Overcoming Mental Blocks and Developing a Growth Mindset

Mental blocks can stop an athlete in their tracks — but they don’t have to be permanent. In this Here 4 Cheer episode, we talk with Jeff Benson from Mind Body Cheer about why mental blocks happen, how cheerleading’s perfection-focused culture can make them worse, and what athletes, coaches, and parents can do to move past them.

Jeff explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, shares practical strategies for breaking through performance fears, and offers tools to help athletes rebuild confidence and resilience.

Whether you’re stuck on a tumbling skill, coaching athletes through fear, or just curious about the mental side of cheerleading, this conversation will leave you with new ways to approach challenges and support long-term growth.