#31 - When Sitting on the Bench Is Still Playing for the Team

#31 - When Sitting on the Bench Is Still Playing for the Team

In this episode, Sara and Michelle unpack a provincial silver medal weekend that became a powerful lesson in team culture, resilience, and competitive maturity. Sara reflects on a group of athletes who had the team “rolling” together—competing hard, recovering quickly from mistakes, encouraging each other, and staying composed under pressure. The heart of the episode is a bench player’s reminder to her coach: “We want to win, and if us sitting on the bench is how that happens, don’t feel bad.” For parents, this is a valuable reframe around playing time, showing how athletes can understand roles, buy into a team plan, and still contribute through energy, readiness, and support.
Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Three steps of reflection for provincials
    1. Who do I choose to be out there?
    2. What does my best look like today?
    3. How do I bounce back?
  2. Players want to win - even if it means sitting on the bench (in high stakes games)
  3. Execution (physical) vs mental errors

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#37 - Before You Blame the Coach S3.1

#37 - Before You Blame the Coach S3.1

When your athlete is frustrated about playing time, confidence, or a coach’s decisions, it’s tempting to step in and fix the problem—but that may not be what they need. In this episode, Sara and Miche...

11 Elo 26min

#36 - Coaches Kids - The Good, the Hard, and the Unexpected S2.18

#36 - Coaches Kids - The Good, the Hard, and the Unexpected S2.18

What happens when the person driving you to practice is also the one running it? In this special roundtable discussion, Michelle sits down with three athletes—Callie, Emmy, and Jena—to explore the uni...

30 Kesä 26min

#35 - 5 Green Flags of a Great Coach (Hint - its Not About the Volleyball) S2.17

#35 - 5 Green Flags of a Great Coach (Hint - its Not About the Volleyball) S2.17

Fresh off a weekend of graduations, Sara and Michelle reflect on the relationships, life lessons, and lasting impact that sports can have on young athletes. What begins as an emotional conversation ab...

23 Kesä 37min

#34 - Beyond “Good Job”: Building Confidence Through Honest Feedback S2.16

#34 - Beyond “Good Job”: Building Confidence Through Honest Feedback S2.16

Many well-meaning parents and coaches believe confidence comes from praise, but confidence is actually built through effort, growth, and overcoming challenges. In this episode, Sara and Michelle explo...

9 Kesä 23min

#33 - The Real Win: What Nationals Taught Us About Success, Sport, and Life

#33 - The Real Win: What Nationals Taught Us About Success, Sport, and Life

Fresh off what may be her final Nationals as a youth volleyball coach, Sara reflects with Michelle on the lessons that mattered most—not the wins and losses, but the growth, resilience, and relationsh...

2 Kesä 22min

#32 - When Your Teen Pulls Away: Why Coaches, Teams, and Strong Women Matter

#32 - When Your Teen Pulls Away: Why Coaches, Teams, and Strong Women Matter

In this episode, Sara and Michelle explore the tender and tricky stage of adolescence, when teen girls naturally begin pulling away from their mothers while forming their own identities. Through the l...

13 Touko 29min

#30 - Coachability: The Skill That Changes Everything S2.12

#30 - Coachability: The Skill That Changes Everything S2.12

In this episode, Sara and Michelle start with a conversation about travel, discomfort, and the value of being open to unplanned experiences, using Sara’s upcoming trip to Vietnam with her daughter as ...

1 Huhti 21min

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