Ever wondered what mental training actually looks like for athletes? Sadie, a college volleyball player, shares what happened when she tried it. Get the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom
I sat down with Sadie Scoville, a senior college volleyball player who just finished her season at Colorado Mesa University. Here's the thing - Sadie wasn't struggling or falling apart. She just wanted to play with confidence and trust herself under pressure. And she wanted to rediscover her love for the game.
👋🏼 Hi! I'm Coach Bre, a certified mental performance coach, former collegiate athlete, and 4-time state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and have worked with over 5,000 girl athletes to strengthen their mental game and confidence.
In this interview, Sadie walks through exactly what mental training looked like for her during her senior season. She shares the tools that actually worked (like the Snapback Routine she used during a 24-24 serve in a high-stakes game), what surprised her about the program, and how she fit it into her crazy travel schedule.
You'll learn:What mental training actually is (spoiler: it's not therapy)How Sadie used mental tools in real pressure momentsWhy the "I'm fine" athlete still benefits from mental trainingHow to introduce mental training to your daughter without pushbackThe science behind why these tools work
Key moments:
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Meeting Sadie
02:42 Discovering the Program
07:13 What Mental Training Actually Is
08:54 Weekly Routine & Tools
11:13 High Pressure Moments
14:05 Parent Support
17:15 Finding Joy in the Sport
20:06 Advice for Athletes
22:29 College Recruiting Wisdom
💬 Sports moms - does your daughter ever say "I'm fine" even when you can tell she's struggling with confidence? Drop a comment below.
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If you're an athlete wondering whether mental training is worth your time, or a parent trying to figure out how to support your daughter better, this conversation is for you.
P.S. Some research for you:
Athletes who use pre-performance routines show 23% better performance consistency under pressure compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2019)
Athletes who journal regularly about their performance show 31% faster emotional recovery after mistakes (Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2021)
70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13, with "not having fun anymore" cited as the primary reason (Michigan State University, 2020)
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