Do you want to improve communication with your athlete daughter? We’re catching up with Lauren, a mom who has been walking alongside her daughter through the Elite Competitor Program (ECP). We previously talked to Lauren in Episode 120 right before her and her daughter, Lyla, were about to get started. At the time this episode was recorded, they were 4 weeks into the program. Lauren shares how the program is going, what they’ve both learned so far, and her hopes for their growth as they continue the program together. Lauren and Lyla’s Background Lyla is a highly driven, athletic 11-year-old ..read more

Is your daughter not getting the playing time she wants? Are you torn on how to help her as her mom? Today, we’re talking about what you can do to support and empower your daughter, and how you both can use this situation to build her confidence. Step 1: Keep the big picture in mind It’s tempting to jump to conclusions, but when we do this, we only make the situation worse. Ask yourself - why is your daughter playing spots in the first place? Too often, parents are tempted to allow their child to fall into a victim mindset around the topic of play time. Your daughter could start to believe ..read more

Do you find yourself trying to prioritize nutrition for your athlete daughter, but you’re struggling to know where to start? Does the topic of nutrition overwhelm you, so you throw in the towel before you even get started? Today, we’re talking about how to get your athlete to prioritize nutrition without being pushy. We had the pleasure of talking with sports dietician Amy Dirks, who is a fellow sports mom herself. Two Things Amy Wants Moms To Know First, you’re doing a great job.  Being a mom is challenging, and being a sports mom is a challenge on another level.  It’s important ..read more

Are you watching your daughter enjoy her sport, but you always feel like a nervous wreck watching her play? Does it seem like everyone else is having a calm and laid back experience with her sports journey but you? Today, we’re talking about how a stressful sports journey can become an enjoyable one for both you and your daughter. We had the pleasure of talking with two members of the Elite Competitor community,  Lara and her daughter, Coco, about their experience. Lara + Coco’s Backstory Lara decided that starting the Elite Competitor Program would be a good idea when she realized her s ..read more

Are you an athlete who doesn’t like mistakes, needs everything to be perfect, and is hyper-focused on outcomes like stats and scores? If this is you, you might struggle with perfectionism.  But don’t worry, you’re in good company. Almost every girl athlete struggles with perfectionism on some level! In today’s episode, we’re talking about how perfectionism holds you back from achieving your goals, and how to move past it.  How to Know If You’re Dealing With Perfectionism If you make a mistake, it really throws off your game and your mood. You’re super focused on wins and losses, yo ..read more

Do you have an athlete daughter who is holding back? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how you can help your daughter be more aggressive in her sport and compete with confidence. 5 ways to help: 1. Realize and understand why she’s holding back If your daughter is holding back, there’s a reason behind it. Here are some potential reasons: Perceived limitations She might believe that she has physical characteristics that are holding her back. Some examples could be: “I’m too slow" “I’m not tall enough”  “I don’t have enough experience” If she believes she doesn’t fit a “mold”, th ..read more

Have you ever tried to help your athlete daughter with overthinking and anxious thoughts? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how you can help her stop overthinking and start playing with confidence. Today we’re joined by Sammy from the Teen Life Coach School podcast. Sammy works specifically with teens that experience anxiety.  She helps them manage anxiety, stop overthinking, become more self-confident, and start loving who they are.  Anxiety is good, until it’s not.  Anxiety can be debilitating and hold a teen back from doing normal things. When teens start to live the ..read more

Have you tried to help your daughter overcome mental blocks? Today, we’re talking to Lauren, a mom walking alongside her daughter through the Elite Competitor Program. Currently, Lauren and  Lyla are a few weeks into the program, but this episode was recorded right before starting their journey. We start by talking about what Lyla experienced as an athlete. Then, we talk through the ways Lauren has tried working with Lyla through her mental blocks. And finally, we talk about how Lauren introduced the idea of going through the Elite Competitor Program together, and why Lyla decided herse ..read more

What is mental training, and how do you know if your daughter is ready for it? Today, we start by breaking down what the term mental training means. Then, we’re giving you 3 key signs that can help you determine if mental training is something your athlete daughter might benefit from.  So, what does it mean to train an athlete's mind? In short, it means that athletes can use their mind to leverage their performance.  There are three buckets to your daughter’s overall mental game: Physical Training: The training that goes into her games  Knowledge of the Sport: The tactics, h ..read more

You know first hand the times when your daughter is down and out. Maybe she's feeling frustrated with her performance, she's being super negative, or maybe she's getting caught up in that downward spiral. We're going to talk about that today. How do you help support your athlete when she is beating herself up?  Nod your head if you've ever heard any of these from your daughter: Only wants to talk about the things she did wrong in a game Every time you give her a compliment she turns it negative or says "you have to say that, you're my mom!" Nothing is ever good enough I frequently ask m ..read more