This page is for athletes ages 8 to 12 years old.
While I support athletes at many stages, the strongest progress happens when the athlete is personally motivated to grow and participate in the work.
A few areas I can help.
I help youth athletes who
think too much
perform well in practice but not in games
hesitate, play small, or avoid mistakes
struggle to reset after messing up
get overwhelmed, frustrated, or shut down under pressure
Allow nerves, fear or anxiety to disrupt perfromance
know what to do, but can’t consistently do it
This isn’t a lack of talent. And it’s not just confidence.
It’s a performance breakdown under pressure.
The work
We don’t just talk about feelings.
We build skills your athlete can use in real moments:
how they interpret pressure
what they say to themselves during competition
how to calm or activate their body
how to refocus after mistakes
how to stay engaged instead of pulling back
So, when the moment gets big, they don’t freeze, spiral, or avoid.
Follow me @TheAthlete_Mind
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Animated YouTube Videos for Kids!
I make fun, animated shorts to help younger athletes start learning the mental side of sports in a simple, engaging way, so they can understand nerves, mistakes, pressure, and confidence without it feeling boring or overwhelming.