Athlete Tip: When You Don't Feel "Ready" to Compete

Raising Elite Competitors

Did you know it’s completely normal to not feel ready before a big competition? But what do you do when those feelings creep in? In this episode, “When You Don’t Feel ‘Ready’ to Compete,” we’ll get into how to overcome doubt and perform your best no matter what.
Here’s what we cover:

• Why “feeling ready” doesn’t determine your success.
• A mindset trick to move from self-doubt to confidence.
• How to focus on what you can control before game day.
• Practical tips to compete like a pro, even on tough days.
• Key strategies from the Elite Mental Game program to sharpen your routine.

Tune in now to learn how to step up, stay focused, and thrive – even when readiness feels out of reach! 🎧
Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction to the episode: Addressing the common feeling of not being ready to compete and shares strategies to overcome it.
[01:00] Shoutout to Ava, a hockey player from Arlington, MA, who’s thriving on her new team, showing leadership, confidence, and effort on and off the ice!
[02:00] Exploring reasons athletes feel unready, such as nerves before big competitions, expectations, or just feeling off.
[03:00] The difference between feeling ready and being ready, and why readiness is a choice, not a feeling.
[04:00] Mindset shift. How champions think differently by choosing readiness instead of waiting for the right feelings.
[05:00] Practical steps to choose readiness. working hard, focusing on what you can control, being a good teammate, and taking coaching.
[06:00] Emphasis on consistency. Showing up every day in practice prepares you to choose readiness in competition.
[07:00] Benefits of feeling ready. Aligning a feeling of readiness with intentional choices for peak performance.
[08:00] Strategies from the Elite Mental Game program. Using personalized pre-game routines and finding your ideal "hype number" for optimal competition performance.

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1. Athlete's Readiness (00:00:00)

2. Athlete's Pre-Game Routine (00:07:45)