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
Summer Confidence Series (Part 4 of 4): Why Mental Toughness Is Overrated - What To Do Instead
If youâve ever told your athlete to âsuck it upâ⌠this oneâs for you.In this final episode of the Summer Confidence Series, weâre calling out one of the most popular pieces of advice in sports culture and why itâs not working. Men...
Summer Confidence Series (Part 3 of 4): Flip Your Daughter's Negative Mindset Using This Simple Tool
Does your daughter spiral into negative self-talk and no amount of encouragement seems to help?Youâre not alone. And more importantly, itâs not your fault. If youâve ever watched your daughter beat herself up after a mistake, compare her...
Summer Confidence Series (Part 2 of 4): The ONE Skill Your Daughter Needs So She Can Shake Off Mistakes Faster
Watching your daughter beat herself up after a mistake is heartbreaking. You know sheâs capable of more, but that one playâŚthat one errorâŚsends her into a spiral.In this episode, Iâm walking you through the exact skill your daughter need...
Summer Confidence Series (Part 1 of 4): The Unintentional Ways Parents Lower Confidence In Their Athlete (and what to do instead)
Think youâre doing all the right things to build your daughterâs confidence⌠but something still feels off?In this first episode of our 4-part Summer Confidence Series, Iâm pulling back the curtain on the unintentional th...
What I Wish I Knew Before Quitting: Lessons from a Former College Athlete
What happens when the sport you love starts to hurt you?For many athletes, quitting isnât just about giving up; itâs about choosing your wellbeing over the game. In this episode, Greer, a former Purdue University collegiate cheerleader, ...
What to Say After a Tough Game: Momâs Guide to Building Resilient Girl Athletes
Youâre standing on the sidelines, watching your daughter trudge off the field after a tough loss or a rough game. Her body language screams frustration, and your stomach knots up. Here comes that awful car ride home. You want to help, but every...
[Athlete Tip] How to Stand Out to Coaches This Summer
Trying to make varsity next season? Want coaches to actually notice you this summer?In this episode, Iâm breaking down what high-performing athletes are really doing in the off-season to level up, based on what Iâve seen work as a 4x sta...
Sideline Drama: How to Handle Gossip & Negativity from Other Parents
đ¨ Think the hardest part of youth sports is the competition? Think again.The real challenge? The sideline chatter. The eye rolls. The âwhy is my kid on the bench?â mutters. That toxic energy that makes you dread game days more t...
Nutrition, Mindset & Life Skills for Girl Athletes: A Conversation with Katie Kimball, Founder of Kitchen Stewardship
âWhy is my daughter starving an hour after practice?ââHow do I teach her to cook when weâre always rushing to games?ââWhat should she actually be eating to perform her best?âIf these questions sound familiar, youâre in t...
The Pressure To Specialize: What Sports Moms Need To Hear Right Now
Are you feeling the pressure to have your daughter specialize in one sport or position too early? Youâre not alone. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Dever Boaz â a D1 softball coach, sports parenting expert, and leader at Extra ...
[Athlete Tip] Stop the Spiral: How to Get Out of Your Head
Athletes, does your brain ever hijack you with âWhat if I choke?â or âWhat if I let everyone down?â before a big moment? This episode is your playbook to crush those mental spirals and unlock your confidence. Letâs GO.<...
3 Tools to Help Your Athlete Overcome Mental Blocks
Mental blocks are frustrating, for both you and your athlete. She has the skill. Sheâs done it before. But now? Sheâs hesitating, freezing, or shutting down. If youâve ever thought, âJust do it!â but your daughter canât seem to push pa...
How to Get Your Partner On Board With Investing in Mental Training for Your Athlete Daughter
Does your partner think mindset work is âextraâ or âunnecessaryâ?Youâre all in. You see how much confidence coaching helps your daughter and youâre ready to invest in her growth. But your partner? Not so sure. Maybe they think sheâs too ...
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Train Your Athleteâs Mental GameâAnd How to Start Now
đ¨ Stop repeating last seasonâs struggles.Summer isnât just for camps and tan lines â itâs the #1 secret weapon to transform your athleteâs mindset. Learn how to turn her offseason into a confidence-building machine so she dominates next ...
[Athlete Tip] How To Not Play Down To Competition
Hey athletes, have you ever walked off the field/court after playing a âshould-be-easyâ game feeling frustrated with YOURSELF? You didnât lose... but you didnât play like YOU either.This episode is your wake-up call. Iâm breaking down:
Game-Day Confidence: 5 Quick Phrases Every Girl Athlete Needs to Hear
đ¨ 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? Sheâs not being difficu...
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 daughterâs confidence isnât 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 ...
The Mentally Strong Girl Athlete: 3 Things Every Sports Mom Needs to Teach Her Daughter
đ¨ Attention Sports Moms! đ¨Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? Itâs time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confi...
[Athlete Tip] Maximize Performances By Doing This 1 Thing
What if I told you thereâs one thing that can instantly boost your performance, skyrocket your confidence, and make every practice count? Spoiler: itâs simpler than you think. In this episode, I dive into the game-changing power of setting inte...
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 donât know how. What do you say? What d...
3 Ways to Get Your Daughter to Work on Her Mindset without Nagging Her
Is your daughterâs 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, Iâm sharing practical strategies to help your...
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 youâve ever dreamed of impacting ...
[Athlete Tip] Coach Playing Favorites? Hereâs Your Move
Feel like you're doing all the work but still getting overlooked? Watching teammates get opportunities you know youâve earned? Itâs frustrating, but you donât have to stay stuck. In this episode, Coach Bre breaks down exactly how to handle it s...
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, sheâs frozen with fear? Her bodyâs healed, but her mind wonât let her move forward. Sheâs nervous, hesitant, and unsure if sheâll ever be the same again. This episode is your g...
Parenting the Spicy One: Navigating Sports with Your Strong-Willed Athlete w/ Mary Van Geffen
Got a strong-willed, fiercely independent kid whoâs equal parts exhausting and amazing? Youâre not alone â and this episode is for you. Learn how to parent your âspicy oneâ without losing your mind, and help them thrive in sports and life!<...
