PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith
By Rebecca Smith
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I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and High Performance Coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of The #PerformHappy Community.Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game. Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this podcast is for you.Kids need resources to deal with the pressure of competition, but they don’t necessarily want it to be their coach or parents.I teach parents, coaches, and adolescent/teen athletes of all abilities how to achieve their personal best. These are the tips and mental toughness strategies that my clients tell me help them most.I also provide insights for parents and coaches who want to support their kids and their teams.Performing well is a blend of hard work, skill and mental toughness. I’ll teach you how to use all 3 to be the best athlete you can, and have FUN competing in your sport. Mental skills translate to all areas of your life. When kids learn skills to cope with stress & emotion in a sport context, they become better prepared to thrive in school and beyond.Join me each week as I help people reach peak performance and maximum enjoyment.
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Why Mental Training Doesn't Work
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May 20, 2025 |
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From Fear to Flow - Mastering the Athlete's Mindset with Lacey Rochelle
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Truth About Hypermobility in Sports with Dr. Taylor Goldberg
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May 06, 2025 |
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The ABC Framework - Managing Fear in High-Risk Sports with Sam Buxbaum
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Science of Bravery with Jill Schulman
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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How 3x Olympian Shallon Olsen Turns Pressure into Performance
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Kohei Uchimura's Coach Teaches the Key to Mental Strength
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Trust, Accept, Be Present- Graham Betchart’s Three-Step Plan for Sport Success
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Lost Skills and Stuck Takeoffs - James Coomber’s Secrets to Tackling Both Types of Mental Blocks
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Safer Skills, Happier Athletes - Dr. Ian Crider’s Gymnastics Roadmap
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Choreographing Confidence With Chloe Van Bavel
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Suni Lee's Auburn Head Coach Jeff Graba on Making Winning Worth It
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Paving the Way for Future Champions with Olympian Chellsie Memmel
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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When ‘Winning It All’ Isn’t Enough - Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie on Reinventing Success
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The Journey From Mental Blocks to College Commitment with Gymnast Soraya Rostocil
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Building Unshakable Self-Trust, with OU Gymnast Hannah Scheible
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Culture, Character, and Championships- OU Coach Mark Williams on High-Performance Coaching
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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A College Gymnast’s Guide to Turning Pressure Into Power with Kyrstin Johnson
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Jill Hicks on What Truly Matters in College Recruiting
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Carly Dockendorf Transforms Utah Gymnastics, One Athlete at a Time
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Coaching Fearless, Fun, and Technically Excellent Gymnasts with Morgan Mannix
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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From Twisties to Triumph- Carissa Clay’s Path to Confidence
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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How to Get Perfect 10s with Positivity with Coach Yandis Urquila
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Recover Stronger and Prevent Injuries with The Gymnastics PT, Brittany Lapinski
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Using Setbacks as Opportunities for Growth with Sam Phillips
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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How to Get Into Your Dream School with Rachel Collins
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Learning to Love Performing with Coach Michelle Hong
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Building Champions for Life with Valorie Kondos Field
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Heath Thorpe on Fear, Artistry, and Aiming Higher
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Raising Happy Athletes - The Parent's Playbook with Asia Mape
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Jumping for Joy - Louise Brownsey’s Adventures in Trampoline and Disney
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Unlocking ADHD Superpowers in Sports with Dr. Brent Hogarth
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Becoming Unstoppable with OU Alumni Olivia Trautman
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Staying Calm and Balanced Under Pressure with Shayamal Jallabhjee
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Getting Through THIS (the tough stuff) with Resilience Expert Nina Sossamon Pogue
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Simple Mental Skills to Boost Confidence with Joey Hewitt
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Building Mental Flexibility with Former Australian Elite Gymnast Maddi Leydin
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Parenting Through Mental Blocks with Sport Mom & Coach Holly Johnson
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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How to Have a Long, Successful Gymnastics Career with Elite Gymnast Rosanna Ojala
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Navigating Life's Curveballs with NCAA Gymnast and Rocket Scientist Sam Cerio
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Learning how to "Never Give Up" with NCAA D1 Gymnast Sage Thompson
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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What it's Like to Be an Olympian with Gymnast Daniel Purvis
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Gymnastics in the Social Media Era with Whitney Bjerken
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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The Evolution of Gymnastics with Olympian Aagje Vanwalleghem
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Ellen Reed
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Using Mental Skills to #PerformHappy in Elite and Collegiate Gymnastics with Ana Padarariu
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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What Really Matters in Sport with Performance Coach Brandi Smith
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Australian Elite Gymnast Emma Nedov on her Comeback and the Road to Paris
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Winning with Joy with Champion Culture Coach Becky Beaulieu
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Finding Gratitude after Loss with Michigan State Gymnast Sage Kellerman
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports with Jaime Hamilton
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Staying in Love with your Sport (Even through Recruiting) with D1 Collegiate Gymnast Kaitlyn Donovan
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May 28, 2024 |
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Using the Brain-Body Connection to Optimize Performance with Yuka Sugiura
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May 21, 2024 |
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Mental Blocks: What Parents and Coaches Need To Know with Dr Dave Tilley
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May 14, 2024 |
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Coaching From Your Heart with Olympic Coach Baz Collie
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May 07, 2024 |
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Setting Kids Up for Collegiate Success with Gymnastics Coach Karen Medellin
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Preventing Injuries and Building Strength in Young Gymnasts with Dr. Jenny Borda PT, DPT
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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The Secret to Consistency Under Pressure with OU Gymnastics Senior Audrey Davis
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Gymnastics in a New Era with Coach Jessie McDonough
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Building Unshakeable Self-Belief with Elite Cheerleader Hailey D’Lynn Smith
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Building Flexibility the Right Way with Shelby McNamara
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Positive Coaching at the Highest Level of Gymnastics with Cleo Washington
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Dealing with Pressure with Olympic Gymnast Sam Oldham
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Helping Keep Kids in Sports with D1 Gymnast Kirsten Medeiros
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Coaching Happy Olympians with Canadian National Team Coach David Kikuchi
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Raising Confident Humans - A Conversation with Gymnastics Coach Peterson Pierre
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Dreaming Big with Olympian Danusia Francis-Reed
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dave Diggle
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Learning from Successes and Setbacks with Elite Gymnast Denelle Pedrick
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Finding your Fire With Elite Gymnast Sophia Campana
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Culture Practices That Keep Kids in Sports Longer with Coach Vahid and Coach John-Mark from Unify Athletics
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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How to Have the Best Competition Season Ever
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Avoiding Burnout with NCAA star, Elite gymnast and Mental Coach Briley Casanova
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Making Gymnastics a Better Place with Jaclyn Riemer
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Keeping Kids Safe in the Sport of Gymnastics with Lisa Mitzel
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Performing Under Pressure with Retired Fighter Pilot Tammy Barlette
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Coming Back Stronger After an Injury with Dr. Carl Bescoby
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Olympic Coach Cassie Rice
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Helping Kids Navigate the Pressure of Upcoming Competitions with the Help of one of Dr. Becky's Parenting Strategies
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Interview with Megan Ray - Learning to Trust Yourself
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Kinley's Journey Through a Mental Block: A Real-Life Success Story
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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The #1 Reason Mental Blocks Keep Coming Back
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Braie Speed Swann: A Gymnast's Journey from Elite Competitor to Empowering Coach
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Parenting Through Mental Blocks Day 2: Do's & Don'ts for Parents EP 300
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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Parenting Through Mental Blocks Day 1: How Simone Biles Overcame Her Mental Block (Twice!!) and How to Keep from Backsliding EP 299
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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How to Coach a Gymnast Through a Mental Block EP 298
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Gymnastics Coaches: The RIGHT Way to Stop the Balking EP 297
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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How to Help Your Athlete When They're Struggling with Confidence (But They Don't Want Help) EP 296
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Making Conditioning Fun with Gemma Coles EP 295
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Building Resilience with NCAA Gymnast Sydney Ewing EP 294
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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How To Stop Stressing Over Things You Can't Control EP 293
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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How to Help Your Athlete Build Confidence From the Inside Out EP 292
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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Mom and Daughter Gymnastics Duo - How Liz and Maribelle Balance Family and Gymnastics EP 291
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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A Gymnastics Take on Toxic Coaching - Brook Weinheimer's Story EP 290
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work EP 289
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Are You One of THOSE Moms? EP 288
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May 20, 2023 |
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The 5 Keys To Overcoming Fear EP 287
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May 13, 2023 |
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Super Quick Exercises to Help Your Athlete Stay Focused and Reduce Anxiety EP 286
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May 06, 2023 |
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NO SPOTS ALLOWED - What to do if Your Coach / Gym Refuses to Spot Your Child EP 285
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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HELP! My Athlete Lost Skills Days Before The Big Meet! EP 284
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Coaches - What NOT to do if an Athlete is Struggling with Mental Blocks EP 283
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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What to Say When Your Athlete Fails Big Time at Competition EP 282
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Sport Parents- Change This Immediately If You Want To Help Your Athlete Reach Their Potential EP 281
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Working Through Tumbling Mental Blocks with The Tumble Whisperer Levi Nickson EP 280
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Three Quick Tips for Self-love - The Foundation for Lasting Confidence EP 279
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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How to Support Your Athlete Before, During, and After Competition EP 278
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work EP 277
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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How To Raise Body Confident Kids - An interview with Cliona Byrne EP 276
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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How Mama Drama Can Help Raise A Resilient Athlete EP 275
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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STOP Trying to Solve Your Athletes Problems EP 274
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Mindset Tips from the Best Coaches Around - The CPC Coaches EP 273
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Expert Tips to Support Athlete Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Pospos EP 272
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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How To Protect Your Children From Abuse in Sports with Dr. Amy Saltzman EP 271
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Mean Girl Drama - How to Help Your Athlete Build Confidence in Tough Social Situations EP 270
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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The Long Term Mental Block - Causes & Solutions EP 269
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Mental Block or Poor Work Ethic? EP 268
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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What To Do If Your Coach Doesn't Give Positive Reinforcement EP 267
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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How to Help Athletes Get Motivated with Dr. Brian Hite EP 266
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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Tiny Habits for Busy Moms with Brittany Jones EP 265
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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What NOT to Say to Your Athlete When They're Stuggling EP 264
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Finding Balance and Learning from Failure with Dr. Samantha Jackson EP 263
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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Mindset Hacks from 3x Olympic Diver Laura Wilkinson EP 262
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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How to Help Your Athlete Get Their Skill in a Time Crunch EP 261
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Is it a Mental Block or is She Just Stubborn? EP 260
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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How to Reach Any Goal You Have For Your Life EP 259
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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An Interview with Keagan Hadley EP 258
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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An interview with Lauren Ammon EP 257
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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Fragile Confidence vs. Lasting Confidence EP 256
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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If You Spot Your Athletes Will They Become Dependent on a Spotter? EP 255
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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The Truths and Myths Surrounding Spotting an Athlete EP 254
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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The True Cause of Mental Blocks EP 253
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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How to Dial in Your Focus for the Big Day EP 252
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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Coping with an Injury EP 251
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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Motivating Your Athlete - When to Push and When to Support EP 250
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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Imagery - a Quick Guide to Confidence Through Imagery EP 249
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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Coming Up with a Mental Game Plan for Competition EP 248
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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How To Turn Your Negativity Around Fast EP 247
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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An Instant Confidence Boost For Competition EP 246
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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When Talent Becomes A Burden - What the Movie Encanto Teaches us About Sport Confidence Ep 245
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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Ep244 Crisis! Competition Season & Mental Blocks
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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5 Tips for Surviving Sport Parenting EP 243
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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How to Help an Athlete Who Doesn't Want to be Helped EP 242
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Aladiana Tosado - How to Overcome Fear and Reach Your Dream of Collegiate Gymnastics EP 241
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Dec 25, 2021 |
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How to Break the Negative Thinking Habit on Your Team EP 240
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Who Breaks Through and Who Stays Stuck EP 239
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Two Reasons why Talent is the Main Cause of Fear & Anxiety in Athletes EP: 238
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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5 Lessons From my Performance Anxiety Journey EP 237
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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A SUPER Fun Way to Beat Performance Anxiety. EP 236
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Oct 16, 2021 |
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Why Your Athlete Doesn't Seem Motivated EP 235
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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Is your athlete in tears a lot? Here are 3 reasons why and how to help. EP 234
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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Don't Lose Focus EP 233
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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4 Cs of Masterful Communication for Coaches. EP 232
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make When Incorporating Mental Training Into Practice EP 231
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Supporting Your Athlete When Life Isn't Fair EP 230
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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Maintaining Your Sanity While Supporting Your Athlete. Ep 229
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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What Happened To Simone Biles? Ep 228
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Jul 31, 2021 |
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Stuck on a Plateau E227
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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Athlete Nutrition Tips for Coaches. EP 226
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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3 Essential Summer Practice Tools EP 225
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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How to Help an Athelte Who Doesn't Want to be Helped EP 224
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Interview with a PerformHappy Athlete. EP 223
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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Hey Parents! Let's Change the Culture of Youth Sport EP 222
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May 22, 2021 |
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Interview with Inspirational Para-Athlete Jason Fowler EP 221
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May 15, 2021 |
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The Real Reason I Quit My Sport EP 220
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May 08, 2021 |
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3 Steps to Get Out of a Slump in the Sport You Love
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May 01, 2021 |
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How to Bounce Back After a Bad Day on a Scarey Skill with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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When the New Coach is Causing a Threat to Progress with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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How To Get Your Athlete To Speak Up with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Apr 10, 2021 |
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Champion Mindset Hacks with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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Parents - STOP Talking About Scores with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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How to Teach Your Athlete to Speak Up for Herself with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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3 Ways to Make Impossible Seem Possible with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Chapel Hill Gymnastics Program Director Vahid Moavenzadeh with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Mental Strength Coach Stacey Herman with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Feb 27, 2021 |
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How to Stop a Confidence Backslide in Progress with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Mental Block Tips for Parents with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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3 Quick Motivation Tips with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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Open Letter to the Young Athlete with the Big Dreams with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Why Athletes Don’t Compete Like They Practice with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Jan 23, 2021 |
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The ONE THING you need that can make your sport career a success with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Jan 16, 2021 |
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Six Time World Champion Irish Dancer Lauren Early with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Jan 09, 2021 |
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Keeping Confidence Up In Sport During Big Changes with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Jan 02, 2021 |
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What to do when you have an off day with Coach Rebecca Smith
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Dec 26, 2020 |