Michael Caron sits down to discuss his 15 years in education, using experiences to help youth athletes build more courage & positive self-talk, and what we can do as parents to W.I.N. with our athletes. Connect with Michael & his team at GetBurly.com or @GetBurly on any social media platform._______________Additional Resources For You: Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Get 15% off new empowering gear for your athlete at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST Listen to...

_______________Additional Resources For You: Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Get 15% off new empowering gear for your athlete at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST Listen to past episodes at RaisingCompetitors.com. Think your company could benefit from learning the same mentality? Click here to learn more about Jake’s corporate & team programs.

Former professional soccer player Joanna Lohman discusses her professional journey, the importance of helping our youth athletes build resilience, & how those in our life help us grow through challenges. Connect with Joanna & order her book on her website here. _______________Additional Resources For You: Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Get 15% off new empowering gear for your athlete at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST Listen to past episodes at...

Mental performance coach Brett Ashley Davis discusses how parents can help their high school athletes make a successful transition to the collegiate level without burning out or quitting. Connect with Brett on Instagram, her website BrettAshleyDavis.com, & download her free parents' guide here. Additional Resources For You: Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Get 15% off new empowering gear for your athlete at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST Listen to past episodes at...

Sign up for Elle's APRIL 6, 2023 College Ready: Soccer Webinar here. Mental performance coach & IMG+ consultant Elle' Nelson joins the show to discuss resilience, the importance of finding & aligning our values, & how we can create space as parents to help our young athletes grow. Connect with Elle' on social media here on Instagram & LinkedIn. _______________Additional Resources For You: Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Get 15% off new empowering gear for your...

Fearless Fast Pitch founder & mental performance coach Amanda Schaefer talks about identify, improving self-talk, and steps parents can take to help their athlete embrace the process of growth.

Learn about the importance of setting your intention for practice and ways to improve mindfulness during performance with mental performance coach Bella Loomis.

Learn powerful do's & don'ts to helping your athlete build mental toughness & practical action steps you can take as a parent with this week's guest, mental performance coach Justine Jones.

Jake discusses the basics of mental performance for student-athletes with the author of "Ready Player Win," Klayton Carroll.

Mental performance coach & former athlete Danielle Orvella shares tips for having better conversations with our athletes & how to turn our perspective on obstacles into opportunities.

Former guest Kip Watson, the founder of BrainCode Corp, joins this week’s BONUS episode to discuss the world of sports during covid-19, how parents & youth athletes can manage the grief, pain, and heartbreak of league cancellations, and the importance of personal responsibility in overcoming pain. To learn more about Kip’s work, visit BrainCodeCorp.com.

Intentionality is the key to deep relationships and deep relationships are what make a strong and cohesive team. This week on the Raising Competitors podcast, leadership and team development facilitator Bobby Audley shares ideas for team-building that will last. It doesn’t matter if your team is a group of young athletes, seasoned pros, or employees who work with one another in an office, finding a way to bring them together as individuals and as people will help foster a bond that will make...

Intentionality is the key to deep relationships and deep relationships are what make a strong and cohesive team. This week on the Raising Competitors podcast, leadership and team development facilitator Bobby Audley shares ideas for team-building that will last.

It’s a serious commitment to be a youth sports parent and it can be challenging, at times, to find the best way to support your child through their journey. It takes time, money, and emotional energy to stand on the sidelines and provide healthy motivation at home, while leaving room for your child to grow and learn on their own. This week, author, motivational speaker, and performance coach Alan Stein Jr. talks about parenting a young athlete.  It comes down to modeling the behaviors...

It’s a serious commitment to be a youth sports parent and it can be challenging, at times, to find the best way to support your child through their journey. It takes time, money, and emotional energy to stand on the sidelines and provide healthy motivation at home, while leaving room for your child to grow and learn on their own. This week, author, motivational speaker, and performance coach Alan Stein Jr. talks about parenting a young athlete.

Every person has a body, a heart, and a mind. It’s where these three components come together that the magic happens, says this week’s guest, teacher and coach Lani Silversides. Practicing mindfulness about how we speak with and act around kids can help us set a positive example for them. It can also help them build a strong skill set and work ethic that will serve them well as they grow and progress. For example, we’ve built a lot of judgment into our everyday language,...

Every person has a body, a heart, and a mind. It’s where these three components come together that the magic happens, says this week’s guest, teacher and coach Lani Silversides. Practicing mindfulness about how we speak with and act around kids can help us set a positive example for them. It can also help them build a strong skillset and work ethic that will serve them well as they grow and progress.

Kids are like sponges. They soak up whatever you say to them, as parents or coaches, and learn how to act and react from the behavior they see modeled for them. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of how you respond. This week, coach Nicole Denes shares tips on supporting the process, rather than focusing on the outcomes, and helping kids build good habits for the long run. It can be helpful to think about problems or mistakes before they happen. That way, you can practice...

Kids are like sponges. They soak up whatever you say to them, as parents or coaches, and learn how to act and react from the behavior they see modeled for them. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of how you respond. This week, coach Nicole Denes shares tips on supporting the process, rather than focusing on the outcomes, and helping kids build good habits for the long run.

Enjoyment is a key part of sticking with sports. Especially for youth athletes, finding happiness and fulfillment in the game is central to wanting to come to practice every day and putting in their best work. This week, coach and blogger Erica Suter shares ideas for helping youth athletes take joy in the process because if they care about playing, they’ll keep coming back. One of the ways to help kids have fun is letting them explore. More and more, kids are being tracked into playing...

Enjoyment is a key part of sticking with sports. Especially for youth athletes, finding happiness and fulfillment in the game is central to wanting to come to practice every day and putting in their best work. This week, coach and blogger Erica Suter shares ideas for helping youth athletes take joy in the process because …

Enjoyment is a key part of sticking with sports. Especially for youth athletes, finding happiness and fulfillment in the game is central to wanting to come to practice every day and putting in their best work. This week, coach and blogger Erica Suter shares ideas for helping youth athletes take joy in the process because if they care about playing, they’ll keep coming back.

Kids aren’t just mini-adults. They think differently, process stimuli differently, and fundamentally understand the world in a different way. That’s why it’s important, as adults, to be careful what you say when you want kids to understand you, and how you say it. This week, James Leath talks about the challenges and rewards of working with young athletes and shares tips for connecting with them on their level for better communication and outcomes. James Leath may be a familiar...

Leadership coach & Unleash the Athlete founder James Leath joins the Raising Competitors podcast to discuss working with young athletes. He shares tips for connecting with them on their level for better communication and outcomes. James was a guest on the Compete Every Day podcast in January 2019 (here) and he talked about putting in …