Why Athletes Crumble Under Pressure — And How to Fix It
- Ben Carnes
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
For years I wasn’t satisfied with quick fixes and hype. I wanted a foundation-first way to build confidence that would actually hold when the lights came on. That approach became this book — a wall you build brick by brick so belief is there on purpose, not by accident.
I’ve watched athletes collapse in the biggest moments of their lives. Not because they weren’t talented. Not because they weren’t prepared. But because their confidence cracked under pressure.
Along the way I worked with athletes and teams to test and refine the process, eventually formalizing it into the Mental Game X-Ray™ so athletes and coaches can see exactly where to focus next.
What’s Inside the Book
The book is organized so you can either build confidence from the ground up or spot-check the brick that’s breaking under pressure:
Earned Confidence → Built through reps, preparation, and proof.
Chosen Confidence → Identity, body language, and self-talk that activate belief on purpose.
Trained Confidence → Breath, reset, and recovery practices that reinforce confidence under stress.
Integration → Pressure and trust strategies that stress-test the system so it holds when it matters most.
Bottom line: confidence isn’t a mystery; it’s attainable, trainable, and yours to build — one brick at a time.
Watch the Trailer
To capture the heart of the project, here’s the 1-minute trailer:
Free Companion Resources
Every copy of Confidence comes with free companion resources so you can put the tools to work immediately:
Printable worksheets
Short demo videos
Bonus templates
A full coach pack for teams
Who This Is For
Coaches, parents, and athletes who want a practical, research-backed way to build confidence — or fix the crack right where it’s breaking.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to stop hoping confidence shows up and start building it to last, get the book here: https://amzn.to/4niMMwp





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