You are standing there ready to throw a skill you have done 1,000 times but for some reason you just can't make your body go. No matter how badly you want to do it, know you can do it, and have done it before, you stand frozen. Why does this happen? In this VLOG, me and @thecheerkin discuss why athletes struggle to throw skills they know they can do and what to do about it. Check it out. The post Why do athletes struggle to throw skills they know they can do? first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post Why do athletes struggle to throw skills they know they can do? appeared first on M ..read more

Why do athletes vomit during competition? It can be embarrassing, frustrating, and get in the way of the perfect routine. So why do competition nerves get in the way of the best cheerleaders and performers? And, what can you do to calm competition nerves and stop throwing up? In this blog post I discuss why athletes throw up during competition, relaxation techniques to ease the stress, and a simple tip to help turn nerves into excitement! Click to watch now. The post How to handle competition day nerves (and throwing up) first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post How to handle compet ..read more

Do you struggle to throw your skills with confidence during competition even though you are consistent in practice? In this blog I talk about competition anxiety, mental blocks, and tips for competing with confidence. The post How to overcome mental blocks and anxiety in competition first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post How to overcome mental blocks and anxiety in competition appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

https://youtu.be/cGNk47pFONw Curious about mental coaching? Schedule a no-cost Performance Check Session Want More Training? Join Our 12-Week Mind Over Mental Block Course [Edited transcript below] How to know when you are truly ready to try it by yourself I’m going to address this a couple of ways. So the first way is don’t try to … How can an athlete stop being afraid of tumbling without a spot on the floor? Read More » The post How can an athlete stop being afraid of tumbling without a spot on the floor? first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post How can an athlete stop being afra ..read more

It can be so frustrating when you know you can do a skill by yourself but just can't make your body go. The reason? It's not related to confidence but rather trust. In the VLOG, we discuss the difference and how to build trust in yourself so you can throw your skills by yourself. The post How to overcome competition mental blocks and anxiety first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post How to overcome competition mental blocks and anxiety appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

Struggling with your confidence? I get it – the pressure, the perfectionism, it can feel overwhelming. In the latest episode of "Let's Talk About Mental Blocks" with @thecheerkin, we dive deep into why confidence takes a hit as you level up in this sport as well as tips for how to regain it. Click to watch the VLOG The post How can I regain my confidence? first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post How can I regain my confidence? appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

Do you know someone with a mental block and want to help them out, but don't know how? Surprisingly, the go-to phrases can actually be counterproductive and put more pressure on a mental block athlete. This post discusses ways coaches and teammates can help athletes overcome mental blocks without making things worse. The post What can coaches or teammates do to help athletes overcome a mental block? first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post What can coaches or teammates do to help athletes overcome a mental block? appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

Are there habits of mental block athletes that actually keep them stuck? Actually there are 2 that I will share with you in this post. So if you are dealing with a mental block and are ready to make massive progress with 2 simple shifts then this is the post for you. Read now. The post Worse things to do when you have a mental block first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post Worse things to do when you have a mental block appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

There are a lot of coaching styles that can cause a build-up of pressure and fear in athletes, but can they cause mental blocks? In this post, I am talking about how coaching styles can contribute to or help prevent mental blocks. The post Can mental blocks develop from a certain coaching style? first appeared on Mandy Patterson Coaching. The post Can mental blocks develop from a certain coaching style? appeared first on Mandy Patterson Coaching ..read more

Imagine this: you’ve practiced hard to physically master your skill and are getting set to FINALLY do it all by yourself. But just as you’re about to go for it, doubts creep in. You feel unsure, fidgety, and end up calling your coach over for just one more spot, even though deep down, you know you can do it. If you’ve felt this internal tug-of-war between wanting to trust yourself and feeling uncertain, you’re not alone. In this article, I’m diving into eight questions that will help you push past self-doubt. These questions are designed to break down those confidence barriers so you can get e ..read more