The Confidence Checklist Every Athlete Needs

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Summary

In this episode of the Mental Game Gym podcast, host Andrew Crome discusses the importance of building confidence in athletes. He emphasizes that confidence is not a feeling to wait for but a skill that can be developed through intentional practice. Crome introduces a confidence checklist, highlights the significance of setting intentions, and explains how to manage unhelpful thoughts. He also discusses the necessity of resetting after mistakes, stepping into discomfort for growth, and celebrating actions over outcomes. The episode concludes with a focus on values as the core of an athlete's identity and introduces the Know, Grow, Show cycle for sustainable confidence.

Sound Bites

"Confidence is not something you wait for; it's built."

"Stepping into discomfort is essential for growth."

"Confidence is a skill that can be trained and improved."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Preparation for Athletes

01:52 Building Confidence: A Skill, Not a Feeling

04:11 The Confidence Checklist: Intentions and Actions

08:28 Managing Unhelpful Thoughts and Feelings

11:25 The Importance of Resetting After Mistakes

16:26 Stepping into Discomfort to Build Confidence

21:38 Celebrating Actions Over Outcomes

24:10 Connecting to Values for Sustainable Confidence

27:36 Conclusion: Confidence as a Skill to Train

Keywords

mental performance, confidence, athletes, mental skills, Olympic preparation, sports psychology, resilience, intention setting, unhelpful thoughts, resetting mistakes