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When Your Athlete is Struggling: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Athletes Regain Confidence

$12.00

Watching your athlete struggle in a sport they love is one of the hardest things to experience as a parent.

You see the frustration. The body language. The negative self-talk. And you want to help, but you’re not always sure what to say or when to say it.

What most parents don’t realize is that the problem usually isn’t just physical. It’s what’s happening between the ears. When athletes don’t have the tools to handle mistakes, pressure, and expectations, their confidence drops and performance begins to spiral.

This guide gives you a simple, practical system to help your athlete take control of the mental side of performance.

Inside, you’ll learn how to help your athlete:

  • Reset after mistakes and move forward with confidence
  • Manage pressure and emotions during competition
  • Stay focused in the present moment
  • Build real, lasting confidence through preparation and mindset
  • Develop simple routines they can rely on in games and practices

You’ll also learn how to support your athlete the right way, including what to say, when to say it, and when to step back so they can grow.

This is not theory. These are simple, actionable tools that athletes and parents can use immediately.

The goal isn’t to avoid mistakes. It’s to respond to them the right way.

When athletes learn how to manage their mindset, they perform more consistently, rebuild their confidence, and start enjoying the game again.

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What Our Athletes Are Saying

Working with Brian has helped me gain confidence in myself by doing the mental routine on the mound that we have created. Brian’s methods have helped me to better handle myself when I am struggling. I am now not overthinking my mechanics on the mound

Division I Baseball Recruit

Coach Turnage has been very beneficial in the development of mental strength for me in the sport of lacrosse. From having a lack of focus to developing a strong mindset on and off the field. This has assisted me in becoming a stronger mentally fit athlete in just a few sessions. Before meeting Coach Turnage, I struggled as an athlete and person worrying about trying not to make mistakes. After receiving guidance from Coach Turnage it has put me back in a place that has allowed me to play like myself again and enjoy the game of lacrosse and now have the mental fitness/toughness it takes to get to the next level

2024 Lacrosse Player

My experience playing for Coach Turnage is one I can only wish every athlete could experience in their playing days. Not only does Coach Turnage have immense knowledge of the sport of baseball and how to coach, he truly cares about all of his players on a personal level. Coach Turnage knew how to get the very most out of me as a player and as a person, while still keeping my love for baseball higher than it has ever been. I consider Coach Turnage to be a close friend, mentor, and a person I can rely on even to this day.

Dylan R., Hampden-Sydney College

My time playing under Coach Turnage was nothing short of success. Coach Turnage was a fantastic coach who pushed me to excel in my craft, but more importantly, he mentored me about how to grow in life. With his guidance, I matured as a person through his emphasis on leadership qualities, teamwork and cohesion, and relationships. He’s not in the sports business, he’s in the people business and he’s great at what he does.

Anthony Connor, James Madison University

I have coached and worked alongside Brian for the past 3 years in travel and high school baseball. He is first and foremost a great human being who is selfless and puts his players and those around him before himself. He has worked closely with our players on the mental side of being a more capable and competitive athlete. Brian puts those around him at ease and allows them to be themselves without fear of judgement and/or failure. I know Brian will flourish in his passionate pursuit to help young people get the mental edge over the competition.

Andrew Slater, Head Baseball Coach, Collegiate School

Coach Turnage has had a huge impact on my son in his athletic life, but also in everyday life He has helped him find ways to stay focused, has taught him how to stay motivated, and encourages and helps him find ways to reach his goals. CJ respects and values Coach Turnage. As a mom, it is wonderful to see my child have a refreshed sense of himself and what he can accomplish after each session.

Mother of a 2027 Football Player
 

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