Performhappy With Rebecca Smith

Today on the PerformHappy podcast, I want to delve into the most significant obstacle that keeps mental blocks persistently resurfacing. This is the very reason that led me to quit gymnastics at the tender age of 14. I hope that by discussing it today, we can shed light on what's truly keeping your young athlete stuck, and more importantly, how to break free from this relentless cycle.So, what is the #1 reason that mental blocks keep coming back?For me, this reason manifested as a mental block so debilitating that it felt insurmountable. It's a feeling that many athletes can relate to, where the sport you once loved starts to feel like a burden. You may even consider quitting, just as I did.But there's hope. You don't have to surrender to the fear of failure. You can overcome mental blocks and reignite your passion for your sport. Mental blocks can be conquered, and your athlete's love for their sport can be rekindled. The journey may not be easy, but it's entirely worth it. Toge

Warning: Today's episode discusses sensitive topics, including trauma and abuse in gymnastics. Listener discretion is advised.Today on the PerformHappy Podcast we have an incredible interview with Braie (Speed) Swann. Swann is not only a former elite gymnast but also a former D1 collegiate gymnast at the University of Arkansas, who has embarked on a transformative journey to become a head coach.Her refreshing directness and willingness to address sensitive issues, such as abuse in gymnastics, underscore her dedication to transforming the culture of the sport for the better. Swan's story serves as an inspiration to all, reminding us of the positive impact that determined individuals can have on their chosen fields.In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Braie talk about: Braie's gymnastics career, trauma, and advocacy.Coaching techniques and prioritizing athlete well-being. Creating a supportive gymnastics environment for children. Protecting children in sports from abuse and neglect.You can find mor

Today Coach Rebecca continues the discussion from the last episode, addressing parents who are navigating the challenges of supporting their children through mental blocks. As parents, we have tremendous influence over our kids. Everything we say and do leaves an impact. Even our well-intentioned efforts can put on more pressure and discourage them.  “The way that you show up as a sport parent is demonstrating certain beliefs.” – Rebecca Smith  Drawing on her experience as a former athlete and a coach who has worked with athletes for decades, Coach Rebecca provides invaluable insights into the subtle ways parents can unknowingly create pressure that affects their children's performance.   Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confiden

In this episode, Coach Rebecca provides invaluable guidance for parents who are supporting athletes struggling with mental blocks. A mental block is a challenge where the athlete's mind and body fail to work together; the body is fully capable, but the mind stops the body.   “Mental block isn’t rational, but it is very real and very frustrating.”-Rebecca Smith  Using the remarkable journey and career of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles as an example, Coach Rebecca emphasizes several crucial points:  Mental blocks are a universal experienceConfident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Orde

Today Coach Rebecca delves into a topic that every athlete and coach encounter at some point: the dreaded mental block. We’ve all witnessed it – those moments when we look at our athletes and see how tough and capable they are, and we can see from the outside that what they’re going through is a perspective issue. But helping them get through it can be frustrating.  “You start with what you can do, and any progress forward is progress.” -Rebecca Smith  When we look into how perspective plays in overcoming mental blocks, often Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! comple

Balking, also known as a mental block or a dip in confidence, occurs when an athlete struggles with a skill they’re fully capable of performing. Today Coach Rebecca responds to a coach's question about how to handle a student grappling with balking.   She shares her current philosophy and two-balk rule, which includes a private discussion follows the first balk, and then the athlete is done for the day after the second balk. She also discusses the reasons why athletes balk.  When balking happens, it reveals a fixed mindset, creating a black-and-white perspective. The brain perceives risk in the situation, triggering a fight, flight, or freeze response. It shows that the brain lacks confidence in the athlete's abilities, leading to a fear-based reaction rather than a rational one.Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize

As parents, we all want the best for our young athletes, especially when they're going through tough times. But what should you do if your child resists the help and guidance we offer? In this episode, Coach Rebecca addresses this common concern and provides valuable insights for parents seeking ways to understand and support their athletes effectively.  During their pre-teen and teenage years, it’s entirely normal for children to seek some distance from their parents. This developmental phase is marked by their quest for independence and the shaping of their identities. It's essential to recognize that their resistance might have a biological basis as their brains undergo significant changes during this period.  In some cases, kids may not even realize they need help. We need to allow them space to recognize when they can improve and understand when to ask for help. Instead of arguing with them when they insist everything’s fine, try to agree with them while gently encouraging deeper reflectio

Today Coach Rebecca is talking with Gemma Coles. She’s the creator of the Shuffle Up Gymnastics game. Together they talk about her game, why she developed it and why fun is the secret to success.  Gemma shares her gymnastics coaching background. She’s always loved gymnastics and it’s been a fun part of her life. She had such good memories of her childhood gymnastics experiences she knew she wanted to be involved as a coach.  Coach Rebecca and Gemma also discuss coaching styes and whConfident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what

Do you want to develop unwavering mental strength and bounce back from setbacks in your gymnastics journey? Are you seeking a solution to build resilience and overcome challenges with confidence?   Look no further! Today, Coach Rebecca is delighted to introduce Sydney Ewing, an expert in building resilience in gymnasts. She'll share valuable insights and tips to help you develop the mental toughness needed to achieve remarkable results. Get ready to unlock your inner strength and soar to new heights in the sport you love!  Sydney Ewing is an inspiring example of resilience and determination. From her early days of gymnastics as a child, she navigated her journey through a series of injuries with courage and positivity. Despite having her sights set on becoming an Olympian, she found new paths to pursue when she encountered obstacles. Now a proud Michigan State University alum, she shares her wealth of experience and insights from her 19 years in gymnastics with budding gymnasts and their parents. 

Today, Coach Rebecca is doing a great training to help you stop stressing over things you can’t control. This episode is great for parents and athletes. Things happen that we can’t control, but here’s a go-to strategy you can use anytime.   Stress shows up when we spend energy trying to control things that we can’t control.  You may fall into the “control freak” mode. Trying to force and manage things so everything is “perfect”. Another mode is the “worrier”, and sometimes we’re both! The bottom line for both of these is they’re created by fear.    Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks"

If you're feeling frustrated and helpless as your young athlete struggles with self-doubt, anxiety, or lack of confidence, then you’re not alone!   The good news: building inner confidence is a learned skill that can be cultivated with targeted strategies and support. That’s what Coach Rebecca is covering in today’s episode.   The Inner Confidence Formula  Parental involvement is essential in shaping a young athlete's sense of self-worth. Coach Rebecca discusses building inner confidence in young aConfident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.

What’s better than one gymnast in the family? Two of course!   In this episode Coach Rebecca is talking to the mother and daughter duo who are both competing in level 10 gymnastics. For everyone who’s been told they’re too old, Liz is going to prove otherwise!  Liz shares her gymnastics journey that started when she was a kid. At 12 she began really pursuing higher level gymnastics and hasn’t stopped since, except to have her 2 kids.   She’s Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete th

This episode is for anyone who’s had trouble with a coach, or found themselves worried about going to practice, obsessing over being perfect and more. Brook shares her story and how she became the coach she always wanted for herself.   Topics discussed:   Understanding how to manage fear  Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: ht

Today Coach Rebecca explains why the confidence ladder approach doesn’t work and can even backfire. She’s breaking it down AND explaining what will work instead.   Parents, there’s a better way to overcome mental blocks that works, will help your kid, and make things less stressful for both of you.   If you aren’t sure what a confidence ladder is, Coach Rebecca breaks that down for you. It’s meant to create a confidence snowball and it sounds like it will work in theory, until it doesn’t.  Here’s the misconception around using this tool; it focuses your motivation on a specific thing which sounds good, but for many kids it feels like a pass/fail situation. Awareness comes first, before confidence can show up.   Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petalum

You’ll do anything for your kid. You want them to be happy, healthy, successful, and supported, but your athlete is still struggling.   Today we’ll talk about if you’ve accidentally became one of those moms. The ones that are unknowingly and accidentally adding pressure, and I’ll explain how to modify your support to help your athlete overcome their struggles!   Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoach

Today Coach Rebecca goes over the 5 keys to overcoming fear.  If your athlete struggles with fear or mental blocks, these are the 5 things they need to have a big breakthrough. Without them, it will be very hard to overcome an obstacle.    You need:    Optimism. This applies to the athlete AND the parents. Recognizing that a small setback is just that and Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoachin

Do you wish your athlete had less anxiety and more focus? What if Coach Rebecca told you that there were short exercises YOU as a parent could do to help your athlete with focus and anxiety? Today Coach Rebecca gives quick and simple exercises that will make all the difference!Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/ Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecc

Does your athlete's coach or gym not believe in spotting an athlete? Today Coach Rebecca gives you the 411 on how to handle a coach or gym that refuse to spot your athlete when you feel they might need it.Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.

Just days before a big meet and your athlete has seeming lost their skills? Don't fret, in this episode Coach Rebecca discusses all things regarding lost skills right before a big meet.Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.comLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/ Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental bl

Coaches, this one is for you! Coach Rebecca is always giving advice to parents with kids struggling with mental blocks. Today Coach Rebecca is giving Coaches the "What Not To Do" guide for coaching an athlete with a mental block!Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBoo