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Confidence is the number one challenge athletes face — and the most important skill they can train. Too often, athletes second-guess themselves, overthink mistakes, play small, and shut down under pressure.
From middle school to college, the competition has never been tougher. Coaches expect toughness, teammates look for leaders, and parents want results, yet most athletes are never given the tools to handle the mental side of the game.
As a youth basketball coach for the past five years, I’ve seen the struggles up close — how players hesitate, experience self-doubt, and play scared in big moments.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
This guide is written specifically for student-athletes. It’s not another coach or parent telling you what to do, and it’s not a homework assignment. The chapters are short and to the point, with reflection questions to help you slow down, think, and apply the lessons to your own game.
Drawing on years of experience around high performers and winning teams, Mindset & Leadership Coach Scott Papek is your battle buddy on your journey to becoming your best.
Inside these pages, you’ll learn how to:
Build real confidence and reset quickly after mistakes
Stay composed and focused under pressure
Train your self-talk so it works for you, not against you
Understand mindsets that shape performance, like growth, grit, and comparison
Use elite mental training tools to strengthen confidence, composure, concentration, and commitment
Discover what leadership looks like, even if you aren’t the loudest voice or top scorer
Most of all, you’ll develop the skills to become a stronger teammate, player, and person — on and off the field.
Email Scott for bulk pricing: scott@maxoutmindset.com
Confidence is the number one challenge athletes face — and the most important skill they can train. Too often, athletes second-guess themselves, overthink mistakes, play small, and shut down under pressure.
From middle school to college, the competition has never been tougher. Coaches expect toughness, teammates look for leaders, and parents want results, yet most athletes are never given the tools to handle the mental side of the game.
As a youth basketball coach for the past five years, I’ve seen the struggles up close — how players hesitate, experience self-doubt, and play scared in big moments.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
This guide is written specifically for student-athletes. It’s not another coach or parent telling you what to do, and it’s not a homework assignment. The chapters are short and to the point, with reflection questions to help you slow down, think, and apply the lessons to your own game.
Drawing on years of experience around high performers and winning teams, Mindset & Leadership Coach Scott Papek is your battle buddy on your journey to becoming your best.
Inside these pages, you’ll learn how to:
Build real confidence and reset quickly after mistakes
Stay composed and focused under pressure
Train your self-talk so it works for you, not against you
Understand mindsets that shape performance, like growth, grit, and comparison
Use elite mental training tools to strengthen confidence, composure, concentration, and commitment
Discover what leadership looks like, even if you aren’t the loudest voice or top scorer
Most of all, you’ll develop the skills to become a stronger teammate, player, and person — on and off the field.
Email Scott for bulk pricing: scott@maxoutmindset.com