The Strongest Athletes Ask for Help
May 27, 2025We often think of strong athletes as the ones who push through pain, keep grinding, and never show weakness. But real strength—the kind that lasts—looks a little different.
It looks like an athlete admitting when they’re overwhelmed.
It looks like reaching out instead of shutting down.It looks like saying, “I don’t feel like myself right now,” and letting someone in.
Because the truth is, even the most elite athletes experience anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt. They just don’t always talk about it. And too often, we mistake silence for strength.
But silence doesn’t build resilience.
Support does.
The athletes I work with are some of the most dedicated, focused, and tough competitors out there. But you know what they also are? Human. And like all of us, they need tools to navigate pressure, comparison, perfectionism, and fear of failure.
That’s why mental training matters.
Mental strength isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about knowing when to pause, reset, and refocus. It’s about building the confidence to speak up—and the skills to navigate life’s hardest moments, on and off the playing surface.
When an athlete trains their mental muscles, they learn how to:
- Quiet the inner critic
- Bounce back after mistakes
- Stay focused under pressure
- Reconnect with their love for the game
These are tools they’ll use far beyond the rink or field. They’ll carry them into friendships, school, relationships, and life.
If your athlete is showing signs of stress, self-doubt, or pressure that feels heavier than usual, it doesn’t mean they’re broken. It means they’re ready for real growth.
And that growth starts with support.
This summer, I’m opening enrollment for our Summer: The Off-Season Advantage Program—a 6-month journey designed to help athletes build the mindset, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive.
Because the strongest athletes don’t do it alone.
They ask for help—and they get stronger because of it.
