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.
Inner Athlete Podcast
Ep. 151 The Support System Behind Successful Youth Athletes: Parents, Coaches and Mentors
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Behind every successful youth athlete is a group of people helping them build
confidence, resilience and belief. The right support system can shape how a
young athlete responds to pressure, setbacks and long-term sporting challenges.
In Episode 150 of The Inner Athlete Podcast, Felix Dressel de Bruyn reflects on
the coaches, parents, mentors and training partners who influenced his journey
from junior swimmer to NCAA athlete. He shares the lessons that helped shape
his mindset, improve his performance and stay committed through the
challenges of youth sport. This episode explores why long-term athlete
development depends on more than talent and training alone.
Parents will learn how to support their child’s sporting journey without creating
unnecessary pressure, what effective youth coaches do differently and why
mentors and training partners matter. Felix also explains how positive
conversations, strong relationships and the right environment can help young
athletes develop confidence, resilience and a healthier long-term approach to
performance.
Ready to help your young athlete become stronger, more confident and better
prepared for the demands of their sport?
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Guide to Helping Young Athletes Get Stronger, Faster and More Confident,
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