The Mentality That Makes This 11-Year-Old Different

What does confidence really look like at 11 years old?In this episode of The Underdawgs Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Cyla Yancey, a 11-year-old hooper whose mindset most athletes don’t develop until much later. Cyla breaks down what it’s like competing against older, bigger players, how she stays confident under pressure, and why mentality matters more than medals.She opens up about the role her father plays in pushing her to finish strong, how she focuses on her own game instead of outside noise, and what being an underdawg truly means at such a young age. This isn’t about hype or rankings—this is about how confidence is built early.In this episode, you’ll hear:How real confidence is built at a young ageWhy Cyla isn’t intimidated playing against older competitionThe difference between mindset and medalsWhat healthy parent support actually looks likeWhy the mental side of the game matters now, not later👨‍👩‍👧 Parents: This episode is a masterclass in building confidence without pressure.🏀 Athletes: If you’ve ever felt overlooked or doubted, this one’s for you.Parents and athletes—want to train your confidence like a skill? Join the DAWG House Community. It’s $37/month (~$1.25/day)—often less than one private skills session—with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime. Remember Every Underdawg has there day.👉 Join the movement: https://the-underdawgs-voice.newzenler.comFollow: @underdawgsvoice#YouthBasketball #AthleteConfidence #SportsParenting #MentalityOverMedals #UnderdogMindset #CoachQue #UnderdawgsVoice #MentalTraining #GirlsBasketball