Coaching the Athletic Mind

In episode 18 of 'Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver discusses the importance of athletes learning to effectively communicate with their coaches. She emphasizes that this skill is critical for personal and team growth, not just in sports but in various aspects of life. She offers practical advice on preparing for these conversations, including maintaining curiosity, practic...

In this 17th episode of 'Coaching The Athletic Mind' podcast, host Megan Weaver concludes her interview with Cara Martin, a former pitcher for Binghamton University and current travel team and College coach, who shares her remarkable journey from a two-year break in softball to pitching for a Division I school. Cara recounts a memorable game against Arizona State and discusses the import...

In episode 16 of Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver interviews Cara Martin, a standout athlete and pitching coach, who shares her remarkable journey in collegiate softball. Cara discusses her experiences transitioning from Rhode Island University to Binghamton University, her two-year hiatus from softball due to mental health challenges, and the impact of coaching on her athleti...

In Episode 15 of the 'Coaching the Athletic Mind' podcast, Coach Megan Weaver delves into the topic of performing under pressure in sports. She recounts a conversation with a young adult soccer player who struggles to make plays under pressure and offers insights into analyzing and improving performance. Megan stresses the importance of distinguishing between facts and self-judgment, und...

In episode 14 of Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, Megan aims to demonstrate how to set and achieve athletic goals by interviewing her daughter, Cora, who is preparing for soccer tryouts. They discuss Cora's main goal of making the modified soccer team and break it down into mini goals: running to improve stamina, enhancing ball handling skills, and improving shooting accuracy. Megan advise...

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. Maka...

This podcast episode of "Coaching the Athletic Mind," hosted by Megan Weaver, features an interview with three senior student athletes: Anna, Makayla, and Mackenzie . These young women, all former participants in Weaver's coaching program, discuss the mental challenges they faced as high school athletes and how the program helped them overcome these hurdles.

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 r...

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 v...

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 sig...

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 perform...

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 valu...

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 lif...

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 t...

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...

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 understa...

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 yell...