Every athlete faces it—the big moment when the game’s on the line and nerves kick in. In this episode, Coach Saylor shares powerful mindset tools to help athletes rise in those pressure moments instead of crumbling.

You’ll learn how to reframe pressure from something to fear into something to embrace, using simple, science-backed strategies your daughter can start practicing today.

Coach Saylor dives into:

💪 Why “pressure is a privilege” (and what that really means)
🦃 The “Turkey Dinner” analogy that helps athletes stop overthinking big games🎯 How to train with intensity so pressure feels familiar, not scary
🧠 A quick “scenario planning” exercise to prepare for clutch moments
🔥 How to find your athlete’s ideal “hype number” for peak performance
💬 Powerful self-talk phrases that build belief under pressure

Plus, hear how one athlete, Asha, learned to bounce back quickly after mistakes—proof that mental training works.

Whether your daughter’s facing a championship game, a tough tryout, or everyday team stress, this episode will help her see pressure as an opportunity to trust her training and play with confidence.

🎧 Tune in to learn how your athlete can turn nerves into fuel—and rise as a true pressure player.

👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform!

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00 ] Join Coach Saylor as she shares mindset tips to help athletes rise in high-pressure moments instead of crumbling. Learn how to trust your training and become the reliable “pressure player” your team can count on.

[00:02:32 ] Coach Saylor reframes pressure with one powerful truth: “Pressure is a privilege.” Discover how those butterflies mean you’ve earned your moment to shine.

[00:03:42 ] Hear the fun and memorable “Turkey Dinner” analogy. Learn how athletes can stop turning big games into huge, stressful events and instead approach them like any other competition.

[00:04:24 ] Find out why athletes don’t actually rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their training. Coach Saylor explains how bringing focus and intensity to practice sets you up to perform under pressure.

[00:05:40 ] Get ahead of pressure moments before they happen. Saylor walks athletes through a “scenario planning” exercise to help them visualize challenges and choose confident responses in advance.

[00:07:23 ] Discover the power of your “hype number.” Find out how maintaining the right energy level can help athletes perform their best—even when nerves kick in.

[00:08:43 ] Not all stress is bad! Coach Saylor breaks down how a little “good stress” can push athletes into their peak performance zone. Learn to use that energy instead of fighting it.

[00:09:22 ] Build confidence with empowering mantras like “I was made for this” and “I can trust my skills.” Saylor reminds athletes that their self-talk can make or break performance in pressure situations.

[00:10:27 ] Wrap up with key takeaways to help athletes rise under pressure: treat pressure as a privilege, make practice competitive, and remember—it’s just another opportunity to play the sport you love.

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