Mistakes, fear, and failure are part of every gymnast’s journey—but how a coach responds can make all the difference.
 
The Fall Proof Mindset Workbook was created by mental performance coach Natalie Gurnett, M.S., to help gymnastics coaches turn athlete setbacks into powerful growth moments. This practical, coach-friendly guide helps you recognize four common athlete reactions to mistakes—The Perfectionist, The Avoider, The Overachiever, and The Shut-Down Athlete—and gives you tailored tools, scripts, and strategies to support each one.
 
Inside, you’ll find:
Step-by-step coaching responses to common mental blocks
Language cues to help athletes bounce back from fear or failure
Printable templates and debrief sheets to track progress
Breathing tools, reset strategies, and reflection prompts
Guidance on calming the nervous system after falls
 
Whether your gymnast shuts down, spirals into perfectionism, or avoids trying again, this workbook will give you the confidence to coach them through it with clarity and care.
 
Help your gymnasts become mentally stronger every time they fall.