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We talk about why chasing constant happiness sets athletes up to feel broken on perfectly normal days. We connect authenticity, social media comparison, and sports culture to a practical mindset shift: “okay” is a valid place to live while you keep training.
• Oliver Tree as a reminder that truth beats performance
• the expectation of happiness as an impossible standard
• the hedonic treadmill and why humans return to baseline
• highlight reels and upward comparison on social media
• emotional granularity and naming feelings precisely
• athletes trapped by two scoreboards: results and mood
• practical resets: drop the false bar, get specific, let okay be enough, audit inputs
• resilience built by accepting the full emotional range
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes!
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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If your sport vanished tomorrow, would you still know exactly who you are? That question sounds dramatic until you’ve lived it through an injury, a lost roster spot, or the quiet whiplash of an offseason when training finally stops. We talk honestly about the moment sport isn’t there to hold your routine together and why that can feel like losing a piece of your body, not just a hobby.
We unpack a key sports psychology concept called identity foreclosure and translate it into real athlete life: starting young, getting good, and slowly having your entire world shaped around performance. Then I share the idea at the center of my doctoral work, environmental identity conditioning, the way repeated feedback from your team, family, schedule, and culture can teach your brain that sport equals worth. If you’ve ever struggled to describe yourself without your position, felt anxious on rest days, or gone blank when asked what you like outside training, you’ll recognize the pattern fast.
Most importantly, we get proactive. I walk you through practical mental performance coaching tools to build a multidimensional identity on purpose, so pressure hits differently, setbacks don’t wreck you, and retirement doesn’t feel like falling off a cliff. You’ll get a simple two-week exercise, prompts you can use immediately, and a clear reason why being a whole person doesn’t dilute elite performance, it strengthens it.
If this hits home, subscribe to Plan B, share it with one athlete who needs it, and leave a review so more competitors can find the support they never got handed.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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He was written off early: school felt like a fight, his grades cratered, and trouble found him before football ever did. Then one coach took a chance and everything shifted. Coach Ryan Jensen joins us to tell the full story, from getting humbled in junior college football to earning Division I offers and making history as a founding player at Old Dominion. If you’re a high school athlete weighing JUCO, recruiting options, or a big move far from home, this conversation gives you a clear, real-world roadmap.
We get into what junior college is actually like when you’re an 18-year-old lineman lining up against grown men, and how a strength program plus the right mentors can transform your body, your mindset, and your future. Ryan shares what it felt like when colleges started showing up at his door, why he chose legacy over logos, and how the bonds from a brand-new program still show up in his life years later.
Then we go behind the curtain on the NFL pro day grind, the injury that changed his path, and the hard truth about arena football and “almost making it.” From there, we widen the lens to athlete mental health, sports retirement, identity foreclosure, and why finding your people matters as much after sport as it does during it. Ryan also explains why he became a San Francisco police officer, and how he now gives back through Own The Line Football, a Northern California nonprofit focused on linemen, mentorship, accountability, and building men of character.
If this helped you, subscribe, share it with an athlete who needs perspective, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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A BMX gate drops and everything you’ve trained for shows up in 40 seconds or less. That’s why I brought the Priest Family Racing crew onto the Plan B Podcast: Lisa and David plus sisters Savannah and Alexa, a Montana family living the real day to day of youth BMX racing while also chasing big goals in ski racing.
We talk about what a normal race weekend actually feels like, from warmups and motos to the moment your legs go dead near the finish. Savannah shares the fun and the calculation behind big jumps, plus how coaching and confidence shape the choices you make at speed. Alexa gets honest about the mental side of performance, how fear can linger after injury, and why mindset work can matter as much as physical training. We also dig into how they train for explosive power with gates, track reps, plyometrics, and CrossFit style strength work, all while staying healthy with stretching and smart recovery.
Then we pull back the curtain on what parents carry: logistics, travel, expenses, and the constant risk management that comes with high speed sports. We cover sibling rivalry, the BMX crash rules and why most incidents are accidents, and how homeschooling can make training, sleep, and travel more realistic for driven young athletes. If you care about BMX racing, youth athlete development, sports parenting, mental toughness, and multi sport training, this one is packed with practical insight and real stories.
Subscribe, share this with a racing family, and leave a review if you want more conversations like this. What part of BMX feels most mental to you: the gate, the first straight, or coming back after a crash?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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The moment you step on campus, the story can change. Your recruiter might be gone. The training plan you expected might never show up. The team culture you pictured might not exist in your event group yet. Coach B sits down with Syracuse D1 track athlete Hailey Schumann to tell the unfiltered version of that first-year reality and how to survive it without losing yourself as a runner or a person.
We rewind to Hailey’s recruiting journey: starting late, chasing opportunities, getting a surprising Syracuse email, and committing after a single unofficial visit. Then we get honest about what happened next, including coaching turnover, the “where is everybody?” shock of early practices, and the stress that can build when communication and structure are unclear. Haley shares how a rapid jump in workload can stack with college life stress and lead to injury, and what her rehab looked like using tools like arc training and reduced-impact running.
The heart of this conversation is resilience and self-advocacy for student-athletes. Hailey explains how she leaned on her parents, her faith, and the teammates who showed up for her when things felt isolating. She also shares how speaking up with coaches changed her experience and why advocating for yourself is a skill every recruit needs. Finally, she reveals how she’s channeling the year into an entrepreneurship idea designed to help athletes navigate the college athletics system with clearer expectations.
If you’re a high school athlete, parent, or coach trying to understand NCAA recruiting, Division I track life, team culture, and the mental side of injuries, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a recruit who needs it, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s one question every athlete should ask before committing?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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Six minutes can feel like a full day when it is just you, an opponent, and a referee on the mat. We bring on high school wrestler Jayden Wanalista, a rising name in a sport that deserves more attention, to talk about what wrestling really demands: commitment, composure, and the ability to perform while your brain is trying to talk you out of it. Along the way, we also get the story behind his signature mullet and how a small detail can become part of an athlete’s confidence and routine.
Jayden walks us through his journey back into wrestling after time as a multi sport kid, then breaks down the work behind his recent section podium finish. We dig into wrestling training habits that actually move the needle: sleep, nutrition, heavy compound lifting, mobility work like yoga, and the kind of gymnastics style practice that builds strength in uncomfortable positions. He also explains what it feels like right before a match, why he tries not to “think” during live action, and how a trusted coach can keep you steady when nerves spike.
We go deeper on weight cutting and weight management, including the mental side of the scale, water weight, and why this part of combat sports can get emotional fast. Jayden also calls out a big mental health issue in youth wrestling: parent pressure that crosses the line from support into stress, plus the importance of athletes advocating for what helps them compete. To round it out, we cover folkstyle vs freestyle vs Greco-Roman wrestling, what ref interaction looks like in the offseason, why technique can beat strength, and how to avoid building your whole identity around one sport.
If you care about wrestling, sports psychology, student athlete life, or building real confidence under pressure, this one is for you. Subscribe to Plan B, share this with a wrestler or parent, and leave a review with the mindset tip you’re taking into your next competition.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes!
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To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.
*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes!
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To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.
*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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The fastest way to understand where women’s jiu-jitsu is headed is to listen to someone living it. We sit down with Adriana Gutovska, a rising competitor and coach, to talk about the real world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu for women: how you get started, what makes a gym feel safe, and what it takes to keep showing up when the sport is still heavily male dominated.
We get practical fast. Adriana shares why the quality of a first academy can make or break a woman’s experience, how to spot unhealthy gym culture, and why athletes speaking up protects the next generation. From there we dig into how women’s grappling can look different on the mat, with technique and flexibility often taking priority when most training rounds are against stronger partners. She also explains gi vs no-gi jiu-jitsu in clear terms and why she prefers no-gi’s faster pace.
Then we go where combat sports get uncomfortable but necessary: fairness. Adriana breaks down ADCC qualification and prize money differences, why extra trials mean extra injury risk, and how equal weight classes, equal pay, and equal competitive opportunities would help the entire sport grow. We also talk training volume, small injuries that stack up, smart rest, weight cuts, and the mindset shift that turns “failure” into fuel.
If you care about women in combat sports, BJJ training, athlete safety, or the future of jiu-jitsu competition, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a training partner, and leave a review, what’s one change you want to see in women’s jiu-jitsu next?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes!
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To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.
*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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Silence can look like discipline, toughness, and focus. It can also be a warning sign we are trained to ignore. “Silent Soldiers” is my clearest message yet about male athlete mental health, why so many young men learn to bury distress, and what happens when sport rewards performance but punishes honesty.
I walk through the latest NCAA athlete death data shared in a 2024 British Journal of Sports Medicine study: across 2002–2022, suicide becomes the second leading cause of death among college athletes, and the proportion of athlete deaths due to suicide doubles over 20 years even as other causes decline. Most of those losses are men. If that makes you uncomfortable, good. Discomfort is often the first signal that something needs to change.
Then we get practical. I break down the biggest barriers that keep male athletes from seeking support: stigma and embarrassment, fear of losing a role or scholarship, pressure to conform to masculine norms, and low mental health literacy that makes it hard to tell the difference between normal fatigue and depression or anxiety. I also explain the difference between mental toughness and emotional suppression, and why suppression does not make athletes stronger.
Finally, I give coaches and sport leaders a proactive framework: learn what distress looks like in men, build emotional connection into training through structured activities, use independent facilitation so players can be honest without hierarchy, and treat mental performance coaching like strength and conditioning. We also talk about the risk window after sport and why our responsibility cannot stop at the final whistle.
If you care about athletes, share this with one coach or teammate today, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell me: what does your team culture reward, silence or honesty?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes!
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To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.
*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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The water polo season ends, the noise fades, and that’s when a lot of athletes finally feel what they’ve been carrying. Coach B sits down with Jasper Dale, fresh off his final season as a D1 men’s water polo player at UC Irvine, to talk about what high-performance coaching looks like from the inside and what changes when you step onto the deck as a coach yourself.
We get into Jasper’s full path, from starting water polo as an after-school “why not?” activity to leveling up through Southern California club training and landing at one of the most competitive NCAA programs. From there the conversation turns to culture: how teams actually win, why role clarity beats ego, and what it feels like to play under a coach known for intensity. We also unpack the Stanford Brian Flax controversy as a broader question about interpretation, power, and where “tough” can slide into something else depending on the athlete and the environment they came from.
Coach B makes the case for a missing link in many programs: a trained sports performance and behavioral change professional who can help coaches communicate clearly and help athletes interpret feedback accurately, especially when many elite athletes are neurodivergent. Jasper offers a coaching takeaway that cuts through the noise: confidence is not fluff, it’s a performance driver, and most coaches don’t train it on purpose.
If you care about athlete mental health, coach communication, and building a winning water polo culture without losing your people, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with a coach or teammate, leave a review, and tell us: what actually builds confidence on your team?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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What if half your roster processes the game in a completely different way—and that’s not a problem to fix, but an edge to unlock? Coach B sits down with psychologist and coach Dr. “Coach Carey” Heller to rethink how we talk to athletes so they actually hear us, remember it, and execute when the game gets loud.
We dig into the real meaning of neurodivergent in sport—ADHD, autism, dyslexia—and why it’s a difference, not a deficit. Coach Carey breaks down practical upgrades any coach can use today: tighten your language, show the drill, and time your talks after movement so attention is high. On the sideline, skip the running commentary and choose one actionable cue. We also rework the feedback sandwich to protect confidence, and move deep corrections to practice where you can adjust mechanics in the moment.
Film doesn’t need to be a marathon. Learn how to build short, targeted clips that teach one theme at a time, and when to let athletes review solo to lower anxiety and boost retention. We also tackle pressure: mapping triggers, using box breathing, anchoring with mantras, and building simple pre-performance routines that center attention. Along the way, we highlight the power of silence, the value of letting athletes process, and how small, specific praise sustains self-belief.
Whether you coach youth, college, or pros, these tools help every athlete—not just those with a diagnosis. Expect clearer practices, steadier performances, and a stronger bond between coaches and players. If you found value here, share this with a coach, subscribe for more conversations that sharpen your edge, and leave a review with your best one-line game cue—we might feature it next time.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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A lot of us fall in love with sports from the couch, not the court. Anya did exactly that—and then turned her love of watching games into real-world impact that lifted entire teams. We sit down with this Cornell freshman to unpack how she co-founded a 16-person media group in high school to spotlight undercovered athletes, ran pro-quality media days, and later stepped into strategy roles shaping D1 fan engagement.
We trace the first spark—seeing girls’ tennis and other “smaller” sports miss out on recognition—and how a student-led solution became Radar Sports: a nimble mix of photographers, editors, and community connectors delivering shareable, athlete-first content. From backdrops and pose coaching to editing and distribution, Anya shares the nuts and bolts anyone can copy to build visibility and pride on campus.
Then we zoom out to tactics that move the needle. At Cornell, Anya helped design an alumni-driven activation that lures non-fans with career networking, then converts them with the live-game experience. It’s classic segmentation done right for a pre-professional audience. We also get honest about the gender gap in sports business and why exposure matters—how growing up with games on at home builds the fluency and confidence to lead in broadcast booths, front offices, and advisory boards.
If you’re curious about careers beyond playing, this conversation opens the door. We dig into sponsorships and partnerships as the economic engine of modern sport, spotlight Formula One’s hidden roles—from engineering to logistics to performance psychology—and outline practical steps for students to start, scale, and measure their own projects. The throughline is clear: you don’t need to be an athlete to belong in sports; you need curiosity, craft, and the courage to ship your work.
Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, rate, and share the show with a friend who loves sports or wants to work in it—and tell us the behind-the-scenes role you’d try first.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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Athletes the mind body connection is real don't ignore it ! This week we dig into how pre-game scrolling hijacks motivation, dulls focus, and undercuts team connection. Using Neuroscientist TJ Power’s DOSE model as a guide, from his book The Dose Effect, we share practical swaps that protect brain chemistry so your mind matches your body on game day.
• why dopamine drives effort and focus
• how short-form feeds deplete motivation
• denorphin as a warning signal after over-scrolling
• oxytocin, trust, and face-to-face connection
• serotonin, sunlight, and steady confidence
• endorphins through movement and laughter
• a 30–60 minute pre-competition phone fast
• active replacements that rebuild chemistry
• intentional phone use as a tool, not a habit
Make sure you like, share, and subscribeThis Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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The final whistle doesn’t have to mean game over. Former D1 soccer player Case Montanile joins us to unpack how injuries pushed him to step away from the game he loved and redirect that same competitive drive into commercial real estate. What emerges isn’t a sob story—it’s a playbook for turning athletic grit into career momentum, without losing your love for sport or yourself.
We walk through the real stuff athletes rarely say out loud: feeling your identity shrink when the schedule stops, the quiet grief of recurring injuries, and the slow realization that the cost of chasing your dreams might not be worth it to your body. Case explains how a lifelong habit of team-first thinking, paying dues, and staying coachable translated directly into the workplace. He shares why confidence is the most portable skill you own, how to rebuild structure when no one is setting practice times, and why new associates and college freshmen have more in common than you think.
You’ll also hear tangible strategies for stability during transition. Case breaks down his morning routine—early runs, a daily Murph, time in nature—and how those rituals act as active meditation that resets the nervous system before a day of prospecting, calls, and client meetings. We connect the performance triangle from sport to work: preparation, execution, and recovery, with simple ways to design a “nurture” outlet so you don’t burn out trying to replace the adrenaline of game day.
If you’re a current athlete, a recent grad, or anyone facing a forced pivot, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful path forward. Expect clear takeaways on transferable skills, building a second identity before you need it, and using perspective to turn “unfair” into “opportunity.” Subscribe for more honest, practical stories from the world of human performance, and share this with a teammate who needs a nudge. Got your own post-sport strategy—or questions we should tackle next? Drop us a note and leave a review to help others find the show.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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Ten seconds can hold a season’s worth of pressure. Nick, a senior 100, 200, and 4x100 sprinter, walks us through how he turns that pressure into speed by starting months early, lifting with purpose, and translating gym gains into cleaner mechanics on the track. We dig into the shift from “just showing up” to training with intention, and how simple choices—sleep, warmups, and daily core finishers—unlock relaxed form and faster top-end velocity.
Fuel becomes a competitive edge. Nick explains why he ditched energy drinks and constant sugar, timed his carbs, and treated hydration like equipment. The payoff shows up in recovery, muscle growth, and repeatable speed. He breaks down the art of the start: block patience, no chasing the gun, and a mental reset when false starts rattle the field. Music cues, breath, and focus on the finish line keep him present when it matters most.
Faith is his anchor. With 1 Corinthians 9:24 inked on his spikes, he races with gratitude and clarity, turning nerves into calm energy. We highlight the mentors who shaped him—from pros like Noah Lyles to a D1-bound teammate whose discipline raises the standard—and why track, despite its lanes, is a true team sport. Nick shares how to process the hard moments, from dropped batons to off days, without losing humor or heart, and how identity beyond sport protects performance across a long season.
If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete chasing a better sprint season, you’ll leave with practical tactics for nutrition, recovery, mechanics, and mindset—and a fresh view of leadership and faith on the track. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, share with a teammate, and leave a rating to help more athletes find the show.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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We cut through the noise on trans youth in sport by examining real participation numbers, performance gaps after puberty, and the mental health stakes of belonging. We challenge glossy campaigns, map the current legal landscape, and offer a concrete idea to expand opportunity without sacrificing fairness.
• mission of athletes supporting athletes and signal versus noise
• critique of the ACLU More Than A Game campaign messaging
• overview of state laws and pending Supreme Court timelines
• mental health benefits for LGBTQ youth and risks in restrictive states
• participation rates in high school and college contexts
• sport-specific performance gaps and safety considerations
• human impact on girls’ and boys’ psychology in competition
• proposal to pilot dedicated trans competitions and open categories
• invitation for trans athletes and parents to share perspectives
You can find me at coachbperformance.com, or at the Plan B by Coach B Instagram podcast page. Want to come on the show? Drop us a line and share your story.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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A coach’s origin story doesn’t always start with a medal. Coach Monica begins with love for the water, isolation in adolescence, and a brutal race that sent her out of the sport—only to return years later with a philosophy built on belonging, clarity, and second chances. We talk candidly about what it feels like to be the slowest in the fastest heat, why perspective arrives late, and how that moment now informs a program where no one is cut and every swimmer can win their day.
We pull back the curtain on modern swim training: fewer empty yards, more intent. Monica breaks down how technology and recovery science shape smarter sets, why bodyweight strength precedes barbells, and how rhythm and tempo cues make speed more teachable. Grit gets real through micro-wins—like hitting 12.5 off every wall—because consistent, small successes build confidence that sticks through long seasons and tough meets.
Team culture drives everything. From celebrating JV progress to supporting college-bound athletes, Monica shows how a cap and a lane can create a sense of belonging even for a sport that’s often unseen on campus. We also get practical about balance: the family logistics, crockpot dinners, and the “swim team money” tradition that funds a shared trip and turns sacrifice into connection. It’s a playbook for sustainable coaching, strong teams, and resilient athletes.
If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete who’s ever stared down a rough result, you’ll want Monica’s closing mantra in your pocket: there is grace and there is redemption. Feel it, shelve it, come back hungry, and don’t make the same mistake twice. Enjoy the conversation, share it with a teammate who needs a boost, and if it resonates, follow the show and leave a review so more listeners can find it.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.
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What if the best season starts when you finally stop forcing it? That’s the turning point Maddie shares as we trace her path from a three-year-old flipping off couches to a UCLA D1 Gymnast and now a senior balancing bars and degree in applied mathematics! WOW! Maddie almost walked away after Level 10, burned out by self-promotion and a chaotic recruiting landscape—then found her rhythm, got into UCLA academically, and seized a rare chance to walk on to one of college gymnastics’ most electric programs led by Head Coach Janelle McDonald.
We go inside the demands most fans never see. NCAA hour caps don’t soften the intensity: three-hour practices, strength work, and a meet-day “touch” that lasts four minutes for the entire lineup. On bars that can mean one turn, new settings, and a clock winding down while you’re still waiting to jump. Maddie breaks down the mental side of that moment—trusting the thousands of reps, using the touch for feel and cues, and treating a miss as useful information rather than a verdict. We unpack how lineups are chosen, why alternates always prep, and how an unexpected exhibition at Stanford proved the value of staying ready.
Culture is the power move here. UCLA’s program prizes big personalities and genuine support, and Maddie describes arriving without the usual recruiting runway, being welcomed instantly, and then growing into a leadership role as a young roster took shape. With eight seniors gone, she shifted from quiet example to vocal standard-setter, helping protect a culture the team rebuilt over years. That investment paid off with a nationals run that felt like a culmination—a result that matched the work, the values, and the joy.
If you’re chasing performance under pressure—whether you’re an athlete, student, or leader—this story lands. It’s about letting go to compete better, choosing teammates to quiet nerves, and solving one hard problem at a time. Listen, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. If you want to support Maddie in her senior season and all the UCLA Gymnastics team go to: www.uclabruins.comThis Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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Welcome to Season 2 - A season opener should feel like a spark—and Olav brings the fire. He’s a NorCal senior, a multi‑sport athlete, and a defensive end who finished his last season with an ACL and meniscus tear. What follows is a candid, unfiltered look at ambition meeting adversity: the moment a late‑game decision spiraled into surgery, and how he rebuilt his plan around smarter recovery, coaching his teammates, and keeping his college dreams alive.
We dive into the tradeoffs athletes face when they love a collision sport yet understand the science. Olav talks openly about concussions, hydration, and why the first violent minutes of a game can be the riskiest. He doesn’t glorify danger, but he does stand by the character, teamwork, and discipline football and track forged in him. From locker room culture to pre‑game rituals, he champions quiet focus over performative hype, showing how standards and player ownership can turn a program from perennial underachiever into a contender. Leadership isn’t loud; it’s consistent.
If you’re navigating injury, this conversation doubles as a blueprint. We get into surgery decisions, timelines, and the under‑appreciated power of nutrition, sleep, and patience. We talk pool running, progressive rehab, and the mindset shift where the fastest path back is choosing to go slow today. Olav's core message to younger athletes lands with weight: be yourself, do the work, and let effort outlast ego. Talent fades without discipline. Work ethic compounds.
Tap play to hear a grounded, real-time comeback get built. If this conversation helps you or someone on your team, share it with a teammate, subscribe for season two, and leave a review with one takeaway you’ll put into practice this week.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...
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