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Unstoppable Athlete - Mental Resilience for Teen AthletesSara and Michelle are experienced volleyball coaches who's mission is to empower teen athletes to unlock their full potential - on and off the court - by cultivating growth mindset, building resilience, mastering sports psychology, regulating their nervous systems and setting meaningful, actionable goals. Author: Soul Sister Leadership
Sara and Michelle are experienced volleyball coaches who's mission is to empower teen athletes to unlock their full potential - on and off the court - by cultivating growth mindset, building resilience, mastering sports psychology, regulating their nervous systems and setting meaningful, actionable goals. We want to share experience and stories from young athletes and ex-pros to help young athletes be UNSTOPPABLE in competition and in life. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Sports, Volleyball Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#23 - Mean Girls and Team Dynamics Episode S2.5
Episode 5
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
Sara and Michelle turn their camera on while they debrief from the past weekend. A few themes came up around team dynamics and the potential appearance of mean girl behaviour. What can parents and coaches do about it and what can an athlete recognize as her own responsibility in team relationships?Attitude and Energy are what you are in control of. Connecting with teammates doesn’t mean you need to be besties with everyone but it does mean leading with kindness and respect. Team culture of playing for each other and making the people around you better, vs playing for yourself will payoff on and off the court. Giving shout outs!Parents - be aware if it might be your daughter engaging in mean girl behaviour. - Ask the coach how to help with bonding; mixing up who drives with who, team dinners, crafting clips or bag tags- ask questions and be curious if they are complaining about anotherHelp them reflect and look deeper, how is it for the other personWhat part can they own?Top 3 Take AwaysTeam culture - a focus on kindness and respect on and OFF the courtParents - recognize your role and ask questions. Also create situations for all to mingle.Players - self reflection, how are you showing up?Visit www.skool.com/unstoppable2026 to join our community, watch the Parent Intro Video, join a workshop or have your athlete on our waitlist for upcoming Unstoppable Athlete Program offerings.
