Parents say this all the time: “One mistake and my athlete shuts down.” At first glance, it sounds like a confidence problem. In reality, it almost never is. What most parents are describing is a mental recovery issue, not low confidence. Why Athletes Shut Down After Mistakes When mistakes happen during games, most athletes have never been taught what to do mentally or emotionally in that moment. So when something goes wrong: Their mind starts to race Self-talk turns negative Body language...

Athlete Snapshot Name:  Holden Lease Age:  12 years old (Middle School Athlete) Sport:  Basketball Level:  Middle School Time Working with JB MPC:  February 2025 → Present Primary Focus at Start:  Emotional regulation, confidence, and consistency under pressure. Reason for Starting Mental Performance Coaching: The family sought support after noticing recurring emotional breakdowns when things didn’t go Holden’s way. The goal was not to change his competitiveness—but to help him develop...

Athlete Snapshot Name:  Anonymous (“JB MPC Athlete”) Age:  High School Athlete (Varsity) Sport:  Baseball Level:  Varsity · Division I Commit Time Working with JB MPC:  April 2025 → Present Primary Focus at Start : Building a reliable mental process to match physical ability Reason for Starting Mental Performance Coaching: Referred by a teammate who advanced to professional baseball. The family wanted to ensure no part of development was left unaddressed, especially as competitive pressure...