Are Some Kids Built Different?

Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, host Mike Brilla tackles one of the most common questions from sports parents: can drive and determination actually be taught, or are some kids just naturally "built different" ? Drawing key insights from Chapter 2 of Jim Afremow's The Champion's Mind, Mike breaks down 12 essential mental skills—ranging from positive goal setting and mental imagery to breath control and self-talk—that can be nurtured in any young athlete . He also shares practical wisdom from his mental performance coaching training with Lindsay Wilson at Positive Performance Academy, explaining how the brain's survival mechanisms impact motivation and performance . Tune in to discover actionable strategies to help your athlete build mental toughness, manage pre-competition anxiety, and cultivate long-term growth . Don't foget to head to inpsiredathletemp.com to join the email list to get actionable tips to your inbox!