He scored in the 92nd minute against Egypt. He scored in the 85th against England. Enzo Fernández isn't fearless — he's just not letting fear run the show anymore.

If wins built confidence, gymnasts who compete only a few times a year would have none — and Serena Williams' Wimbledon exit would've broken hers. There's a different kind of confidence that doesn't depend on the scoreboard.

What if anxiety, frustration, anger, and disappointment aren't hindrances to your athlete's performance — but helpers? Here's the research behind why 'stay positive' backfires, and what to ask instead.

Your athlete's brain cycles through 6,200 thoughts per day — that's one new thought every 9-10 seconds. Under pressure, some of those thoughts take over. Here's what that means for your athlete and one simple strategy to help.