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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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Welcome back, Moms! This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with every busy sports mom – intentional parenting. Whether you're juggling practices, work, or family, it's easy to feel like time is slipping away. In today’s episode, I sit down with Crystal Obie, a homeschooling mom of five and executive life coach, to discuss how we can be more intentional with our time, resources, and most importantly, with our kids. Crystal shares how she balances her own life, running a busi...
Feeling nervous before games? Here's a simple one-word reframe that changes everything: Instead of saying "I'm nervous," say "I'm excited." Your body literally can't tell the difference. 🎯 FREE ATHLETE TRAINING: trainhergame.com Here's the truth: nervousness and excitement produce identical physical responses. Faster heartbeat. Clammy hands. Dilated pupils. The only difference is how you label it. When you reframe nerves as excitement, you stop viewing your body's response as a threat a...
If your daughter has ever said "I suck" after a game and you had no idea how to respond, this one's for you. 💛 Join my free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom I used to think the best response was to immediately reassure her. Tell her she played great. Remind her of all the things she did well. But here's what I learned after 14 years of coaching girl athletes: That response actually makes her feel MORE misunderstood, not less. In this video, I'm break...
Inside look at how mental training actually works for girl athletes. Get my free training here → https://trainhergame.com/mom 💛 I'm pulling back the curtain on The Elite Mental Game so you can see exactly how it works, who it's for, and whether it's the right fit for your daughter. This isn't theory or motivational speeches. It's a complete mental training system that teaches girls how to bounce back from mistakes, perform under pressure, and build lasting confidence. And here's w...
Ever wondered what mental training actually looks like for athletes? Sadie, a college volleyball player, shares what happened when she tried it. Get the free training for sports moms: https://trainhergame.com/mom I sat down with Sadie Scoville, a senior college volleyball player who just finished her season at Colorado Mesa University. Here's the thing - Sadie wasn't struggling or falling apart. She just wanted to play with confidence and trust herself under pressure. And she wanted to redi...
Mental training isn't just for struggling athletes. 💛 If she wants to separate herself from the competition, grab our free training → https://trainhergame.com/mom Here's the truth: Everyone's putting in the physical reps. Strength, speed, skills - that's the bare minimum in sports now. To play at her potential and bounce back from mistakes faster, she needs mental reps too. The best athletes (Simone Biles, Mia Hamm, Naomi Osaka) all prioritize mental training alongside physical tr...
💛 You know your daughter needs help with the mental side of her sport, but every time you bring it up, she shuts down. Here's how to start the conversation without triggering an eye roll. 🎯 FREE Training for Sports Moms: https://trainhergame.com 👋🏼 Hi! I'm Coach Bre, a certified mental performance coach, former collegiate athlete, and 4-time state championship volleyball coach with 14 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of The Elite Competitor and have worked with over 5,000...
Are you tired of seeing your athlete get stuck in those negative spirals of self-doubt? Wishing they could play with more confidence and shake off mistakes without beating themselves up? Well, today’s episode is all about changing the inner dialogue. We’re talking about how to help your athlete develop positive self-talk so they can unlock their full potential – and maybe even start enjoying their sport more! What’s Covered The difference between average and elite athletes when it comes to th...
If your daughter is training hard but still feeling exhausted, injured, or mentally drained, it’s probably not an effort problem. 👉 It’s a recovery problem. In this episode of the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, Coach Bre is joined by Kelsey Lensman (@xpandyourlimit), founder of Xpand Your Limits and a mobility and recovery expert and Dream Team coach, to break down what recovery really means for girl athletes and why it’s essential for confidence, performance, and long-term health. In thi...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ella Wiley, our November Athlete of the Month. In this episode, we explore her journey as a swimmer, the importance of resilience, and her effective pre-competition routines. In This Episode: ✔️ How supportive coaching has shaped Ella's mindset ✔️ The role of mental training in enhancing performance ✔️ Ella's approach to pre-race preparation ✔️ Strategies for coping with nerves and building confidence ✔️ The importance of teamwork and camaraderi...
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 for a big game, processing a tough loss, or just navigating day-to-day challenges, these tips will help you build her confidence and strengthen her mental game. What’s Covered in This Episode: How your words can shape your daughter’s confidence on and off...
🚨 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 confidence. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3 game-changing skills every girl athlete needs to become mentally strong, resilient, and ready to dominate – both in sports and in life. What’s Covered in This Episode: ✅ Why mindset is everything: How your dau...
![[Athlete Tip] How to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence Mid-Game](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0ohq8t8vr1erpnvv8tvgirsfzcqv?.jpg "[Athlete Tip] How to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence Mid-Game")
💔 You know the moment: a few mistakes, slumped shoulders, glazed eyes, and she whispers, “I just can’t today.” 🧠 Her brain isn’t sabotaging her. It’s protecting her. Negative self-talk triggers the Reticular Activating System (RAS), making her believe the mistakes are true. ⚡ The Snapback Routine – quick mid-game reset: Deep breath 🌬️Reset word 🔁 (Focus, Go, Play)Physical cue ✋ (tap leg, snap fingers, high-five)😊 Confidence doesn’t need fake positivity. Neutral self-talk like “Next play” or “...
Coach Bre chats with Kimberly, a busy mom of young athletes, about the small but powerful changes that transformed her approach to parenting in youth sports. After years of post-game frustration, Kimberly realized her reactions, especially after wins, losses, and mistakes, were affecting her kids’ confidence and love for the game. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How to celebrate effort over outcomes to build resilience 🏆Simple ways to shift language and routines that reduce stress for both p...
In this special episode, we’re celebrating our very first Athlete of the Month inside the Elite Mental Game! Her story is one every athlete needs to hear. Kate, a field hockey player, opens up about the moment she almost quit her sport after what felt like a big setback. She shares how investing in her mental game helped her rebuild confidence, regain her love of playing, and come back stronger than ever. If your athlete has ever doubted themselves, felt stuck, or wondered if they’re “good en...
If your daughter dreams of playing in college but you’re overwhelmed by where to start, this episode breaks the process down into something clear and doable. Coach Bre talks with David Hitz, COO of Athlete Narrative, about what recruiting really looks like today and how your athlete can get noticed without expensive platforms or endless research. 💡 In This Episode: ✔️ Why “If she’s good enough, coaches will find her” is a myth ✔️ What coaches actually look for in an email ✔️ The biggest mista...
If you are a mom who also coaches your daughter, this episode is a must-listen. This dynamic can be tricky , and it often leaves you questioning if it's helping or hurting your relationship. Learn the single most important rule to maintain and protect your bond, turning the experience into a positive one for you both! 🎯 Key Takeaways from Coach Bre Acknowledge the Difficulty: If your daughter is in middle or high school, acknowledge that being the coach's kid is a tough situation with more sc...
What does it really mean to be tough when life throws something your training could never prepare you for? In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with Kelly Vo, Co-Founder of The Pink Ribbon Army and Ironman athlete turned cancer survivor, to talk about how the mental strength built in sport can transform how we face life’s hardest battles. Kelly shares her powerful story of moving from competition to recovery and how mindset tools like visualization, self-talk, and focus helped her navigate ch...
![[Athlete Tip] Be a Pressure Player in Competition](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4e7u4lkqxs0y1sv27tjlo7i5xhjn?.jpg "[Athlete Tip] Be a Pressure Player in Competition")
Every athlete faces it—the big moment when the game’s on the line and nerves kick in. In this episode, Coach Saylor shares powerful mindset tools to help athletes rise in those pressure moments instead of crumbling. You’ll learn how to reframe pressure from something to fear into something to embrace, using simple, science-backed strategies your daughter can start practicing today. Coach Saylor dives into: 💪 Why “pressure is a privilege” (and what that really means) 🦃 The “Turkey Dinner” anal...
If your daughter has been dragging through games, feeling moody, or dealing with nagging injuries, it might not just be “teen stuff.” Her energy, focus, and confidence could be slipping because she isn’t fueling her body properly. In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes to talk about female athlete nutrition, including what to watch for, what to fix, and how to make it work in real life. Lindsey brings her experience as a former Division I athlete and mom to ...
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this is great and I have worked hard to follow this mentality but what do you do when other parents are sabotaging your kids success and bad mouthing the coach or focusing on "beating" other team mates?