Why They Choke When Coaches Are Watching — and How to Fix It

They crush it in practice. Light it up at local events. But the moment a college coach pulls up to watch? It’s like they forget how to compete completely. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly why that happens — and what to do about it. You’ll learn: – The real reason athletes “choke” when it matters – What not to say in those moments – How parents can reduce pressure instead of add to it – Our tool to help players recover in real time Because this isn’t about being mentally weak. It’s about not having the tools — yet. Ready to go all in? Book a W INNER GAME Recruiting Strategy Call → mentalsweetspot.com/ winnergame

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Why They Choke When Coaches Are Watching — and How to Fix It is an episode from Coaching the Mental Game of Softball by Mental Sweet Spot.

This episode is 18:52 long.

This episode was published on Nov 4, 2025.

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