Helping Young Athletes Build Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, and Mental Strength

UNCOACHED · Jul 30, 2026 · 42m · transcript

In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Libby Triolo, a performance coach who helps young athletes develop the mental and emotional skills that often make the biggest difference in sports. We explore how parents and volunteer coaches can help kids build confidence, handle mistakes, manage emotions, and develop the resilience needed to thrive through both the highs and lows of competition. If you're looking for practical youth sports advice that helps athletes enjoy the game while growing both on and off the field, this conversation is full of simple, actionable takeaways.

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