Raising Elite Competitors

Coach Bre
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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 tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life! 🚀 FREE Training for sports moms: trainhergame.com💙 Thanks for being a valued podcast listener! Save $400 on our #1 Mental Training Program for Girl Athletes - The Elite Mental Game: https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

  1. 5d ago

    Why Physical Training Isn't Enough This Summer (What Great Athletes Do Differently)

    Summer is when athletes either separate themselves or fall behind. Here's what the best ones do differently. Free training for sports moms → 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. 👋🏼 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 Elite Competitor, a mental performance program built exclusively for girl athletes ages 11-18 and their moms.  You'll learn: ✅ Why motivation is the worst training partner you can have ✅ How to build a real physical training plan that you'll actually stick to ✅ What mental training is and why it matters more than most athletes realize ✅ How visualization gives you mental reps without extra wear on your body ✅ Why the athlete you were last season is what shows up under pressure - and how to change that ⬇️ I've been a head volleyball coach for 14 years and we've won four consecutive state championships. The athletes who separate themselves every single summer do these things. If your daughter has goals to play at the next level or compete for a championship, this one is for her. Don't miss our SUMMER STRONG MENTAL GAME BOOTCAMP Six weeks of live mental training for athletes. Starts June 24th.Register here → elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/ 🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction: Summer Separates Athletes 00:58 Have a Plan 01:51 Physical Training: Show Up & Work Hard 02:50 Creating Your Own Training Schedule 04:26 Why Mental Training Matters 06:35 Mental Training Tools: Snapback & Visualization 08:19 Summer Strong Mental Game Boot Camp 09:30 Identity: Who You Are Under Pressure ⬇️ New here? Start with the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 Already inside The Elite Mental Game? Head to members.elitecompetitor.com for your next steps. 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools🙌  What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 📺 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 ⬇️  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors      P.S. A few things worth knowing:   ⚡️Athletes who use mental skills training show measurably better performance consistency under pressure, particularly in high-stakes competition moments. (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) ⚡️ Visualization activates the same neural pathways as physical practice, giving athletes measurable performance gains without additional physical training load. (University of Chicago, Blaslotto research on visualization and performance) ⚡️Only 9% of high school athletes go on to play college sports. The mental game is often what determines who breaks through. (NCAA Research) The Raising Elite Competitors 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.           #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    13 min

  2. Jun 2

    What It Actually Takes to Play D1 Sports (A College Athlete Tells All)

    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. 👋🏼 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 Elite Competitor, a mental performance program built exclusively for girl athletes ages 11-18 and their moms. You'll learn: ✅ Why comparison is the fastest way to lose your edge at any level ✅ What Sydney wishes she'd been taught before her freshman year ✅ How "freely playing" disappeared the moment she hit college, and what brought it back ✅ The mindset shift that helped her stop spiraling after bad practices ✅ What college coaches actually notice when they're recruiting Your daughter doesn't have to figure this out alone. The mental skills Sydney used are inside our program - built specifically for girl athletes and their moms. 🕓 Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction 02:52 About the Host: Bre's Story 07:10 The Mental Game: Why It Matters 09:14 Meet Sydney Dreves 10:40 Sydney's First Year at Boise State 12:14 What Surprised Her Most About D1 13:59 Overcoming Mental Blocks & Self-Doubt 17:16 Dealing with Teammates & Coaches 20:12 Lessons & What She'd Do Differently 24:10 Advice for Athletes & Wrap-Up 💬 Parents - comment below: What's one thing you've tried to help your daughter that didn't land the way you hoped? ⬇️ New here? Start with the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 Already inside The Elite Mental Game? Head to members.elitecompetitor.com for your next steps. 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 📺 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  ⬇️  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors    P.S. A few things worth knowing:  ⚡️Nearly 1 in 4 college athletes (22.3%) are at risk for depression - and most are never taught mental skills to cope. (PMC / Peer-Reviewed Study, 2023) ⚡️ Extreme upward social comparison in athletes is directly linked to drops in motivation and increased disengagement from their sport. (Diel et al., Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2021) ⚡️A 2025 study found coaches universally agree mental skill development is essential - but most report they don't know how to teach it. The researchers called it: "Everybody wants to coach it, but fewer know how to do it." (Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2025) The Raising Elite Competitors 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.         #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    27 min

  3. May 28

    How Olivia Fixed Her In-Game Spirals (And Won)

    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 → https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 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. 🧐 What You'll Learn: ✅ What the Snapback Routine looks like under real pressure (and why Olivia used it 4 times in a single set) ✅ The one mindset her team committed to before every match at the national qualifier ✅ How Olivia leads teammates through pressure moments without calling them out ✅ What she'd tell any athlete who is hesitant about mental training ✅ The moment she realized her mental game was directly affecting her performance 👉 Olivia said it best: "Everybody talks about being mentally tough but they never tell you how to do it." That's exactly why we built this program. The full story is in this episode. Watch it. 💬 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Meet Olivia 03:34 What Brought Olivia to Mental Training 06:27 The Big South National Qualifier 09:07 The Championship Match 11:29 The Snapback Routine 14:42 Team Leadership & Mindset 16:38 Growth Since Starting EMG 19:08 Advice & Goals Athlete of the month episodes are hosted by REC 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. New AOTM episodes every month! 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 🎯 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.  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors P.S. A few stats worth saving if you've ever wondered whether the mental game really matters that much: 70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with loss of enjoyment tied to pressure and confidence challenges (Aspen Institute, Project Play) Girls are significantly more likely than boys to internalize mistakes and experience decreased confidence after errors during competition (Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, University of Minnesota) Athletes who use consistent pre-performance routines outperform those who don't in high-pressure situations (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.   #mentalperformance #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteofthemonth Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    24 min

  4. May 26

    [Encore] Beyond Pep Talks: How Parents Can Equip Young Athletes with Mental Tools

    Your pep talks come from love. But two real sports parents found out they weren't enough. 👇 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.. ✅ What they noticed in their daughters within the first 4 days ✅ How they introduced mental tools to a resistant teen without it turning into a fight ✅ The moment they realized their own behavior was part of the equation ✅ What "no meltdowns all season" actually looks like in real life ✅ Why the 14-day guarantee was the thing that got their athletes to say yes 💛 If your daughter has the talent but something keeps blocking her from playing her best, this one's for you. 👋🏼 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. ⏱️ Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: When Joy Goes Missing 01:40 Meet Chris & Carlos: Two Parents, One Problem 01:59 Chris's Story: Being Proactive Before the Season 04:27 Carlos's Story: When Your Daughter Says "Stop" 11:12 How to Present the Program to a Resistant Teen 19:28 Changes Parents Started to Notice 23:02 From Quitting to "I Love My Sport Again" 28:44 Logistics: Fitting Mental Training Into a Busy Schedule 33:46 Live Calls, Texting Support & How It All Works 41:03 Favorite Tools & What Sets This Program Apart 45:48 Comparing to Other Options: Therapists, Psychologists & More 49:02 Final Thoughts & Getting Started 💬 Parents - comment below: What's one thing you've tried to help your daughter that didn't land the way you hoped? ⬇️ New here? Start with the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 Already inside The Elite Mental Game? Head to members.elitecompetitor.com for your next steps. 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 📺 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 ⬇️  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors    P.S. A few things worth knowing as a sports mom:  ⚡️ 70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, with "it's not fun anymore" as the top reason cited (National Alliance for Youth Sports) ⚡️ Girls are 2x more likely than boys to drop out of sports by age 14, often due to confidence issues and loss of enjoyment (Women's Sports Foundation) ⚡️Athletes who receive mental skills training show a 20-30% improvement in performance consistency compared to physical training alone (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)     The Raising Elite Competitors 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.         #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    57 min

  5. May 19

    My Daughter Kept Crumbling Under Pressure. Then We Tried This.

    Her daughter was doing everything right. But when the competition got harder, she started shrinking. 💛 Grab the system that helped her regain her confidence → 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. 👋🏼 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 episode you'll hear: ✅ What "shrinking" actually looks like from the bleachers and why it breaks a mom's heart ✅ How Isla introduced a simple pre-match routine that changed everything ✅ What Isla told her mom she actually needed from the sideline (Heather had no idea) ✅ How one conversation from the parent training opened a door that had been closed 🎙️ Heather also shares how she introduced mental training to her 11-year-old without making her feel like something was wrong with her and how Isla ended up asking to do the program again. If you've ever watched your daughter play smaller than you know she can, this one is for you. ⏱️ Key Moments 00:00 Introduction: Meet Heather & Isla 01:49 About Isla: Young Tennis Player 02:52 What Was Happening on the Court 03:33 Finding The Elite Mental Game 04:27 How Heather Introduced the Program to Isla 06:45 Early Wins: Changes Heather Noticed 09:55 Isla's Champion Moment: Playing Free 12:22 The Power of Effort Over Outcome 12:27 Fitting Mental Training Into a Busy Schedule 15:32 The Parent Side: What Heather Learned 16:27 Open Dialogue: Isla's Feedback from the Sideline 18:20 Going Forward & Final Thoughts Drop a comment below with the moment from this conversation that hit closest to home for you 👇 ⬇️ New here? Start with the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 Already inside The Elite Mental Game? Head to members.elitecompetitor.com for your next steps. 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 📺 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 ⬇️  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors       P.S. A few things worth knowing as a sports mom: ⚡️ 72% of girls drop out of sports by age 13, most citing lack of enjoyment and declining confidence (Women's Sports Foundation) ⚡️ Athletes who use mental imagery and visualization perform measurably better under pressure, with research showing up to a 45% performance improvement in high-stakes situations (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology) ⚡️ A Harvard study found that reappraising pre-performance anxiety as excitement, rather than trying to calm down, leads to significantly better performance outcomes (Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School, 2014)   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.       #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    24 min

  6. May 12

    The 5-Minute Habit That Gives Your Daughter a Recruiting Advantage

    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?  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 neglecting the mental game cancels out everything your daughter has already built. You'll learn: ✅ Why physical training and film study aren't enough on their own ✅ What the multiplication model means for your daughter's real potential ✅ Exactly what college coaches look for beyond raw talent ✅ How elite athletes like Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe trained their mindset ✅ Why just 5 minutes a day is enough to give her a serious edge This one is for every college-bound girl athlete and every mom who wants to help her get there. 🎙 Coach Saylor is a Mental Performance Coach inside The Elite Competitor community. She works alongside Coach Bre to help girl athletes build the confidence and mental tools they need to compete freely and thrive at the next level. 🕓 Key Moments:  Drop a comment below: What's one thing you wish your daughter's mental game could benefit from👇 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 🎯 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 Raising Elite Competitors youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMBGRYc4tFmuJ3hKO4r4pQ P.S. A few stats worth knowing:   ⚡️ 70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13 - and poor mental experience is one of the leading drivers (Aspen Institute, Project Play, 2019) ⚡️ College coaches rank coachability, composure, and attitude among their top 3 recruiting criteria, beyond raw athletic ability (NCSA College Recruiting, 2022) ⚡️ Just 5-10 minutes of intentional daily mindset practice measurably improves performance outcomes in competitive athletes (American Psychological Association, Sport Psychology Division) The Raising Elite Competitors 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.     #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports  Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    13 min

  7. May 5

    The Real Reason Your Daughter Isn't Getting Recruited

    If your daughter wants to play at the next level, this is the video she needs to see. 🎯 Grab the tools she needs → 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. 👋🏼 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 episode, I'm breaking down 5 things college coaches look for beyond talent: ✅ How she responds after mistakes (and what coaches are really watching) ✅ What her body language says when things aren't going her way ✅ How she treats her teammates under pressure ✅ How she interacts with her parents and coaches at events ✅ Whether she performs when the moment gets big - or plays it safe Every single one of these is trainable. I'm also breaking down the Snapback Routine - the simple reset system athletes use to bounce back faster than their sport requires. If she has the talent, let's make sure the rest of her game matches it. ⏱️ Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Why Mental Skills Matter in Recruiting 02:12 #1: Response to Adversity 03:15 The Snapback Routine 04:35 Free Training Callout 05:19 #2: Body Language 06:40 #3: How You Treat Teammates 08:28 #4: How You Treat Your Parents 09:43 #5: Performing Under Pressure 12:29 Recap & Final Thoughts Drop a comment below and let me know which of the 5 hits home👇 📩 Want to connect? Email us at hello@elitecompetitor.com 📌 Resources & Tools 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 🎯 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 ⬇️  Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors     P.S. A few stats worth knowing:   ⚡️ Mental skills are among the top factors coaches cite in recruiting decisions, alongside physical skills and coachability. (Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology) ⚡️ 85% of college coaches say they would not recruit an athlete who displayed poor body language or sportsmanship, regardless of talent level. (NFHS) ⚡️ Athletes who use mental skills training show a 43% improvement in competitive performance consistency under pressure. (Association for 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.     #girlssports #mentalperformance #sportsparenting #girlathlete #youthsports Register for the Summer Strong Mental Game Bootcamp! We kick-off June 24th (registration closes June 19th). The earlier you register, the better price you get! https://elitecompetitor.com/summer-strong-bootcamp/

    16 min

  8. May 2

    From "Stuck in a Box" to Elite Competitor: Elise’s Mental Game Success Story

    Elise went from "stuck in a box" after every mistake to bouncing back in a championship game. Here's how she did it ➡️ 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.💛  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 from the inside - as an athlete, and as a family. Here's what you'll hear: ✅ How Elise used the Snapback Routine to turn around a championship game at halftime ✅ The exact moment her parents went from "are you okay?" to knowing exactly what to say ✅ What it means to go from spiraling after mistakes to trusting your skills under pressure ✅ Why her family finally felt "on the same page", and what made that shift happen The part that gets me every time? She's 11 years old and she already knows something most adults never learn: you're in control of the game, not your mistakes. 💬 Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 01:43 Meet Elise – Background & Sport 03:12 Why Elise Joined the Mental Game Program 04:23 The Snapback Routine & Mental Tools 05:24 Championship Game Comeback Story 07:05 Family Support & The Mental Game 11:24 Goals, Advice & Closing 🎙️ This one is for every mom watching from the bleachers wondering what else she can do to help. Athlete of the month episodes are hosted by REC 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. New AOTM episodes every month! 📌 Free Tools & Next Steps 🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy 💜 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 🎯 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 ⬇️ Raising Elite Competitors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingEliteCompetitors P.S. A few stats worth saving if you've ever wondered whether the mental game really matters that much: ➡️ 75-90% of athletic performance at the competitive level is mental - not physical (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) ➡️ Only 9% of youth athletes receive any formal mental skills training - despite the mental game being the biggest factor in performance (Mental Health America / Sport & Exercise Science research) ➡️ Girls who feel supported by their parents in sport report higher confidence and stay in the game longer (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2022) 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. #mentalperformance #girlathlete #sportsparenting #athleteofthemonth

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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 tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life! 🚀 FREE Training for sports moms: trainhergame.com💙 Thanks for being a valued podcast listener! Save $400 on our #1 Mental Training Program for Girl Athletes - The Elite Mental Game: https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

Information

  • Creator
    Coach Bre
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kristina + Breanne, Co
  • Show Website
    Raising Elite Competitors

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