Raising Elite Competitors

Updated: 04 Nov 2025 • 292 episodes
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The GO TO PODCAST for Sports Moms raising confident girl athletes! Elite Competitor Co-Founder Coach Breanne Smedley (AKA Coach Bre) is all about empowering moms with the tools they need to strengthen their athlete daughter's mental game so she believes in herself as much as you do (and plays like it!). Whether you're a sports mom with lots of seasons under your belt, just getting started on this sports journey, or somewhere in between... think of this podcast as your go-to guide to helping your daughter navigate the ups and downs of her sports journey. If you feel like you've tried everything to build your daughter's confidence and often don't know what to say to support her (especially when she's being super hard on herself), then you're in the right place. Coach Bre and her guests break it down into actionable strategies that WORK so that you never have to feel stuck not knowing what to say or how to help your athlete daughter again. Through what you learn on the Raising Elite Competitors Podcast, you can ensure that your daughter's mental game and confidence is her biggest strength... in sports AND life!  🚀 FREE Training for sports moms: trainhergame.com 💙 Thanks for being a valued podcast listener! Save $400 on our #1 Mental Training Program for Girl Athletes - The Elite Mental Game: https://elitecompetitor.com/emg

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What does it really mean to be tough when life throws something your training could never prepare you for? In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with Kelly Vo, Co-Founder of The Pink Ribbon Army and Ironman athlete turned cancer survivor, to talk about how the mental strength built in sport can transform how we face lif

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Every athlete faces it—the big moment when the game’s on the line and nerves kick in. In this episode, Coach Saylor shares powerful mindset tools to help athletes rise in those pressure moments instead of crumbling. You’ll learn how to reframe pressure from something to fear into something to embrace, using simple, sci

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If your daughter has been dragging through games, feeling moody, or dealing with nagging injuries, it might not just be “teen stuff.” Her energy, focus, and confidence could be slipping because she isn’t fueling her body properly. In this episode, Coach Bre sits down with sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes to talk about f

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Does it feel like nothing your daughter does is ever good enough? She may win a game, set a personal record, or master a new skill, yet still criticize herself.  Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate athletes to improve, push harder, and reach higher goals. On the other hand, it can become

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Playing time can be one of the most emotional and confusing parts of sports for athletes and parents alike. You see your daughter working hard, but she’s frustrated when she doesn’t get minutes on the court or field. You want to help, but you’re not sure how to do it without stepping in or making things worse. In this

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Is mental training for young athletes actually worth it? If you’ve tried pep talks, advice, or even therapy and still feel stuck, this episode brings you real parent stories that lay it all out. Hear how two families faced mental struggles, found new tools, and saw their athletes regain confidence and love for their sp

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