Ownership is essential not only to personal success, but also team success. This week we begin talking about elements of our toolbox that affect and involve others. Sam, Angel, and Danae discuss the importance of ownership to create a culture of trust, to navigate unforeseen circumstances, to discover your role, and to accept your reality. They get deep, warning us not to allow our ownership to impact our identity, and to not own things that are not ours to own. All of these principles apply to ownership in our spiritual life and our eternal destiny. You don't want to miss this episode! Get re ..read more

"If I have a peaceful, quiet soul, it is going to allow the rest of my life to be balanced and focus." When the game gets heated or comes down to the wire...how do we stay focused on the task at hand? Angel, Sam, and Danae discuss the best way to refocus our selves, our minds, and our tasks in order to reach our goals, especially amidst the many many distractions that vie for our attention both on and off the court. You won't want to miss this very practical episode where we will break down the goals you want to achieve, and help you focus in on how to achieve them. The good news is our focus ..read more

Join us as we jump back into our Athlete Toolbox- the attitudes and characteristics that will distinguish you as a player and person. While internal drive may get you out of bed in the morning, today we're talking about HOW you approach the workout, game, practice, and our sport. Yes- lets talk "Work Ethic". It is virtuous to work hard, to do everything in front of you to the best of your ability! Join this discussion of how to grow in discipline to positively impact your sport performance, your spiritual life, and your whole life- especially when no one else is watching or there.  Bible ..read more

Join us as we continue to unpack these FIERCE Athlete tools that aren’t found on the stat sheets…. the skills that are helping the individuals reach new heights on the athletic field/court AND also propels teams to success. Self-Confidence is KEY for our athletic performance as well as instrumental in understanding our identity as Daughters of God. We are confident because our creator is confident in WHO we are and who HE created us to be. What is the line between confidence and arrogance… and how can we use this tool to develop ourselves into the athlete we desire to be? This season we are ..read more

Macy Petty was forced to play against a man in high school club girls volleyball back in 2019. Since then she has found herself becoming a leading advocate to protect women's sports. In continuing our mini-series on Fighting for Women in Sport, Sam and Macy discuss what has inspired her to step out in truth. You don't want to miss this very full and vibrant conversation that covers discernment of spirits, protection of our right to free speech, the war on language, masculinity and femininity, and advocating for truth! Macy finishes by offering spiritual, sport-related and advocacy-related advi ..read more

Paula Scanlan, former Penn swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas, speaks to Sam about faith, courage, friendships, and what led her to come out as a public advocate. Given her unique and personal experience, she is currently fighting against biological men competing in women’s sports and violating women’s locker room spaces. Unique to this interview, Paula opens up about how she was let down by those in her life, including the Church, and how God brought resurrection to those relationships through her public spotlight. She reminds us, as Catholics, we need to be both educated on this issue, and a ..read more

Fighting for Women in Sport Podcast Series This SPECIAL Edition episode is a dialogue with decorated former collegiate athlete and women in sport advocate, Riley Gaines. Riley shares her personal experience of having to compete against a biological male, "transgender" individual, at the NCAA National Swimming Championships. Tune in to hear this riveting conversation about the hot button issues today in women’s athletics. Riley and Sam address this controversial topic with truth and love as they speak on personal experiences and how you can apply great courage through public action. Join FIERCE ..read more

Dive back into our FIERCE Athlete toolbox with us – hear our dialog on the essential characteristics that make individuals & teams successful.....What is toughness? Can we increase our capacity for being tough? Can I be Tough AND Feminine? Learn how to grow in physical and spiritual toughness, who we can look to as our role model, and how we can use our sufferings to offer them up as a gift for others.  Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have competed well, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith..” Take Away: Wall sit &/or Plank challenge - Pick an intention… offer it up fo ..read more

Join us as we continue to unpack these FIERCE Athlete tools that aren’t found on the stat sheets…. the skills that are helping the individuals reach new heights on the athletic field/court AND also propels teams to success. Self-Confidence is KEY for our athletic performance as well as instrumental in understanding our identity as Daughters of God. We are confident because our creator is confident in WHO we are and who HE created us to be. What is the line between confidence and arrogance… and how can we use this tool to develop ourselves into the athlete we desire to be? This season we are ..read more

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