Someone recently told me that positive reinforcement helps a player’s mindset. And yes, it can. At the same time, when that positive reinforcement or encouragement comes during a time when an athlete can’t see her own evidence yet, it doesn’t always come across the way we hope. Sometimes it even backfires. You did everything right …
This is one of the questions I get asked the most. If you’re wondering how you can help your daughter build confidence, you are not alone. Most coaches will tell you that confidence develops as athletes successfully accomplish goals. Read that again.Confidence develops as athletes successfully accomplish goals … not from being told, “you can …
What if my daughter needs something more “motivational.’ Great question. While the Think Like a Champ Journal helps athletes train their mental fundamentals, Stack Your Wins helps athletes build momentum. How it works Each day starts with one intentional goal and ends with another win added to the stack. Over time, those small wins become …
I have a confession to make. Just recently, I sat down and read through the feedback on my Think Like a Champ Journal … for the first time ever. Some people loved it. A couple of people? Not so much. 😅 One of the biggest criticisms: “The prompts are repetitive.” Another was that it wasn’t …
You’ve seen those athletes who put in the work, but still lack confidence … No one would look at their effort and say they’re not committed. But perhaps you’ve also seen the times when there’s a gap between the work these athletes are putting in and the belief they have in themselves when it’s time …
