Judge yourself by your process, not your box score. Effort, intent, and execution matter more than temporary outcomes.

Find a win inside every rep. Hard contact, good takes, solid footwork — build confidence from quality, not luck.

Talk to yourself like a teammate. Encourage, don’t attack. Confidence grows where criticism dies.

“Confidence isn’t built from results — it’s built from repetition.”

Alex Rodriguez: “Slumps don’t define you. Your response to them does.”

Praise the controllables. Recognize effort, focus, attitude, and preparation. They’re the real foundation of confidence.

Stay patient and steady. Your calm becomes their calm — especially when they doubt themselves.

Normalize slow progress. Remind them that growth often shows up after the work, not during it.

“Real confidence is built in the dark, before anyone claps.”

Carol Dweck: “Effort is the engine of achievement.”

Highlight process wins in film or practice. Show athletes where they’re improving, even if stats don’t reflect it yet.

Create confidence reps. Controlled drills that rebuild rhythm, timing, and feel.

Reinforce identity over outcome. “You’re a competitor. You’re prepared. You’re capable.” Confidence starts with belief.

Pat Summitt: “Responsibility equals opportunity.”

“Great teams don’t wait for results to believe — belief creates the results.”