Calee Guin Shares Why Mindset is Everything
Calee Guin, an Extra Elite 100 Infielder ranked #45 nationally in the Class of 2029 and #18 in the Southeast Region, is using her voice as an Extra Elite 100 Influencer to open up about one of the most overlooked aspects of the game: mental health. In this athlete-driven piece, Guin, a member of Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2029 shares how pressure, performance expectations, and the emotional ups and downs of softball affect players on and off the field. She reflects on personal challenges, strategies that help her stay grounded, and why normalizing conversations around mental health is essential for today’s athletes.
Keep reading to see how Guin is turning quiet struggles into powerful strength—one honest conversation at a time.
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