YEP - Elevated

06/05/2026

I was working with a young softball player recently who was completely discouraged.

She had struck out four times in one game.
Four at-bats.
Four strikeouts.

By the time we talked, she had convinced herself she was a terrible player.
"My coach probably thinks I stink."
"I'm going to get benched."
"I can't hit."

As she shared her thoughts, I realized the strikeouts weren't the biggest problem. The story she was telling herself was.

When I asked what she says to herself before stepping into the batter's box, her answer sounded something like this:

"Don't miss."
"Don't look stupid."
"Please help me hit the ball."

Think about that for a minute.
Her focus was completely on what she didn't want to happen.

So we made one simple change.
She already had a routine. She would take a deep breath and tap her bat on both shoes before stepping into the box.
I told her to add four words: See ball. Hit ball.

That's it.

No worrying about the last strikeout.
No worrying about what the coach thinks.
No worrying about the outcome.

Just focus on the next pitch.

A week later she came back smiling.
Did she have a perfect game?
No.
But she got a hit and made it to second base.

More importantly, she learned something that all of us need to remember: The stories we tell ourselves matter.

Whether you're an athlete, a parent, a business owner, or someone simply trying to navigate life, your brain is always listening.

If you constantly focus on what you don't want, your mind starts looking for evidence to support those fears.

But when you focus on what you want to do, the next step, the next pitch, the next opportunity, everything begins to change.

What story are you telling yourself today?

💙 I shared this story here: https://youtu.be/zStYfQ2tGko

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06/02/2026

06/02/2026

What are you rehearsing in your brain?

One thing I’ve learned through all my training is that your brain is always practicing something.

The question is…What is it practicing?

Many athletes unknowingly replay:
• Mistakes
• Fear
• Worst-case scenarios
• Self-doubt

Then they wonder why confidence feels so hard to find.

Here’s the good news:
Visualization works both ways. Your brain does not fully know the difference between a vivid imaginary experience and a real one.

So instead of rehearsing failure, start rehearsing:
✔ Confidence
✔ Calmness
✔ Effort
✔ Recovery after mistakes
✔ Success

The best athletes don’t just train their bodies.They train their minds. What we repeatedly picture internally often shapes how we show up externally.

Today, pay attention to what your mind is practicing. Because confidence is not just physical.

Confidence is mental too.

What are you rehearsing in your brain?

Share your answer below. 👇

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05/29/2026

Have you ever sat in the stands and watched your daughter struggle?

Not because she isn’t talented.
Not because she hasn’t worked hard.
But because she stopped believing in herself.

I know that feeling.

I’ve watched athletes replay mistakes for hours, question their abilities, compare themselves to others, and carry more pressure than most people realize.

I’ve also watched moms desperately want to help but not know what to say.

That is why I do what I do.

I help moms and female athletes build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships so sports become a place where they grow, not suffer.

Your daughter doesn’t need to be fixed.
She needs tools.
And sometimes mom needs tools too.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your daughter navigate pressure, confidence struggles, emotional meltdowns, or negative self-talk, I invite you to watch this video.

Then tell me…

What is the biggest challenge your daughter faces mentally in sports right now?

Comment below or send me a message.

If you’re interested in learning more about the tools I teach, comment TOOLS and I’ll send you information about my next free webinar.

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05/29/2026

What if your daughter isn’t actually nervous before games?

As moms, it can be hard to watch our daughters pace, fidget, overthink, or tell us they’re nervous before a game.

Our first instinct is often to try to calm them down.

But what if those feelings aren’t a problem that needs fixing?

A racing heart.
Butterflies in the stomach.
Sweaty hands.
Extra energy.

Those are often signs that the body is preparing to perform.

The challenge is that many athletes label those feelings as “nervous” and immediately think something is wrong.

What if instead they learned to say:

“My body is getting ready.”

That small shift can help athletes stop fighting their emotions and start working with them.

Confidence is not the absence of nerves.
Confidence is trusting yourself even when you feel them.

This week, encourage your daughter to notice how her body feels before competition and remind her that those sensations might not be fear at all.

They might be excitement.
They might be preparation.
They might be proof that she cares.

Mental performance can be trained, and sometimes the smallest mindset shifts create the biggest results.

What does your daughter usually say before a game or competition?

05/28/2026

Did you know that regret is part of the human experience.

Every one of us has things we wish we had done differently, words we wish we hadn’t said, or opportunities we wish we had taken.

But regret does not have to define your future…Let it teach you…Let it shape you…
Let it help you grow…

The goal is not to live without mistakes.
The goal is to learn from them, make adjustments, and move forward wiser than before.

Your past was a lesson.
Your future is still being written…NO REGRETS!

I know all of my mistakes have taught me resilience and I continue to grow and learn!

What is one thing you’ve learned from a regret that made you a better person today?

05/26/2026

What if the last thing your daughter feeds her brain before bed is comparison?

Think about that for a second.

Her brain is rebuilding and wiring itself during sleep…and right before bed she is consuming:

“I’m not pretty enough.”
“I’m behind.”
“She’s better than me.”
“I’ll never look like that.”
“I’m not enough.”

Then we wonder why confidence is struggling.

What we repeatedly consume…our brain starts searching for more of.

But imagine if before bed she spent time:
Praying
Reading
Learning
Journaling
Reflecting
Practicing gratitude
Listening to something peaceful

What would her brain start looking for then?

Growth.
Peace.
Confidence.
Purpose.

Screens are not evil.
But they are powerful.
And our brains need quiet sometimes too.

Moms…
What is one thing you want your daughter’s brain to feel more of lately?

Teens…
What do you notice about your mindset after too much scrolling?

05/22/2026

Sometimes as moms we can see the pressure building in our daughters long before they know how to explain it themselves. 💙

We see the frustration after mistakes.
The overthinking.
The tears.
The shutting down.
The fear of disappointing people.
The way one bad game suddenly feels like it defines who they are.

And if we are honest…
sometimes we carry that pressure too.

We want to help.
We want to fix it.
We want to say the right thing.
But many times we are navigating it while questioning ourselves at the exact same time.

That is why conversations like this matter so much.

Because female athletes do not just need stronger skills physically.
They need emotional tools.
They need support.
They need someone teaching them how to handle pressure, mistakes, comparison, confidence, and the thoughts happening inside their own mind.

And moms…
you deserve support through this too.

You are not failing because your daughter is struggling emotionally.
You are human.
And she is too.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/0C5VhYgmOm0?si=X7nwKGM9fZ3RMQfI

If this resonates with you, I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts after watching. 💛

So many female athletes are silently carrying pressure, anxiety, self-doubt, fear of failure, comparison, and the feeling of never being “good enough.”And ho...

05/22/2026

So many girls are walking around carrying invisible pressure.

Pressure to perform.
Pressure to be perfect.
Pressure to not let people down.
Pressure to prove themselves over and over again.

And sometimes…what looks like attitude, shutting down, frustration, tears, overthinking, or confidence struggles…is actually a mask for what they are carrying underneath.

I just recorded a quick video talking about this because I think so many moms are trying so hard to help their daughters…but without realizing it, sometimes we accidentally add even more pressure.

Not because we are bad moms.

Because we care SO much.

I see it.
I understand it.
And honestly… I’ve lived parts of it too.

That is exactly why I’m hosting a FREE webinar Tuesday, May 26 at 8 PM for moms of female athletes.

I’ll be teaching practical mental performance tools to help your daughter:
• bounce back after mistakes
• handle pressure better
• build confidence
• stop spiraling after tough moments
• and feel more supported at home

And I’ll also help YOU understand how to support her without accidentally increasing the pressure she already feels.

And if you know another sports mom who may need this reminder right now…
please share this with her. 💙

Sometimes moms just need to know they are not alone.

If this sounds like something your family needs…

Comment the word TOOLS and I’ll send you the link.






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