In this episode, we chat with Rachel Olson, Elite Competitor Parent Coach, about how parents can support their daughters in sports without contributing to burnout. Burnout is a real issue for young female athletes, and Rachel shares valuable insights on how to recognise the signs, what contributes to burnout, and how parents can create a more supportive, balanced environment for their daughters.

Key Topics Covered:

• What burnout in young athletes looks like and the main signs to look out for.
• How the pressure to perform and fear of failure contribute to burnout.
• The role of communication in helping athletes navigate stress and pressure.
• Shifting from focusing on outcomes (wins, losses) to effort and growth.
• Practical tips for setting boundaries, managing expectations, and fostering balance.

Practical Tips for Parents:

• Learn to recognise the signs of burnout and avoid common parenting pitfalls that add to the pressure.
• Focus on effort and growth instead of outcomes like wins or losses.
• Set boundaries for your daughter to ensure she has time for a well-rounded life.
• Create open, supportive communication lines so your athlete feels comfortable expressing her feelings.

Episode Highlights:

[02:15] Rachel Olson discusses the concept of burnout in young athletes, explaining how it manifests and why parents often miss the signs.

[05:30] Rachel shares the common triggers of burnout—pressure to perform, fear of failure, and a lack of balance between sports and life.

[10:45]Rachel highlights the importance of open, supportive communication between parents and athletes

[15:20] Rachel gives actionable advice for parents on how to set boundaries, manage expectations, and help foster a healthy sports-life balance.

[20:00] Rachel wraps up by talking about the importance of shifting the parental mindset

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Welcome back, Moms! This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with every busy sports mom – intentional parenting. Whether you're juggling practices, work, or family, it's easy to feel like time is slipping away. In today’s episode, I sit down with Crystal Obie, a homeschooling mom of five and executive life coach, to discuss how we can be more intentional with our time, resources, and most importantly, with our kids.

Crystal shares how she balances her own life, running a business with her husband and homeschooling her kids, and how this has shaped her unique perspective on parenting. Her tips on time management, creating quality moments even when life gets hectic, and using drive time with your athlete will give you some practical nuggets to try with your own family.

We also discuss something all of us can relate to: screen time. Crystal shares some refreshing insights on how to model responsible phone use and how we can guide our kids to consume content that actually benefits them. Spoiler alert – it’s all about intentionality and boundaries!

Lastly, for those homeschooling or thinking about it, Crystal is hosting a Free Homeschooling Summit this week (September 26-28) that covers a range of topics to help parents at any stage of their journey. The summit is totally free and packed with valuable content. Plus, I’ll be a guest speaker! Check the link in the show notes to register.

Whether you’re homeschooling or not, this conversation with Crystal is full of insights every parent can benefit from. Tune in, and let's start creating more intentional moments with our girls, both on and off the field!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:47] Meet Crystal Obie, executive life coach, co-founder of Life in Launches, and homeschooling mom of five, who shares her tips on intentional parenting.

[00:01:30] Discover how Crystal balances homeschooling, parenting, and running a business with her husband.

[00:03:35] Learn about Crystal’s philosophy of equipping intentional parents to educate exceptional children.

[00:04:00] Tips on being intentional with your time and making every moment count with your kids.

[00:05:45] How parents of athletes can stay intentional amidst hectic sports schedules.

[00:09:15] Practical advice on turning drive time into quality time with your child.

[00:10:45] Managing screen time: Crystal’s strategies for modelling healthy phone use.

[00:14:00] How to help your kids be intentional about the content they consume online.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Did you know? Mental training can lead to immediate improvements for young athletes! It’s all about helping them harness their mindset for peak performance on and off the field. Discover how integrating mental skills into sports training can transform an athlete’s game, confidence, and overall mental toughness.

What’s Covered:

• The Importance of Mental Strength. Learn how mental resilience plays a crucial role in an athlete’s success.
• Parental Influence on Mental Training. Insights into how parents can positively impact their child’s mental game.
• Effective Mental Training Techniques. Explore techniques like visualization, snapback routines, and the power of alter egos in sports.
• Rapid Impact of Mental Strategies. Understand how quickly athletes can start seeing changes from mental training.
• Building Confidence Through Support. The role of supportive parenting in nurturing an athlete’s mental growth.
• Personalizing the Mental Game. Tailoring mental training methods to fit the individual needs of young athletes.

Want to hear more on how mental training can transform your athlete’s game? Hear first-hand insights from moms whose athletes have been through the program! Listen to the full podcast episode for inspiring stories about the transformative power of mental training, along with actionable strategies you can use to support your young athlete!

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Mental strength and confidence in athletes with sports moms. Interviews with sports moms who have completed the program share their experiences and the positive changes they’ve seen in themselves and their daughters.

[07:41] Rewiring minds for parenting athletes.

[12:21] Parental support for children’s mental growth in sports.

[14:35] Sports mental training and its impact on a high school athlete.

[17:33] Mental toughness and self-awareness in sports.

[19:39] Managing pressure and nerves in sports.

[23:07] Using alter egos to improve mental toughness in sports.

[27:11] Basketball player’s improvement with visualization and snapback routine.

[29:33] Mental skills training for athletes with parents and coaches.

[32:16] Parenting and personal growth with a teenage girl.

[34:04] Parenting and mental strength for kids.

[37:07] Mental preparation for sports performance.

[38:44] Training length and speed of results in a program.

[40:38] Using a basketball program for personal growth.

[43:23] Parent’s experience with teaching mental toughness to their kids in sports.

[45:18] Impact of coach’s behavior on athlete’s performance and relationship with mother.

[46:16] Parenting and coaching a teenage athlete.

[51:31] Parenting and mental training for a child’s sports success.

[56:00] Parenting and letting kids lead their own journey.

[58:08] Mental preparation for sports games.

Next Steps:

• Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
• Visit our podcast website for more great episodes

Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.