#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 lens of coaching 12- to 16-year-old athletes, they discuss why girls need strong adult women outside their family, how sport provides healthy role models and peer examples, and why parents need to guide—not “lawnmow”—their kids through discomfort. For parents, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that the push-pull of the teen years is normal, and that teams, coaches, captains, and trusted adults can help girls build independence, confidence, communication skills, and resilience.


Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Pulling away is developmentally appropriate, as a mom we can hold space to allow this process
  2. Healthy role models, like your athletes female coach, team mom and older team mates can be very valuable
  3. Supporting our children through the challenging times when things may not be going their way, acknowledging the emotion but allowing them to find their own ways through

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#41 - From “I Can’t” to “How Can I?”; Are We Helping Our Kids—or Making Excuses for Them? S3.5

#41 - From “I Can’t” to “How Can I?”; Are We Helping Our Kids—or Making Excuses for Them? S3.5

“I don’t have time.” But is time really the problem—or is learning how to manage it part of growing up? In this episode, Sara and Michelle tackle accountability, time management and the temptation we ...

30 Syys 26min

#40 - The Ride Home: What Your Athlete Actually Needs From You S3.4

#40 - The Ride Home: What Your Athlete Actually Needs From You S3.4

What should you say on the ride home after your athlete barely played, made a mistake, or had a disappointing game? Maybe nothing. In this episode, Sara and Michelle talk about the complicated role pa...

22 Syys 20min

#39 - Do Hard Things: Raising Athletes Who Aren’t Afraid to Make Mistakes S3.3

#39 - Do Hard Things: Raising Athletes Who Aren’t Afraid to Make Mistakes S3.3

What if making more mistakes is actually the fastest way to become a better athlete? Fresh off a week of volleyball camp, Sarah and Michelle reflect on what they saw in the gym—from young athletes lea...

12 Syys 33min

#38 - Ready for Tryouts? How to Show Up Prepared and Be Unstoppable S3.2

#38 - Ready for Tryouts? How to Show Up Prepared and Be Unstoppable S3.2

Tryouts aren’t just about how well you play—they’re about how you show up. In this quick episode, Sara and Michelle break down what athletes can do in the weeks leading up to tryouts to arrive physica...

18 Elo 11min

#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

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