<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Grounded in Joy Mental Performance Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Athletes Through Mental Mastery]]></description><link>https://www.groundedinjoymindset.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:47:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.groundedinjoymindset.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond "Mini-Adults": How to Adapt Sport Psychology for Young Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people think of sport psychology, they picture elite Olympic competitors or pro athletes fine-tuning their mental edge under intense pressure. But high-level athletes aren't the only ones who benefit from mental skills training. As a former college athlete, high school coach, coach’s wife, mother of two athletes, and educator who has taught grades 5 through 12, youth sports is a space near and dear to my heart. Participating in sports at a young age should be fun while building...]]></description><link>https://www.groundedinjoymindset.com/post/beyond-mini-adults-how-to-adapt-sport-psychology-for-young-athletes-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78ed4b2dc76a37da44de14</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b137f0_103f1024ef7c46829667fd2f2cbf97a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Darling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Scoreboard: Why My Coaching Philosophy Comes Down to Effort, Team, and Joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your weekends regularly involve folding lawn chairs, hunting down missing cleats minutes before kick-off, and staying fueled by concession-stand coffee, welcome to the club! As a former college athlete, high school coach, coach’s wife, and mom of two young athletes, I’ve spent a lot of hours on the sidelines and in the dugout. I've worn just about every sports hat you can imagine. We all jump into youth sports with the best intentions. We want our kids to stay active, build lifelong...]]></description><link>https://www.groundedinjoymindset.com/post/beyond-the-scoreboard-why-my-coaching-philosophy-comes-down-to-effort-team-and-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75f3092dc76a37da3e3079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f1555f_5f7f89186cc949769ed32082997f2142~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Darling</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>