LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Navigating the Modern Athletic Journey with Danielle Martin

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Martin — professional athlete, mindset and performance coach, entrepreneur, and mother to elite-level athletes. Drawing from her personal journey through adversity and her experience guiding top-tier competitors, Danielle offers powerful insights on today’s youth sports landscape. We explore the challenges of NIL deals, the transfer portal, the pros and cons of early specialization, how to manage coaching expectations, and the critical role parents play in supporting young athletes. Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation delivers real talk and real strategies for success.