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Raising Pro Athletes
It takes a village to raise a professional athlete ...
For the first time ever, this podcast talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.
Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into what it really takes to raise an athlete.
What to expect when you listen:
* The real, raw truth
* Laughter, and maybe some tears
* The struggles and the successes
In this podcast, you will find the support you’ve been searching for to RAISE PRO ATHLETES with confidence, and so much more …
Episodes
74 episodes
You Can Coach Your Kid Without Playing The Sport
How non‑athlete parents can raise elite competitors by building systems, learning fast, and assembling a strategic village. We share stories from Lewis Hamilton, Serena and Venus Williams, and Toby Roberts to show how vision and structure beat ...
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3:52
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Every Practice Is A Deposit You’ll Need On Game Day
Pressure doesn’t ask if you’re ready; it checks your balance. We walk through the investment bank principle popularized by elite athletes and translate it into clear, everyday practices anyone can use to build reliable confidence. Every trainin...
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3:20
Why 45 Minutes Of Deliberate Training Outperforms Five Hours Of Gym Time
Want faster progress without living at the gym? We pull back the curtain on deliberate training and show why one tightly focused session can beat hours of random reps. Instead of chasing fatigue, we chase clarity: a single skill objective, matc...
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3:03
How Parents Can Teach Kids To Manage Ego And Master Their Thoughts
What if the voice that shouts “prove yourself” is the same one holding your kid back? We take a hard look at ego—how it shows up in young athletes, why it feels like protection, and how that protective instinct can quietly shut down curiosity, ...
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2:30
How A Child’s Losing Streak Builds Grit, Honesty, And True Ownership
We explore why a losing streak can be a gift for young athletes and for us as parents. Through questions, clear choices, and safe space, we show how struggle reveals true motivation, builds ownership, and sometimes points to a healthy exit....
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2:05
How Intentional Training Transforms Kids’ Practice
What if one simple question could turn a scattered practice into a focused, confident training session? We dig into intentional training—the habit of choosing one clear focus before a workout—and show how it transforms attention, decision-makin...
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2:50
How To Feed A Young Athlete Who Hates “Healthy”
You want to fuel a young athlete, but every “healthy” meal turns into a standoff. We’ve been there—and we found a simple way through it by turning control into collaboration. Instead of forcing clean plates, we start by asking our kids what the...
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2:12
Treat Your Body Like A Formula One Car To Compete At Your Best
Imagine handing a Formula One team a jug of bargain fuel on race day. That’s the picture we use to rethink how young athletes eat, because the body is a precision machine—and every bite is either high-octane or a costly drag on performance....
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2:54
Competition Climbing vs. Outdoor Rock Climbing
We explore how climbing has split into two tracks—competition gyms and outdoor rock—and why they now demand different skills, habits, and proof of progress. We share how parents can back a child’s chosen path without forcing their own agenda, a...
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4:31
How Specific Gratitude Builds Mental Toughness At Home And In Sport
We share a simple mental toughness tool that reshapes attention: specific, daily gratitude practiced as a family and on the team. By naming real moments of support and effort, athletes redirect focus from lack to resources and build steadier co...
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2:26
How Daily Journaling Supercharges Visualization, Goals, And Grit
What if mental toughness took less than ten minutes a day? We walk through a simple daily stack that ties together meditation, visualization, goal setting, story rewrites, and a final step that makes it all stick: journaling. This isn’t about p...
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2:14
Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Mind
Ever feel stuck in a rut? Like the voice in your head keeps telling the same old, negative story? Ditch the drama! This episode is all about rewriting those pesky narratives that hold you back. We're going to flip the script and turn thos...
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7:06
Why Clearing Your Mind Is A Myth And What Meditation Really Teaches Athletes
Forget the myth of a blank mind. We’re teaching a practical, kid-friendly meditation that builds real focus—not by silencing thoughts, but by training the return to the breath. In just five minutes, young athletes can learn to calm the noise, s...
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3:14
You Strengthen Your Mind When You Set Written, Present-Tense Goals And Visualize Them Daily
Your goals are either written and alive or floating away like clouds. We take you inside a simple 8–10 minute routine—writing present-tense goals, visualizing with vivid detail, and closing with short meditation—that builds mental toughness for...
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4:17
How To Teach Kids The Power Of Visualization For Goals, Confidence, And Fun In Sport
We teach a simple visualization routine for young athletes, then connect it to goal setting and a quick meditation primer that boosts focus. Marina shares a parent-friendly process to make scenes vivid, present-tense, and actionable for both sh...
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4:03
Why Talking About Injury Feelings Helps Everyone Heal
This episode is a bit of a tough one, but it’s something every athlete and parent might face at some point: dealing with injuries and the resentment that comes with them. Trust me, I’ve been through it all with my family’s adventur...
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3:48
Why Youth Competitions Build Mental Toughness And Real Skill
We explore why competitions are essential training for young athletes and how short, consistent mindset work changes results. A tough Spanish Cup reveals mental gaps, and simple tools like visualization and story reframes fuel a quick rebound t...
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7:38
Resilience, PTSD - Inside The Hidden Cost Of Extreme Sports Injuries
What happens when a love for climbing, biking, and skating collides with the reality of trauma? We open up about the injuries that reshaped our family—from a misdiagnosed concussion to a 20-meter fall that pulverized a heel—and the messy, human...
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6:44
Rewire the What If Toward Courage And Action for Kid Athletes
Ever notice how your brain rehearses the worst-case scenario while your habits keep repeating the same unhelpful routine? We dive into two tiny, high-impact shifts that can reset both: do the opposite when a pattern isn’t working, and flip your...
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6:40
Your Child’s Goals Called; They Want To Be Outrageous
We explore why kids freeze when told to “think big” and show a simple, repeatable way to make bold goals feel safe and practical. Writing, visualization, and playful exaggeration turn fear into curiosity and help families build a shared habit o...
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5:51
Breaking The Loop: Teaching Young Athletes The Reset Button
Pressure can turn smart climbers into repeaters. We’ve watched our kids and many young athletes fall into the loop—same beta, same miss, rising panic—while the clock burns. So we built a simple mental toolkit we call the reset button: stop, bre...
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4:54
Why Young Athletes Get Hurt More During Puberty And How Parents Can Prevent It
We explore why injuries spike for young athletes during puberty and how parents can adjust training to protect long-term growth. Marina shares lessons from two climbers, the cost of overload, and how rest and coach quality change everything.
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13:24
Power Poses For Parents And Teens: How A Two-Minute Physiology Shift Boosts Mood, Confidence, And Performance
What if two minutes could flip the script on a bad mood, a shaky practice, or a high-pressure comp? We explore the underrated power of physiology—how posture, breath, and gaze send real signals to the brain that shape feelings and focus. As a m...
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5:01
When Your Kid’s Sport Becomes Your Whole World
What happens when your child’s sport becomes your identity? We open a frank, compassionate conversation about the moment a supportive role quietly turns into a label—soccer mom, tennis dad, climbing parent—and why that shift can derail a young ...
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