A Rising Junior🏀 Breaks Down Mindset Leadership And The College Dream

Send us Fan Mail A rising junior, Kate Dolata, shares what it really feels like to chase a college basketball dream while the transfer portal reshapes recruiting. I dig into mindset training, game day routines, and what leadership looks like when the team is struggling and the noise is loud.  • women’s basketball growth, WNBA salary progress, and the recruiting squeeze for high school athletes  • Kate’s background, position, and what pulled her into the sport  • junior year realities, balancing academics with preseason work, and the push to return to state  • mental reset strategies, confidence building, and why sports psychology deserves real practice time  • a step-by-step game day routine, from food and school to walkthroughs and tip-off focus  • staying composed when teammates dip, using a “zero-zero” reset and next-play mindset  • defining a great season without stats, focusing on leadership, consistency, and team memories  • the college path, Division I odds, transfer portal impact, and controlling what you can control  • improving AAU basketball by prioritizing development, fit, and long-term growth over hype  If you enjoyed our show, why not share with a friend? An athlete. If you liked it, why not share with coach? Im Coach B. You can find me at coachb performance.com. Until next time, guys, keep training up. Most importantly, keep having fun.  Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.