More than Athletes

What is empathy? Why is it important in the lives of athletes, coaches and parents? As an adult, have you ever: -critiqued kid's playing/running/jumping/passing? -spoke at the athlete(s) without first asking them a question? -offered advice without being asked for it? -gave your perspective of the game before asking or hearing theirs? Be honest! How we talk with kids is a MAJOR issue in youth athletics and why MOST KIDS QUIT! 200,000 youth soccer players were surveyed as to why they didn't join the current season and their #1 answer was it was 'no fun'! #2: coach, #3: parent. Apprently the adults in their lives aren't making the experience enjoyable any longer. How can we support athletes without pushing them past the breaking point? Why is this pressure necessary? What else can we say that helps them learn but isn't harsh criticism? How can we as adults come from a place of empathy? What is empathy? How do we use this powerful tool? Listen in!

Following up with our brilliant episode 8 with Brenda Steffon! If you haven't listened to it, go now! It's soooo so so great for athletes, parents and coaches! Tonight we're continuing this conversation about deep listening of what our bodies require, how do we tap into our needs and why should we listen? We'll also venture into how functioning at your best leads to less injuries, higher performance and less stress!

As young people, you have the power to say yes and no to things you want and don't want. Although it might not be so easy! Choosing to say yes to what brings you joy might cause stress or fear. Listen in as Colleen flys solo tonight talking about how glorious it is to choose yes, what gets in our way and a few other little tid bits of sparkly insight to help you be YOUR best!

As a teenager, it's hard to disassociate from things that are said to you on the field, turf or court. Siera and Colleen give you 3 simple things to remember to shine bright and be a powerful individual in athletics and in life! Listen in!

Siera and I discuss fear. What is it? Why do we avoid it? And how can embracing it allow us to move forward more fully? What does one experience while in the flow, what are the components that enable flow to occur? How fear interferes with the ability to be in the flow? - mind body disconnect - anxiety and pressure Common fears that disrupt flow? How to overcome fear and experience flow?