Athlete of the Month: Ella's Mental Routine For Personal Best Performances

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ella Wiley, our November Athlete of the Month. In this episode, we explore her journey as a swimmer, the importance of resilience, and her effective pre-competition routines. In This Episode: ✔️ How supportive coaching has shaped Ella"s mindset ✔️ The role of mental training in enhancing performance ✔️ Ella"s approach to pre-race preparation ✔️ Strategies for coping with nerves and building confidence ✔️ The importance of teamwork and camaraderie in sports ✔️ Tips for athletes to bounce back from disappointing performances Follow Ella on her journey and draw inspiration for your own athletic path! Episode Highlights:  [00:00:00] Introduction to Ella, November Athlete of the Month, and her remarkable story. [00:01:00] Ella shares her journey into competitive swimming and highlights her experience. [00:02:00] The influence of supportive coaches on Ella"s work ethic and resilience. [00:03:00] Transition to her involvement in mental training and its impact on her performance. [00:04:00] Details about her recent meet experience, achieving PRs in 6 out of 8 events. [00:05:00] Ella reveals her pre-race routine and the strategies she uses to prepare mentally. [00:06:00] The effectiveness of box breathing and its role in calming nerves. [00:08:00] Importance of reflection and bouncing back from subpar performances. [00:09:00] Ella discusses her high school season and the shift in competition dynamics. [00:12:00] Tips for creating strong bonds with teammates and fostering a supportive environment. [00:13:00] Ella’s advice for athletes struggling with nerves or mental challenges. [00:15:00] Final thoughts on embracing challenges and learning from every experience. [00:16:00] Ella shares her perspective on finding motivation and support in team sports. Next Steps:Take the Athlete Competitor Style QuizJoin our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter"s Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodes Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.