“I just wish my kid believed in themselves more.”

As a mental performance coach, I hear that line from parents all the time. And I get it.

You see your athlete putting in the work. You see the talent. The hustle. The heart. But sometimes, when the game gets tight or mistakes pile up, it’s like their belief disappears.

Here’s what I want every parent and athlete to understand:

Just like a jump shot, a crossover, or a left-hand layup… confidence is a skill. And the great news? It’s 100% trainable.

What Does "Training Confidence" Actually Look Like?

When most people think of confidence, they picture someone who walks tall, talks big, and never seems rattled. But real confidence goes much deeper, and it's built through consistent mental reps.

Here’s how young athletes can train confidence every day:

✅ Learn How to Bounce Back from Mistakes

Missed shots, turnovers, getting benched, those moments sting. But elite athletes know how to reset fast. We teach simple reset routines that allow athletes to stay composed and move on, instead of spiraling.

✅ Build Laser Focus in Games

Focus isn’t just about “trying harder.” It’s about learning how to lock in and block out distractions through breathing, triggers, and pre-game routines that anchor the mind in the moment.

✅ Eliminate Nerves with a Game-Day Routine

Confidence doesn’t come from guessing how you’ll feel before a game. It comes from knowing your routine: warm-up, mindset, activation. The goal is consistency, mentally and physically, before every performance.

✅ Create a Confidence Identity

We help athletes create a performance identity the version of themselves they bring to the court when it's time to compete. This identity is built on belief, not fear. On presence, not pressure.

The Problem with "Hoping" Confidence Shows Up

Too many young athletes wait until game day to feel confident. But if they haven't trained their mindset, they're at the mercy of emotions, crowd energy, or even a bad warm-up.

Confidence can't be left to chance.
It must be trained intentionally.

And when it is? Everything changes:

• Players stop fearing mistakes.

• They play freely and aggressively.

• They take ownership of their performance.

• And most importantly, they start believing in themselves, even when it’s hard.

Introducing: The Game Ready Mindset Community

That’s why I am creating the Mental Performance Membership!!!

For years I have been searching for an ultra-affordable option for everyone to join and improve all aspects of the mental game for athletes. I finally have found it, and the creation is in progress!

This isn't just more “rah rah” motivation. It’s a training ground, built around practical, proven tools I’ve used with athletes from young athletes all the way up to the pro’s.

Inside the membership, your athlete will learn how to:

• Build daily mental toughness habits

• Create their custom performance identity

• Develop bulletproof confidence

• Master focus, discipline, and presence

• Grow with a team of like-minded athletes

And you, as a parent, will get a front-row seat to watch your athlete evolve into the most confident version of themselves both in athletics and in life. That is the true purpose of this mission!

🎯 Founding Member Registration Opens Next Week!!!

We’re opening up 50 Founding Member spots at a special one-time lifetime rate.

That means:

• You lock in early pricing (Lifetime lock in at less than $1 a day!)

• You help shape the future of the community

• And your athlete gets to grow with Coach Dave and a crew of dedicated players

👥 This is for players who are ready to grow — mentally and physically.
📍 This is for parents who want to give their child more than a trainer — they want a mentor.
🧠 This is for athletes who want to build a mindset that wins — in sports and in life.

Ready to Train Confidence Like a Skill?

Don’t wait for confidence to show up. Teach your athlete how to build it.

Look out for our Founding Members Launch next week!

Let’s get your athlete mentally game-ready — together.

– Coach Dave

Mental Performance Coach | Founder, Game Ready Mindset Community