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Sports Psychology Coaching

Eli Straw
Sports Psychology Coaching
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  • Sports Psychology Coaching

    4 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Sports Anxiety

    17/07/2026 | 14 mins.
    Is your child struggling with sports anxiety, nervousness before games, fear of mistakes, or pressure to perform? In this episode, I explain how to help your child overcome sports anxiety so they can manage nerves, build confidence, and play more like themselves in competition. 

    If your young athlete needs personalized help with youth sports anxiety or sports performance anxiety, click the link below to learn more about 1-on-1 mental performance coaching.
    Work with me!
    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
  • Sports Psychology Coaching

    How to Overcome Fear of Failure in Sports (3-Step Mental Training Plan)

    16/07/2026 | 14 mins.
    Fear of failure in sports can cause athletes to hesitate, play scared, and judge their performance only by the result. In this episode, I walk you through a three-step mental training plan to understand what you’re truly afraid of, prepare yourself to handle it, redefine success around your actions, and mentally rehearse the way you want to compete.
    Work with me!
    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
  • Sports Psychology Coaching

    How to Calm Sports Performance Anxiety Before Games: 3 Steps

    15/07/2026 | 13 mins.
    Sports performance anxiety can leave athletes feeling nervous, tight, and unable to play like themselves before games. Learn three practical steps to manage pregame anxiety, release physical tension, and regain control of your focus so you can compete with more confidence. 

    Work with me!
    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
  • Sports Psychology Coaching

    How to Build Confidence in Sports Without Relying on Results

    14/07/2026 | 13 mins.
    Learn how to build confidence in sports and stop doubting yourself before and during games. Discover how athletes can use past success to strengthen confidence and focus on controllable goals instead of relying on results.
    Work with me!
    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
  • Sports Psychology Coaching

    How 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Helps Athletes Stop Playing Scared

    13/07/2026 | 6 mins.
    In this episode, I explain how 1-on-1 mental coaching helps athletes stop playing scared by identifying what’s causing the fear, how it shows up in their game, and what mental skills they need to train.
    Work with me!
    🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/

    👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!

    👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)

    📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN

    📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY

    Free Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make

    *This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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About Sports Psychology Coaching
The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely.Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including:• Sports psychology and mental training for athletes• How to build confidence in sports• Overcoming performance anxiety and pressure• Trusting your training and competing without fear• Focus, composure, and mental toughness in competition• Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism• Visualization, mindfulness, and present-moment performance• How to perform consistently in games, races, and competitionsHosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this podcast provides simple, practical mental game coaching used with athletes from youth to elite levels. Learn how to stop playing scared, compete with freedom, and unlock your true performance.If you’re an athlete, parent, or coach looking for sports psychology tips, mental toughness training, and performance mindset strategies, this podcast will help you build the mental skills needed to perform at your best when it matters most.*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
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