Do you struggle to find the right words as a parent sometimes? Especially after a tough game? This episode is for you! Build your athlete’s mental game with practical tools that turn car rides into connection and confidence. Learn my 3P method: what to say and how to say it. (With a few fewer eye rolls from your teen!)

Episode Highlights:
• 3 Ps of parent conversation
• Shifting postgame timing and tone to reduce heat
• Mapping her mental game and naming triggers
• External, internal, and physical fears framework
• Failure recovery and grounding for pressure moments

Download our free Parent Guide HERE: Conversations to Create Confidence Parent Guide

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• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
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Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Widman, Psychiatrist and High-Performance Mindset Coach, to unpack how trust, vulnerability, and role acceptance transform talented rosters into resilient teams. We also draw a clear line between mental health and mental performance.

Episode Highlights:

• Why trust is the cornerstone under pressure
• Mental health versus mental performance explained
• What coaches can notice and when to refer
• Reducing stigma through athlete stories
• Listen more, solve less as a coaching habit

Connect with Dr. Widman:

Website: https://www.maxoutmindset.com/

IG: @max_out_mindset

X: @Doc_elitemind

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More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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This week, we share last month's mentorship call with Korbe Otis, a former Florida Gator softball player, pro softball player, and med student. In this interview, Coach Kara and our Warriors unpack mental skills, recruiting clarity, and why betting on yourself is a daily choice.

Episode Highlights:

• Committing young, transferring, and finding the right fit at Florida
• Turning failure into feedback and plans
• Recruiting non-negotiables and on-field intangibles that coaches value
• Film study, game planning, and post-game journaling
• Life lessons from sport and advice to her younger self

Connect with Korbe:

IG: @korbeotis

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining
• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040