Raising Elite Competitors

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By: Coach Bre

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...

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Athlete Tip: 77% of Athletes Freeze Under Pressure. Here's the Fix.
#318
Last Tuesday at 4:00 PM

The science behind why you freeze under pressure. Athletes: take this quiz to find out your competitor style β†’ https://elitecompetitor.com/athlete

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:

FREE for sports parents:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tipsπŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Pl...


2 Moms Share What Helped When Their Daughters Shut Down After Mistakes
#317
09/02/2026

Two moms share what helped their daughters bounce back after a mistake. 🧠 Learn more here, mom β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:
FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Playlist for Athletes β†’ ht...


She Wins On Bad Days: A 14-Year-Old's Advice for Athletes & Parents (Maeryn's Story)
#316
08/25/2026

14-year-old, Maeryn, a nationally ranked tennis athlete, shares her advice for showing up on bad days. 🎾 Learn more about the Elite Competitor Academy program she uses to keep centered β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:

FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What...


It's Not Burnout: Why Your Athlete Suddenly Wants to Quit
#315
08/19/2026

She wants to quit and it's probably not burnout. Check our free training for sports parents to help her stay in the game β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:
FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tipsπŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi...


Athlete Tip: Your Coach Doesn't Hate You (Here's What's Really Happening)
#314
08/11/2026

Β Think your coach hates you? Watch this before you believe it.Β 

Athletes: take this quiz to find out your competitor style β†’ https://elitecompetitor.com/athlete

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:

FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
|πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:πŸ”Ή Take this quiz to find out your competitor style β†’ https://e...


How Zoey Uses Comparison to Fuel Her Confidence, Not Crush It
#313
08/06/2026

How one teen turns comparison into fuel instead of letting it crush her confidence. Learn more about EMG here, mom β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:

FREE for YOU:

πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips

πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide

πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

Β 

FREE for Athletes:

πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your C...


What Shows Up When Someone Searches Your Athlete's Name
#312
08/04/2026

Your daughter's recruiting profile makes her more searchable than she realizes.Β 

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πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:
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FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Playlist for Athletes β†’ https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge


How to Prepare Your Daughter for Tryouts (Without the Stress)
#311
07/28/2026

Preparing her for tryouts is more about your calm than her skill. Learn more about how we help you help her β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

***Resources & Tools***

FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete...


Your Daughter's Intensity Isn't the Problem, It's the Advantage
#310
07/24/2026

Your daughter's intensity might be her biggest advantage, not a problem to fix. Β 

***Resources & Tools***

FREE for YOU:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors

FREE for Athletes:
πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Playlist for Athletes β†’ https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdg...


Athlete Tip: 3 Mental Training Tips Every Athlete Needs Before Tryouts
#309
07/14/2026

Comparison at tryouts is costing her more than she realizes. What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Free Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors
FREE for Athletes:πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Playlist for Athletes β†’ https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge


Athlete Tip: The Tryout Prep Plan That Takes the Pressure Off
#309
07/14/2026

Tryout nerves are normal, and there's a real plan that helps. What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz

πŸ“Œ Resources & Tools:
πŸŽ“ Strengthen Your Athlete's Mental Game - Free Training for Parents β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom
πŸ“¬ Join our weekly TIPS newsletter β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/yt-tips
πŸ’¬ Use this Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to talk to your athlete about mental training β†’ https://sportsmom.fyi/convo-guide
πŸŽ™ Listen to the Podcast: Raising Elite Competitors
FREE for Athletes:πŸ”Ή Share with your athlete: What's Your Competitor Style Quiz β†’ https://athlete.fyi/yt-quiz
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Playlist for Athletes β†’ https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdg...


She's Not Delicate. She's Underestimated.
#308
07/07/2026

"We're strong, and we're only delicate if you tell us that we're delicate." 🎯 β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

***Resources***
πŸ™Œ What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy
πŸ’œ Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/144031/downloads/66e16c-6886-4a62-b8db-c43a1ae18fbd_The_Elite_Mental_Game_Conversation_Starter.pdf%20
πŸ“Ί YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge
πŸŽ“ The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg
πŸ”₯ Grab our in-depth free training β†’ https://trainhergame.c...


How Visualization Helps Her Prepare Before Big Games
#307
06/30/2026

Your daughter doesn't need more pep talks. She needs 60 seconds and a closed door. Here's what actually works. Grab more tools here β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

If you're a coach, head to https://coachfreetraining.com to learn more about Plug & Play Elite Mental Game for teams! Also checkout out the Coach Her Game Channel for more tips.

There's a simple mental skill that takes less than a minute and actually changes how your daughter performs under pressure. It's backed by real science, not just good intentions.

What You'll Learn:
βœ… Why mental rehearsal work...


She Scored 19 Points After Learning to Let Go of Mistakes (Kinley's Story)
#306
06/25/2026

πŸ’› One athlete. A new position. A mindset shift that led to 19 points and four threes. Get the free training for sports moms β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Kinley started EMG convinced she couldn't afford to make a mistake. Every error felt like proof she wasn't good enough.

Then something clicked.

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode, Coach Saylor sits down with Kinley Sander, our May Athlete of the Month and an incoming freshman basketball player, who shares how mental training helped her stop hesitating and start trusting herself in a brand new position.

What You'll Learn:


How to Set Your Daughter Up for Her Best Fall Season Yet (This Summer)
#305
06/23/2026

πŸ† The 3 mental skills that separate good athletes from great ones - and how to help your daughter build them this summer. Free training for moms β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Your daughter has been putting in the physical work this summer. But there's one thing most athletes skip completely - and it's exactly what shows up (or doesn't) when tryouts get intense.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre - a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a former head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what the be...


14-Year-Old Lacrosse Athlete Took Over My Podcast and I'm So Glad She Did!
#304
06/16/2026

πŸŽ™οΈ I've been the one asking questions for years. This week, Emily took over the mic and flipped the script. Check out this interview where the athlete runs the show!

I said yes to a 14-year-old lacrosse player who wanted to interview me for a school project about mental training. And honestly? She asked things I wasn't fully prepared for.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre - a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a former head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion.

Emily is one of our Elite Mental Game athletes. S...


Why Physical Training Isn't Enough This Summer (What Great Athletes Do Differently)
#303
06/09/2026

Summer is when athletes either separate themselves or fall behind. Here's what the best ones do differently. Free training for sports moms β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Most athletes treat summer like an extended break and then walk into tryouts wondering why nothing changed.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what separates average athletes from great ones this summer, and it's not just showing up to open gyms.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a a Certified Mental Performance Coach, a 14-year head volleyball coach, and a 4x state championship winner. I'm also the founder of The Elit...


What It Actually Takes to Play D1 Sports (A College Athlete Tells All)
#302
06/02/2026

The hardest part of playing D1 volleyball wasn't the early workouts, the travel, or the competition. It was the mental side...and nobody warned her. Grab our free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom

Sydney Dreves went from four-time state champion in high school to a starting outside hitter at Boise State. She's sharing what actually separated athletes at the next level - and it wasn't physical skills.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a a Certified Mental Performance Coach, a 14-year head volleyball coach, and a 4x state championship winner. I'm also the founder of The El...


How Olivia Fixed Her In-Game Spirals (And Won)
#301
05/28/2026

A teen setter used a mental reset tool at nationals and helped her team come back from 6 down to win. Grab the same system she used β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

πŸ’› Olivia is our April athlete of the month, and her story is one every sports mom needs to hear. She started EMG after a tough high school season left her doubting herself. A few months later, she was on the biggest stage of her season using what she learned.

In this episode, Coach Saylor sits down with Olivia to break down exactly what changed and how.<...


[Encore] Beyond Pep Talks: How Parents Can Equip Young Athletes with Mental Tools
#300
05/26/2026

Your pep talks come from love. But two real sports parents found out they weren't enough. πŸ‘‡ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Chris has six kids and still felt like she was failing her youngest. Carlos's daughter looked at him and said, "Dad, please stop. What you're doing is not working." Both of them knew their daughters had the talent. They just couldn't figure out how to actually equip them.

In this episode, you'll hear directly from both of them - unfiltered and real..
βœ… What they noticed in their daughters within the first 4 days
βœ… How they in...


My Daughter Kept Crumbling Under Pressure. Then We Tried This.
#299
05/19/2026

Her daughter was doing everything right. But when the competition got harder, she started shrinking. πŸ’› Grab the system that helped her regain her confidence β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Heather watched her daughter Isla go from crumbling under pressure to winning finals matches against girls two years older than her - and she shares exactly how it happened.

This is the conversation most sports moms need to hear.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion.

In this epi...


The 5-Minute Habit That Gives Your Daughter a Recruiting Advantage
#298
05/12/2026

Your daughter is grinding. Practices, tournaments, extra reps. And college coaches are watching. But not for what you think. 🎯 trainhergame.com/mom

College coaches and recruiters aren't just watching her play. They're watching how she reacts when things go wrong.

Does she slam her hand after a bad mistake? Does she pout when she gets pulled? Does she get flustered when a ref makes a bad call?Β 

Those are mental skills. And most athletes have never been taught them.

In this episode, Coach Saylor breaks down the elite performance formula and why...


The Real Reason Your Daughter Isn't Getting Recruited
#297
05/05/2026

If your daughter wants to play at the next level, this is the video she needs to see. 🎯 Grab the tools she needs β†’ trainhergame.com/mom

Most athletes spend years training their bodies for college scouts. But the coaches doing the recruiting are quietly screening for something else entirely.

After 14 years as a head volleyball coach, I watched talented athletes get removed from recruiting lists - not because of skill gaps, but because of what happened between the plays.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor...


From "Stuck in a Box" to Elite Competitor: Elise’s Mental Game Success Story
#296
05/02/2026

Elise went from "stuck in a box" after every mistake to bouncing back in a championship game. Here's how she did it ➑️ https://trainhergame.com/mom

She's 11. Competitive soccer player. And in her own words, she was "stuck in a box" - trapped in her mistakes mid-game, spiraling after every error, losing herself in the what-ifs.

Then her whole family joined The Elite Mental Game together.πŸ’›Β 
What changed? Everything.

In this episode, Coach Saylor sits down with our March Athlete of the Month to talk about what the mental game actually looks like fro...


The Athlete Who Had Everyone’s Trustβ€”Except Her Own: Coach Saylor’s Story
#295
04/28/2026

70% of girls quit sports by age 13. This is the story of one who didn't and why it matters. Grab our free training for sports parents πŸ‘‰ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Coach Saylor is our head athlete coach inside The Elite Mental Game. She played volleyball and track and field at the collegiate level. She's coached thousands of girl athletes.

She's also someone who cried after games in middle school, faked her confidence for years, burned out during COVID, and quietly fought depression while being everyone else's rock on the team.

In this episode, I sit...


How to Help Your Daughter Handle Pressure (We're Coming to Cleveland May 9th)
04/25/2026

We're coming to Cleveland! 🎟️ Tickets are under $100 for a parent-athlete pair. Grab yours at uscoaches.org - spots are almost gone.

Coach Bre sits down with Mary Herrick, a 40+ year tennis teaching professional and member of the RSPA (Racquet Sports Professionals Association), to talk about an upcoming live in-person event in Cleveland, Ohio on May 9th: From Pressure to Power.

🎀 Event Panelists Include:
Katie Marquardt - Two-time Winter Olympian, World Champion, US Speed Skating Hall of FameΒ 
Cassie Sant - Division I basketball, played pro in Italy and Australia, Cleveland CavaliersΒ 
Breanne McLaughlin...


The "Sideline Mistake" That's Killing Your Daughter's Confidence
#294
04/21/2026

πŸ’› She looks up at you more than you think. And what she sees is shaping her confidence β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Colleen was the mom on the sidelines with her hands in the air, head down, eyes rolling every time things went wrong for her daughter Lily on the court.Β 

She had no idea Lily was looking up at her over 100 times every single tournament weekend. And every one of those reactions was adding pressure to an athlete who was already drowning in it.

Lily was losing her love for volleyball. She dreaded practi...


Athlete Tip: Telling Yourself "This Is Too Hard" Is Killing Your Performance
#293
04/14/2026

Athletes: Your brain finds evidence for whatever you tell it. Take the quiz to find your competitor style, then watch your personalized playlist β†’ https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy

The words you say to yourself during practice aren't just thoughts. They're instructions your brain follows - and "this is too hard" is sending your brain straight to the exit.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a Certified Mental Performance Coach and former 4x state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I help girl athletes ages 11-18 build unshakeable confidence and develop the mental skills that create a competitive advantag...


6 Brain Facts Every Sports Parent Needs to Know
#292
04/07/2026

Six brain facts unpacked. Learn how to help her use her brain to her advantage. Free training for sports moms πŸ‘‰ https://trainhergame.com/momΒ 

When she freezes, spirals after one mistake, or mentally checks out under pressure, most people call it a confidence problem. It's not. It's six specific, documented brain functions that nobody ever taught her how to work with.

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a certified Mental Performance Coach and former collegiate athlete with 14 years of coaching experience, including 4 state championships. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and host of the Raising Elite Competi...


Stop Telling Your Daughter to Be More Confident (Try This Instead)
#291
03/31/2026

I shared this with coaches recently, and the response was so strong I had to bring it to you moms too. Start here πŸ‘‰ https://trainhergame.com/mom

She's got the skills. The drive. But the moment pressure hits, it all falls apart. And "just be more confident" hasn't helped once.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, and a head volleyball coach and 4-time state champion.

Confidence isn't a pep talk. It's a skill. And in this episode, I'm sharing the three tools I've used with...


She Quit D1 Soccer With a Full Ride. Here's What She Wants Moms to Know
#289
03/27/2026

She had a full ride. And still walked away. If your daughter is questioning whether to keep going, this conversation is worth every minute.

Lyrik Fryer is the co-founder of Work Play Branding, a multimillion dollar media company whose clients have appeared in Target, Times Square, and Oprah's Favorite Things.Β  Before all of that, she was a Division I soccer player at Florida International University, navigating perfectionism, recruitment pressure, and two ACL tears before making one of the hardest decisions of her athletic career.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ I'm Coach Bre, a mental performance coach for girl athletes, Co-Founder of The...


Athlete of the Month: Baylor Shares How She Went From Blacking Out to Winning 6 Events
#290
03/26/2026

Nerves used to shut her down. Now she's taking first place. Grab the same training Baylor's mom did to help her β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Meet Baylor, our February Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game. She's 11 years old, figure skates and does rodeo, and she sat down with Coach Saylor to share exactly what shifted for her mentally and what her mom changed that made the biggest difference.

In this episode, you'll hear:
➑️ How Baylor went from blacking out with nerves to competing with confidence
➑️ The simple two...


3 Sports Moms Share How EMG Changed Everything
#287
03/17/2026

Three sports moms share what actually changed when their daughters got mental training tools. Learn more about the program they used here β†’ https://trainhergame.com/momΒ 

These aren't polished testimonials. These are raw, honest conversations from moms who were exactly where you might be right now - watching their daughter struggle and having no idea what to say without making it worse.Β 

In this video you'll hear from:
πŸ§— Kim, whose 15-year-old competitive climber shut her out completely for an entire season
πŸ₯Ž Anne, who is both mom AND head coach of her daughter's softball team
β›Έ...


How to Help Your Daughter Stop Comparing Herself to Other Athletes
#286
03/10/2026

If your daughter is constantly comparing herself to other athletes more than focusing on her own game, or losing confidence this is your episode! Have her take this quiz to find out your competitor style: elitecompetitor.com/athlete

Β Comparison is one of the most common confidence killers in girl athletes. It feels normal. It even feels productive sometimes. But when her focus is on everyone else, she loses the one thing that actually moves the needle - her own game.Β 

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ Hi, I'm Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with too...


Samantha Went From Spiraling to Shooting a 76 (Here's What Changed)
#285
03/05/2026

EMG Athlete of the Month, Samantha, went from spiraling after one bad shot to shooting a 76 the very next day. Here's how she did it ➑️ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Samantha is a middle school golfer and our January Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game. She came in struggling with confidence, caring too much about what other players thought, and spiraling after mistakes with no way out.

What changed? She learned actual tools.
βœ… The Snapback Routine - a quick breath, reset word, and signal to get her head right after any mistake
βœ…...


She Got Pulled After One Mistake. Here's How to Actually Help.
#285
03/03/2026

Your daughter just got pulled after one mistake. Here's exactly what to do. Grab the free training here - https://trainhergame.com/mom πŸ’›Β 

If you've sat in those bleachers watching her slump on the bench, frustrated for her AND with the coach, this video is for you.Β 

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Hi, I'm Coach Bre, a certified Mental Performance Coach and former collegiate athlete with 14 years of coaching experience, including 4 state championships. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and host of the Raising Elite Competitors podcast, where I help sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game so they can perfo...


Athlete of the Month: Mackenzie's Mental Game Breakthrough
#280
02/26/2026

πŸ’› A 9-year-old competitive swimmer learned one mental skill and dropped time in every single event. Grab the free training for your daughter: https://trainhergame.com/mom

Meet Mackenzie. She's nine years old, a competitive swimmer, and our December Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game.

At her first swim meet after starting the program, she used her Snapback Routine for the very first time. She placed first in two events. Third in another. And dropped nearly 14 seconds in one event alone.

Her mom Sarah said she was blown away by Mackenzie's exc...


We Quit Our Sports. Now We're Helping Girls Stay and Lead with Confidence
#284
02/24/2026

We both quit our sports despite being talented. Here's what girls actually need to stay in the game β†’ https://trainhergame.com/mom

Girls are quitting sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14. But it's not about talent or access.

The real reason? Mental game. Fear of judgment, anxiety, pressure to perform, low confidence.

In this episode, my co-founder Kristina and I are sharing our personal stories about quitting our sports. Stories we don't usually tell.

Kristina was a basketball starter who quit her senior year because she physically couldn't sh...


How to Handle Team Drama Without Making It Worse (What Sports Moms Need to Know)
#283
02/17/2026

Your daughter's dealing with team drama and everything you say seems to make it worse. Let me show you what actually helps β†’ https://trainhergame.com/momΒ 

In this conversation with teen relationship expert Sheri Gazitt (founder of Teen Wise), we're breaking down why girls default to mean girl behavior, what parents accidentally do that shuts daughters down, and the exact 4-step formula that teaches girls to handle conflict without the drama.Β 

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[ATHLETE TIP] When You're Feeling Nervous, Try This!
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02/10/2026

Feeling nervous before games? Here's a simple one-word reframe that changes everything: Instead of saying "I'm nervous," say "I'm excited." Your body literally can't tell the difference. 🎯 FREE ATHLETE TRAINING: trainhergame.com

Here's the truth: nervousness and excitement produce identical physical responses. Faster heartbeat. Clammy hands. Dilated pupils. The only difference is how you label it.Β 

When you reframe nerves as excitement, you stop viewing your body's response as a threat and start seeing it as your competitive advantage. This one shift helps you show up ready to compete at your best...