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Raising Pro Athletes
Your kid wants to be a pro athlete. Now what?
Behind every pro athlete is a parent who believed first, who showed up, adapted, and refused to quit. Nobody talks about them. Until now.
Raising Pro Athletes decodes what the parents of today's top athletes actually did.
Host Marina Kuperman Villatoro moved her family across the world for her son's rock climbing career and learned the hard truth: the parent is the hidden variable.
Richard Williams drove Serena and Venus to cracked Compton courts at 5 AM, filmed training videos, and mailed them to coaches who laughed. Everyone called him crazy.
We know how that story ended.
Real talk. No playbook. Just parents figuring it out, one episode at a time.
It takes a Strategic Village to Raise an Athlete. This is your village.
Raising Pro Athletes
How to Keep Your Kid Humble While They Excel in Their Sports and Athletics
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In this episode, join me as we tackle a crucial topic: not letting your child's success go to their head. Living in Guatemala, my kids trained extensively, mostly self-taught, until we hired a coach from Chile. As we ventured to Spain, a hub of world-class climbers, we sought a team to elevate our children's skills. However, I realized the danger of excessive praise and the impact it can have on a young athlete's mindset. Inspired by the renowned entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, I delve into the importance of humility and the drawbacks of labeling children as "talented."
Through candid conversations with our coach, I discovered the power of constructive criticism and the value of focusing on continuous improvement. By emphasizing the hard work and training efforts - instead of their “talents”, we aim to cultivate a mindset that transcends complacency and prepares our children for the challenges ahead.
Join the conversation as we discuss the delicate balance of acknowledging achievements without fostering arrogance, and share your experiences of instilling humility in your young athletes. Together, let's raise rock climbers who remain grounded and driven on their journey to success.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Story of How My Kids Gained Expertise Through Self-Taught [00:00:00 - 00:01:54]
- How Overpraising Can Sabotage Success [00:01:55 - 00:03:55]
- Humble and Hungry: Embrace Humility, Defy Limits [00:03:56 - 00:05:45]
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About This Podcast
It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.
For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes.
Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the sponsors, the nutritionists and the mindset specialist – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a child in reaching their ultimate potential in becoming a pro athlete.
This is YOUR village.
A home for Uncensored Advice for you– the Unsung Heroes of part of the ‘unspoken’ journey behind the athletes!
What to expect when you listen:
Real, Raw Truth
Laughter
The Struggles & Successes
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.
Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village
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About This Podcast
It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.
For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road what it really takes to raise athletes.
What to expect when you listen:
Real, Raw Truth
Laughter
The Struggles & Successes
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.
Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village
SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS
https://raisingproathletes.com/sign-up/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisingproathletes/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raisingproathletes
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes
Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/