đ¨Stop the Dreaded Car Ride Home.
That drive home after a tough game or practice? You know it well. The silence is heavy, or worse, your daughter is beating herself up, close to tears. You’re stuck: do you jump in as a Coach to fix the mistakes, or as Mom to offer a hug? The wrong choice can make you wonder: Is coaching her even worth it? Is this helping or hurting our relationship?
When Your Daughter Isnât Getting Playing Time: How to Help Her Speak Up with Confidence
Letâs be real. Few things stir up emotions faster than playing time.
Deciding whether to quit a sport can feel like standing at a crossroads with no clear direction. You love the game, but the challenges keep piling up. You wonder if itâs worth the struggle or if walking away might be the best choice. Maybe youâre stuck in that indecisive place right now, unsure what to do next.
Letâs be honest: sometimes the hardest part of youth sports isnât the games, the practices, or even the tough losses. Itâs the sideline drama.
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EPISODE 113 | MAY 27 2022
From Rock Bottom to Varsity: How Kate Rebuilt Her Confidence and Fell Back in Love With Her Sport
College Recruiting Made Easy: How Your Athlete Can Get Noticed Without Draining Your Time, Energy, or Wallet If your daughter has ever looked at you after a big game and confidently (or nervously) said, âI want to play in college,â youâve probably felt two things at once: Because supporting her dream is important to you. […]
âIs mental training for my young athlete really worth it?â
Maybe your daughterâs been struggling with confidence, stress, or just not enjoying her sport like she used to. Youâve tried pep talks, advice, maybe even therapy but nothing seems to stick. Sometimes it even feels like it makes things worse. Sound familiar?
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How to Help Your Athlete Thrive Under Pressure (Not Crumble!)
Pressure. Every athlete feels itâthe butterflies before the big game, the sweaty palms before the free throw, that moment when everythingâs on the line.
What do you do when your coach says you look scared on the court?
How do you handle a teammate who constantly brings negative energy?
Or when you come back from an injury and feel like everyone has left you behind?
These arenât just your problems. Theyâre the exact, real-life questions girl athletes are asking behind closed doors. And today, Iâm swinging those doors wide open.
Iâm giving you a secret peek inside one of our private group coaching calls, where athletes get real, unfiltered advice on the stuff that actually keeps them up at night. No scripts, no fluff; just the raw conversations and actionable tips that help players navigate the toughest parts of their sport.
This is the stuff we usually only share with our inner circle. Keep reading to see how we handle it.
Tryouts can feel like a lot. Your heartâs racing, your palms are sweaty, and suddenly it feels like everythingâs riding on this one moment. But hereâs the truth: tryouts arenât about becoming someone new. Theyâre your chance to show off the work youâve already put in. Thatâs it. And that mindset shift? It changes everything.
tips specifically for our athletes!
From Rock Bottom to Varsity: How Kate Rebuilt Her Confidence and Fell Back in Love With Her Sport
What One Soccer Mom Got Wrong After Games⌠and the Simple Shift That Changed Everything
If post-game car rides feel tense, emotional, or unpredictable, you are not alone.
If youâve ever sat behind the wheel after a game thinking, âI want to help her⌠but everything I say seems to make it worse,â this story will speak directly to you.
College Recruiting Made Easy: How Your Athlete Can Get Noticed Without Draining Your Time, Energy, or Wallet If your daughter has ever looked at you after a big game and confidently (or nervously) said, âI want to play in college,â youâve probably felt two things at once: Because supporting her dream is important to you. […]
đ¨Stop the Dreaded Car Ride Home.
That drive home after a tough game or practice? You know it well. The silence is heavy, or worse, your daughter is beating herself up, close to tears. You’re stuck: do you jump in as a Coach to fix the mistakes, or as Mom to offer a hug? The wrong choice can make you wonder: Is coaching her even worth it? Is this helping or hurting our relationship?
From Ironman to Cancer Survivor: The Mental Toughness That Transforms Every Battle What happens when the mental strength that once fueled your athletic success becomes the very thing that helps you survive the toughest challenge of your life? Thatâs the powerful story of Kelly Vo, Co-Founder of Pink Ribbon Army, an Ironman athlete turned breast […]
How to Help Your Athlete Thrive Under Pressure (Not Crumble!)
Pressure. Every athlete feels itâthe butterflies before the big game, the sweaty palms before the free throw, that moment when everythingâs on the line.
Is Your Athlete Running on Empty? The Nutrition Red Flags Every Sports Mom Should Know
Your daughterâs pushing hard in her sport â early mornings, late practices, weekend tournaments. But lately, sheâs been dragging. Sheâs moody, tired, maybe even nursing a few nagging injuries.
5 Signs Your Athlete Struggles with Perfectionism (And How You Can Support Her)
Does it feel like nothing your daughter does is ever good enough? She might win a game, achieve a personal best, or master a new skill, and still criticize herself đ. Watching her struggle can be heartbreaking, especially when her self-worth seems tied to every mistake or outcome.