Athletes who play with a fear of failure are usually very dedicated athletes that really want to win, but are afraid to make mistakes and lose the game. It is Ironic that athletes who want to win so badly are the most afraid to lose or make errors. This causes them to have an avoidance mindset instead of an aggressive mindset. They play tentative and sometimes appear like they are not trying or are not aggressive.
Your first step as a parent is to identify what the ‘ultimate’ fear is for your athlete. For example, they may be afraid to take chance in a game for the fear of losing, or they may worry about teammates not liking or accepting them if they make a mistake. Dig in with your athletes and find out what the ultimate fear is and you may unlock their potential.
Become a fearless athlete and improve your trust with The Fearless Athlete program.