Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 8 - Embracing Failure: Building Resilience in Young Athletes

Megan Weaver addresses the significance of failure in athletic development, particularly for young female athletes. She shares insights into how the fear of failure can hinder performance and discusses strategies to normalize and embrace failure as a vital part of growth. Megan suggests that by teaching young athletes to handle failure, they can build emotional resilience and improve their performance. Examples from her coaching experience and notable athletes like Michael Jordan and Serena Williams illustrate how failure can be a powerful motivator for success.