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How Intentional Training Transforms Kids’ Practice
What if one simple question could turn a scattered practice into a focused, confident training session? We dig into intentional training—the habit of choosing one clear focus before a workout—and show how it transforms attention, decision-making, and performance. Instead of hoping effort alone produces results, we explore how a single cue directs the brain toward better choices in real time, whether your kid is climbing, skiing, or working with a coach in the gym.
We share practical examples that make the idea tangible. In bouldering, a child might choose to flash as many problems as possible, which naturally encourages better route reading, deliberate footwork, and body positioning before leaving the ground. In skiing, an athlete could commit to keeping skis closer together for one full run, a simple constraint that reinforces balance, edging, and control. These intentions don’t replace the coach’s plan; they add a personal mission that frames every rep, making practice feel purposeful and strategic rather than random.
You’ll hear the exact prompts we use to help kids self-direct: What is your intention for today’s training? What would make this session a win? We talk about keeping it to one focus, avoiding cluttered cues, and doing it quietly if your child prefers. The result is a tighter feedback loop, stronger metacognition, and a sense of ownership that fuels motivation. Parents and coaches get a simple structure that respects the session while giving kids a clear way to engage their mind and body.
If you’re ready to see more progress and less noise, start with that one question and watch how attention shifts. Subscribe for more practical frameworks, share this with a parent or coach who needs a fresh tool, and leave a review to help others find these insights. Then tell us: what intention will you set for the next training session?
• defining intentional training and why it works
• setting one internal focus per session
• bouldering example of flashing with purpose
• translating intention to skiing and core control
• aligning with a coach’s plan without overcoaching
• prompts parents can use before practice
About This Podcast
It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.
For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes.
What to expect when you listen:
Real, Raw Truth
Laughter
The Struggles & Successes
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.
Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village
SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS
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Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/
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By Marina Villatoro KupermanWhat if one simple question could turn a scattered practice into a focused, confident training session? We dig into intentional training—the habit of choosing one clear focus before a workout—and show how it transforms attention, decision-making, and performance. Instead of hoping effort alone produces results, we explore how a single cue directs the brain toward better choices in real time, whether your kid is climbing, skiing, or working with a coach in the gym.
We share practical examples that make the idea tangible. In bouldering, a child might choose to flash as many problems as possible, which naturally encourages better route reading, deliberate footwork, and body positioning before leaving the ground. In skiing, an athlete could commit to keeping skis closer together for one full run, a simple constraint that reinforces balance, edging, and control. These intentions don’t replace the coach’s plan; they add a personal mission that frames every rep, making practice feel purposeful and strategic rather than random.
You’ll hear the exact prompts we use to help kids self-direct: What is your intention for today’s training? What would make this session a win? We talk about keeping it to one focus, avoiding cluttered cues, and doing it quietly if your child prefers. The result is a tighter feedback loop, stronger metacognition, and a sense of ownership that fuels motivation. Parents and coaches get a simple structure that respects the session while giving kids a clear way to engage their mind and body.
If you’re ready to see more progress and less noise, start with that one question and watch how attention shifts. Subscribe for more practical frameworks, share this with a parent or coach who needs a fresh tool, and leave a review to help others find these insights. Then tell us: what intention will you set for the next training session?
• defining intentional training and why it works
• setting one internal focus per session
• bouldering example of flashing with purpose
• translating intention to skiing and core control
• aligning with a coach’s plan without overcoaching
• prompts parents can use before practice
About This Podcast
It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.
For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes.
What to expect when you listen:
Real, Raw Truth
Laughter
The Struggles & Successes
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.
Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village
SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS
https://raisingproathletes.com/sign-up/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisingproathletes/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raisingproathletes
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes
Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/