Raising Elite Competitors
The GO TO PODCAST for Sports Moms raising confident girl athletes! Elite Competitor Co-Founder Coach Breanne Smedley (AKA Coach Bre) is all about empowering moms with the tools they need to strengthen their athlete daughter's mental game so she believes in herself as much as you do (and plays like it!). Whether you're a sports mom with lots of seasons under your belt, just getting started on this sports journey, or somewhere in between... think of this podcast as your go-to guide to helping your daughter navigate the ups and downs of her sports journey. If you feel like you've tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life!
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Episodes
264 episodes
Back to School Special: How to Start the Next Sports Season Strong (Tips From Sports Moms)
Does your daughter ever come home from a game second-guessing herself… or even in tears after a tough play? Wish you had a game plan for helping her bounce back stronger and actually love the sport again—even when things don’t go perfectly? Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 256
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1:11:24
A Mom’s Guide to Tryouts: How to Help (Without Hovering)
Is your athlete gearing up for tryouts… and you’re secretly more stressed than she is?You’re not alone. Tryout week can bring all the nerves, for athletes and their moms. But how do you actually support her without adding pressure, overs...
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Season 2
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Episode 255
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13:33
[Athlete Tip] How to Walk Into Tryouts With Confidence (and Stand Out!)
Tryouts don’t have to be overwhelming or nerve-wracking. Whether you're months out or walking in tomorrow, having a plan makes all the difference. In this episode, we break down exactly how to get ready, both physically and mentally, so you can...
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Season 2
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Episode 254
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18:06
Summer Confidence Series (Part 4 of 4): Why Mental Toughness Is Overrated - What To Do Instead
If you’ve ever told your athlete to “suck it up”… this one’s for you.In this final episode of the Summer Confidence Series, we’re calling out one of the most popular pieces of advice in sports culture and why it’s not working. Men...
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Season 2
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Episode 253
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18:54
Summer Confidence Series (Part 3 of 4): Flip Your Daughter's Negative Mindset Using This Simple Tool
Does your daughter spiral into negative self-talk and no amount of encouragement seems to help?You’re not alone. And more importantly, it’s not your fault. If you’ve ever watched your daughter beat herself up after a mistake, compare her...
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Season 2
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Episode 252
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24:00
Summer Confidence Series (Part 2 of 4): The ONE Skill Your Daughter Needs So She Can Shake Off Mistakes Faster
Watching your daughter beat herself up after a mistake is heartbreaking. You know she’s capable of more, but that one play…that one error…sends her into a spiral.In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact skill your daughter need...
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Season 2
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Episode 251
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16:59
Summer Confidence Series (Part 1 of 4): The Unintentional Ways Parents Lower Confidence In Their Athlete (and what to do instead)
Think you’re doing all the right things to build your daughter’s confidence… but something still feels off?In this first episode of our 4-part Summer Confidence Series, I’m pulling back the curtain on the unintentional th...
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Season 2
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Episode 250
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20:25
What I Wish I Knew Before Quitting: Lessons from a Former College Athlete
What happens when the sport you love starts to hurt you?For many athletes, quitting isn’t just about giving up; it’s about choosing your wellbeing over the game. In this episode, Greer, a former Purdue University collegiate cheerleader, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 249
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40:11
What to Say After a Tough Game: Mom’s Guide to Building Resilient Girl Athletes
You’re standing on the sidelines, watching your daughter trudge off the field after a tough loss or a rough game. Her body language screams frustration, and your stomach knots up. Here comes that awful car ride home. You want to help, but every...
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Season 2
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Episode 248
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16:16
[Athlete Tip] How to Stand Out to Coaches This Summer
Trying to make varsity next season? Want coaches to actually notice you this summer?In this episode, I’m breaking down what high-performing athletes are really doing in the off-season to level up, based on what I’ve seen work as a 4x sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 247
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10:52
Sideline Drama: How to Handle Gossip & Negativity from Other Parents
🚨 Think the hardest part of youth sports is the competition? Think again.The real challenge? The sideline chatter. The eye rolls. The “why is my kid on the bench?” mutters. That toxic energy that makes you dread game days more t...
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Season 2
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Episode 246
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20:13
Nutrition, Mindset & Life Skills for Girl Athletes: A Conversation with Katie Kimball, Founder of Kitchen Stewardship
“Why is my daughter starving an hour after practice?”“How do I teach her to cook when we’re always rushing to games?”“What should she actually be eating to perform her best?”If these questions sound familiar, you’re in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 245
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40:25
The Pressure To Specialize: What Sports Moms Need To Hear Right Now
Are you feeling the pressure to have your daughter specialize in one sport or position too early? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Dever Boaz – a D1 softball coach, sports parenting expert, and leader at Extra ...
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Season 2
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Episode 244
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44:48
[Athlete Tip] Stop the Spiral: How to Get Out of Your Head
Athletes, does your brain ever hijack you with “What if I choke?” or “What if I let everyone down?” before a big moment? This episode is your playbook to crush those mental spirals and unlock your confidence. Let’s GO.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 243
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9:09
3 Tools to Help Your Athlete Overcome Mental Blocks
Mental blocks are frustrating, for both you and your athlete. She has the skill. She’s done it before. But now? She’s hesitating, freezing, or shutting down. If you’ve ever thought, “Just do it!” but your daughter can’t seem to push pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 242
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18:30
How to Get Your Partner On Board With Investing in Mental Training for Your Athlete Daughter
Does your partner think mindset work is “extra” or “unnecessary”?You’re all in. You see how much confidence coaching helps your daughter and you’re ready to invest in her growth. But your partner? Not so sure. Maybe they think she’s too ...
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Season 2
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Episode 241
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18:12
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Train Your Athlete’s Mental Game—And How to Start Now
🚨 Stop repeating last season’s struggles.Summer isn’t just for camps and tan lines – it’s the #1 secret weapon to transform your athlete’s mindset. Learn how to turn her offseason into a confidence-building machine so she dominates next ...
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Season 2
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Episode 240
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18:51
[Athlete Tip] How To Not Play Down To Competition
Hey athletes, have you ever walked off the field/court after playing a “should-be-easy” game feeling frustrated with YOURSELF? You didn’t lose... but you didn’t play like YOU either.This episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down:
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Season 2
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Episode 239
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9:27
Game-Day Confidence: 5 Quick Phrases Every Girl Athlete Needs to Hear
🚨 STOP saying the wrong thing before games!I see it every season: well-meaning parents accidentally saying all the wrong things before games. That nervous athlete? The irritable one who snaps when you try to help? She’s not being difficu...
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Season 2
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Episode 238
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10:00
Tips for Raising Confident Girl Athletes: How These Gymnastics and Softball Moms Did It (And How You Can Too)
What if the secret to your daughter’s confidence isn’t more practice… but a mental game shift?Two sports moms (one with a 9-year-old gymnast, another with a 12-year-old softball catcher) spill exactly how they transformed meltdowns into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 237
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53:16
The Mentally Strong Girl Athlete: 3 Things Every Sports Mom Needs to Teach Her Daughter
🚨 Attention Sports Moms! 🚨Is your daughter beating herself up over mistakes, doubting herself before she even steps on the field, or spiraling after one bad play? It’s time to stop the mental meltdowns and start building unshakable confi...
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Season 2
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Episode 236
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20:56
[Athlete Tip] Maximize Performances By Doing This 1 Thing
What if I told you there’s one thing that can instantly boost your performance, skyrocket your confidence, and make every practice count? Spoiler: it’s simpler than you think. In this episode, I dive into the game-changing power of setting inte...
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Season 2
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Episode 235
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9:09
Q&A What To Do If My Athlete Gets Cut
Heartbreaking. Frustrating. Overwhelming.Watching your athlete get cut from a team is one of the hardest things a sports parent can go through. You want to fix it, to make the pain go away, but you don’t know how. What do you say? What d...
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Season 2
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Episode 234
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13:07
3 Ways to Get Your Daughter to Work on Her Mindset without Nagging Her
Is your daughter’s mindset getting in the way of her athletic dreams? Learn how to introduce mental training without the eye-rolls and resistance!In this episode of Raising Elite Competitors, I’m sharing practical strategies to help your...
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Season 2
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Episode 233
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14:01
Curious About Becoming a Mental Performance Coach? Here's How I Did It (And How You Can Start!) w/ Lindsey Wilson of Positive Performance
Ever wondered how to turn your passion for sports into a lucrative career? In this episode, I reveal how I went from a struggling volleyball coach to making $4,000 in one night as a mental performance coach. If you’ve ever dreamed of impacting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 232
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