In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Camryn Cottrell, head coach of Blackfoot High School girls soccer in Idaho, AYSO coach and administrator, and a mentor working across multiple levels of the game.

Camryn began coaching at just 13 years old, and after a knee injury ended her playing career, she found her purpose in helping athletes grow from the sidelines. Her approach goes beyond performance, focusing on confidence, mindset, and developing athletes as people first.

In this conversation, we explore what’s often missing in youth sports today: mental development. Camryn shares her perspective on the gap between physical training and mindset, the challenges female athletes face, and what it really takes to build confident, resilient players.

From powerful coaching moments to practical insight for parents, coaches, and athletes, this episode is a reminder that sports are about more than the game.

You’re more than your sport.