Raising Elite Competitors

Mental training isn't just for struggling athletes. 💛 If she wants to separate herself from the competition, grab our free training → https://trainhergame.com/mom Here's the truth: Everyone's putting in the physical reps. Strength, speed, skills - that's the bare minimum in sports now. To play at her potential and bounce back from mistakes faster, she needs mental reps too. The best athletes (Simone Biles, Mia Hamm, Naomi Osaka) all prioritize mental training alongside physical training. 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with tools to build confidence and manage pressure so they can compete freely and passionately. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest myths about mental training and why mental toughness isn't something you can just tell your daughter to have. She needs actual tools. What You'll Learn:Why mental training is for ANY athlete ready to level up, not just those who are strugglingWhat mental training actually is (and what it's not)How the best athletes use mental training to separate themselvesWhy physical training alone won't get her to her full potentialHow to start incorporating mental reps into her training routine🕓 Key Moments:0:00 Introduction00:22 Athlete Spotlight: Samantha's Success03:04 What is Mental Training?03:34 Myth #1: Only for Struggling Athletes04:43 Myth #2: Just Talking About Feelings06:19 Myth #3: Physical Training is Enough08:42 How to Get Started with Mental Training10:47 Recap and Conclusion 💬 Moms - comment below: What's one mistake or challenge you wish your daughter could bounce back from faster? 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg 🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes ⬇️ P.S. A few stats worth knowing:70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13 (National Alliance for Youth Sports)85% of elite athletes work with mental performance coaches (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)Athletes who practice mental skills training show a 30-50% improvement in performance under pressure (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology) The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most. #mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #mentalperformanceRegister for our free LIVE workshop for sports moms! [REGISTER HERE]

💛 You know your daughter needs help with the mental side of her sport, but every time you bring it up, she shuts down. Here's how to start the conversation without triggering an eye roll. 🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com 👋🏼 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 episode, I'm sharing three strategies that actually work to introduce mental training to your daughter in ways that spark curiosity instead of resistance. These are the same approaches that have helped thousands of athletes get started with mental training (and 90% of them jump in right away). What you'll learn:The biggest mistake moms make when bringing up mental training (and what to say instead)How to connect mental training to what SHE wants, not just what you're worried aboutWhy elite athletes like Simone Biles work with mental performance coaches (and how to use this to normalize it for your daughter)The secret to getting her on board when she won't listen to you Whether your daughter is 11 or 18, plays any sport, and whether she's struggling with confidence, nerves, or bouncing back from mistakes, this episode will help you bridge the gap. 🕓 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Discussing Mental Training01:15 Strategy 1: Connect Mental Training to Her Goals04:14 Understanding the Three Pillars of Athletic Success06:41 Strategy 2: Show Her the Best Athletes Do This08:32 Strategy 3: Let Someone Else Do the Talking10:42 Additional Resources and Tools for Parents12:09 Finding the Right Age to Start Mental Training13:11 Recap and Next Steps 💬 Let's stay connected: Comment below and let me know what the hardest part about supporting your daughter is right now? 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!)💜 Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom📺 Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg 🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes ⬇️ P.S.70% of young athletes quit sports by age 13, often due to pressure and loss of enjoyment (National Alliance for Youth Sports).Athletes who use mental skills training show a 55-80% improvement in performance outcomes compared to those who don't (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2018).Over 85% of elite athletes work with sports psychologists or mental performance coaches as part of their training regimen (American Psychological Association). The Raising Elite Competitors YouTube channel is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most. #mentaltraining #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteconfidence #sportsmomRegister for our free LIVE workshop for sports moms! [REGISTER HERE]

Are you tired of seeing your athlete get stuck in those negative spirals of self-doubt? Wishing they could play with more confidence and shake off mistakes without beating themselves up? Well, today’s episode is all about changing the inner dialogue. We’re talking about how to help your athlete develop positive self-talk so they can unlock their full potential – and maybe even start enjoying their sport more!What’s CoveredThe difference between average and elite athletes when it comes to their mindset.How negative thoughts turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.Simple tools to notice and shift those negative thoughts before they take hold.What YOU can do as a parent to create a supportive environment.Ready to help your athlete build their mental game? Dive into the full episode for all the details – you won’t want to miss this one!Episode Highlights: [00:00] Helping athletes overcome negative self-talk and move past it quickly.[02:26] Helping athletes develop positive self-talk and navigate negative thoughts. Discover the importance of positive self-talk in athletes, emphasizing its impact on their mental game and overall performance.[07:35] Shifting thoughts to improve mental game in sports. Athletes learn to focus on enjoyment and improvement by shifting their mental attitude, leading to better performance.[09:58] How thoughts and beliefs affect athletic performance. Learn more about the “thought wheel” and how it relates to athletes’ situations, thoughts, feelings, and actions.[15:06] Shifting negative thoughts to productive ones in sports.[17:12] Helping athletes shift negative thoughts and build self-trust.[22:27] How parents’ self-talk impacts their daughters’ mental skills and physical abilities in sports. Negative self-talk from parents can contribute to a daughter’s negative self-talk and impact her athletic 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 DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodesThank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Register for our free LIVE workshop for sports moms! [REGISTER HERE]

If your daughter is training hard but still feeling exhausted, injured, or mentally drained, it’s probably not an effort problem.👉 It’s a recovery problem.In this episode of the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, Coach Bre is joined by Kelsey Lensman (@xpandyourlimit), founder of Xpand Your Limits and a mobility and recovery expert and Dream Team coach, to break down what recovery really means for girl athletes and why it’s essential for confidence, performance, and long-term health.In this episode, we cover:Why most athlete burnout comes from under-recovery, not overtrainingThe nervous system “gas pedal vs. brake” every sports mom should understandWarning signs your daughter isn’t recovering wellHow micro-recovery moments (5–10 minutes!) make a real differenceWhy talking and emotional processing count as recoverySimple fueling strategies to support muscle, energy, and resilienceWhy trendy biohacks matter less than mastering the basicsHow sleep impacts injury risk, performance, and confidenceThe connection between recovery habits and self-trustEpisode Highlights: [00:00:47] Meet Kelsey Lensman, founder of Xpand Your Limits and an expert mobility and recovery coach inside Dream Team, and learn why recovery is often the missing link for girl athletes struggling with confidence, fatigue, or injury.[00:02:39] Kelsey shares her mission to help women and girls push past limits, including the overlooked skill of slowing down in today’s go-go-go sports culture.[00:04:11] Discover why lifting weights builds more than muscle and how physical strength directly supports confidence in female athletes.[00:09:14] Understand the nervous system through a simple gas pedal and brake analogy and why athletes need both to perform at their best.[00:11:40] Key warning signs your daughter is not recovering well, including injury risk, emotional burnout, poor sleep, and declining performance.[00:16:20] What parents can do when they cannot change the schedule and how micro-recovery moments of just five to ten minutes can make a meaningful difference.[00:26:25] The link between sleep and injury risk and why getting less than seven hours dramatically increases injury risk for teen athletes.[00:30:55] Kelsey’s message to girl athletes about being more capable than they think and how confidence is built by keeping small promises to themselves.[00:33:23] Where to learn more about Kelsey’s work, Expand Your Limits, and the importance of strong female mentors for athletes.Next Steps:Come hang out with Kelsey Lensman on social @xpandyourlimit and learn more about working with her! For Guest Interview Email: [email protected] Our next Season of Dream Team starts in January! To learn more & apply, head here.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 DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodesThank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Register for our free LIVE workshop for sports moms! [REGISTER HERE]

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ella Wiley, our November Athlete of the Month. In this episode, we explore her journey as a swimmer, the importance of resilience, and her effective pre-competition routines.In This Episode: ✔️ How supportive coaching has shaped Ella's mindset ✔️ The role of mental training in enhancing performance ✔️ Ella's approach to pre-race preparation ✔️ Strategies for coping with nerves and building confidence ✔️ The importance of teamwork and camaraderie in sports ✔️ Tips for athletes to bounce back from disappointing performancesFollow Ella on her journey and draw inspiration for your own athletic path!Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction to Ella, November Athlete of the Month, and her remarkable story.[00:01:00] Ella shares her journey into competitive swimming and highlights her experience.[00:02:00] The influence of supportive coaches on Ella's work ethic and resilience.[00:03:00] Transition to her involvement in mental training and its impact on her performance.[00:04:00] Details about her recent meet experience, achieving PRs in 6 out of 8 events.[00:05:00] Ella reveals her pre-race routine and the strategies she uses to prepare mentally.[00:06:00] The effectiveness of box breathing and its role in calming nerves.[00:08:00] Importance of reflection and bouncing back from subpar performances.[00:09:00] Ella discusses her high school season and the shift in competition dynamics.[00:12:00] Tips for creating strong bonds with teammates and fostering a supportive environment.[00:13:00] Ella’s advice for athletes struggling with nerves or mental challenges.[00:15:00] Final thoughts on embracing challenges and learning from every experience.[00:16:00] Ella shares her perspective on finding motivation and support in team sports.Next Steps:Take the Athlete Competitor Style QuizJoin our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodesThank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.