In dance, cheer, and life too hard work is necessary to achieve great things…
And yet, even the most technically brilliant athlete can fall flat if their mind is full of fear, comparison, self doubt, or sabotage.
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Most performance athletes train their bodies relentlessly, but almost none train the part of themselves that determines everything:
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Their mind.
And here’s the truth no one teaches you:
“A whopping 95% of our decisions, actions, emotions and behavior is influenced by our subconscious…”
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Which means your performance isn’t just about skill — it’s even more importantly about the inner dialogue running the show behind the scenes.
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When you learn to work with your mind instead of against it:
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• Confidence becomes natural
• Pressure becomes fuel
• Competition becomes neutral
• And your performance becomes undeniable
This is the work that turns athletes into leaders.
This is the work that makes auditions feel like opportunity instead of threat.
This is the work that builds careers — not just moments.
And now, YOU get to learn it.
Introducing:
THE MENTAL GAME
A highimpact virtual training for performance athletes (17+)
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Hosted by me, Ashley Deaton — Life & Mindset Coach + Former Pro Director/Choreographer for both NBA & NFL teams​
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This 60minute virtual experience is designed to give dance & cheer athletes the mindset training they’ve never been taught — but absolutely need — to show up confident, grounded, and unshakeable through every stage of the audition process and beyond.
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Whether you’re auditioning for a college team, a pro team, or leveling up in your entertainment career…
This training will give you the mental edge that changes everything.
​What You’ll Learn Inside THE MENTAL GAME:
​⟢ Turn nerves into power - Learn how to channel adrenaline into clarity, presence, and peak performance instead of panic.
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⟢ Master focus & choreography retention - Tools to sharpen concentration, eliminate mental clutter, and stay locked in under pressure.
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⟢ Reframe fear, comparison & self-doubt - Shift the internal dialogue that sabotages your performance before you even walk in the room.
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⟢ Build emotional resilience - Handle rejection, uncertainty, and high-stakes environments like an athlete who knows who he/she is.
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⟢ Make auditions feel GOOD again - Walk in grounded, walk out proud — no matter the outcome.
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This isn’t fluffy motivation.
This is identity level mindset work that rewires how you think, feel, and perform.
This is for You If:
You’re preparing for a college or pro audition
And you want your mental game to be as strong as your triple pirouette.
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You’re already on a team
And you’re ready to elevate your mindset for the next level of your entertainment career.
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You plan to audition in the future
And you want to build a champion mindset now instead of scrambling later.
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You recently auditioned and didn’t get the outcome you hoped for
And you want to bounce back stronger, clearer, and more confident than ever.
You’re committed to your growth as an athlete AND a human
Because these tools don’t just change auditions — they change your entire life.
