Telling an athlete “be confident” is not always enough. A better question is: “What action would help you feel more prepared?” Confidence usually comes from preparation. Parent side quest:Help your athlete identify one small action they can control today.
Real talk: What usually gets in your head the most? A) mistakes B) pressure before games C) comparing yourself D) coach feedback E) confidence swings Comment the letter 👇
A. Which then lead to E. Golfing poorly today is a great example of how I allowed frustration to take over my concentration leading to more mistakes and overall left me doubting my confidence. It took me a while to bounce back and get out of my head. Relax. It’s just a game.