Your childs biggest enemy is YOU
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of mental performance in youth sports and how parents can support their children in overcoming mental hurdles.
https://www.bardstownbourbon.com/ https://greenriverwhiskey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nextplaymentalperformance/ The mental game in youth sports is often overlooked, but it can make or break a young athlete’s love for the game. On this episode of the Travel Dads Podcast, host Jason Corley and his longtime friend Daniel Matthews—whose expertise in mental performance coaching has transformed countless young athletes—share raw, authentic stories and actionable insights about navigating mental hurdles in baseball and beyond. Daniel reveals surprising breakthroughs he’s achieved with kids as young as nine, illustrating how rapid, simple mental techniques can shift confidence and enjoyment in minutes.You ’ll discover: How to recognize and address the invisible mental roadblocks—like performance anxiety, target panic, or self-mutilation tendencies—that hinder young athletes. Concrete teaching frameworks to help children process mistakes, manage fear of failure, and develop a resilient mindset. The importance of parents and coaches understanding that mental skills are just as trainable as physical ones—and how to start fostering this at home. Why prioritizing joy and fun over…
People in this episode
Host: Jason Corley
Guest: Daniel Matthews
Topics covered
- mental performance
- youth sports
- baseball
- parenting
- coaching
- confidence
- resilience
Keywords
- mental game
- youth athletes
- performance anxiety
- resilient mindset
- coaching techniques
- joy in sports
- mental skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Next Play Mental Performance, Morgan Matthews, Bardstown Bourbon, Green River Whiskey
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