The Right Way to Praise Your Athlete To Build Her Confidence & Foster a Growth Mindset

Raising Elite Competitors

Ever wonder if those constant “good job”s and “you’re the best” remarks are truly helping your daughter reach her full potential? In this episode, we’ll talk about the research on praise and how it can impact your athlete’s confidence.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why praising effort over outcome is better for your athlete’s long-term growth
• How to identify effort-based praise that will build confidence
• The surprising downside of outcome-based praise (like “you’re the best!”)
• Tips for helping your athlete develop a growth mindset

Want to learn more about how to praise your athlete in a way that fosters confidence and a love for the game? Listen to the full episode now. You won’t want to miss this!
Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Praising athletes to build confidence and foster growth mindset.
[01:50] Praising athletes for performance outcomes vs. specific skills.
[05:01] Dr. Dweck’s study on praise’s impact on motivation in sports.
[06:00] Praising children’s effort vs. intelligence.
[11:44] The impact of praise on athletes’ mental game.
Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
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Chapitres

1. Building Confidence Through Effective Praise (00:00:00)

2. Effort-Based Feedback Improves Performance (00:06:13)

3. Shifting Language for Positive Impact (00:14:16)