GUIDANCE FOR YOU.
GROWTH FOR THEM.
Introducing the Mind Over Mat Parent Collective!
Navigating your athlete's journey through mental blocks and performance challenges can be overwhelming. As a parent, you might feel uncertain about how to provide the best support. The Mind Over Mat Parent Collective (aka M.O.M.) is here to connect you with a community of parents who understand your experience and are ready to share insights, encouragement, and strategies.
Why "Mind Over Mat"?
The name reflects our focus on outperforming the many mental anxieties high-performing athletes face in modern athletic performance. Many times with my mental performance clients, I hear far too often how the pressure to perform has overtaken the need for families to have healthy breaks from performance. Hobbies and off-time no longer exist. Athletes are either at home, school, or at the gym, and as a result, their mental performance and emotional health suffer. Mind Over Mat is about empowering both parents and athletes to grow in their understanding of what it means to be a strong mental performer, to cultivate resilience, regain their confidence, and apply these things to maintain a positive mindset that extends beyond the mat.
I often tell the families that I work with that I’m not concerned with the skill. I believe cheer as a sport will thrive when the high-performing cheer athletes within the sport can leave the gym happier, more emotionally intelligent, more mentally confident individuals. I care about your athletes, but I care about you as their parents first. Because without you there’s no hope for them. You are my backup, you reinforce what I teach them. You keep them from spiraling once you understand how!
You are who Mind Over Mat was created for!
You’re Not Alone…
Far too often, I’ve had a discovery call with a mom who will say one of two things: either (1) “But I’m just mom, what do I know?!” or (2) “I just don’t know how to help her…it’s hard to see that light leave your child’s eyes.” And every time my heart hurts for you!
You're not alone if you've ever thought:
“I’ve tried everything...and nothing is working.”
You’ve signed them up for private lessons, tried pep talks, tough love, even considered quitting—yet the fear or mental block is still there.“No one else really gets what we’re going through.”
Other parents might not understand how real and frustrating mental blocks can be—or how isolating it feels when your athlete seems stuck and no one has answers.“I just want to help, but I don’t know how.”
You’re their biggest cheerleader, but it’s hard not to feel powerless when you can’t fix what’s wrong or help them believe in themselves again.“They used to love tumbling…now they seem scared and defeated.”
You miss their sparkle and their fire, and you're not sure how to bring it back without pushing them too hard.“We’re both feeling defeated—and I’m at my wit’s end.”
You’re exhausted, emotionally drained, and searching for someone to tell you: “You’re doing your best—and there’s a better way.”
🚨ATTENTION CHEER AND TUMBLING MOMS🚨
It’s ok! Take a DEEP breath! Yes, there MAY be some emotional trauma there, but give yourself some grace.
First and foremost, I recently heard that emotional trauma takes a minimum of 2 years to heal from the person who caused it. They have to show a difference in behavior for at least 2 years before that trauma begins to process and pass. Now most relationships we don’t get the opportunity to show our behavior has changed. But the bond you share with your child and the time you spend with them, you have plenty of opportunity to consistently display a different behavior.
Second, the fact that you’re even AWARE of this behavior is a great starting point (and Dads you need to hear this too)! Your only crime or mistake is speaking from a place of not understanding, ignorance. But you’re human, you make mistakes! Learn from them and carry on to make NEW mistakes, better mistakes!
If this is you, please allow yourself to be vulnerable and share your story in the Mind Over Mat Community. Your fellow moms can relate more than you know, and there’s so much healing that can happen by sharing and realizing you’re not alone in your guilt!
No judgment here. But if you’re not comfortable enough to join, send me an email. Let’s begin the healing process ☺️🫶🏽🤙🏽💯 #coachlainhelps
Is This Community for You?
Consider joining if:
You're seeking effective ways to support your athlete through mental blocks and performance anxieties.
Communication with your athlete about their challenges feels strained, and you're looking for strategies to foster open and supportive dialogues.
You're experiencing your own emotional hurdles as you navigate the ups and downs of your child's athletic journey.
You believe in the power of community support and want to connect with other parents who are on similar paths.
What You'll Gain:
A Supportive Network: Engage with parents who share your experiences and can offer empathy, advice, and encouragement.
Expert Insights: Access resources and guidance from Coach Lain and other professionals specializing in mental performance coaching.
Practical Strategies: Learn actionable techniques to help your athlete overcome mental blocks and build confidence.
Interactive Discussions: Participate in forums and discussions that address common challenges, celebrate successes, and explore new approaches to support your athlete.
You’ve Got This. And We’ve Got You. Step into the Circle.
Becoming a part of the Mind Over Mat Parent Collective means you're not alone in this journey! Together, we can navigate the challenges, celebrate the victories, and empower our athletes to thrive.