#24 - When a player isn't thriving with a coach S2.6

#24 - When a player isn't thriving with a coach S2.6

From Unstoppable Athlete - Mental Resilience for Teen Athletes by Soul Sister Leadership

February 3, 2026 · 32 min · Season 2 · Episode 6

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The episode discusses how athletes can self-reflect and communicate with coaches to foster growth and confidence.

As a parent we can rush to protective mode, but can we get curious first? Asking our athletes questions to help them self-reflect. What is the coaching looking for from you? Skill or effort wise? Are you clear where you might not be meeting expectations? Are there things the coach has communicated that you are working on? And if not can you approach the coach to ask? Where did you show up in support of your teammate? What was the play that you did that allowed your teammate to be successful? Michelle and Sara also discuss how coaches can have a bias? Sometimes positive and sometimes in ways that don’t support the athlete. When athletes take responsibility for their growth, it can help address these and help the coach become aware where they may be unintentionally missing in how to create a supportive environment that fits this athletes needs. Confidence is a skill that comes from within. Having courage to try and make mistakes in order to learn while feeling support. What happens when a player is feeling that “the coach doesn’t like me!” Girls often look for the support externally first instead of internally and dwell on mistakes. Michelle recommends this book on confidence - The…

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Hosts: Michelle, Sara

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