In the quiet moments after a game, when the cheers have faded and equipment is packed away, many young athletes face a complex mix of emotions.

Every athlete knows the feeling—you've put in countless hours of physical training, your technique is solid, your conditioning is excellent, yet when it comes time to perform, something holds you back. Maybe it's the voice in your head telling you you're not good enough, the overwhelming anxiety before competition, or the way one mistake seems to derail your entire performance.