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
Developing Confidence in Your Athlete Daughter: 3 Things to Start Now
Research tells us that a daughter's confidence is closely tied to her mom's confidence. Everything from what you think, say, and do can influence your daughter's perception of herself. I don't know about you, but ...
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Top 5 Characteristics of a Mentally Tough Athlete - Does Your Daughter Have All 5?
Mentally tough athletes do things differently. They think, speak, and behave in a way that stands out and allows them to be confident on the court/field and in their life. Here's the deal - all athletes are guaranteed to face...
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Troubleshoot Confidence Issues In Your Athlete Daughter
Have you ever played the game “Whack-A-Mole” at an arcade? That's the exact image that comes to mind when I’m talking to parents, coaches, and athletes about common struggles that they are having while trying to compete and achieve ...
A Deep Dive Into Healthy Resolutions w/ Meg O'Rourke, Registered Dietician
We have Meg O’Rouke back on the podcast to answer your questions around resolutions and how to set goals for yourself while modeling healthy habits for your daughter. Meg was recently on the podcast talking all about the diet cultur...
Diet Culture + Resolutions + Your Daughter with Meg O’Rourke, Registered Dietician
"New Year, New Me!!" We've all been there, right?While the new year is an excellent time to reflect and look forward to the goals we have for ourselves, it can also bring up many well-intentioned "resolutions" that can do more har...
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BONUS: The Go-To Goal Setting Activity That Actually Works
Raise your hand if you've made some new year resolutions already?! Spoiler alert - they don't work!But you already know that... we've all been doing the New Year's Resolutions thing for years at this point. And honestly, they don'...
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Reflecting On 2021 + A Peek Into 2022
As we close out 2021, we want to take a moment to hit pause and reflect on the year!And what an incredible year it's been developing confidence and elite performance in female athletes and so much more!!In 2021, we...⭐️ La...
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How to Help Your Athlete Through A Playing Slump
Playing slumps can be one of the hardest things to watch as a parent. It’s so hard to watch our daughters struggle in this way sometimes. To see her not play as good as she normally doesTo watch her struggle t...
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How To End 2021 Confident and Inspired - A Powerful Activity for You & Your Daughter!
As we wrap up 2021, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget a critical step in helping our daughters grow as athletes and people. The power of pausing and reflecting is an essential practice that is oft...
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A Mom's Guide to Social Media & Comparison with Jill & Mary of Girls Mentorship
Comparison is something that nearly every athlete reports struggling with.Comparing abilities with other athletes.Comparing their talents with someone else's.Comparing their bodies, clothes, and lives with someone they see...
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Build Connection, Memories, and her Mental Game... in Costa Rica!
You and your daughter are invited to join us on the trip of a lifetime!!🌴Connection + Memories + Mindset 🌴Our All Inclusive Mom-Daugther Costa Rica Retreat is ...
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How To Motivate Your Daughter Without Straining Your Relationship
I often meet with athletes who say that they struggle to stay motivated and parents who say that they have a hard time motivating their daughters.Usually this is in relation to something physical - like doing the workout, staying ...
BONUS Q&A w/ Carly of SoccerGrlProbs
Overwhelm, screaming, crying, talking, being proactive, periods... we talked about it all! Carly, from SoccerGrlProbs, is back with a wealth of info on topics we must start talking about more!She joined us on a private Q&A in...
Staying Mentally Healthy w/ Carly, Alanna, and Shannon of SoccerGrlProbs
Today, I have the honor to interview Alanna, Shannon, and Carly of SoccerGrlProbs! Alanna, Shannon, and Carly are all Long Island natives and former teammates on the Fairfield University Division 1 Women’s Soccer team. They now r...
What It Took To Win It All - Behind The Scenes w/ Breanne
For most coaches, winning a State Championship is a pipe dream. While it is always something to strive for, it's not something that happens often.So when Breanne and her volleyball team won State this past weekend, we had ...
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3 Ways to Help Athletes Manage High Expectations
High expectations are something that many female athletes struggle with.Many athletes feel like there are so many expectations for them to perform well and if they don't, then they are letting people down - their teammates, their ...
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Optimizing Female Athlete Nutrition w/ Registered Dietician Haley Vilhauer
I hate to get caught up in the “what-if” game when I look back at my athletic career. Usually because it’s a waste of time to be stuck in the past that I can’t change, right?!However, there is one aspect of training that I absolutely kno...
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3 Strategies For Athletes Who Are Too Hard On Themselves
I have yet to meet a female athlete that doesn’t struggle with some aspect of perfectionism. It’s pretty common, in fact. Athletes want to do well. They want to constantly be improving. They want to hit new levels of performa...
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What It Really Takes To Play At The 'Next Level'
Talk to most athletes and they’ll say that they want to “level up.”This desire is the first step. Unfortunately, that won’t take most athletes far enough. What separates those athletes that want to level up and those that actually...
How to Avoid Common Confidence Killers In Female Athletes
I recently surveyed our Elite Competitor Society moms/coaches, asking: “What kills your daughter’s confidence the most when it comes to her sport/performance?”Turns out, there are a few things that moms of female athletes agree on that c...
3 Strategies to Handle "Mean Girls" in Sports
I started getting good at volleyball around my sophomore year when I finally started to grow into my 6ft frame. I was playing a lot. I started getting noticed... by colleges, other teams, and coaches. My teammates also n...
Simple Secrets to Overcoming Comparison in Athletics & Life
The comparison game can be a tricky one. It can easily leave athletes feeling defeated, discouraged, and distracted. (And let’s face it, this doesn’t just happen with athletes!)Comparison is a part of life that is hard (i...
3 Strategies Your Perfectionist Athlete Needs Now
How often have you seen this scenario with your female athlete...She had a pretty good game. Maybe she competed well and did a lot of great things. However, she can’t stop thinking and talking about that ONE mistake she made.
How She Did It: Emma's Journey to Confidence
Join basketball, volleyball, and track star Emma Behrmann as she shares her journey to confidence through the Elite Competitor Program!Highlights include:How she learned to overcome mistakes and failuresHer st...
**Bonus** Overcoming Mistakes with Tarah and Evelyn
We have a special interview with Tarah (mom) and Evelyn (athlete daughter) today! They're going to share their experience inside The Elite Competitor Program, Tarah ends by saying: "We really have loved this program. And I think that you...
