Step up your game! Joining us today is Breanne Smedley from the Elite Competitor Program, an organization dedicated to the world of sports and helping athletes improve their mental game! Breanne’s mission is to empower girl athletes alongside their mommas in order to raise capable, confident young adults. Our conversation will cover the invaluable lessons young athletes gain from sports, as well as the pivotal role parents play in supporting their kids in the competitive sphere. We’ll talk about the parent-athlete relationship and how you can form strong bonds with your kiddo that’ll last a lifetime. Then, we’ll learn more about the Elite Competitor Program, what it includes, and how it fosters mental fortitude & confidence that benefit girl athletes in and outside of their sports. Find out how we can all win when we raise a resilient next generation!

00:00 Meet Breanne Smedley from the Elite Competitor Program, an organization dedicated to helping young athletes up their mental game!

03:00 What is an example of extreme sports parents?

05:30 What type of parents do you encounter as a volleyball coach?

10:40 How did your program begin and how has it evolved to include parents?

14:15 How does the parent-athlete relationship affect young athletes?

18:30 Why does it matter what parents say?

20:40 What causes kids to want to quit?

24:15 How to instill resilience and mental fortitude in the next generation.

27:15 What does your program include and how does it benefit young athletes?

32:00 How do you interact with your community?

36:45 Collaboration over competition creates impacts.