Statistics indicate female athletes are still discriminated against in the sports industry, and because of this, some give up on their careers. However, the fact remains that there are a variety of ways to boost one’s confidence as a female athlete. The purpose of today’s podcast is to hear from Nicole Barnhart, a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played for the boys’ soccer team and has been participating in sports that have enabled her to build her self-esteem and confidence as a female athlete. Hope our athletes enjoy this!




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0:00-0:59 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Nicole Barnhart


1:00-2:49 = Nicole’s Background in Sports and Experience in Sports Psychology


2:50-4:30 = Pros and Cons of Playing with a Different Gender


4.31-6.24 = Advice for Female Athletes Feeling Discouraged to Play Sports in Which Men Dominate


6:25-8:18 = Juggling Between Sports and Academics


8:19-9:05 = Managing Your Time


9:06-10:23 = Importance of Academics


10:24-12:04 = Sources and Forms of Motivation


12:05-15:04 = Importance of Mental Health


15:05-16:12 = Preparing Before a Game


16:13-17:23 = Gaining Confidence


17:24-18:23 = The Greater Responsibility: ‘Club team’ or ‘National team’


18:24-20:18 = Dealing with Pressure


20:19-22:45 = A Brief Overview about Nicole Barnhart Academy


22:46-25:04 = Nicole’s Experience as a Coach and a Player


25:05-26:58 = Approaching Sports in a Competitive World


26:59-28:42 = Finding your Confidence as a Victim of Sexism


28:43-30:40 = Role of Motivation in the Performance of a Professional Athlete


30:41-32:26 = The Quote Nicole Lives By and Why


32:27-33:59 = Importance of Teammates to a Positive Performance


34:00-36:04 = Relationship with Goalkeepers and Other Teammates


36:05-37:52 = Dealing with Blame


37:53-40:12 = Concluding


Description done by Temilade Agboola




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