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23rd Jul 2025

Building Unshakeable Confidence: The Athlete's Guide to Mental Mastery

Unpack the power of true confidence in sports and competition with James Blasco. In this episode, James explores how genuine self-belief is built through experience, feedback, and recovery—not just positive self-talk. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or driven professional, you'll discover practical strategies to boost your mental game and perform under pressure.

James introduces a unique confidence-building tool: creating your own personal "hype" arsenal. This powerful technique helps you internalize past successes, collect positive feedback, and reinforce your abilities when it matters most. Learn how to leverage this strategy to not only boost confidence but also develop grit—the passion and perseverance that separates elite performers from the rest.

Key Timestamps:

  • (00:00) Intro: Understanding true confidence vs. false bravado
  • (02:40) The three pillars of genuine confidence
  • (05:13) Creating a personal hype video or book
  • (09:17) The connection between confidence and grit
  • (10:18) Preparing your confidence-boosting materials

Key Takeaways:

  • Create a Personal Hype Arsenal: Build confidence by crafting a personalized hype video, book, or collage showcasing your achievements, positive feedback, and memorable moments. This visual reminder combats self-doubt and reinforces your capabilities.
  • Confidence Fuels Grit: Boosting confidence through self-reflection and positive reinforcement strengthens grit, enhancing your ability to persevere through challenges and setbacks in your journey.
  • Confidence Triad: True confidence stems from a combination of experience, feedback, and recovery. Analyze past performances, gather insights, and implement improvements to build genuine self-assurance.

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Host Bio:

James Blasco is the founder of Charge Forward Coaching and a certified mental toughness and resilience coach and a certified neuroscience coach. He specializes in helping athletes and high performers sharpen their focus, build confidence, and stay composed under pressure. With clients ranging from youth athletes to seasoned pros, James is passionate about helping people show up strong—no matter the arena.

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Charge forward coaching, james blasco, confidence building, mental toughness, grit development, athlete mindset, performance psychology, sports preparation, self-reflection, positive self-talk, visualization techniques, goal setting, overcoming self-doubt, resilience training, sports anxiety management, performance feedback, recovery strategies, athletic success, mental preparation, sports psychology, competitive mindset, self-improvement, personal growth, motivation techniques, performance enhancement, sports coaching, mental conditioning

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About the Podcast

Charge Forward Coaching
What if the key to unlocking your athletic potential wasn’t just about improving your skills, but strengthening your mind? At Charge Forward Coaching, we believe that mental toughness is the secret weapon every elite athlete needs to excel. In this podcast, we explore how athletes can develop the focus, resilience, and mindset necessary to perform at their best, whether you're a high school athlete facing intense competition or a college athlete aiming for the next level.

We explore essential topics such as mental resilience, providing techniques for overcoming self-doubt and building mental endurance. We also tackle performance anxiety, offering strategies to manage stress and stay focused under pressure. Throughout the show, we focus on mindset mastery, sharing tools to stay motivated, handle setbacks, and maintain peak performance. James Blasco offers expert advice on cultivating a champion's mindset for long-term success, helping athletes gain the mental clarity needed to perform at their highest level.

With expert guidance from James Blasco, each episode empowers athletes with actionable strategies they can apply immediately, enabling them to sharpen their focus, handle adversity, and perform under pressure. James’s coaching approach fosters a supportive and empowering environment, where athletes are encouraged to push beyond their comfort zones, embrace challenges, and unlock their full potential. In the world of elite sports, success goes far beyond physical ability—it’s about mastering the mental challenges that arise during competition and ensuring they are prepared to rise to the occasion when it matters most.

In addition to James’s insights, each episode features interviews with top athletes, coaches, and mental performance experts. These guests share their own stories, experiences, and strategies for achieving success in highly competitive environments. Through these conversations, listeners will gain diverse perspectives on how mental toughness plays a pivotal role in their journeys to excellence. Whether it’s learning from a former professional athlete about overcoming personal obstacles, or hearing a coach’s tips for developing a high-performance team mindset, these interviews will offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for athletes of all levels.
Join us on this journey to improve your concentration, boost your confidence, and develop the mindset necessary to reach new heights in your athletic career. Start listening today and begin charging forward toward your goals with mental clarity and strength.

About the Host:
James Blasco is a CTA Certified Coach, and a Certified Functional Mental Toughness and Resilience coach based in Ormond Beach, Florida, with a rich background in sales, media, and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, James has excelled in sales and sales coaching for some of the largest media companies, owned three successful businesses, and worked in media relations in the NFL. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of leadership, communication, and the drive needed to achieve success. James is also trained specifically to coach to all aspects of mental toughness and resilience.
Having received coaching and mentoring throughout his personal and professional life, James recognizes the profound impact of genuine, constructive, and meaningful guidance. He understands the passion required to pursue a goal, as well as the challenges of doubt, fear, and the need for perseverance. James’s coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and results, focusing on helping clients uncover their goals, develop actionable plans, and persist through obstacles.

Resources:
Website: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching

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