Many moments during the game, race, or match are out of our control.  When in the heat of competition… What DO we as athletes have control & choice over? Digging into the FIERCE Athlete Toolbox; Sam, Angelina, & Danae discuss the essential role ATTITUDE plays in success on and off the field. Unlock the secrets to becoming a true competitor, different ways to contribute to your team/individual success, and how to use CHRIST as the example of how to become the ultimate FIERCE Athlete. This season we are talking about the IT Factor-The toolbox of attributes beyond your skills, drill ..read more

Summer workouts, 6am weights, long road trips, and countless hours in the gym…Why do we do what we do? What do we need to be “successful” athletes and people… and what does success really mean? The FACT is that we were CHOSEN by God to be an athlete. What a gift and responsibility.  Sam, Angelina, & Danae dive into the “WHY” behind the INTERNAL DRIVE to compete and discuss what our greater purpose is for. Help us unpack the FIERCE Athlete Toolbox to see what is truly important in sport. This season we are talking about the IT Factor-The toolbox of attributes beyond your skills, drill ..read more

Sam and Britt offer their commentary on the new hit movie, Encanto. There are so many gems that we as athletes can relate to.  Like many of us, the characters are solely defined by their talents, and have fears of appearing weak or vulnerable. While our athletic talents are amazing, and gifts from God, we are so much more than them. Join Sam and Britt as they discuss how to shift your viewpoint of being defined by just your talents, to one of self-acceptance in all facets of what it means to be human. You are more than your Talents, you are a GIFT! Grab a friend, watch Encanto, and listen ..read more

Our culture has a certain definition about what it means to be a woman....and the athlete culture seems to have a different one. So what does it mean to be a woman? A MUST LISTEN! Sam and Britt speak into their own experiences of trying to discover true femininity and how they came to embrace who they really are as athletic women. Even more, they discuss the factors that have contributed to the culture's distorted views of both men and women; from sport being historically male dominant, to the feminist movement. However, we need to celebrate both men and women in their differences, and lift ea ..read more

As athletes, often times we are our own toughest critics. Britt and Sam wrap up the "opinions" mini-series by talking about the standards we set for ourselves as athletes. We dive into perfectionism, pride, and what true humility is. Join us as we encapsulate so many themes this week!  “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playin ..read more

Whether it’s peer pressure, comparison, trying to fit in and be accepted, or changing who we are, we often give others, especially our teammates, power over us.  We need to have confidence in who we are because being authentic is what allows us to gain respect. Sometimes we gel with our teams and other times it takes more work. Sam and Britt discuss their own experiences but also give tips on how to set a positive healthy culture on our teams. You are more than your teammates’ opinions of you…you are uncompromising. Takeaway:  Be a good teammate! Encourage others. Uphold your values ..read more

We are continuing with our "opinion of others" mini series in Season 3. This week Britt and Sam talk about how our coaches affect us as athletes. They break down the things we can control in regards to our coaches and those we can't. They pull from their own experience in regards to playing time, coaching style and what to do with tough situations. They also offer advice and scripts of how to best have a conversation with your coach, and advocate for yourself as a player. So share with a teammate, friend or even coach as we walk this journey toward better understanding that we are more than ou ..read more

For many of us, our parents are the reason we’ve been given the opportunity to play our sport. They can be our biggest fan, but sometimes we can feel a lot of pressure from our parents to perform, win the race, or earn a scholarship. Britt and Sam begin a mini series on others opinions by talking about our parents opinions of us. They equip you to talk to your parents if need, but also remind you that it is God the Father’s opinion of you that really matters. Take a listen, share with your parents, and know you are more than your parents opinions of you…You are God the Fathers opinion of you ..read more

Athlete Mental Health is at the forefront of the media right now, and yet it has been a struggle for many athletes for a long time. Sam, joined by her friend and former college rower Angelina Heyse, seek to bring much needed light to the reality of mental health in sport. They offer commentary on why this is a crisis, but also the anecdote and ways we can change the culture of sport. They hope to be a part of giving athletes a voice to talk about their struggles, but also make suggestions to athletes, teammates, parents, coaches, and fans as to how to practically help athletes, at all levels ..read more

You are more than...your past self. This week we dive into our GLORY DAYS (cue Springsteen)! As athletes it is really easy to compare ourselves to what we used to be: before we were injured, when we had a different coach, or when we were on a different team. While it is ok to celebrate where we have been, we can't let it ruin where we are or discourage us from where we are headed. Britt and Sam dive into their own struggles with comparison and how they have learned to really appreciate and embrace the present moment. So whether you are rehabbing from an injury, learning a new position, or join ..read more