FIERCE Athlete Podcast

Last episode of the FIERCE Athlete Toolbox, and all other episodes and growth lead to this one- Leadership. Sam, Danae, and Angel challenge you to take what you've learned and positively impact those around you. They discuss different leadership styles, what not to do, and make the point that living a Christian life allows you to embody all the  characteristics needed to lead. After all, Jesus Christ was the greatest leader in...

“How we receive feedback can be empowering.” This week Sam, Danae, and Angel talk about a tool that can not only set you apart as an athlete, but lead to growth in all areas of your life- “being coachable”. We discuss, learning how to properly ask for feedback, how to graciously ignore bad feedback, and how to give feedback ourselves. Ultimately, this prepares our hearts to receive true coaching from our Heavenly Father! We promise...

Communication îs an art. Whether with a coach, teammate, parent, friend, or in the media, the way we communicate  through our tone, body language, and words, reveals a lot. As athletes, we need to hone this skill. Sam, Danae, and Angel discuss how our communication has the power to heal and make others feel like they belong and are worth listening to, but also how it has the power to be toxic when used for gossip or when we ignore ...

Ownership is essential not only to personal success, but also team success. This week we begin talking about elements of our toolbox that affect and involve others. Sam, Angel, and Danae discuss the importance of ownership to create a culture of trust, to navigate unforeseen circumstances, to discover your role, and to accept your reality. They get deep, warning us not to allow our ownership to impact our identity, and to not own t...

"If I have a peaceful, quiet soul, it is going to allow the rest of my life to be balanced and focus." When the game gets heated or comes down to the wire...how do we stay focused on the task at hand? Angel, Sam, and Danae discuss the best way to refocus our selves, our minds, and our tasks in order to reach our goals, especially amidst the many many distractions that vie for our attention both on and off the court. You w...

Join us as we jump back into our Athlete Toolbox- the attitudes and characteristics that will distinguish you as a player and person. While internal drive may get you out of bed in the morning, today we're talking about HOW you approach the workout, game, practice, and our sport. Yes- lets talk "Work Ethic". It is virtuous to work hard, to do everything in front of you to the best of your ability! Join this discussio...

Macy Petty was forced to play against a man in high school club girls volleyball back in 2019. Since then she has found herself becoming a leading advocate to protect women's sports. In continuing our mini-series on Fighting for Women in Sport, Sam and Macy discuss what has inspired her to step out in truth. You don't want to miss this very full and vibrant conversation that covers discernment of spirits, protection of ou...

Paula Scanlan, former Penn swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas, speaks to Sam about faith, courage, friendships, and what led her to come out as a public advocate. Given her unique and personal experience, she is currently fighting against biological men competing in women’s sports and violating women’s locker room spaces. Unique to this interview, Paula opens up about how she was let down by those in her life, including the Church,...

Fighting for Women in Sport Podcast Series

This SPECIAL Edition episode is a dialogue with decorated former collegiate athlete and women in sport advocate, Riley Gaines. Riley shares her personal experience of having to compete against a biological male, "transgender" individual, at the NCAA National Swimming Championships. Tune in to hear this riveting conversation about the hot button issues today in women’s at...

Dive back into our FIERCE Athlete toolbox with us – listen to our dialog on the essential characteristics that make individuals & teams successful.....What is toughness? Can we increase our capacity for being tough? Can I be Tough AND Feminine? Learn how to grow in physical and spiritual toughness, who we can look to as our role model, and how we can use our sufferings to offer them up as a gift for others. 

Bible Verse: 2 Timot...

Join us as we continue to unpack these FIERCE Athlete tools that aren’t found on the stat sheets…. the skills that are helping the individuals reach new heights on the athletic field/court AND also propels teams to success. Self-Confidence is KEY for our athletic performance as well as instrumental in understanding our identity as Daughters of God. We are confident because our creator is confident in WHO we are and who HE created u...

Many moments during the game, race, or match are out of our control.  When in the heat of competition… What DO we as athletes have control & choice over? Digging into the FIERCE Athlete Toolbox; Sam, Angelina, & Danae discuss the essential role ATTITUDE plays in success on and off the field. Unlock the secrets to becoming a true competitor, different ways to contribute to your team/individual success, and how to use CHRIST ...

Summer workouts, 6am weights, long road trips, and countless hours in the gym…Why do we do what we do? What do we need to be “successful” athletes and people… and what does success really mean? The FACT is that we were CHOSEN by God to be an athlete. What a gift and responsibility.  Sam, Angelina, & Danae dive into the “WHY” behind the INTERNAL DRIVE to compete and discuss what our greater purpose is for. Help us unpack the FIE...

Carol Marquardt played amateur tennis (only because they didn't have pro back then) in the 1960s against the likes of Margaret Court and Billie Jean King. In the pre-Title IX era, Carol expresses she felt like she had to "apologize for liking sport" because as a woman it was so countercultural to do so. Our ability to play sport is built on the shoulders of women like Carol. As we recently celebrated the 50th anniver...

Sam and Britt offer their commentary on the new hit movie, Encanto. There are so many gems that we as athletes can relate to.  Like many of us, the characters are solely defined by their talents, and have fears of appearing weak or vulnerable. While our athletic talents are amazing, and gifts from God, we are so much more than them. Join Sam and Britt as they discuss how to shift your viewpoint of being defined by just your talents...

Our culture has a certain definition about what it means to be a woman....and the athlete culture seems to have a different one. So what does it mean to be a woman? A MUST LISTEN! Sam and Britt speak into their own experiences of trying to discover true femininity and how they came to embrace who they really are as athletic women. Even more, they discuss the factors that have contributed to the culture's distorted views of bot...

As athletes, often times we are our own toughest critics. Britt and Sam wrap up the "opinions" mini-series by talking about the standards we set for ourselves as athletes. We dive into perfectionism, pride, and what true humility is. Join us as we encapsulate so many themes this week! 

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness...

Whether it’s peer pressure, comparison, trying to fit in and be accepted, or changing who we are, we often give others, especially our teammates, power over us.  We need to have confidence in who we are because being authentic is what allows us to gain respect. Sometimes we gel with our teams and other times it takes more work. Sam and Britt discuss their own experiences but also give tips on how to set a positive healthy culture o...

We are continuing with our "opinion of others" mini series in Season 3. This week Britt and Sam talk about how our coaches affect us as athletes. They break down the things we can control in regards to our coaches and those we can't. They pull from their own experience in regards to playing time, coaching style and what to do with tough situations. They also offer advice and scripts of how to best have a conversation...