The Mentality That Makes This 11-Year-Old Different

About this episode

Cyla Yancey shares her unique mindset and confidence as an 11-year-old athlete competing against older players.

What does confidence really look like at 11 years old?In this episode of The Underdawgs Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Cyla Yancey, a 11-year-old hooper whose mindset most athletes don’t develop until much later. Cyla breaks down what it’s like competing against older, bigger players, how she stays confident under pressure, and why mentality matters more than medals.She opens up about the role her father plays in pushing her to finish strong, how she focuses on her own game instead of outside noise, and what being an underdawg truly means at such a young age. This isn’t about hype or rankings—this is about how confidence is built early.In this episode, you’ll hear:How real confidence is built at a young ageWhy Cyla isn’t intimidated playing against older competitionThe difference between mindset and medalsWhat healthy parent support actually looks likeWhy the mental side of the game matters now, not later👨‍👩‍👧 Parents: This episode is a masterclass in building confidence without pressure.🏀 Athletes: If you’ve ever felt overlooked or doubted, this one’s for you.Parents and athletes—want to train your confidence like a skill? Join the DAWG House Community. It’s…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Que

Guest: Cyla Yancey

Topics covered

• youth basketball
• athlete confidence
• mental toughness
• parenting in sports
• mindset development

Keywords

• confidence
• youth athlete
• mental game
• sports parenting
• underdawg mentality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DAWG House Community

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