Starting fresh with a new team is exciting—but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re stepping into your first rep team, gearing up for tryouts, or, like me, adjusting to a brand-new city and pro team, the nerves are real. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my first 48 hours with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL and sharing the exact mindset strategies I’m leaning on to start the basketball season strong. If you’ve ever wondered how to adjust quickly, build confidence, and master your role on a new team, this one’s for you.

🎙️ Episode 18: Inside My First 48 Hours with the Canberra Capitals + Mindset Tips for Starting Your Basketball Season Strong

Release Date: September 10, 2025

Episode Type: Story + Teaching

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• Why so many athletes struggle with nerves, pressure, and uncertainty when joining a new basketball team—and how to overcome it.
  
• The three mindset strategies I’m using in Canberra: leaning into gratitude with belief in myself, focusing on what matters most, and building relationships from day one.
  
• Practical ways to master your role based on my personal example: defensive energy, communication, setting great screens, and staying locked in on details.
  
• A reminder that even pros feel nerves—the difference is in where we put our focus.
  

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link” – Teige Morrell

🎯 Want to Go Deeper?

If you want to take what we talked about today even further, grab my free mini-course That Finishing Touch, plus the Setting Goals Like a Pro worksheet. You’ll learn how to increase your field percentage, set clear goals, track your progress, and bring a pro-level mindset into your own season.

📥 Sign up here → That Finishing Touch Mini-Course

📚 Related Episodes & Resources

• 🎙️ [Episode 11] – Mean Girls, Bad Teammates & Basketball Confidence: How I Overcame Toxic Team Culture
  
• 🎙️ [Episode 15] – Playoff Mindset: How to Perform Under Pressure + 3 Mental Shifts for Big Games
• 🎙️ [Episode 10] – Teige Morrell talks UC Capitals And How to Choose What Team You Play For!
• 🎁 Be coached by me for free with That Finishing Touch Mini-Course → Grab it HERE
  

📲 Keep the Conversation Going:

I’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode! Email me anytime at [email protected] or tag me on Instagram @proballbuddy when you’re listening. 💬

🧡 If This Helped You:

Share this episode with a Caps fan or a teammate who’s starting fresh this season. Sometimes, the best encouragement is knowing you’re not alone in the process.

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