Trusting the process is vital in youth sports as it offers numerous benefits for athletes, including:

• Patience: It teaches athletes to understand that development takes time and to focus on long-term goals rather than immediate results.
• Focus: Athletes learn to concentrate on controllable aspects like effort, attitude, and learning, reducing anxiety about factors beyond their control.
• Confidence: Recognizing progress and positive qualities builds confidence, fostering a belief in their abilities.
• Anxiety Management: Focusing on the process and specific tasks helps manage anxiety by shifting attention away from outcome-related worries.
• Intuitive Play: Trusting their skills enables athletes to play naturally and instinctively, without overthinking their actions during games.
• Simplified Approach:  Athletes can rely on muscle memory and a simplified game plan, avoiding overcomplication during competition.