Is your athlete struggling under the pressure of sports?
Do you see them doubting themselves, spiraling after mistakes, or carrying the weight of constant stress? You’re not alone—and neither are they.
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👉 In this private podcast series, you’ll learn the 3 essential mental tools your athlete needs to:
✔ Manage overwhelming pressure and stay calm under stress
✔ Break free from negative self-talk and stop comparing themselves to others
✔ Recover from mistakes quickly so they can stay confident and focused
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Because here’s the truth: Unchecked stress is one of the biggest reasons young athletes lose confidence, burn out, or quit sports altogether. In fact, 70% of athletes walk away by age 13—not because they stop loving the game, but because the pressure becomes too much.
That’s why I created this free private podcast—so you can help your athlete develop the winning resilience they need to thrive.
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Who Am I?
I’m Danielle McDonough M.A., a former Division I and professional ice hockey player turned Athlete Mental Skills Coach and Author. I’ve been where your athlete is now. I know what it’s like to struggle with self-doubt, to feel the pressure to perform, and to let one mistake ruin a game. But I also know how powerful it is when you have the right tools to take control of your mindset.
For over a decade, I’ve helped athletes at every level master their mental game—so they can play with confidence, handle pressure like a pro, and carry these skills into life beyond sports. And in this private podcast, I’m sharing three of my most powerful tools with you—for free.
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Here’s What You’ll Learn:
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🔹 Episode 1 – Why Mental Resilience is a Game-Changer (and what happens when athletes don’t have it)
🔹 Episode 2 – The Drop the Bag Breath: How to stop pressure from taking over
🔹 Episode 3 – The Dump and Change: How to break free from negative self-talk
🔹 Episode 4 – Process Goals: How to bounce back fast after mistakes
🔹 Episode 5 – Bringing it all together with Your Mental Game Toolkit: How to help your athlete apply these tools in real-time
By the end of this series, you’ll have a step-by-step Mental Game Toolkit to support your athlete—so they can compete with confidence, handle pressure like a pro, and love the game again.
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