Ever wondered how mental training can help conquer life's toughest challenges? In this episode, we'll unravel the incredible story of Kelly Vo, a breast cancer survivor and Ironman triathlete. Let's dive right into her journey!

Here’s what we talk about in this episode:

• Kelly's Athletic Journey: Explore Kelly's sports background, her transition to triathlons, and her journey from soccer player to Ironman triathlete.
• Facing Breast Cancer: Discover how Kelly tackled breast cancer head-on, drawing on her mental strength from sports to navigate this challenging battle.
• Pink Ribbon Army: Learn about the organization Kelly and her husband started during her cancer fight, making a real difference in the breast cancer community.
• How You Can Help: Find out how you can be part of the cause and support Kelly's nonprofit, changing lives for those fighting breast cancer in Seattle.

Stay tuned for this inspiring episode, and remember to subscribe and share it with others who could use a dose of inspiration in their lives. Thanks for tuning in!

Episode Highlights: 

[03:09] How did you get into sports? Kelly shares her background in athletics.

[14:17] The importance of having the right mindset and support. Kelly talks about the importance of building the strength in her own gut, soul, and heart to fight against setbacks.

[20:31] The scariest part of the diagnosis. Kelly goes in-depth about her thoughts and feelings after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

[25: 58] Treating cancer treatment like a triathlon.

[31:09] Transitioning from sports to work and life. Kelly talks about how her athletic background has helped her in her career, and how it helped her through her cancer diagnosis.

[36:24] The Pink Ribbon Army. Kelly talks about the nonprofit she and her husband founded, The Pink Army, which is a way to give back and turn a terrible situation into something filled with goodness.

[41:07] The importance of having a mindset coach.

Next Steps:

• To donate to the Pink Ribbon Army, head to our fundraising page here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2023PRA/KristinaBreanneSmedley
• If you're local, check out the Pink Ribbon Army Golf Tournament and 5K here: https://pinkribbonarmy.com/2023-pink-ribbon-army-golf-5k-1k/

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Hey there, sports moms! Are you ready for something extraordinary? I’m thrilled to give you an exclusive sneak peek into the New Elite Competitor, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!

In this episode, we’re diving into a world of transformation and empowerment for your athlete. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

Fresh branding that’ll catch your eye.

• The secret to infusing play back into sports.
• Tools for training your athlete’s mind for success.
•  How we’re on this journey together with you.
• Exciting new developments that’ll elevate your athlete’s game.

Get ready to join the revolution of confident, strong girls in sports. Stay tuned for the full podcast, and let’s embrace these exciting changes together!

Episode Highlights:

[01:55] The new phase of the Elite Competitor. The new phase that elite competitor is embarking on, getting clear on their values, mission, who they can serve and how they can best serve them. New colors, branding and logos.

[05:01] We are in this together. We give you the exact tools that you need that are research-based so that you can raise a confident, strong athlete.

[06:29] How to strengthen your athlete daughter’s confidence. This training is all about how to strengthen your athlete daughter’s confidence, so she believes in herself as much as you do.

[10:27] New ambassador program for moms – a program for moms who have completed the signature program.

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Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

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Ever wondered how athletes overcome challenges and achieve success? In this inspiring episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Sloane, a talented swimmer and entrepreneur. Despite facing injuries and sickness during a crucial season, she demonstrated unwavering determination and resilience.

We talk about:

• Sloane’s Journey Before the Elite Competitor Program
• Embracing the Elite Competitor Program
• Transforming Relationships with Teammates
• Impact on Parent-Child Relationship
• Beyond the Pool – Entrepreneurship and Soul Thread Jewelry
• Sloane’s Message to Other Athletes

Episode Highlights: 

[04:04] Sloane’s plans for high school swimming. Trying out for the varsity team for high school.

[06:33] Soul Threads 2023

[07:56] What was going on before you joined the Elite Defender Program? The process of joining the program. Favorite techniques she learned.

[12:25] How to cope with your problems and work around them. Challenges in her sport and how she copes with them.

[14:34] How did you make time for the feeling better program? Negativity bias and how to overcome it. How to make time for feeling better.

[16:44] Daily Mindset Routine: Daily mindset routine, journaling, breathwork and visualization. Mental training and the role it played.

[18:42] Navigating Teammate Relationships: Navigating teammate relationships and relationships with teammates. Relationships with mom and parents.

[20:53] Sloane’s experience with the Elite Competitor Program. Sloan shares her thoughts on her coach. Advice for other athletes considering joining the program.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes.

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Calling all sports moms and enthusiasts! Join us as we dive into the world of sports culture with clinical sports psychologist and mom of four girl athletes, Hillary Cauthen. She shares valuable insights from her experience, addressing the occasional toxicity and its impact on athletes and families.

We also talk about:

• The Toxic Culture in Sports
• Best Practices for Parents to Help Their Kids in Sport
• The 6 Sport Parent Types
• Being a Supportive Parent in Challenging Situations
• How Do You Know When You Need to Remove A Child from A Situation?
• Strategies for Athletes to Help Build Their Confidence in Their Mental Strength
• How Can I Make Her Be More Aggressive?

Don’t miss out on this conversation that’ll transform your approach to sports and support your kids!

Episode Highlights: 

[02:01] Introduction to Hillary. Introducing Hillary, co-founder of Texas Optimal Performance and Psychological Services.

[04:38] The toxic culture in sports.

[10:00] Best practices for parents to help their kids in sport.

[13:32] What role does fun and enjoyment play in sport?

[14:56] The six sport parent types.

[19:57] How do you become a supportive parent?

[23:36] How do you know when you need to remove a child from a situation?

[26:37] Go-to strategies that Hillary uses for the athletes she works with to help them build their confidence in their mental strength.

[34:57] The choice is yours, no matter what.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes.

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Are you an athlete looking to make a positive impact both on and off the field? Do you want to step up and become a true leader on your team? If so, this episode is for you!

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

• Debunking Leadership Myths
  • Myth #1: You Have to Be an Extrovert to Be a Leader
  • Myth #2: You’re Either Born a Leader or Not
• How to Be a Leader on Your Team: Qualities of A Good Leader
  • Key #1: Embody Servant Leadership
  • Key #2: Good Leaders Are Competent
  • Key #3: Trust

Episode Highlights: 

[01:56] How to be a leader. Leadership and leadership myths.

[04:09] Where are you already a leader? Where are you in your life? Think about where you are already a leader.

[09:22] The first quality of a good leader is servant leadership.

[11:23] If you take care of your team, the team will take care of you. Take care of your team and the team will take care of the game.

[12:56] Confidence comes from trusting yourself and trusting that what you say matters.

[15:01] How body language can help you become more trustworthy.

[17:12] You can’t ask someone to do something if you haven’t developed the trust of that person.

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Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Is your child gearing up for tryouts? Discover valuable tips to boost your athlete's chances of success before, during, and after tryouts! 

Join me for an enlightening discussion covering:

• Before Tryouts: Mental Preparation and Familiarization
• During Tryouts: Focus on Strengths and Take Calculated Risks
• After Tryouts: Reflect and Navigate Disappointment
• How Parents Can Support Their Athletes During Tryouts

Make sure to tune in to this episode of Raising Unstoppable Girl Athletes to learn how to crush those tryouts with confidence and success!

Episode Highlights: 

[02:43] Trying out can be a challenging stressful time for athletes, parents, and coaches.

[04:47] The three phases of trial preparation: before, during, and after.

[06:39] How to help your athlete prepare for their tryout.

[09:31] Tips for Before Tryouts.

[11:46] Coaches are looking for someone who is strong in certain categories.

[13:30] What else during tryouts are coaches looking for?

[15:35] Reflecting after every tryout.

[18:52] How parents can support their athletes during tryouts.

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Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

How can we empower our middle school girls to be confident and resilient? Tune in to this inspiring episode featuring Katie, Becky, and Allie – the founders of “I Believe in Me” – as they share valuable insights on building confidence in tweens.

Get ready for an uplifting discussion covering: 

• The struggles tweens face today, including various distractions and social media impact.
• Strategies to emphasize personal growth and progress for self-confidence.
• The power of leading by example and nurturing your tween’s passions.
• Providing genuine compliments and positive reinforcement for a confident mindset.
• How to help tweens embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Join us on this journey to support our daughters and empower them to become their best selves!

Episode Highlights: 

[03:18] The importance of building confidence and building confidence in middle school girls.

[07:42] How to check in with yourself and your heart.

[10:10] What are tweens struggling with right now?

[14:30] How can we build confidence in our tweens?

[18:40] There’s always a chance to grow no matter what.

[20:39] The importance of complimenting your kids.

[28:08] Support them through their failures, even if they’re not really failures.

[32:29] What’s your program for middle schoolers?

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Helpful Links:

• Come hang out with Becky, Katie, and Allie on social @ibelieveinmegirlsand learn more about working with them! 
• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Have you ever encountered negative teammates? How did you handle the situation? In this episode of the Raising Unstoppable Girl Athletes podcast, we explore some valuable tips on how to handle negative teammates effectively.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Dealing with Negative Teammates
• You Have the Power to Choose Where You Put Your Energy
• Look for The Positive and Supportive People on Your Team
• Know When to Stand Up for Yourself
• Prioritize Your Safety

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00] Today’s topic: How to handle negative teammates.

[01:30] You can choose where you put your energy and focus.

[03:18] Why you get to choose where you put your energy.

[04:52] You don’t need to give these people any more attention.

[06:45] You have permission to show up as the athlete you want to be.

[07:55] How do you know if you need to address a situation?

[09:23] You don’t need to let your energy go to this person. Focus on what you can control. Alert an adult if there is bullying or an unsafe environment.

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Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Are mental blocks holding your athletes back? Join me in this episode as we delve into the topic of mental blocks in athletes and explore practical strategies that you can implement to assist your athletes in overcoming these challenges.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

•  What Are Mental Blocks?
•  Identifying Mental Blocks (And What to Do to Help Your Athlete Overcome Them)
• What Doesn’t Work

Get ready to empower your athletes and propel them towards success!

Episode Highlights: 

[00:00] What works, what doesn’t work when helping your athlete overcome mental blocks.

[02:05] What are mental blocks and why do they happen?

[03:44] What is a mental block and how does it happen?

[06:05] What not to do if your athlete is experiencing a mental block.

[08:19] Don’t put a timeline on your athlete’s mental block.

[10:58] Get her comfortable with the skills that she can do.

[13:00] What is mindfulness awareness and presence?

[14:23] Celebrate the small wins and successes.

[15:56] What are the underlying causes of mental blocks?

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Helpful Links:

• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

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In this episode, we’re joined by recruiting expert Tonya Sims, who’ll share her insights on getting noticed by college coaches. It’s a topic many of you have been curious about, so get ready for some valuable tips and strategies to make yourself stand out. So, grab a snack, get comfortable, and let’s dive into this conversation. Let’s get started!

• Tips to Get Noticed by College Coaches
• How Early You Should Start the Recruiting Process
• Advice for Older Athletes
• Tips on How to Narrow Down Your College List
• What Coaches Are Looking for In Recruits
• And more!

Episode Highlights: 

[02:38] An introduction to Tonya Sims. Who is she? What does she do?

[04:07] How to get noticed by college coaches. From where to start in the recruitment process to actionable tips to get noticed by college coaches, Tonya shares her valuable insights and tips.

[08:06] How important is video in the recruiting process?

[10:41] How early should you start the recruiting process?

[13:56] Building a social media presence.

[15:41] Advice for older athletes. Recommendations for older athletes, especially junior and senior athletes.

[18:02] Tips on how to narrow down your college list. Tonya also shares her “perfect email guide” where she includes a breakdown of the key sections to include.

[22:07] All about recruiting platforms. What should parents not pay for? What’s the role of parents in the recruiting process?

[25:39] What are coaches looking for in recruits? The college recruiting secrets for parents of athletes.

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Helpful Links:

• Come hang out with Tonya in her free group for sports parents and learn more about working with her! 
• Visit our podcast website for more on this episode
• Join our FREE training for Sports Moms - How To Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter’s Mental Game So She Believes In Herself As Much As You Do

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.