Raising Elite Competitors

Communication between parents and athletes is important, there’s no denying that. But what if they start to communicate less?

Some parents conclude that this situation comes with age. As their children get older, they tend to communicate less. That’s true. Another reason why they communicate less is because we’re not asking better questions.

What can we do when that situation arises?

Dive in to learn about simple ways to increase your communication with your athlete daughter!

Giving The Opportunity for Your Daughter to Open Up

I want to share with you a comment from Nicole, one of our Elite Competitor Program moms, that she shared after working through our Powerful Pep-Talk phase. If you’re not familiar, it is part of our Elite Competitor Program, a mental training program for female athletes, and in that program we train both the athlete and their moms on how to have Powerful Pep Talks.

Here’s what she said,

“I love this lesson and the reminder of my role as a parent and to keep it simple. I'm also grateful for more dialogue that's opening up with my daughter, who came to me this weekend saying: you said to let me know if there's something you can do better to support me. And honestly, it would be helpful if you smile more at me. Even when something doesn't go well on the court, it makes me feel positive.”

This is a result of our mental training program. Learning is power. We teach moms what to say before, during, and after competitions and how to strengthen their mental game, how to work on their own confidence, because we know how it influences their daughters.

Their daughters also work on themselves through the athlete modules.

I’m setting it as an example of what happens when moms give their best to learn how to support their daughters in a better way.

Two Keys to Know What Your Daughter Needs

By giving the opportunities to train her mental skills, Nicole’s daughter learned to be vocal and specific about what she needs from her mom, and that’s how Nicole opened up this opportunity for her daughter to open up.

How can you help apply this with your daughter?

There's two keys here:

1. Shape the environment. When we talk about shaping the environment, we're talking about your verbal and your nonverbal communication with your daughter. We teach things that we can say to build long term confidence in your daughter and how you show up for her as her role model. So, make sure that you’re investing in opportunities to learn how to shape the environment for your daughter, and not just guessing what to do.
2. Provide the opportunities. Provide opportunities for her not just outwardly, but also inwardly. Give her the opportunity to understand what she needs from you to get where she wants to be.

Overall, a simple thing that moms can do to increase communication with their daughter is by opening up the opportunity to ask:

“What can I do to support you?”

“What is helpful for me to say and do?”

Good communication happens when you give opportunities for your daughter to learn how to advocate for themselves and how to develop those mental skills.

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• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game Without Being Pushy Or Saying The Wrong Thing.

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This is a replay of the recent training we hosted for Sports Moms "The Do's and Don'ts of Strengthening Your Athlete's Mental Game"! Spring enrollment special (50% off the program + bonuses) expires Friday, April 4th! Grab the program with the discount here
She’s talented, she’s dedicated, but something’s holding her back... and it’s not her skills. If you’ve ever watched your daughter struggle with confidence, perfectionism, or bouncing back from mistakes on the field, this episode is for you. As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to see your girl spiral after a setback, or hear her talk herself down after a game. You’ve told her she’s good enough, she’s strong enough, but how can you actually help her believe it?

This episode will give you the tools to help her break free from self-doubt and start playing with the confidence she deserves!

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• How to help your athlete bounce back from mistakes using the “Bounce Back in a Snap” method.
• Why perfectionism is holding her back, and how to help her release the pressure.
• The power of flipping negative self-talk into productive, confidence-building thoughts.
• Real-life Q&A with sports moms like you, plus expert advice.
• A special, limited-time offer for the Elite Mental Game program that’s designed to quickly strengthen your daughter’s mental game and confidence.

Don’t wait – this episode is only up for 48 hours! Listen now to learn how you can support your athlete’s mental game, and unlock a 50% discount on the Elite Mental Game program before the offer ends this Friday, January 31st!

Listen to the full episode now and empower your girl to play with confidence – both in sports and in life.
Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Raising Confident and Mentally Strong Girl Athletes. This is a 48-hour special, featuring a live training session on strengthening an athlete's mental game.
[03:20] Common Challenges Faced by Athletes. Discussing the common concerns of parents about their daughters' handling of sports and life challenges.
[05:14] Misconceptions About Building Confidence. Debunking common misconceptions about building confidence in athletes, such as relying on coaches or expecting confidence to develop naturally.
[07:56] The Unstoppable Athlete Method. Introducing the Unstoppable Athlete Method, a solution used to coach high school volleyball teams.
[10:38] Bounce Back in a Snap. The Bounce Back in a Snap method, which helps athletes recover from mistakes quickly.
[23:05] Releasing the Pressure Athletes Feel. Discussing the pressure athletes feel, including perfectionism, comparison, and pregame anxiety and understanding the concept of noticing and shifting thoughts to release the pressure.
[34:13] Flipping Negative Mindset. The challenge of athletes turning positive feedback into negative self-talk. Understanding negativity bias and the importance of self-trust in building confidence.
[42:40] The Role of Parents in Mental Training. The importance of parents in shaping their children's environment and providing opportunities for mental training. And tips for parents to improve their own self-talk and support their children's mental training.
[42:50] The Elite Mental Game Program. Introducing the Elite Mental Game program, a self-paced mental training system for girl athletes.
[01:08:27] Live Support and Bonuses. Introducing the live support and bonuses included in the Elite Mental Game program.
[01:08:07] Enrollment and Special Offers. Details on how to enroll in the Elite Mental Game program, including the enrollment checkout process.

Grab the Spring Enrollment Discount + Bonuses on EMG until April 4th here!

72 Hour Special REPLAY of our live training for sports moms: What Moms of Confident Athletes Do Differently. Proven strategies to help your daughter believe in herself & play like it!
In this replay of our live training, we cover:
✅ The most common mistakes sports moms make when building confidence in their athlete daughter (and how to avoid them)
✅ How to help your athlete: overcome mistakes, release the pressure she's feeling, and flip her negative mindset
✅ Strategies you can start RIGHT NOW to build your athlete's confidence (things her coach is likely not teaching)
Plus, Coach Bre answer's some awesome questions from moms!
Dive in! This episode is only live for 72 Hours!
P.S. The Elite Mental Game is OPEN for Spring Special Enrollment! Join before Monday, April 8th to save $400 on the program, plus grab bonuses we're offering this time around!
Check out EMG here: www.elitecompetitor.com/emg

72 Hour Special REPLAY of our live training for sports moms: How to Strengthen Your Athlete's Confidence...so she believes in herself and plays like it!
In this replay of our live training, we cover:
✅ The most common mistakes sports moms make when building confidence in their athlete daughter (and how to avoid them)
✅ How to help your athlete: overcome mistakes, release the pressure she's feeling, and flip her negative mindset
✅ Strategies you can start RIGHT NOW to build your athlete's confidence (things her coach is likely not teaching)
Plus, Coach Bre answer's some awesome questions from moms!
Dive in! This episode is only live for 72 Hours!
P.S. The Elite Mental Game is OPEN for Winter Special Enrollment! Join before Friday, February 16th to save $400 on the program, plus grab bonuses we're offering this time around!
Check out EMG here: www.elitecompetitor.com/emg
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Ever wonder how a young female athlete can turn a game's pressure into her power play?
This week, Coach Bre reveals the secrets to fostering confidence in girls as they navigate the competitive world of sports. We dissect the mental hurdles that can trip up even the most promising athletes, from the fear of failure to the sting of tough coaching and team drama.
This replay of our current live free training swings open the door to strategies that transform these challenges into opportunities for growth, teaching parents how to support their daughters in building resilience and mastering their mental game.
Step onto the field of our latest episode where we share the game-changing Elite Mental Game program, the top mental training program specifically for female athletes and their moms (dads & sons included, too!)
We delve into actionable exercises such as visualization and breathwork, providing young athletes with the tools to bounce back from setbacks and stay in the zone.
Listen as we recount inspiring success stories of athletes like Becca and Coco, who not only improved their athletic performance but also learned valuable life skills through mental fortitude.
Parents, take note: we're handing you the playbook to help your daughters not just play their best, but enjoy every minute of the game.
Rounding out our training, we tackle some of your burning questions and shine a spotlight on specific athletic challenges, such as gymnast mental blocks and competitive cheerleading frustrations.
We provide a roadmap for seamlessly integrating our mental training program into your athlete's routine, regardless of the season or sport. Whether you're the mother of a budding basketball star or the father of a fierce gymnast, join us as we equip you for the journey of nurturing confident, resilient, and joyful young athletes.

Did you know it’s completely normal to not feel ready before a big competition? But what do you do when those feelings creep in? In this episode, “When You Don’t Feel ‘Ready’ to Compete,” we’ll get into how to overcome doubt and perform your best no matter what.
Here’s what we cover:

• Why “feeling ready” doesn’t determine your success.
• A mindset trick to move from self-doubt to confidence.
• How to focus on what you can control before game day.
• Practical tips to compete like a pro, even on tough days.
• Key strategies from the Elite Mental Game program to sharpen your routine.

Tune in now to learn how to step up, stay focused, and thrive – even when readiness feels out of reach! 🎧
Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction to the episode: Addressing the common feeling of not being ready to compete and shares strategies to overcome it.
[01:00] Shoutout to Ava, a hockey player from Arlington, MA, who’s thriving on her new team, showing leadership, confidence, and effort on and off the ice!
[02:00] Exploring reasons athletes feel unready, such as nerves before big competitions, expectations, or just feeling off.
[03:00] The difference between feeling ready and being ready, and why readiness is a choice, not a feeling.
[04:00] Mindset shift. How champions think differently by choosing readiness instead of waiting for the right feelings.
[05:00] Practical steps to choose readiness. working hard, focusing on what you can control, being a good teammate, and taking coaching.
[06:00] Emphasis on consistency. Showing up every day in practice prepares you to choose readiness in competition.
[07:00] Benefits of feeling ready. Aligning a feeling of readiness with intentional choices for peak performance.
[08:00] Strategies from the Elite Mental Game program. Using personalized pre-game routines and finding your ideal "hype number" for optimal competition performance.
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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