Episode #168: Val Whiting

Episode #168: Val Whiting

From Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers by Matt Rogers

April 17, 2026 · 50 min · Season 3 · Episode 168

About this episode

Val Whiting discusses her journey in sports and the importance of mental performance for athletes.

🧠 The Mental Side of Greatness with Val Whiting | Ep. 168 On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Val Whiting, former Stanford All-American, WNBA player, two-time NCAA National Champion, and mental performance coach for female athletes. Val shares her journey from winning championships at Stanford Cardinal women's basketball and playing professionally in the ABL and WNBA to helping athletes strengthen their mindset, confidence, and resil...

People in this episode

Host: Matt Rogers

Guest: Val Whiting

Topics covered

  • mental performance
  • athlete mindset
  • women's sports
  • basketball
  • confidence building

Keywords

  • mental performance
  • Val Whiting
  • athlete mindset
  • WNBA
  • basketball
  • confidence
  • championships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford Cardinal, WNBA, ABL

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