💛 A 9-year-old competitive swimmer learned one mental skill and dropped time in every single event. Grab the free training for your daughter: https://trainhergame.com/momMeet Mackenzie. She's nine years old, a competitive swimmer, and our December Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game.At her first swim meet after starting the program, she used her Snapback Routine for the very first time. She placed first in two events. Third in another. And dropped nearly 14 seconds in one event alone.Her mom Sarah said she was blown away by Mackenzie's excitement, dedication, and commitment. In fact, Mackenzie asked for a journal so she could take notes on the Zoom calls.🏊‍♀️ In this episode, you'll hear:✅ What Mackenzie said about her first time using the Snapback Routine✅ Why mental skills matter even more in swimming (the clock doesn't lie)✅ What Sarah noticed about her daughter's confidence before her next meet✅ How mom and daughter worked through the program togetherThis is the shared transformation we talk about. When your daughter has the tools to reset quickly, she doesn't just swim faster. She believes in herself differently. And that's the whole point. 💛💬 Key Moments:00:00 Introduction01:20 Mackenzie's Snapback Routine Success02:03 First Swim Meet Results02:58 Mom's Perspective04:55 Closing & Call to ActionAthlete of the month episodes are hosted by REC Coach Saylor, a mental performance coach for girl athletes. I empower girl athletes with tools to build confidence and manage pressure so they can compete freely and passionately. New AOTM episodes every month!📌 Free Tools & Next Steps🙌 What's Your Competitor Style Quiz (to send your athlete!): https://www.videoask.com/fnbmhduxy💜 Conversation Guide w/ Scripts to Bring Up Mental Training: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/144031/downloads/66e16c-6886-4a62-b8db-c43a1ae18fbd_The_Elite_Mental_Game_Conversation_Starter.pdf%20🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom📺 YouTube Playlist for Athletes: https://www.youtube.com/@AthleteMentalEdge🎓 The Elite Mental Game (our self-paced mental training program): https://elitecompetitor.com/emg🔔 Subscribe for more mental training tips for girl athletes ⬇️ P.S. - Stats worth knowing:According to research from the NCAA, 85% of elite athletes use mental training as a regular part of their performance preparation. (NCAA, 2020)A study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that pre-performance routines significantly reduce anxiety and improve consistency in athletes. (Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2010)Athletes who learn emotional regulation skills before age 12 are significantly more likely to maintain sport participation through high school. (Aspen Institute, Project Play, 2022)The Raising Elite Competitors podcast is hosted by The Elite Competitor and is dedicated to helping sports moms strengthen their daughter's mental game and confidence in order to help her perform her best when it matters most.#mentalperformance #girlathlete #sportsparentingJoin the What to Say Challenge February 24th-27th!LINK TO REGISTER