Michelle Doel, a board-certified functional medicine health coach, specializes in teen wellness and a whole-athlete approach. She helps young athletes optimize their performance on and off the field through a holistic approach to health. In this episode, Michelle discusses the role of wellness coaches and how they support teenage athletes. She emphasizes the importance of sleep and provides tips for getting quality sleep. Michelle also talks about the significance of nutrition and shares guidelines for fueling the body properly. Additionally, she explores the power of mindset and how it can impact an athlete's performance.

Takeaways

A wellness coach specializes in optimizing the performance of teenage athletes through a holistic approach to health.

Quality sleep is crucial for athletes, with around 8 hours being the optimal amount for high school kids.

Nutrition plays a significant role in an athlete's performance, and it's important to focus on real, whole foods that are close to their original form.

Mindset is key for athletes, and developing a growth mindset can help them overcome challenges and perform at their best.

Michelle offers a 10-week program that focuses on nutrition, sleep, mindset, movement, and habit formation to help athletes make positive changes and enhance their performance.

Timestamps

01:27 The Role of a Wellness Coach for Teenage Athletes

02:59 The Importance of Quality Sleep for Athletes

07:09 Fueling the Body Properly: Nutrition Tips for Athletes

14:00 The Power of Mindset in Athletic Performance

26:03 The 10-Week Program: Making Positive Changes for Enhanced Performance

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In this compelling episode of the Scholarship Athlete Podcast, I explore the intricate framework of success, both in the recruiting process and in life. Drawing from my own experiences as a former football player, I share a personal story that illustrates the transformative power of three fundamental principles: alignment, assignment, and adjustment.

I emphasize the importance of understanding your assignment, maintaining proper alignment, and being prepared to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. These guiding principles transcend the sports arena, offering valuable lessons that can be applied to everyday life challenges.

I invite you to engage with this episode by leaving your comments and ratings, and encourage you to share the podcast with others who might benefit from its wisdom.

Takeaways

The recruiting process is difficult and constantly changing, so having a framework can help athletes and parents navigate it.

The three key principles for success in sports and life are alignment, assignment, and adjustment.

Knowing your assignment and aligning correctly are crucial for success.

Being ready for adjustments and having different techniques or tools in your bag can give you an advantage.

These principles can be applied in everyday life to build confidence and overcome challenges.

Timestamps

02:23 The Framework for Success

04:47 The Three Key Principles: Alignment, Assignment, and Adjustment

07:13 Mastering Your Assignment and Alignment

09:57 Being Ready for Adjustments

10:56 Applying the Framework in Everyday Life

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In this episode, I discuss the process of receiving an athletic scholarship. I emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between headcount and equivalency schools in Division 1. I also provide statistics on the low percentage of high school athletes who receive athletic scholarships. The three keys to receiving a scholarship are connection, marketing, and commitment. I explain the importance of building relationships with teachers, counselors, high school coaches, travel ball coaches, and college coaches. I also provide tips on marketing oneself through social media and highlight reels. The Scholarship Athlete Academy was created to help parents navigate the recruiting process by giving them a plan in all areas.

Takeaways

1. Understanding the difference between headcount and equivalency schools is crucial in the recruiting process.
2. Building connections with teachers, counselors, high school coaches, travel ball coaches, and college coaches is important for jumpstarting the recruiting process.
3. Marketing oneself through social media and highlight reels can help showcase skills, academics, and character to college coaches.
4. Earning an athletic scholarship requires a high level of commitment in training, grades, character, nutrition, and sleep.

The Scholarship Athlete Academy offers resources and training programs to help navigate the recruiting process and increase the chances of receiving a scholarship.

Timestamps

02:11 Facts and Statistics on Athletic Scholarships

05:19 Building Connections in the Recruiting Process

09:10 Marketing Yourself: Social Media and Highlight Reels

19:02 The Commitment Required for Earning an Athletic Scholarship

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of leadership and its importance in the recruiting process. I talk on leadership as influence and emphasize the need for effective communication, knowledge, character, and intuition. I highlight the significance of building relationships and getting to know teammates as a key aspect of leadership. He also encourages parents to focus on developing their child's character and being a good person.

Chapters

00:31 Defining Leadership: Influence and Communication

02:00 The Role of Character in Leadership

03:25 Building Relationships and Getting to Know Teammates

04:24 Developing Good Character as a Parent

09:54 Take the Scholarship Athlete Quiz

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In this episode of the Scholarship Athlete Podcast, I interview Coach Chris Peterson about leadership and culture in sports. They discuss the importance of connection and relationships in building a strong team, as well as the role of parents in supporting their athlete's journey. Coach Peterson shares his insights on creating a culture of trust and influence, emphasizing the importance of modeling the right behaviors, being competent in one's role, and demonstrating character. He also discusses the concept of an OKG (Our Kind of Guy) and the qualities that make a successful athlete. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of building a positive and intentional culture in sports.

Takeaways

• Connection and relationships are key in building a strong team culture.
• Leadership is about influence and doing the right thing in the moment.
• Trust is built through connection, competence, and character.
• Parents play a crucial role in supporting their athlete's journey and helping them navigate the recruiting process.
• Creating a positive and intentional culture is essential for success in sports.

Timestamps:

02:05 Early Connections and Inspiration

04:05 The Importance of Relationships in Coaching

05:57 The Power of Connection in Building a Team

08:19 The Built For Life Program and Leadership

10:45 Defining Leadership and the OKG

16:35 Parenting and Supporting Athletes

20:24 Shaping Culture in the Locker Room and Coaching Staff

30:42 The Importance of Culture and Trust

38:46 Earning Trust Through Connection, Competence, and Character

44:34 Conclusion

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In this episode, Alex Molden shares his advice for parents who want to help their children get noticed by college coaches and potentially earn athletic scholarships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the sport and its fundamentals and developing athletic ability through strength, speed, and agility training. He cautions against wasting money on expensive tournaments and showcases and instead suggests attending college camps and regional events. Alex also encourages parents to seek expert guidance and offers his coaching services as a resource.

Takeaways

Understand the sport and its fundamentals to support your child's development better.

Focus on developing athletic ability through strength, speed, and agility training.

Avoid wasting money on expensive tournaments and showcases that may not attract college coaches.

Attend college camps and regional events to gain exposure and experience.

Seek guidance from experts and consider working with a personal development coach.

Chapters

02:02 Navigating the Path to Athletic Scholarships

07:02 The Importance of Sport Fundamentals and Athletic Development

09:39 Choosing the Right Events for Exposure

13:08 Attending College Camps for Experience and Exposure

18:16 Seeking Guidance from Experts and Coaches

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In this episode, I discuss the fastest ways to lose your starting position in sports and how to take someone else's spot. I highlight four key factors: not improving your sport IQ, not doing any extra reps, staying quiet and not communicating, and not emphasizing strength development. Conversely, if you want to secure a starting spot or take someone else's, you should focus on improving your sport IQ, doing extra reps, communicating effectively, and prioritizing strength development.

Takeaways

1. Improving your sport IQ is crucial to secure a starting position.
2. Doing extra reps and giving maximum effort in conditioning and weightlifting can help you stand out.
3. Effective communication and asking questions are essential to becoming a star player.
4. Emphasizing strength development is necessary to become a great athlete.

Timestamps

01:26 Losing Your Starting Position: Not Improving Sport IQ

05:55 Losing Your Starting Position: Staying Quiet

07:42 Losing Your Starting Position: Neglecting Strength Development

09:08 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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In this episode, I share some valuable tips for athletes in the recruiting process and athletic development. I discuss the importance of foam rolling, drinking water, getting better sleep, studying film, and working on depth perception training. I also emphasize the benefits of visiting colleges and attending camps. The Scholarship Athlete Academy is recommended as a resource for athletes to gain knowledge and showcase their talents so you can get all or part of college paid for!

Takeaways:

Foam rolling is important for athletic development and can be done with a foam roller, tennis ball, or softball.

Drinking water is crucial for hydration and muscle recovery. Athletes should aim to drink half their body weight in ounces of water daily.

Getting better sleep is essential for healing and recovery. Athletes should aim for consistent sleep patterns and create a dark sleeping environment.

Studying film of opponents and oneself can help make better plays and understand strengths and weaknesses.

Working on depth perception through simple exercises like playing catch with one eye closed can improve performance in sports that involve catching.

Visiting colleges and attending camps can provide opportunities to showcase skills and connect with coaches.

Time stamps:

02:04 Optimizing Athletic Development: Foam Rolling, Hydration, and Sleep

04:01 The Importance of Drinking Water

06:53 The Role of Sleep in Healing and Recovery

08:21 The Power of Film Study

09:18 Improving Depth Perception for Better Performance

11:31 The Benefits of Visiting Colleges and Attending Camps

12:59 The Scholarship Athlete Academy: A Comprehensive Resource for Athletes

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In this episode, Alex Moldin discusses four key aspects for developing speed in straight-ahead sprinting. He emphasizes the importance of technique and form, strength and power, speed endurance, and flexibility and mobility. Alex provides specific tips and exercises for each aspect, such as lower body mechanics, upper body mechanics, and posture for technique and form. He also recommends exercises like front squats, lunges, and plyometrics for strength and power. Additionally, he discusses the importance of speed endurance through interval training and lactic acid tolerance. Finally, he highlights the significance of mobility in ankles, hips, and the T-spine, as well as flexibility through dynamic warm-ups.

Key Points:

03:24 Developing Speed - Mastering Technique and Form

09:10 Building Strength and Power for Explosiveness

11:07 Enhancing Speed Endurance for Sustained Performance

13:00 Improving Flexibility and Mobility for Optimal Sprinting

18:15 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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In this episode of the Scholarship Athlete Podcast, host Alex Molden discusses the recruiting process and shares insights from his recent experience at a showcase event. He highlights the importance of athleticism, competition, and relationships in the eyes of college coaches. Molden emphasizes the need for athletes to be prepared and put in the work before attending showcase events.

Chapters

02:02 Insights from Coaches at Showcase Events

03:23 The Role of Athleticism and Competition

04:48 Building Relationships with Coaches and Parents

07:43 The Significance of Preparation for Showcase Events

09:03 Supporting Others in the Recruiting Process

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