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Unstoppable Athlete - Mental Resilience for Teen Athletes

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/100j. Total Éps: 36

Sara and Michelle are experienced volleyball coaches who's mission is to empower teen athletes to unlock their full potential - on and off the court - by cultivating growth mindset, building resilience, mastering sports psychology, regulating their nervous systems and setting meaningful, actionable goals. We want to share experience and stories from young athletes and ex-pros to help young athletes be UNSTOPPABLE in competition and in life.

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#36 - Coaches Kids - The Good, the Hard, and the Unexpected S2.18

Saison 2 · Épisode 18

mardi 30 juin 2026 • Durée 26:05

What happens when the person driving you to practice is also the one running it? In this special roundtable discussion, Michelle sits down with three athletes—Callie, Emmy, and Jena—to explore the unique experience of being coached by their mothers. The athletes share honest insights about receiving feedback from a parent, navigating the blurred lines between coach and family, dealing with teammates’ perceptions, and learning to separate volleyball conversations from everyday life. While they acknowledge the challenges of heightened expectations and constant proximity, they also reveal the deep gratitude they feel for the time, commitment, and opportunities their moms have provided. Ultimately, the conversation highlights how parent-coach relationships, when built on communication, patience, and mutual respect, can strengthen both athletic development and family bonds.

Top 3 Takeaways

The hardest part isn't the coaching—it's separating "Mom" from "Coach."
Parent-coaches often push their own children the hardest.
Communication and boundaries make all the difference.

"If you wouldn't say it to another player, don't say it to your kid." — a powerful lesson that emerged from the discussion and a reminder for parent-coaches striving to balance accountability with empathy.

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#35 - 5 Green Flags of a Great Coach (Hint - its Not About the Volleyball) S2.17

Saison 2 · Épisode 17

mardi 23 juin 2026 • Durée 37:29

Fresh off a weekend of graduations, Sara and Michelle reflect on the relationships, life lessons, and lasting impact that sports can have on young athletes. What begins as an emotional conversation about watching their athletes step into adulthood evolves into a powerful discussion about what truly makes a great coach. From caring about athletes beyond their performance and teaching accountability, to developing every player—not just the stars—and helping young people build confidence, resilience, and character, this episode explores why the best coaches shape lives far beyond the court. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this conversation is a reminder that the scoreboard fades, but the lessons, relationships, and personal growth remain.

Top 3 Takeaways

Not about the volleyball - relationships, teaching life skills through sport
Accountability
Matching commitment - is your athlete meeting the opportunities the coach is providing

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#34 - Beyond “Good Job”: Building Confidence Through Honest Feedback S2.16

Saison 2 · Épisode 16

mardi 9 juin 2026 • Durée 23:38

Many well-meaning parents and coaches believe confidence comes from praise, but confidence is actually built through effort, growth, and overcoming challenges. In this episode, Sara and Michelle explore the difference between empty praise and meaningful feedback, and why constantly telling athletes they’re amazing can sometimes undermine their development. Instead, they discuss how to recognize and reward the behaviors that truly matter—showing up consistently, embracing hard work, learning from mistakes, and responding to setbacks with resilience. By shifting the focus from outcomes and natural talent to effort and growth, parents and coaches can help athletes develop authentic confidence, stronger self-talk, and the belief that success is something they can create through their actions rather than something they either have or don't have. Inspired by lessons from successful athletes and teams, this conversation offers practical ways to foster a growth mindset that supports both performance and personal development.

Top 3 Takeaways

Praise attitude and effort to create growth mindset
Inquire with your athletes to guide them how to excel in the role they have
Let go of bad days and keep out of the perfectionist mindset

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#33 - The Real Win: What Nationals Taught Us About Success, Sport, and Life

Saison 2 · Épisode 15

mardi 2 juin 2026 • Durée 22:12

Fresh off what may be her final Nationals as a youth volleyball coach, Sara reflects with Michelle on the lessons that mattered most—not the wins and losses, but the growth, resilience, and relationships built along the way. They discuss how controlling attitude and energy as coaches shaped their athletes’ experience, why fun and team culture matter more than the scoreboard, and how sport continues to teach life skills that extend far beyond the court. From overcoming adversity and embracing growth to finding your people and developing a lifelong love of sport, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on what success really looks like when the season comes to an end.

Top 3 Takeaways

As coaches we have to control our attitude and energy while holding the vision of what the team and the players can be
Life skills from sport! Find your people and do hard things
Lifelong love of sport is the real goal. While school is 3-6yr of playing, Michelle has had over 20+ years of adult sport

BONUS - its all about the relationships

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#32 - When Your Teen Pulls Away: Why Coaches, Teams, and Strong Women Matter

Saison 2 · Épisode 14

mercredi 13 mai 2026 • Durée 29:04

In this episode, Sara and Michelle explore the tender and tricky stage of adolescence, when teen girls naturally begin pulling away from their mothers while forming their own identities. Through the lens of coaching 12- to 16-year-old athletes, they discuss why girls need strong adult women outside their family, how sport provides healthy role models and peer examples, and why parents need to guide—not “lawnmow”—their kids through discomfort. For parents, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that the push-pull of the teen years is normal, and that teams, coaches, captains, and trusted adults can help girls build independence, confidence, communication skills, and resilience.

Top 3 Takeaways

Pulling away is developmentally appropriate, as a mom we can hold space to allow this process
Healthy role models, like your athletes female coach, team mom and older team mates can be very valuable
Supporting our children through the challenging times when things may not be going their way, acknowledging the emotion but allowing them to find their own ways through

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#31 - When Sitting on the Bench Is Still Playing for the Team

Saison 2 · Épisode 13

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 24:00

In this episode, Sara and Michelle unpack a provincial silver medal weekend that became a powerful lesson in team culture, resilience, and competitive maturity. Sara reflects on a group of athletes who had the team “rolling” together—competing hard, recovering quickly from mistakes, encouraging each other, and staying composed under pressure. The heart of the episode is a bench player’s reminder to her coach: “We want to win, and if us sitting on the bench is how that happens, don’t feel bad.” For parents, this is a valuable reframe around playing time, showing how athletes can understand roles, buy into a team plan, and still contribute through energy, readiness, and support.
Top 3 Takeaways

Three steps of reflection for provincials
1. Who do I choose to be out there?
2. What does my best look like today?
3. How do I bounce back?
Players want to win - even if it means sitting on the bench (in high stakes games)
Execution (physical) vs mental errors

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#30 - Coachability: The Skill That Changes Everything S2.12

Saison 2 · Épisode 12

mercredi 1 avril 2026 • Durée 21:43

In this episode, Sara and Michelle start with a conversation about travel, discomfort, and the value of being open to unplanned experiences, using Sara’s upcoming trip to Vietnam with her daughter as a metaphor for growth. That reflection leads naturally into a bigger conversation about coachability: the willingness to stay open, adaptable, and teachable even when things feel uncomfortable. They explain that coachable athletes are the ones who listen fully, respond without defensiveness, try new techniques even when it feels awkward, and show they are eager to improve. Through tryout stories, team examples, and practical advice, they show that coachability is not something you either have or do not have—it is a skill that can be learned, and it matters not just in volleyball, but in school, work, and life.

Top 3 Takeaways

Coachability is a skill you can learn
Take it personally. You are valued and your coach is willing to invest in you.
Confidence comes from being willing to be uncomfortable.

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#29 - Confidence First, Results Follow: The Playing Time Paradox S2. 11

Saison 2 · Épisode 11

mercredi 25 mars 2026 • Durée 29:13

This conversation unpacks the tension between confidence and performance in youth sports, highlighting how many athletes wait for success to feel confident, when in reality confidence must come first to enable strong play. Through reflections on volleyball and hockey experiences, the coaches explore how mindset, team culture, and coaching decisions (especially around playing time and competition) shape both individual development and team outcomes. They also surface a deeper truth: sport is a microcosm of life—where confidence, resilience, and self-belief are learned through experience, reinforced by environment, and tested under pressure.

Top 3 Takeaways

It depends. Experience as a role player or playing all the time. Team belonging matters.
Embrace what we are good at and accept the compliment.
Parent perspectives on playing time. For every player at the bottom worried about not playing, how is it for the players at the top. If my kid plays will it hurt the team? And is this a year as a parent I can help them learn to manage the disappointment in not always playing to develop for when they get their turn to shine?

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#28 - Playing Time Gets Complicated: What Parents and Players Need to Know About Confidence, Roles, and Team Decisions in Youth Volleyball S2.10

Saison 2 · Épisode 10

mardi 10 mars 2026 • Durée 21:07

In this episode, Sara and Michelle unpack one of the toughest parts of youth girls volleyball: balancing playing time, confidence, fairness, and team success. Drawing on real tournament experiences, they explore why coaching decisions are rarely simple, how athletes earn roles through practice, and why coming off the bench can feel so emotionally difficult for girls. The conversation also highlights the value of consistency, adaptability, and team-first thinking, reminding both parents and players that growth does not always look flashy. This is a thoughtful, honest episode for volleyball families trying to better understand the dynamics behind court time, confidence, and what it really means to support player development.

Top 3 Takeaways

Take a moment to reflect how far a player has come
Playing time is a dynamic thing, understanding this can go a long way to answer the question - what do I need to do to get on the court?
Do the best by most - as a team sport there are a lot of lessons that can be learned by expanding in your role even if its on the bench

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#27 - Car Ride Coaching: How Parents Accidentally Crush Confidence S2.9

Saison 2 · Épisode 9

mardi 24 février 2026 • Durée 30:01

The drive home after a game is one of the most powerful moments in your athlete’s week. Emotions are high. Identity feels fragile. And what you say — even casually — can either build resilience or quietly chip away at confidence. When parents criticize coaches, compare teammates, or overanalyze performance, girls often internalize it as pressure or inadequacy. But when we shift the conversation toward ownership, team celebration, and personal growth, the car ride becomes a confidence-building ritual. The goal isn’t to ignore mistakes. It’s to create a culture where athletes can celebrate others without feeling diminished, acknowledge their own strengths without shame, and take responsibility without spiraling.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Focus on the good in others - service mindset
Build a mindset where someone else’s success expands the team and let them know!

2. Be a great role model
Learn to accept compliments.

3. Work with what we’ve got - own your role and excel
Appreciate the skills you have.

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