Be the Tennis Ball, Not the Egg: Mental Performance for Athletes and Life – Jacqueline Kelly

The Uncommon Minds Experience · Aug 16, 2026 · 22m

This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt like they're their own worst enemy—and wondered how to get out of their own way.

Jacqueline Kelly knows this terrain intimately. As a former NCAA basketball player, she pushed her physical limits on the court but battled self-doubt and sometimes felt like her own worst enemy . Deep down, she knew she was capable of so much more—but she needed the proper support to unlock her true potential .

Today, she's a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Strength & Conditioning Coach with over 20 years of experience . She holds a master's degree in…