Every year, over 7 million high school athletes dream of playing at the collegiate level — but only 7% make it… and just 2% earn scholarships. 🤯

Why? It’s not always about talent.

In this episode of The Champion’s Mindset, internationally renowned mindset & performance coach Kathryn Orford breaks down the 5 biggest reasons even the most gifted athletes miss out on scholarships — and the bonus mistake parents often make that sabotages their child’s chances.

From battling negative self-talk and learning to “bounce forward” after injuries, to why mindset matters as much as talent, Kathryn shares inspiring stories of athletes who overcame pressure, setbacks, and self-doubt to win championships and land opportunities others thought were out of reach.

✅ What you’ll learn:

• Why college coaches value mental toughness over pure talent

• How to replace an inner critic with a mental cheer squad

• The dangers of comparison and social media mistakes

• Why strong academics matter just as much as athletics

• How to recover from injuries with a winning mindset

• The importance of being the whole package — coachable, resilient, and team-first

• Plus: The #1 way parents unknowingly sabotage their teen’s scholarship chances

If you’re a parent, coach, or aspiring athlete, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧

🔥 Because scholarships aren’t just won on the field — they’re won in the mind.

🚀 What if your greatest challenge became the spark for your biggest breakthrough?

Meet Jennifer Lee, founder & CEO of Entry Envy. After leaving her marriage at the start of the pandemic, raising two kids, and remodeling a fixer-upper home, Jennifer turned an “aha moment” into a thriving business—earning national awards, pitch competition wins, and recognition as a rising entrepreneur.

💡 In this powerful episode of The Champion’s Mindset with Kathryn Orford, Jennifer shares:
✅ How a simple DIY project turned into a million-dollar idea
✅ Why facts, faith, and guts guide her biggest decisions
✅ The importance of coaches and community for success
✅ Lessons from failure, pivots, and authentic storytelling
✅ Her #1 mantra for resilience: “Get up, dress up, show up, and do the next thing in front of you.”

🔥 This is an inspiring story for anyone with a dream on hold, waiting to take action.

👉 Watch now and unlock the mindset to turn challenges into opportunities!

Fear isn’t here to stop you—it’s here to show you what matters most. 💡 In this powerful episode of The Champion’s Mindset, Kathryn Orford breaks down the 4 fears that hold us back (failure, judgment, success, and the unknown) and gives you practical tools to reframe fear, build confidence, and perform at your best—whether on the court, on stage, or in life.

✨ Learn how to:
✅ Turn fear into fuel
✅ Practice until you cannot get it wrong
✅ Trust yourself under pressure
✅ Step into the moment with courage

If you’ve ever let fear keep you from chasing your dream, this episode will help you put fear in the back seat—and take the driver’s seat in your own success story. 🚀