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But performance coach Joey Hewitt believes that&#8217;s far from the end of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of <strong>Untapped Stories<\/strong>, Joey shares how he went from being the smallest kid on nearly every team to playing college and professional basketball. His journey wasn&#8217;t fueled by natural talent\u2014it was built through persistence, mindset, and eventually learning to embrace the process of improvement instead of chasing immediate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His message is encouraging for athletes and parents alike: where a young athlete starts doesn&#8217;t determine where they&#8217;ll finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Average Athlete to Professional Basketball Player<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many high-level athletes, Joey didn&#8217;t dominate youth sports. He describes himself as an average player who lacked confidence and often doubted his abilities. Being undersized throughout middle school made it difficult to believe he could ever compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything began to change during high school. As Joey physically matured, he also developed a stronger work ethic and started falling in love with training. Instead of simply hoping to become better, he became fascinated by the daily process of improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That shift ultimately led him to play college basketball, compete professionally, and eventually become a mental performance coach helping athletes overcome the same struggles he once faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His story is an important reminder that athletic development isn&#8217;t always linear. Late bloomers often have just as much potential\u2014they simply need time and the right mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Loving the Process Matters More Than Loving the Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Joey&#8217;s biggest lessons is that external success can spark motivation, but it can&#8217;t sustain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making varsity, winning championships, or having a great game can inspire athletes to work harder. But if those achievements become the only source of motivation, athletes often lose their passion once adversity arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, Joey encourages young athletes to learn to enjoy the daily work itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s getting extra shots up after practice, finishing a difficult workout, or spending time alone perfecting a skill, those moments are where long-term growth happens. Athletes who genuinely enjoy improving are far more likely to continue developing than those who only chase trophies or statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning to love the grind creates resilience that lasts well beyond sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Confidence Comes From Training the Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many athletes practice well but struggle once the lights come on during games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Joey, the problem usually isn&#8217;t physical ability\u2014it&#8217;s where an athlete&#8217;s attention is focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of staying present, athletes begin worrying about mistakes they&#8217;ve already made or outcomes they hope to achieve. Their attention shifts away from the current play, causing confidence to disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joey teaches athletes practical mental skills that help keep them focused, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using deep breathing to stay calm under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing positive self-talk instead of negative criticism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing a &#8220;next play&#8221; mentality after mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring success by effort and focus instead of statistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple habits help athletes recover more quickly from setbacks and perform closer to their true ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mental Toughness Is About Acceptance, Not Anger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people picture mentally tough athletes as loud, emotional, or aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joey disagrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True mental toughness isn&#8217;t about yelling after mistakes or pretending they don&#8217;t hurt. Instead, it&#8217;s about accepting what happened and immediately moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Great athletes don&#8217;t waste energy arguing with referees, dwelling on missed shots, or blaming teammates. They acknowledge mistakes, refocus, and compete with the same level of intensity on the very next play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ability to accept what can&#8217;t be changed allows athletes to stay composed during pressure-filled moments while remaining fully engaged in the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a skill that improves not only sports performance but also resilience in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parents Should Be Supportive, Not Another Coach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Joey&#8217;s strongest messages is directed toward parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While every parent wants to help their child succeed, constantly coaching from the sidelines can unintentionally increase pressure and create confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, Joey encourages parents to become a <strong>consistent supportive presence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After games, children should know their parents&#8217; love isn&#8217;t dependent on how many points they scored or how well they performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than focusing conversations on wins, losses, or mistakes, parents can encourage growth by asking about effort, enjoyment, learning, and improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When athletes feel unconditionally supported, they&#8217;re often more willing to take risks, recover from setbacks, and build genuine confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding a Purpose Bigger Than the Scoreboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Joey&#8217;s most impactful coaching strategies is helping athletes discover a purpose that extends beyond winning games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some athletes, that purpose may be family. Others may compete for personal growth, faith, teammates, or simply the joy of playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When athletes attach their identity solely to results, every mistake feels overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when they compete for something bigger than statistics, they often become calmer, freer, and more confident under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift allows athletes to let go of fear and focus on playing the game they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joey Hewitt&#8217;s story proves that early success isn&#8217;t the best predictor of future achievement. 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Working one-on-one with a private coach can help athletes improve both their skills and their mental approach to competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes Untapped connects families with over <strong>3,000 vetted private sports coaches nationwide<\/strong>, making it easy to find personalized instruction that builds confidence, develops fundamentals, and helps athletes reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a coach near you at <a href=\"https:\/\/athletesuntapped.com\/\"><strong>https:\/\/athletesuntapped.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(0:00) Joey Hewitt shares his experience growing up as an undersized, average athlete with low confidence (4:20) Explains how physical growth and falling in love with training changed his mindset (7:00) Discusses why young athletes should focus on mental skills instead of only results (10:30) Breaks down confidence, performance anxiety, and why athletes struggle in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":5386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,51,48],"tags":[42],"class_list":["post-5375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-parents","category-mind-and-body","category-stories-and-trends","tag-video"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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