she wants to be

    These tools will help her get ready for mental training programs like ECP. They would help her optimize her mindset. And you won’t even have to convince her to get on board with mental training or wait until she’s struggling with the wrong mindset, once you start doing these strategies.

    Let’s empower our young athletes at a young age and show them that their mind is their biggest muscle and asset in sports.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Helping the Athlete Who Practices Better Than She Competes May 03, 2022
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    What can you do if your daughter looks like she’s hesitating during competitions? As much as you believe in the skills your athlete shows during practice, she is the one living her thoughts during the game.

    She has to have the tools to shift her thoughts herself.

    In this episode, we’re gonna tackle the differences between practice and competition. Her possible thoughts during the game and the reasons behind it. We’re gonna also talk about ways you can help and support your daughter in times of pressure.

    So let’s start!

    She Practices Well but Doesn’t Compete

    You may have noticed how well she practices but hesitates during the game. Why is this happening?

    On the surface level, it happens because practice feels very different from the competition. There are more nerves, pressure, winning, and other things at stake here. It just feels different.

    And if you peel that surface level, we’ll see that some athletes who are struggling during the game suffer some beliefs about themselves. They believe that they have to be perfect. They think they aren’t allowed to make mistakes, and if they do, they’re going to let people down.

    Nervousness and extreme anxiety could be the result of perfectionism or people-pleasing belief.

    How can you help?

    In ECP, we have a community for sports moms where we give them support and teach them about failure and how to manage it.

    We don’t let moms jump out there and fix wrong thoughts and negative feelings for their daughters. We teach moms how to validate their daughter's feelings which leads to letting their daughter have the skills to handle mistakes or even nervousness.

    There are also techniques and strategies that we put on our modules such as:

    • Learning what their Hype # is
    • Routine to get there
    • Breath Work

    You can shape her environment and provide these opportunities to learn. You can be her best support at the moment and be that sturdy presence. Or you can preload mental skills out of the moment by providing her the opportunities for lessons.

    The intense hesitation, pressure, and nerves your daughter feels during the competition will always happen, because there is more at stake during competitions than in practice. And just as we mentioned above there are underlying reasons such as perfectionism and people-pleasing beliefs. As much as you want to help her get out of a negative spot, she has to do her part as well. She is the one that is out there living with her thoughts.

    She is the one out there feeling that nervousness and anxiousness in her body. And you can't do the breathing work for her. You can't do the visualization for her. You can't shift that thought that she's thinking in her head for her. That’s where programs like The Elite Competitor Program can come in and help.

    At the time of this recording, The Elite Competitor Program is on a waitlist. You can check it out and click the link here at ECP - www.kristinabreane.com/ecp. Put your name on the waitlist so that you're in the loop when we're opening our program next. It will be soon.

    This is how your daughter can learn those skills, and how you can also learn to support her as the best sports mom.

    Nothing will replace HER learning these things herself. You do your part, she does her part.


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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, an

    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Q&A: When An Athlete Loses Her Ambition Apr 29, 2022
    Show notes

    How can I better support when my athlete loses her ambition?

    Have you had this question in mind? If you’re a mom resonating with this, recognize this feeling because it’s a hard place to be in. And many moms have experienced seeing their daughters “lose” ambition/motivation all the time.

    What can we do in times like this? We can’t expect them to always be on fire, but what could be the reason behind this?

    This happens for a variety of reasons. For example, your motivation to do your daily routines, exercises, etc. You probably don't feel like doing those things all the time. And that’s normal human behavior.

    Athletes also go through that too, because motivation comes and goes. That feeling of ambition comes and goes. And so we can't expect our athletes to always be on fire doing things.

    What causes the lack of motivation?

    She may be getting a little burnout, or maybe her goals have changed. Sometimes she’s just pausing to figure out what to do.

    The reason for the lack of motivation may be one of those things. But it is also a “normal” human behavior to not feel motivated all the time. We teach athletes in The Elite Competitor Program to not treat “motivation” as a companion they rely on all the time.

    Motivation is not a good training partner because it’s unpredictable.

    Discipline, on the other hand, is the best training partner/companion they can rely on. And this is a good thought that your athlete could keep in mind.

    Remember your role as her mom. You can help a lot in this kind of situation, and there are two things you’re responsible for when your athlete is lacking motivation.

    Nothing will replace her doing the work herself

    Part of letting it be her journey is allowing her to figure out what works/or doesn't work. You give her those opportunities so that she can have ownership over them. And then you kind of step back. She might fail. It might not look how you feel like it should look, but part of that is allowing her to learn from that.

    It's like learning how to squat - you can read about it, be surrounded by it, watch others do it...and that helps. But, then YOU have to do it!

    It’s hard for a parent to see her lose interest and leave her sport. Recognize what you felt, and keep in mind that there are underlying things connected to her actions. So, remember your role.

    • Shaping the environment.
    • Providing opportunities and seeing you/other people do it.

    The combination of those things is essential, but ultimately she has to take ownership and do the work. That's where the change happens.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Why "More Reps" Might Not Be The Answer (And What To Do Instead) Apr 26, 2022
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    How can getting "more reps" actually make your athlete worse?

    As moms, we all want our athletes to level up. We wish to see her play to her full potential, lessen minor mistakes, and reach the next level in her favorite sport. And whenever we see our daughter struggle to keep up, we often resort to getting “more reps”.

    More gym time. More reps. More time on the field/court/pool.

    Physical training is, without a doubt, a critical component in helping athletes reach their full potential. However, if we stop there and believe that's all we need, we're doing a huge disservice to our athletes.

    The belief in the idea that athletes simply need more reps and court time is what keeps them underperforming.

    In this episode, learn why physical training alone isn't enough for athletes to reach their full potential. Why mental training is the perfect spark for an athlete's hard work to pay off. And why “more reps” could actually be making your daughter worse.

    Although there is no way that mental training can replace what physical training does, just like physical training can’t replace mental training. They go hand in hand.

    Elite performance is a product of three things.

    Physical x Knowledge x Mental = Elite Performance

    Physical training, Knowledge of the sport, and Mental training. We can think of this as a multiplication problem. Physical training multiplied by the knowledge of the sport, and mental training equals your daughter reaching her potential.

    If one increases, they all increase.

    An athlete can receive all of the physical training, lessons, and practice she desires. But if her head isn't in the right frame of mind to make the most of her physical training, it's a waste.

    You can’t just “rep” your way out of a negative mindset.

    The most effective strategy to ensure athletes get the most out of their physical training is to combine it with high-quality mental training that will allow them to nurture confidence, respond well to adversity, and perform consistently.

    Like PB&J, mental and physical training perfectly complete one another.

    Think twice the next time you're tempted to believe that your athlete's performance will increase solely through greater physical training. You've just learned why physical training alone isn't enough to allow players to achieve their full potential, and how mental training is the ideal spark to allow an athlete's physical work to pay off.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    Q&A: The Difference Between Perfectionism and Healthy Striving Apr 22, 2022
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    What's the difference between perfectionism and healthy striving?

    It appears that there is a narrow line that separates the two, and many mothers have asked the same question. This is a great question because I have yet to meet a female athlete who does not suffer from perfectionism in some way. And a lot of athletes mistakenly believe that perfectionism is the reason they are good at their sport, but this is a myth. Perfectionism does not make anyone great at their sport since it always comes at a price.

    Yes, it can lead to some positive outcomes, but it always comes at the expense of their mental, emotional, and long-term development. And we see so many athletes who self-identify as perfectionists burn out in their sport.

    In this episode, we'll discuss the differences between them.

    Many of these principles are based on Brené Brown's study. She spends a lot of time discussing the distinction between perfectionism and healthy striving.

    It's the same framework that The Elite Competitor Program uses. Perfectionism is the topic of module seven. We work with athletes to figure out what they're going through and where they stand in terms of perfectionism and healthy striving. Then we provide them a framework for shifting toward healthy striving and letting go of perfectionism as a safety net.

    Moving towards healthy striving

    As mothers, we can do a few things to assist athletes in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Athletes are very aware of what you pay praise and acknowledge. As a result, we must ensure that we are not solely focused on outcomes and that we distinguish between who they are and what they perform in their sport.

    They must be assured that you love them and that they are deserving of your affection regardless of their performance. They may put on the best show of their lives or fail, but it shouldn't affect how much you adore them.

    And your daughter must be able to detect perfectionism in herself and have the resources she can use to make the switch to healthy striving.

    That's exactly what we teach athletes in The Elite Competitor Program, we teach them how to recognize this in themselves and then shift their focus to healthy striving rather than perfectionism. They are free to let go of their safety net.

    When they have the tools to shift, to assist these drivers, that's when it really, truly comes together. I hope this was useful in distinguishing between perfectionism and healthy striving, as well as ideas to help your athlete achieve that healthy striving.

    Perfectionism is something that focuses on “others” and the outcome. It often leads to self-doubt, low self-esteem, and depression.

    Healthy striving is focused on the “self”, the process, and how to enhance the athlete’s abilities rather than the outcome.

    Help your daughter move towards healthy striving, it doesn’t only help her develop in sports, but in all aspects of her life as well.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on

    Join our FREE live training for sports parents: The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game! -> REGISTER HERE


    7 Daily Reminders All Sports Moms Need Apr 19, 2022
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    What words do you say to your athlete after a long game? What words do you say to yourself throughout your daughter’s sports journey?

    Truth be told, it’s not the BIG wins that are going to be ingrained in your daughter’s memory, it’s the little moments. Looking back at my experience with my mom, I hardly remember those wins. I always remember the car ride to the tournaments with my mom and stopping for a meal at McDonald’s'. And that car ride home when I’m exhausted. Those talks with my mom were my comfort and my safe place

    And it's those little moments that you think don't matter at all. Those are the ones that are going to stick out to your daughter the most.

    That is just one of the 7 daily reminders I want to discuss with you in this episode. So if you're a sports mom, you have to take note because here are the 7 daily reminders that you might want to get tattooed on yourself!

    These seven reminders might be the ones you need to better support your daughter and give her the opportunities she needs.

    So, let’s start!

    1. Her sport is what she does, not who she is. Make sure she understands how much you care about her, regardless of how well she performs.

    2. Walk beside her on the path. Don't shape the path. We like being able to 'control' and 'correct' things, and that’s not gonna work. Our role is to walk beside our daughters on the path, not to shape it.

    3. Let her fight her battles, but give her the tools to do it. Give her the tools she needs to overcome the obstacles she faces in her sport. You can only say and do so much, but it will never replace the job she must complete on her own.

    4. It's okay for her to be disappointed or any other emotion she's experiencing. She will not always be victorious. Allow her to feel what she feels, and validate her feelings.

    5. The little moments are actually the big moments. It's the moments on the journey to the tournament that count. The car journeys. The food. The room you provided for her. I'll be your shoulder to cry on. These are the memories that will stick with your daughter.

    6. Remember the end goal. The purpose of athletics isn't for her to win everything (though that would be lovely!) but to help her achieve her goals. It's helpful in shaping her, allowing her to fail while also instilling confidence in her.

    7. You need support too. This is her story, but it might be yours as well.

    Make sure you have intentional support to aid her because she is observing you and modeling her confidence after you!

    We can't expect our daughters to know what to do if we don't provide them with the necessary tools. You are in the same boat! Perspective, support, community, and coaching are all things you'll need. Athletes who have mothers who do this have an advantage.

    Keep in mind these seven reminders that you’d want to get tattooed in you!

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


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    Performance Anxiety in Athletes: What It Is & How to Help Apr 15, 2022
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    Elite Athletes use performance anxiety to their advantage!

    A lot of moms are stating their girls are having trouble with performance anxiety, whether it's overthinking, not performing at their best, hesitating, or just having that overpowering feeling. of being nervous. Performance anxiety can be seen as a problem, but it can also be used to the athletes advantage.
    Elite athletes have pre-programmed methods to use these feelings to their advantage. On the other hand, the average athlete may only hope that the sensation will pass.

    So, if you’re one of the moms who’s worried about performance anxiety, then this is the episode for you.

    All athletes can relate to that feeling of nervousness and NOT wanting to be in the game at the moment even though they love the sport. It’s very common to have those nerves and anxiety before a game starts. And based on experience, the feeling stays in every competition you take part in.

    Part of that feeling is actually normal for athletes.

    Oftentimes, what people mistake for performance anxiety is really athletes' natural nervousness. Because feelings of nervousness are our body's way of preparing us for the task at hand. It's a natural reaction to something important to us.

    And so when your athlete starts to talk about butterflies in their stomach, dry mouth, sweaty palms, fast-beating heart- it’s a sign that they’re READY to go.

    And it takes self-awareness to make an athlete’s pre-game nerves work for them.

    • Pre-game nerves can actually help an athlete perform better, as long as she reframes it to make sure it's working to her advantage. It is normal for an athlete to feel it and it’s a sign that her body is getting ready to play.

    To strike a good balance of pre-game nerves, and to avoid excessive anxiety;

    • First, they need to know what their optimal zone is. They have to know their hype number.
    • Second, they have to have a routine to get them there and it has to be consistent. So we teach athletes in our programs a routine that they do the night before, and then also a routine that they do leading up to their competition.
    • Third, they need to have strategies to maintain the right amount of hype that works best for them.

    We teach those techniques in our Elite Competitor Program and we hone our athletes to be more self-aware. Your daughter can have everything it takes to be her BEST, she just needs to learn how.

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    Helpful Links:

    • Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
    • Download the free resources we've created for you
    • Join us inside our FREE Facebook Group - The Elite Competitor Society - for weekly Q&A, periodic trainings and challenges, and the support of an amazing community of moms, coaches, and the men who partner with us!

    The BEST way to help us spread the word and get this information into the hands of millions of parents, coaches, and female athletes is by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission!


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