This week on MicdIn, Jeremy & Val sit down with two respected leaders in Massachusetts field hockey — Coach Melissa Bordieri and Coach Carrie Wernig.

From Division I athletics to decades of coaching and now raising athletes of their own, both coaches share powerful insight on confidence, athlete development, youth sports culture, and the realities parents and athletes face today.

This episode dives into:
*Leadership & toughness
*Multi-sport athletes
*Coaching evolution

*Parenting through sports
* Creating healthy team culture

A must-listen for parents, athletes, and coaches navigating today’s youth sports world.

Former professional baseball pitcher and SquadLocker Senior VP of Business Development Tip Fairchild joins MicdIn for a conversation about youth sports, parenting, coaching, NIL, rec vs. club sports, and the value of multi-sport athletes.

Tip shares lessons from his journey through professional baseball and discusses the current trends he’s seeing across youth sports through his work with teams and organizations nationwide. We also dive into leadership, athlete pressure, development, and his Orange Moment 🍊

A must-listen episode for parents, coaches, and athletes navigating today’s sports world

MicdIn Pod is an independent media platform. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MicdIn Pod or any teams, schools, leagues, or organizations discussed. MicdIn Pod is not affiliated with or endorsed by any professional or collegiate league, team, school, or organization mentioned. All trademarks and team names are property of their respective owners.”

This week on MicdIn Pod, we’re joined by sisters Katie Wood and Erin Connor . They are Co-Founders of Bet On You Mentality, former athletes, and moms raising athletes.

They share their journey from competing at a high level to helping the next generation build confidence, resilience, and a stronger mindset both on and off the field.

This conversation explores mental performance, pressure, parenting athletes, and the importance of developing belief from within, long before results show up.

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode offers perspective and tools to navigate today’s youth sports world.

Because success doesn’t just come from talent. It starts with mindset.

🎙️ Tune in and Bet On You.

What actually matters when raising kids in youth sports?

In this episode of MicdIn, we sit down with Troy Vincent and Tommi Vincent—parents of five who have lived the full youth sports journey and are now sharing what they’ve learned along the way.

From Troy’s 15-year NFL career to his role as Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League, and Tommi’s work as host of Stay Awhile, author of The Table of Life, and chef.T his conversation goes far beyond titles.

This episode is about:

-What really matters when raising kids through sports -Benefits of a great coach-Staying aligned as a couple while navigating it all

-The Orange Moment

We also dive into their shared commitment to impact, through initiatives like the Safety Zone and their advocacy supporting families and domestic violence awareness.

🎙️ This is what MicdIn is about: real parents, real reflection, and the moments that shape our kids beyond the game.

We want to hear from you:
What’s been your Orange Moment—a moment, a lesson, a shift?

This week on MicdIn 🎙️ we’re joined by Nate Leaman, head coach of Providence College men’s hockey 🏒 and a NCAA National Champion(2015)

In this episode, we go beyond the wins and losses and get into what really shapes athletes

culture, mindset, pressure, and development.

From the locker room to the sidelines, this conversation is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to navigate the reality of youth sports today.

💥 Orange Moment: A moment. A lesson. A shift.

👇 Join the conversation:

What matters more winning now or long-term development?

Sydney Scales knows what it takes to compete—and win—at the highest level.

A national champion and former captain at Boston College Eagles women's lacrosse, Sydney helped lead her team to two national NCAA Championships. Earning honors like National Defender of the Year and ACC Defender of the Year.

Now playing professionally in Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse, representing Team USA, and coaching at Harvard Crimson women's lacrosse, she’s giving back to the game through leadership and her training platform, Sydney Scales Lacrosse.

In this episode, we talk about:

*What it takes to become an elite defender

*The transition from college to pro

*Approach from player to coach

Orange Moment: A shift in mindset that changed everything

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In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Valerie Smith-Hale, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Notre Dame, to talk about what it really takes to develop as an athlete.

From her journey playing volleyball at Adrian College to competing with Team USA Volleyball and Team USA Bobsled, Valerie brings a unique perspective on performance, preparation, and consistency at the highest level.

We get into:

• What real athlete development actually looks like
• The habits that separate athletes over time
• What goes into training at the highest level
• The reality behind performance and consistency

This is a conversation for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to better understand the work behind success.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Rocky, basketball trainer and founder of XFactor Hoops and Better Everyday, who works with athletes from youth to the professional level.

We talk about what real player development looks like today from fundamentals and consistency to mindset and what actually separates athletes as they move up levels.

We get into:

*What youth players should really be focusing on*

*Common mistakes parents and athletes make*

*What it actually takes to improve and stay consistent

The Orange Moment:
The shift from just playing the game to truly committing to development.

This episode is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to better understand the journey and what it takes to grow.

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