Training for Life with Priscilla Tallman

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Key Points & Memorable Quotes 

“I knew somehow that it could be better.” 4:59

“The tools I used to get good at volleyball were not healthy, and they were not sustainable.” 9:01 

“A coach that has the ability to really sit back and evaluate what they’re dealing with and know that there’s more than one way in is a gift.” - Wendy @ 15:06

“Who am I as this coach?  I’m gonna go be that person because that’s where I’m going to be the strongest.” 16:26

“I don’t think our children need coaching from as parents.” 20:22

“Does the coach sort of understand the developmental needs of the child?” 23:27 

“We’ve learned quite a bit watching our kids choose.” 34:07

“We know our values, we can make better decisions, and when we make better decisions, we are more confident in what we’re doing.” 36:00

“When you can build a habit somewhere, you can build it somewhere else.” 36:22

“Facebook shows me who I would be friends with if miles didn’t make any difference.”  -Wendy @ 46:10

Guest Bio

Priscilla Tallman has been involved in high performance sports all her life. As an athlete, Priscilla played at the University of Georgia and earned 1st team All-Conference for all four years, including SEC Freshman of the Year and SEC Player of the Year. She also earned 1st Team All-America honors her junior and senior years at UGA. She went on to play on the USA National team, USA World University Games and professionally in Europe. In 2006, she was inducted into the prestigious Georgia Athletics Circle of Honor for excellence in representing her sport and the University. As a coach, she has coached at every level from high school to NCAA DI. Tallman is a Mental Performance Coach and Consultant to collegiate and professional athletes; helping them navigate and overcome performance blocks on the court as well as facilitating important breakthroughs off the court due to the challenges they face performing at an elite level. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of Georgia and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University. She has authored two mental performance and wellness resources for athletes and sports teams: “30 Day Champions” Journal, and "30 Day Return to Play" Journal. "30 Day Champions" was studied and researched by graduate students from The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University in Spring, 2022 and has been used by over 1,500 athletes, coaches and parents. Tallman lives in the Phoenix area and is married and has two children.

Show Notes 

0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say’

0:20 - Welcome to Priscilla Tallman

1:11 - Sports Background & Texas Volleyball

4:08 - What Are You Up to Now?

7:21 - Working with Athletes Today

9:08 - Identifying Unhealthy Tools & Healing Through Coaching

17:24 - A Discussion on Vicarious Coaching & Parenting

22:37 - Learning How to Trust A Coach As A Parent

26:49 - Reflecting on Club Volleyball & How It’s Changed

32:49 - Homeschooling is Practical for Us

34:34 - 30 Day Champion’s Journal

39:30 - Life of the Aging Athlete

44:30 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self

46:22 - Thank You & Closing

Links & Where to Find Priscilla 

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