The Mindset That Builds Champions (From a 3x World Champion)

​​What separates champions from everyone else? In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Ann-Marie Saccurato, a 3x WBC Lightweight World Champion, Hall of Famer, and elite performance coach, to break down the mindset, discipline, and resilience required to build greatness. Ann-Marie’s journey is unlike anything you’ve heard. After a near-fatal car accident at 18 years old, doctors told her she might never walk normally again and would never compete in sports. Months later, she was back training and eventually became a world champion. But this episode isn’t just about fighting. It’s about what it really takes to:  • Overcome adversity  • Build an unbreakable mindset  • Develop elite athletes  • Sustain greatness over time If you’re an athlete, coach, or sports organization trying to reach the next level, this is a must-listen. Learn More About Ann-Marie Saccurato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am.saccurato RYSE Performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryse_performance_ Links & Resources Schedule a Free Coaching Session https://factoryeleven.net/coaching-session Follow Elevate 2 Great https://x.com/Elevate2GreatHQ https://www.facebook.com/elevate2great https://www.instagram.com/elevate2greatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@FactoryEleven526 Call Us (404) 594-8470 Want to Be a Guest or Have Questions? nikki@factoryeleven.net 0:00 Introduction – 3x World Champion Ann-Marie Saccurato 0:56 Early Sports & Leadership Development 4:13 Overcoming Adversity & Finding Purpose 7:15 The Mindset That Builds Elite Athletes 10:20 Life-Changing Car Accident Story 12:47 Doctors Said She’d Never Compete Again 16:33 Recovery, Training & Mental Toughness 18:08 How She Found Boxing 20:36 From Setbacks to World Champion 33:42 Traits of Elite Athletes & Fighters 40:45 Why Athletes Fail (And How to Fix It) 48:36 Advice for Athletes Facing Adversity