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Building Confidence in Athletes: Why the Mental Game Matters

Building Confidence in Athletes: Why the Mental Game Matters

by Dr. El McCabe, Ph.D. | Feb 26, 2026 | Athlete Mental Health Blog Posts, Improving Performance Blog Posts

Picture this: two athletes with nearly identical skill sets, similar training histories, the same coach. One of them consistently steps into a big moment and delivers. The other often hesitates, tightens up, and underperforms. The difference rarely comes down to...
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