Unstoppable Athlete - Mental Resilience for Teen Athletes22 Sep

#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 parents play in youth sport—and how quickly our own opinions about coaches, playing time and what’s “fair” can shape an athlete’s experience. They explore why fair doesn’t always mean equal, why playing time is influenced by far more than parents see from the stands, and how sitting on the bench can sometimes create exactly the motivation an athlete needs to grow. Most importantly, they discuss how parents can hold space for disappointment without jumping into the story, criticizing the coach or trying to fix it. Instead, let your athlete lead, get curious, and help them shift from “this isn’t fair” to “what can I do next?” Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can give our athletes is the opportunity to figure out for themselves who they want to become.

Top 3 Takeaways

Let your athlete lead
Fair is NOT the same as equal
Hold space for your athlete to have feelings then guide to a place of affirmation of what they do have control over

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Episoder(40)

#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 Sep 33min

#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 Aug 11min

#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 Aug 26min

#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 Jun 26min

#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 Jun 37min

#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 Jun 23min

#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 Jun 22min