Elevate2Great

Interviews with elite athletes & leaders breaking down what separates good from great.
🎙️ Sports. Business. Mindset. #Elevate2Great

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Most people want to be great.
Few are willing to train like it.
Elevate 2 Great is built for competitors — athletes, coaches, leaders — who want the real blueprint behind elite performance.

Discipline. Mindset. Consistency.

Episode 1 drops April 1.

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The little choices outside of sport can have a BIG impact on performance.

Donovan Martin, MA, NCC, LMHC explains how sleep, hydration and daily habits can create a ripple effect when it’s game time.

🎙️ Elevate2Great Ep. 13

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“Next play is really emotional reset.”

One mistake doesn’t have to become three.

Donovan Martin, MA, NCC, LMHC explains why athletes need to TRAIN their ability to reset in Episode 13 of Elevate2Great.

#Elevate2Great #NextPlay #MentalPerformance #StudentAthlete #Factory11

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Coaches say “next play”—but athletes have to learn HOW. 🧠🔄

Donovan Martin, MA, NCC, LMHC says the key is training the emotional reset between thoughts and actions.

🎙️ More practical mental-performance tools in Elevate2Great Ep. 13.

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Mental toughness isn’t about feeling nothing.

It’s insight, self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate in real time.

Donovan Martin breaks down what mental toughness really means in Episode 13.

#Elevate2Great #MentalToughness #MentalPerformance #StudentAthlete #Factory11

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Anxiety can be an athlete’s “little superpower.” 🧠⚡

Harness it, and it can fuel motivation, push you through adversity and keep you from cutting corners.

Donovan Martin breaks it down in Elevate2Great Ep. 13: https://t.co/9lW84JK1SY

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“When you can harness that anxiety, it’s like a little superpower.”

Pressure doesn’t always have to be the enemy. Donovan Martin explains how athletes can learn to harness it.

🎙️ Episode 13 of Elevate2Great.

#Elevate2Great #MentalPerformance #AthleteMindset #Factory11

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Meet Donovan Martin, MA, NCC, LMHC—our guest on Episode 13. 🎙️

With 20+ years of experience, Donovan helps athletes build the self-awareness and mental skills to perform when it matters most.

🎧 Elevate2Great Ep. 13

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Donovan Martin explains why confidence can change when the level changes—but belief built through preparation goes deeper.

🎙️ Episode 13 of Elevate2Great is out now.

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Mental toughness isn’t eliminating what happens inside your head.

It’s recognizing it, understanding it & learning how to self-regulate in real time. 🧠

Donovan Martin breaks it down in Ep. 13 of Elevate2Great.

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The games, practices, and recruiting conversations will eventually end—and she will still be your daughter.

Hold her accountable, but never let the sport become bigger than the relationship.

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Should a 14- or 15-year-old decide where she’ll attend college three years from now?

Bodies change. Skills develop. Goals evolve.

Bill Hoopes explains why recruiting must leave room for athletes to grow.

#Elevate2Great #Softball #Recruiting #YouthSports #StudentAthlete

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Be a thermostat, not a thermometer.

Don’t simply react to the pressure surrounding your athlete. Regulate yourself and help bring stability to the moment.

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It’s not D1 or bust. It’s not D2 or bust. It’s your child’s journey.

Stop measuring their progress against someone else’s timeline. Help them find the path that fits them.

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Five attempts. Five rejections.

Bill Hoopes learned that reaching the next level requires more than hard work. It takes humility, honest feedback, and the willingness to change.

Sometimes “no” reveals where growth must begin.

#Elevate2Great #Perseverance #Humility #Growth

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Growth doesn’t require five perfect hours today. It requires one intentional hour—and the consistency to show up again tomorrow.

Do things on purpose. Be the example. Give yourself grace. Trust what time and effort can build.

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The performance doesn’t define you. Your response does.

Make the adjustment. Learn from the moment. Return ready to work again.

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One softball flyer turned Bill Hoopes from a Little League dad into a coach, tournament director, Florida PGF director, and mentor to athletes and families.

Sometimes your purpose begins with one simple yes.

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Your athlete is more than a stat, roster position, or college offer. Their sport is something they do—it is not who they are.

Make sure they know you see the person, not only the player.

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You are not defined by your stats from one weekend.

Success comes from showing up, maintaining control, and making the adjustments that keep you moving forward—even when the waters are calm.

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A “no” isn’t always a reflection of your ability. Sometimes the timing isn’t right—or you’re being prepared for what comes next. Keep working. Your journey isn’t over.

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