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Is Your Athlete Training Their Most Important Muscle?

By Coach Dave

Parents invest countless hours and resources into helping their athletes succeed. From skills training to strength programs to weekend tournaments, we do everything we can to prepare them for success.

But here’s the truth: the most important muscle in sports isn’t physical at all, it’s the mind.

Why the Mental Game Matters

No matter how many shots they take or hours they spend in the gym, if an athlete hasn’t trained their mind, they will always be at risk of breaking down when it matters most.

Here are just a few challenges athletes face without mental performance training:

  • Confidence Collapse: They miss one shot or make one error and suddenly spiral.

  • Pressure Freeze: The bigger the moment, the tighter they play.

  • Nervous Energy: Instead of being excited, they’re overwhelmed with fear.

  • Wrong Focus: They waste mental energy on referees, coaches, or opponents — instead of what they can control.

And here’s the tough part: skills can’t fix this. You can’t shoot your way out of nerves. You can’t lift weights to stop negative self-talk.

The New Era of Training

That’s why the best athletes in the world, from Steph Curry to Simone Biles have mental performance coaches. They understand that the brain, like the body, can be trained.

When an athlete develops mental tools, everything changes:


✅ They bounce back instantly from mistakes.
✅ They step into big moments with calm confidence.
✅ They play freely, without fear of failure.
✅ They show leadership and resilience, no matter the score.

Introducing Game Ready Mindset

That’s why I’m launching something new, a membership that gives athletes the mental performance training they’ve been missing.

It’s called Game Ready Mindset.

Inside, athletes will get:

  • Powerful lessons on confidence, focus, and resilience

  • Live coaching calls with me each month to answer questions and work on real challenges

  • Weekly challenges and drills to apply what they learn

  • A positive community of athletes who are committed to building their mental edge

This isn’t just another program. This is the missing piece, the training that will make the difference in tryouts, in big games, and in how athletes carry themselves in life.

👉 Founding Member spots open soon at an incredible entry point, and the first group will lock in lifetime pricing.

If your athlete trains their body every day, it’s time they start training their mind too.

I am thrilled to be launching this opportunity for athletes of all ages and levels!! We will build a community of confident, focused and resilient athletes both on and off their field of play!

— Coach Dave

www.coachdave.me