Coaching the Athletic Mind

In this episode of "Coaching The Athletic Mind," host Megan Weaver interviews three former student-athletes—Anna, Makayla, and Mackenzie—who successfully completed her program. These young women, all high school athletes (Anna, Makayla and Mackenzie, seniors), discuss the mental challenges they faced in sports, such as self-doubt, fear of failure, and losing their love for the game. Makayla felt playing became a chore due...

In Episode 11 of the Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver addresses the difficult topic of handling losses in sports. She explains the emotional toll losses can take on athletes and emphasizes the importance of viewing losses as learning opportunities rather than personal failures. Megan shares her personal experiences and stresses the need to validate feelings, focus on factual reasons for the loss, and identify a...

In episode 10 of the Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver discusses the importance of mindset in athletic performance. She shares personal anecdotes and client experiences to illustrate how thoughts can either help or hinder performance on the field. Megan highlights the difference in mentality that leads to confidence and better outcomes, using examples from her experience as a varsity softball assistant coach. Th...

This episode of Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, hosted by Coach Megan Weaver, delves into the concept of mental toughness. Coach Weaver shares personal anecdotes from her coaching career and emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk over negative inner criticism. She discusses her experiences with her players, highlighting how staying mentally strong through positive affirmations can significantly impact performance both ...

Megan Weaver addresses the significance of failure in athletic development, particularly for young female athletes. She shares insights into how the fear of failure can hinder performance and discusses strategies to normalize and embrace failure as a vital part of growth. Megan suggests that by teaching young athletes to handle failure, they can build emotional resilience and improve their performance. Examples from her coaching ex...

In episode seven of the Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver releases part two of an interview with Softball Coach Tracey Roman from Division One Le Moyne College.  They explore at what age the recruiting process begins, the importance of academics, and providing broad exposure by attending various camps and games. Coach Roman emphasizes the significance of character and core values in athletes, the role of multi-s...

Coaching the Athletic Mind welcomes Coach Tracey Roman to discuss the realities of college sports. From her D1 playing days to coaching, Tracey shares insights on mental challenges, earning playing time, and building an identity beyond athletics. We explore the 'crisis of self-esteem' athletes face in college, the importance of diverse roles on a team, and the need for a well-rounded life. This episode is crucial for aspi...

In Episode 5 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver continues her conversation with best friend Breana Field. They reflect on their high school experiences, emphasizing how their friendship evolved despite diverging sports paths. Megan shares her intense journey to make the varsity softball team, highlighting themes of perseverance and passion. Breana, on the other hand, chose to pivot to track, valuing personal fulfillme...

In episode four of 'Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast,' host Megan Weaver welcomes her longtime best friend Breana Field. They discuss the significance of friendships outside of sports teams, sharing personal anecdotes from their childhood and college experiences. Breana shares how her parents encouraged her involvement in various activities to build friendships and how their journey in sports intertwined their families....

Harnessing Emotions for Athletic Success

In this episode of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver discusses the often overlooked topic of emotions in sports.  She explains how athletes can identify and choose constructive emotions before a game, thereby channeling feelings like focus, confidence, and motivation to excel on the field. Listeners are guided through practical steps to understand and manage their emotional states...

In episode two of the Coaching the Athletic Mind podcast, hosted by Megan Weaver, the focus is on how athletes can mentally cope with coaches who yell. Megan discusses her family's experiences with her daughter's soccer coach and outlines the responsibilities of parents and coaches in developing a child's belief system. She provides three actionable steps for athletes to handle yelling. Additionally, Megan emphasizes...