Staying in Love with your Sport (Even through Recruiting) with D1 Collegiate Gymnast Kaitlyn Donovan

Today's podcast features Kaitlyn Donovan, captain of the Illinois State gymnastics team. Kaitlyn shares her journey through injuries, the rigorous recruiting process, and how she keeps her passion for gymnastics alive.In this episode, Kaitlyn offers invaluable tips on recruiting and mental skills. Her insights, drawn from over 20 years of experience, are pure gold. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or looking for motivation, Kaitlyn's advice will resonate.Don't miss her three-minute masterclass on mental toughness and finding joy in your sport. Tune in and get inspired!In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Kaitlyn Donovan talk about:The Role and Support of a Gym Dad.College Recruiting for Gymnasts, Finding the Right Fit.The Importance of Teamwork and Passion in College Gymnastics. Overcoming Injuries and Recruiting Kaitlyn Donovan's Journey of Resilience and Determination.Tackling Fear and Pursuing Dreams.A Day in the Life of a College Gymnast.Mental Skills and Visualization in Gymnastics.The Essential Skills that Every Gymnast Should Develop.“Love and passion will take you much farther than just natural talent.” - Kaitlyn Donovan.Kaitlyn Donovan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyndonovan17/Confident Gymnast Camp AUG 3rd-4th 2024 BREAK THROUGH FEAR & MENTAL BLOCKS Expert mental coaches decode fears in real-timeParent Session reinforces roles & solutionsExpert gymnastics coaches customize drills & break down skillsMax 5:1 ratioRedwood Empire Gymnastics, Petaluma, CAwww.confidentgymnast.com Struggling with fears, mental blocks, or confidence? Click the link to get a FREE session with one of our experts to tackle your challenges together! completeperformance.as.me/consultLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/ Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/ Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com