How to Get Your Partner On Board With Investing in Mental Training for Your Athlete Daughter

Raising Elite Competitors

Raising Elite Competitors
How to Get Your Partner On Board With Investing in Mental Training for Your Athlete Daughter
May 06, 2025 Season 2 Episode 241
Coach Bre

Does your partner think mindset work is “extra” or “unnecessary”?

You’re all in. You see how much confidence coaching helps your daughter and you’re ready to invest in her growth. But your partner? Not so sure. Maybe they think she’s too young. Maybe they see it as just another expense. Maybe they just don’t get it.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how to handle it when your partner’s not on the same page – and how to keep showing up anyway.

Here’s what we talk about:

✅ Why mindset work isn’t just another “nice-to-have”
✅ How to talk to a skeptical partner (without starting a fight)
✅ Real-life stories that help it all make sense
✅ The difference mental training makes beyond sports
✅ How moms often carry the emotional load and what to do with that
✅ Why waiting for a crisis isn’t the move
✅ What to say when your spouse just doesn’t see the value (yet)
✅ Encouragement if you’re doing this solo (you’re not alone)
✅ Simple next steps you can take right now

🎧 Listen to the full episode now and walk away with the words, the tools, and the confidence to take the next step, whether your partner’s all in or still figuring it out.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00:00] The Mental Training Advantage. Confidence in sports translates to confidence in life, but getting your partner to see the value can be challenging.

[00:01:14] Real Results from Our Community. One parent shares how her husband transformed his mindset after completing the limiting beliefs module, improving their family dynamic.

[00:03:34] Strategy #1: Frame It as an Insurance Policy. Mental training protects your current investments by ensuring your daughter can perform under pressure and bounce back from setbacks.

[00:06:22] The ROI of Mental Skills. Athletes often struggle because of what happens between their ears – mental training maximizes the return on all the time and money already invested.

[00:07:26] Strategy #2: This Goes Beyond Sports. The skills learned through mental training – confidence, resilience, decision-making – apply to school, relationships, and future careers.

[00:11:05] Strategy #3: Recognize What’s Not Working. If current approaches (like tense car rides or “just toughen up” advice) aren’t helping, mental training offers a better way forward.

[00:14:58] Success Story: A Dad’s Perspective. A father of five athlete daughters shares how mental training improved not just their performance but also their family relationships.

[00:16:35] How to Take the Next Step. Resources to share with your partner: this episode, our free training at trainhergame.com, and testimonials from other parents.

[00:17:27] Final Encouragement. Mental training isn’t just about sports, it’s about equipping your daughter for life. The Elite Mental Game provides tools for both athletes and parents.

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