Inner Athlete Podcast
The Inner Athlete Podcast is were we discuss all things youth athlete development and youth mentoring for parents, coaches, and youth athletes. Each week Trent and the team present new topics. We discuss areas on how we can best support youth athletes in terms of their physical preparation for competition, developing habits to create long-term success, return to training from injury, overcoming physical, delving deeper into the preparation of some of our athletes, and much more... Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the release of weekly episodes.
Episodes
128 episodes
Ep. 128 Helping Youth Athletes Train Smarter, Not Harder, in the Off-Season
This week, host Trent sits down with Coach Jack to break down how youth athletes can make the most of their off-season — by training with purpose, not just doing more.Together they unpack how to identify individual needs through prop...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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27:02
Ep. 127 The Off-Season Edge: How Smart Youth Athletes Get Ahead Before Next Season Starts
Most young athletes think the off-season is for rest — or for grinding nonstop. The truth? The off-season is where real progress happens if you train smart.In this episode, host Trent and coach Jack unpack ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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21:36
Ep. 126 Building Pathways, Inspiring Youth Athletes: Melbourne Lacrosse Academy's Vision
In this episode, Trent and Colby Zaph of Melbourne Lacrosse Academy, dive into the Academy’s exciting expansion plans, from seasonal programs and skill-building camps to specialised clinics designed to support youth athletes and grow the game a...
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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10:25
Ep. 125 Pathways, Progress and Passion: Youth Lacrosse in Australia
Trent sits down with Colby Zaph, co-founder of the Melbourne Lacrosse Academy, to share how the Academy helps young players develop their skills, confidence, and athleticism.Colby explains why he started the Academy, what makes it di...
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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21:52
Ep. 124 Growing the Game: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Lacrosse Players
In this episode, host Trent sits down with Colby Zaph, co-founder with his wife Lynda Fletcher, and director of Melbourne Lacrosse Academy (MLA) - to unpack the vision behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing youth lacrosse programs. Seeing a ...
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Episode 124
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20:18
Ep. 123 From Pressure to Being Fulfilled: Helping Youth Athletes Take Ownership of Their Journey
In this episode, host Trent sits down with Brandon from SOMA PF to explore how objective data—like InBody scans, attendance, and RPE scores—can spark constructive conversations with youth athletes and their parents, removing emotion and focusin...
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Episode 123
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29:51
Ep. 122 Controlling the Controllables: How Youth Athletes Can Thrive On and Off the Field
In this follow-up episode, Trent chats with Brandon from SOMA Performance about how young athletes can take control of their development by focusing on the fundamentals: sleep, nutrition, and mindset. They also explore ho...
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Episode 122
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23:40
Ep. 121 Youth Athletes: Why Less Training Can Lead to More Success
Parents and athletes are often told that “more training equals more success.” But what if the real key to long-term performance is actually doing less?In this episode, host Trent sits down with Brandon from SOMA Performance &...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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30:18
Ep. 120 Beyond the Scoreboard: Building Belief and Self-Worth in Young Athletes
In Part 3 of this series, host Trent is joined by mindset coach Kathryn Green to explore how confidence, feedback, and self-worth shape long-term performance in young athletes.Together, they unpack how to deliver feedback that builds owners...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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17:25
Ep. 119 Confident Kids: Practical Tools for Youth Success in Sport and School
In this episode, Trent chats with mindset coach Kathryn Green about the real keys to youth development: confidence and calm. They unpack why confidence grows from competence, not just praise, and how a safe space to fail helps kids thrive. ...
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Episode 119
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21:03
Ep. 118 Helping Your Child Thrive In Performance Environments
In this episode, Trent sits down with performance coach Kathryn Green to explore the emotional toll that high expectations can take on young athletes and students.They dive into the challenges kids face when their self-worth becomes tied...
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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21:33
Ep. 117 Aussie Lacrosse: Pathways to the US for Youth Athletes
In this episode, Trent and Chad Ronk, former NCAA Division II athlete and Melbourne youth coach, discuss the future of junior lacrosse in Australia. They compare the U.S. development pathways with Australia’s community-based system, highlightin...
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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15:47
Ep. 116 From D2 to Down Under: Rethinking Lacrosse Pathways
What happens when U.S. college-level lacrosse experience meets Australia’s grassroots sports culture? In this episode, host Trent sits down with Chad Ronk, a former NCAA Division II athlete turned youth coach in Melbourne, to unpack how interna...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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27:11
Ep. 115 Developing Young Female Footballers – Part 2: Success Stories & Coaching Wisdom
In Part 2 of our conversation with Mat Crawford, Head Coach of the Bentleigh Greens U15 Girls, we dive into the real-world outcomes of his coaching philosophy. Matt shares powerful success stories from his players’ journeys, highlighting the ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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28:14
Ep. 114 Developing Young Female Soccer Players For Success On and Off the Pitch
What does it take to shape not just skilled footballers, but confident, resilient young women on and off the pitch? In this episode, Trent sits down with Matt Crawford, Head Coach of the Bentleigh Greens U15 Girls, for an honest and...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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33:25
Ep. 113 Concussion – What Every Parent, Coach & Athlete Needs to Know
In this powerful follow-up episode, Trent welcomes back concussion expert Dr. Alan Pearce about one of sport’s most misunderstood issues. Together, they bust common concussion myths, explore how early exposure to brain impacts can affect ...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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33:19
Ep. 112 Youth Sport and Concussions, Protecting Young Minds
In this eye-opening episode, Trent Pirihi, Owner and Head Strength Coach of inner Athlete speaks with renowned neuroscientist Professor Alan Pearce about concussions and their ripple effects on the brain.From the short and long-term cons...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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29:56
Ep. 111 The Science of Dryland Training: Periodisation, Injury Prevention, and Peak Performance for Swimmers
In this follow-up episode, Trent and Wisconsin University's Billy Breider dive even deeper into the world of strength and conditioning for swimmers. They explore the science behind dryland training, periodisation strategies, injury ...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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13:09
Ep. 110 Wisconsin's Unique Approach to Maximising Training for Swimmers
Join host Trent as he sits down with Billy Breider to dive into the unique strength and conditioning philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. They’ll explore the training methodologies, athlete development strategies, and pe...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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19:54
Ep. 109 Optimizing Performance for Young Athletes in Junior Cheerleading
Trent is joined by Emma from Bullet Allstars Cheerleading, where she’s a senior coach and manager with a wealth of dance and cheerleading experience.In this episode, they dive into the biggest challenges young cheerleaders face and how p...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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28:21
Ep. 108 - Unlock Your Golfing Potential: An Osteopath's Tips for Peak Peak Performance
In this week's episode, Trent sits down with osteopath Shane Campbell, a seasoned expert with experience working in professional golf and treating athletes from various sports. Together, they dive into the secrets of helping golfers...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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26:26
Ep. 107 - Optimising Swimming Performance For Youth Athletes Using The 'Be Activated' Technique
Trent and Billy dive back into their conversation about the strategies strength and conditioning coaches and swim coaches can use to elevate swimming performance. They explore the powerful 'Be Activated' technique, highlighting its impact on br...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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24:34
Ep. 106 - Key Ingredients of Athlete Development in Optimising Youth Swimming Success
Trent speaks with Billy Zebra, who works alongside Trent with the Melbourne Swimming Club physical preparation program. They recently had success at the state championships beating a 10-year drought against a rival club. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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27:00
Ep. 105 - Top Tips from a Sports Nutritionist for Enhancing Youth Athletes' Diet and Performance
Trent teams up with Sports Nutritionist and Educator, Ange Alexandrakis, to dive deep into the nutritional needs of young athletes at every stage of their development. They explore the powerful social influences shaping young people’s relations...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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21:08
Ep. 104 - Optimizing Your Child's Sports Performance with Nutrition
In this episode, Trent speaks with teacher and sports nutritionist, Ange Alexandrakis. With experience working with youth and also with chronic health issues - Ange has the expertise and knowledge to guide young people and their parents into ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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17:20