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
336 episodes
Q&A: How To Get My Daughter "Bought In" To The Idea of Mental Training
Elite Competitor Society member asks:I know my daughter would really benefit from mental training, However, she isn’t convinced that she needs it. How do I tell her what it’s about without making it seem like I think something is “wr...
BONUS: The Elite Competitor Program Though the Eyes of Mom Christina Jump
Thinking of joining the Elite Competitor Program?! Join me and Christina Jump, mom of ECP Alumni Taygin, in this special interview in which she speaks about her experience in the Elite Competitor Program!Learn why Christina had Taygin jo...
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When Is the Best Time For Your Athlete To Start Mental Training? 3 Questions to Ask
Is it the right time to start learning about mental training? Should my athlete daughter be doing it in her off-season? What if she’s injured?I get these questions a lot. Parents are now realizing that athletes need mental training. They...
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How Mental Training Has Changed The Game for These Athletes
Every athlete has that dream to level up their game. If you’re an athlete's parent, you probably know the struggle. They try to improve their physical work and special training. But why do they still feel like they’re not performing to their fu...
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Q&A: How to 'Train' a Coach To Talk To Their Team
An Elite Competitor Society member asks:How do you “train” a coach on how to talk and coach his team?! We have an amazing coach when it comes to volleyball skills and teaching our girls technique and playing skills but he has no idea how...
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The Importance of Modeling Confidence For Your Athlete Daughter w/ Melissa Vogel
So you're up real early and preparing all these snacks and vegetables in preparation for your daughter's game. Everything's all set and she’s all set with her gear and food. But what about you? Showing up the best for your daughter ...
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How to Give Your Daughter a Competitive Advantage in Sports and Life
Make sure you're doing this to give your daughter a competitive advantage not just in her sport, but also in life. Today, I want to talk about how you can give your athlete a competitive advantage not just in sports, but in life.
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Q&A: How to Help The Athlete Who 'Holds Back
Elite Competitor Society member, Cheryl, asks:My daughter holds back on defense (soccer) because she doesn’t want her teammates to think she’s coming in too strong or being too intense. It’s almost as if she sees playing aggressively as ...
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Don't Try This At Home...Confidence Quick Fixes That Don't Work
Are you trying to lift up your daughter’s confidence through quick fixes? Picture this: your daughter comes up to you and says, “I don’t think I’m good enough to win this competition or even make it to the official team lineup.” You...
When Your Daughter Doesn't 'Fit In' & Other Tricky Teammate Dynamics
When your daughter comes up to you out of the blue and says, “I feel like I don’t fit in on my team,” with a frown on her face. Would you offer advice and tell her what to do in these situations? If so, she may likely learn to...
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Q&A: How Do I Help My Daughter Achieve Her Goals?
Elite Competitor Society member, Jen asks:How do I help my daughter achieve her goals? She wrote them on her bathroom mirror even - what can I do to help? For an opportunity to have your question answered, make sure to submi...
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Why Parents Are the Biggest Problem In Sports with Performance Coach Collin Henderson
As a parent, how do you measure your child’s worth? Is it through how many wins they get? Through how many points they scored in their games? Or simply by how much you love them? Young athletes want to make you feel proud of ...
The Essential Mindset Shift Every Sports Parent Needs
So much of our frustration comes from our own expectations of what we think “should” happen. Consider the concept of “working”:“Is it working?“It’s not working”“Is this working?”Mindset Shi...
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Q&A: How to Handle Negative Team Parents
Elite Competitor Society member, Licette asks:Good morning! Since I found your Facebook group I have changed the way I act when my daughter plays and it she loves the change in me, but now I listen to the other parents do the things I us...
Stop Hindering Your Athlete's Courage w/ Life & Leadership Coach Meghan Patiño
Courage is an essential ingredient needed for all athletes to play to their potential, reach their goals, and enjoy what they're doing in their sport. It is often forged in the unpleasant moments, the challenges, and the disa...
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Overcoming the Fear of Success in Female Athletes
After my senior year in high school, I quit playing volleyball. It was a shock to many of my coaches, teammates, and parents. Mostly because I was destined to play in college, somewhere. There was pressure coming ...
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3 Common Pre-Game Mistakes to Avoid as a Parent (and what to do instead)
The time before your athlete competes is very fragile! It's also a great time for you to focus on your own game plan so you can help build confidence and ensure she feels her best as she goes into her competition.Athletes of...
Simple Strategies to Help Your Daughter Come Back from Mistakes
Mistakes are part of every athlete's experience. It's the root of how they learn, improve, and get better. However, they can be super tough to navigate! Especially because these mistakes are often happening on a large scale i...
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Self-Regulation for the Self-Critical Athlete w/ Sports Neuroscientist Julia Eyre
It's no secret that our athletes are more stressed than ever. You already know the impacts that her academics, sport, relationships are having on your daughter. Not to mention those of you that are navigating the ...
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Mental Training...Your Most Important Investment This Year
When I think of the word "investment," I think of something that is going to give me a return for years and years to come.I think of it as something that will leverage the most important parts of my life and who I want to become.<...
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ATHLETE SPECIAL - Your Mental Game = Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
Athletes - I'm going to let you in on a secret to playing better, leveling up, enjoying your sport, and maybe even being the best athlete on your team. It's something that all the professional and olympic level athletes use. ...
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How To Get Your Daughter to 'Buy-In' To Mental Training
You understand that your daughter's mental game is her biggest competitive advantage. Whether it's to level-up, become more confident, or start playing to potential (or all 3!), you likely know that it's not just the physical...
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BONUS: Building Confidence in Her Daughter w/ Lisa, a Mom, Teacher & Sports Performance Coach
This is an eye-opening interview with Lisa, a mom, teacher, and sports performance coach, about her experience in building confidence in (and with!) her daughter. There's even a part where I tear up a little... it really touched my hear...
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What Age Should Your Athlete Daughter Start Mental Training?
I have been giving my daughter mental training lessons since she was 2 years old. Every day, we practice affirmations: I am strong.I am confident. I can do hard things. I am unique. Ever...
What To Do If Your Daughter's Coach Doesn't Teach The Mental Game
In a recent poll we did in the Elite Competitor Society, 87% of moms reported that their daughter’s coach does not incorporate mental skills as a part of their training. Which is too bad!But, before you start blaming, it’s no...
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