Elite Youth - Wisdom Wednesday

Send us Fan Mail This week on Wisdom Wednesday, Stephanie Kalkbrenner of Elite Youth sits down with Carter to explore the transformative power of reflection. Discover how taking time to look inward can fuel personal growth and unlock hidden potential. Carter shares practical tips and profound insights that will inspire you to make reflection a daily habit. Tune in and learn how to harness the wisd...

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Wisdom Wednesday with Stephanie Kalkbrenner of Elite Youth! Today, we're joined by Rory Holland from Phoenix, Arizona, who shares his insights on setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Rory explains how practicing soccer for just 15 minutes a day with specific drills can lead to tremendous improvement and emphasizes the im...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back and get ready to experience an amazing episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Stephanie Kalkbrenner from Elite Youth. This week, we've got Jake Sims from Phoenix, Arizona, sharing his incredible journey to success. Get ready to be inspired as Jake talks about his recent trip to Hawaii, where he learned the importance of setting goals while enjoying the stunning beaches...

Send us Fan Mail Get excited because we have another fantastic episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday for you! . This week, Coach Stephanie is chatting with the amazing Paxton Tompkins about being your best self on and off the field. Paxton shares how she stays disciplined, even on vacation, to get 1% better each day—a commitment that’s helping her become a future college softball star. You won’t...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, everyone! Welcome back to Wisdom Wednesday with Stephanie Kalkbrenner from Elite Youth. This week, we’re diving into "The Power of One More" with our special guest, Penelope Tompkins, joining us from Queen Creek, Arizona. You won’t want to miss Penelope's inspiring story of how doing just one extra push-up at cheer practice helped her build confidence and show...

Send us Fan Mail Here is another inspiring episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Elite Youth! This week, Coach Stephanie sits down with the insightful nine-year-old Scarlett Webber from Kansas City. Scarlett dives into the importance of surrounding yourself with positive, supportive friends and shares a powerful example of how her close-knit circle helps her stay grounded and motivated. Hear Scarlett&a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone, to another amazing episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Elite Youth! This week, Stephanie Kalkbrenner sits down with the incredible 7-year-old Brody Waters from Phoenix, Arizona. Despite battling "holes" in his hands from relentless training, Brody shares his journey through a challenging obstacle course and his dream of becoming a soccer superstar fo...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for another exciting episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday, where Stephanie Kalkbrenner interviews inspiring youth leaders each week. In today's episode, Stephanie chats with 17 year old Daisy Bowles, an excellent student and highly recruited gymnast from Las Vegas, Nevada. Daisy shares her gymnastics journey and insights on how it has shaped her life. Despite her...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone, to another inspiring episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday! I'm your host, Stephanie Kalkbrenner, and this week we have an exceptional guest joining us all the way from Las Vegas: Zachariah. In today's episode, Zachariah shares his journey from gymnastics and aerobics to focusing solely on soccer, and he's gearing up for his big tryout with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday! This week, Stephanie Kalkbrenner connects with Leila Meslem from Las Vegas, Nevada. In their heartfelt discussion, Leila shares her recent switch to a new school and her involvement in multiple sports, highlighting her incredible journey of perseverance and growth. One poignant moment is when Leila talks about her brother Zachariah gra...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone, welcome to another episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday! This week, Stephanie Kalkbrenner interviews the incredible Staci Mia Pariser from Dallas, Texas. Mia shares her insights on kindness and community, describing the friendly atmosphere and welcoming people in Dallas. They discuss the importance of gratitude, with Mia emphasizing that "when you're grat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another inspiring episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday, where Stephanie Kalkbrenner brings the voices of extraordinary young leaders to the world. This week, she sits down with Aurora Pariser from Dallas, Texas. Right from the start, Aurora’s vibrant energy lights up the conversation, reminiscing about bike rides and long-lost hugs with Stephanie. As they dive deeper...

Send us Fan Mail Hi EY fans! Welcome back to another exciting Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday podcast! Today, we're diving in how to push through the fear cycle when it comes at you! Stephanie Kalkbrenner, and her very special guest, Dahlia Pyne have an insightful conversation about fear and how to work through it so you come out on the other side stronger!! Dahlia, just nine years old and alrea...

Send us Fan Mail Today, on Wisdom Wednesday, we have a special treat all the way from Kansas City. The dynamic duo, Scarlett and Brooks Webber, join our founder, Stephanie Kalkbrenner to share their insights on staying motivated over summer break. At just six and nine years old, Brooks and Scarlett bring a youthful perspective that's both refreshing and enlightening. Through their infectious...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to this week's episode of Wisdom Wednesday, where Elite Youth's founder, Stephanie Kalkbrenner, sits down with Melody Wilham to discuss the topic of success. Melody shares her insights on setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and embracing challenges. Through their warm and engaging conversation, they explore the importance of consistency, positive visualization,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week’s episode of Wisdom Wednesday! Elite Youth’s very own, Stephanie Kalkbrenner, is joined by the insightful Ella Wilhelm from Las Vegas. Together, they explore how to replace negativity with gratitude, empathy, optimism, accountability, and love. From swapping complaints for gratitude to transforming judgment into love-filled gestures, Ella's wisdom shines...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday as Coach Stephanie Kalkbrenner sits down with a remarkable nine-year-old, Scarlett Webber from Kansas City. In this podcast, Scarlett shares her insights on the importance of thinking before speaking, offering profound wisdom beyond her years. From the significance of truthfulness to the power of kindness and i...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to the latest episode of Wisdom Wednesday, where Coach Stephanie and Cole dive into an empowering discussion on "Not Caring What Others Think." Cole shares his personal experiences and insights, revealing how embracing your authentic self is the ultimate superpower. Learn the five steps to freedom from others' opinions, including why true confidence comes fr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Wisdom Wednesday, where today we explore the power of visualization to achieve goals! This week, we're inspired by Ella's journey as she applied these tools to help her excel as a Cross Country runner. Ella's story shows us that when we see it and believe it, we can put it into action! Tune in to discover the importance of specific visualization - se...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Elite Youth Wisdom Wednesday podcast episode! Today, Liam Laughton shares his insights on the power of positive self-talk and its impact it has on our daily lives. Positive self-talk, as Liam explains, is about choosing words that uplift us, even in challenging moments. Liam's wisdom reminds us that we are always one decision away from having a great day. J...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, I’m joined by the amazing Blake Laughton to discuss the importance of meditation. Blake shares his preference for Prime Meditation, highlighting its interactive approach to focused breathing. Through meditation, he emphasizes the power of connecting the conscious and unconscious mind, controlling what we can, and finding gratitude in the present moment. Blake&a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Elite Youth podcast! In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, we're joined by Melody Wilhelm, an exceptional young leader from Las Vegas. Melody shares valuable insights on staying calm in any situation, emphasizing the power of focusing on the present moment and knowing your self-worth. She discusses practical tools like deep breathing and reframing negativity, drawi...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, I chat with Ella Wilham, a driven young teen with ambitious goals! Ella discusses the profound significance of serving others and how it shapes our lives. She emphasizes the transformative power of lifting others up and affirming them through our words. When faced with unkindness, we discuss responding not with emotion, but with love. Together, we unpack how so...

Send us Fan Mail Join me today as I sit down with Liam Laughton, a 9 year-old exceptional Elite Youth leader! In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of changing our words and mindset from "HAVING to do something" to "GETTING to do something." This simple shift in perspective can reframe our approach to situations, reminding us of the privilege we have to be able to...