Raising Elite Competitors
The GO TO PODCAST for Sports Moms raising confident girl athletes! Elite Competitor Co-Founder Coach Breanne Smedley (AKA Coach Bre) is all about empowering moms with the tools they need to strengthen their athlete daughter's mental game so she believes in herself as much as you do (and plays like it!). Whether you're a sports mom with lots of seasons under your belt, just getting started on this sports journey, or somewhere in between... think of this podcast as your go-to guide to helping your daughter navigate the ups and downs of her sports journey. If you feel like you've tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life!
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Episodes
247 episodes
[Athlete Tip] How To Not Play Down To Competition
Hey athletes, have you ever walked off the field/court after playing a “should-be-easy” game feeling frustrated with YOURSELF? You didn’t lose... but you didn’t play like YOU either.This episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down:
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Season 2
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Episode 239
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9:46
Game-Day Confidence: 5 Quick Phrases Every Girl Athlete Needs to Hear
🚨 STOP saying the wrong thing before games!I see it every season: well-meaning parents accidentally saying all the wrong things before games. That nervous athlete? The irritable one who snaps when you try to help? She’s not being difficu...
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Season 2
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Episode 238
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10:19
Tips for Raising Confident Girl Athletes: How These Gymnastics and Softball Moms Did It (And How You Can Too)
What if the secret to your daughter’s confidence isn’t more practice… but a mental game shift?Two sports moms (one with a 9-year-old gymnast, another with a 12-year-old softball catcher) spill exactly how they transformed meltdowns into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 237
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53:47
The Mentally Strong Girl Athlete: 3 Things Every Sports Mom Needs to Teach Her Daughter
🚨 Attention Sports Moms! 🚨Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? It’s time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confi...
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Season 2
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Episode 236
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21:15
[Athlete Tip] Maximize Performances By Doing This 1 Thing
What if I told you there’s one thing that can instantly boost your performance, skyrocket your confidence, and make every practice count? Spoiler: it’s simpler than you think. In this episode, I dive into the game-changing power of setting inte...
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Season 2
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Episode 235
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9:09
Q&A What To Do If My Athlete Gets Cut
Heartbreaking. Frustrating. Overwhelming.Watching your athlete get cut from a team is one of the hardest things a sports parent can go through. You want to fix it, to make the pain go away, but you don’t know how. What do you say? What d...
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Season 2
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Episode 234
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13:25
3 Ways to Get Your Daughter to Work on Her Mindset without Nagging Her
Is your daughter’s mindset getting in the way of her athletic dreams? Learn how to introduce mental training without the eye-rolls and resistance!In this episode of Raising Elite Competitors, I’m sharing practical strategies to help your...
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Season 2
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Episode 233
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14:19
Curious About Becoming a Mental Performance Coach? Here's How I Did It (And How You Can Start!) w/ Lindsey Wilson of Positive Performance
Ever wondered how to turn your passion for sports into a lucrative career? In this episode, I reveal how I went from a struggling volleyball coach to making $4,000 in one night as a mental performance coach. If you’ve ever dreamed of impacting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 232
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36:55
[Athlete Tip] Coach Playing Favorites? Here’s Your Move
Feel like you're doing all the work but still getting overlooked? Watching teammates get opportunities you know you’ve earned? It’s frustrating, but you don’t have to stay stuck. In this episode, Coach Bre breaks down exactly how to handle it s...
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Season 2
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Episode 231
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6:27
Helping Your Athlete Regain Confidence Post-Injury So She Can Compete Again Without Fear
Does your daughter light up on the field, but now, after an injury, she’s frozen with fear? Her body’s healed, but her mind won’t let her move forward. She’s nervous, hesitant, and unsure if she’ll ever be the same again. This episode is your g...
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Season 2
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Episode 230
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13:32
Parenting the Spicy One: Navigating Sports with Your Strong-Willed Athlete w/ Mary Van Geffen
Got a strong-willed, fiercely independent kid who’s equal parts exhausting and amazing? You’re not alone – and this episode is for you. Learn how to parent your ‘spicy one’ without losing your mind, and help them thrive in sports and life!<...
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Season 2
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Episode 229
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35:56
Quitting Sports: What Parents Can Do To Prevent It & How to Know When It's Time w/ Asia Mape of I Love to Watch You Play
What would you do if your child said they wanted to quit their sport? Would you panic, push them harder, or pause and listen? In this episode, I sit down with Asia Mape, founder of I Love to Watch You Play, to discuss the delicate balance of su...
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Season 2
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Episode 228
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36:51
[Athlete Tip] How to Separate Yourself as an Athlete
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, everyone else is just as good… or even better? At some point, hard work doesn’t feel like it’s cutting it anymore. You’re showing up to practice, putting in the hours, but so is everyone else...
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Season 2
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Episode 227
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13:51
Inside Look at The Elite Mental Game: What Moms Really Think + Their Honest Reviews
Feeling stuck between wanting the best for your athlete and navigating their eye rolls and closed-off responses? You’re not alone. This episode is for every mom who’s been in the trenches, wondering if what they’re doing is even working. Get re...
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Season 2
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Episode 226
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1:09:41
Q&A: Signs Your Athlete Is Ready for Mental Training, Best Age to Start, & Getting Her 'Bought In'
What if your daughter’s biggest breakthrough isn’t about more practice or better coaching – but mastering her mindset?In this episode, I’m answering the questions I get all the time from sports moms just like you: How do I know if m...
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Season 2
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Episode 225
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21:27
Simple Go-To Phrases to Use to Boost Your Athlete's Confidence Today
Have you ever wondered if the words you say to your daughter could help boost her confidence as an athlete? In this episode, I share practical, go-to phrases you can use to support your daughter in her sport and life. Whether she’s preparing fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 224
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19:36
Athlete Tip: When You Don't Feel "Ready" to Compete
Did you know it’s completely normal to not feel ready before a big competition? But what do you do when those feelings creep in? In this episode, “When You Don’t Feel ‘Ready’ to Compete,” we’ll get into how to overcome doubt and perform your be...
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Season 2
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Episode 223
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9:01
Breaking Barriers: How Sports Set Women Up For Success w/ Stef & Amy of Section Z
Too many girls never get the chance to experience the life-changing benefits of sports because of barriers like cost, lack of access, and representation. What if there was a way to break those barriers and set them up for lifelong success? In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 222
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39:37
Encouraging Self-Love Through Puberty w/ Kimberly Grustas, Founder of Good For You Girls
Is your daughter’s skincare routine harming her more than helping? We all know puberty is tough. But what if some of the products marketed to our daughters are actually making it even harder for them? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 221
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42:24
Four-Peat: The Story Behind the Championship Season w/ Coach Bre
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Season 2
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Episode 220
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48:16
Athlete Tip: Playing to Win vs Playing Not to Lose
Are you holding back without even realizing it? Whether you’re playing from fear or stepping onto the field with confidence could be the difference between a game-changing performance and playing it safe. In this episode, we’re breaking down ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 219
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11:54
Making Kindness a Contact Sport w/ Rob Thorsen, Founder of #HT40 & The Shoulder Check Initiative
In this episode, we welcome Rob, the driving force behind the Shoulder Check initiative, which aims to foster mental wellness in youth sports. Rob shares insights on the importance of creating safe spaces for athletes to express their feelings ...
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Season 2
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Episode 218
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29:10
3 Ways to Build Your Athlete's Confidence After a Bad Game So She Can Stop the Negative Spiral
In this episode, Coach Bree shares powerful strategies to help parents support their daughters after a tough performance. Learn how to turn post-game negativity into an opportunity for growth and connection.What You’ll Learn:...
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Season 2
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Episode 217
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24:05
BONUS Coach Special: How I'm training my team's mental game this season in less than 30 mins per week (and how you can too!)
Are you tired of watching your team fall apart under pressure or struggle to bounce back from mistakes? In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the exact mental training system I use with my state championship teams that you can start using today! I...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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1:09:27
Life Beyond Sports: How to Prepare Your Athlete Daughter For Her Future Now w/ Athlete Transition Coach Amanda Hazer
In this episode, Coach Bre is joined by Amanda Hazer, a former healthcare professional turned sports consultant, to explore the transition challenges athletes face when their sports journey ends. Amanda shares insights from her neuroscience bac...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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