Game Changers - Athlete Edition

Show Notes: In this episode of Game Changers - Athlete Edition, hosts Kortney Harmon (former Division 1 softball pitcher and high-performance business coach) and Julie Jones (Hall of Famer, former Division 1 head coach, and mental performance coach) dive deep into the realities of confidence for athletes at every level. Whether you’re a young travel player or a seasoned pro, confidence isn’t just...

Welcome to Part 2 of our insightful conversation with sports nutrition expert Brian Parana! In this episode, hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones dive deeper into practical performance nutrition, focusing on hydration, electrolytes, and the truth about supplements. Brian shares hands-on strategies, easy-to-understand science, and real-life anecdotes to help athletes—and their parents—navigate the...

Game Changers: Athlete Edition – Episode: Brian Parana (Part 1) Show Description In this insightful episode of Game Changers Athlete Edition, hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones welcome sports nutrition expert and high school health coach Brian Parana. Brian, a former competitive runner and triathlete, brings over two decades of experience working with individuals on optimizing health, fitness, a...

Game Changers: Athlete Edition - Episode with Josie Owen-Kren (Part 2) Show Description In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Michigan soccer player Josie Owen-Kren, hosts Julie Jones and Kortney Harmon dive deeper into the mental challenges of college athletics. From overcoming "the yips" to learning how to communicate with different coaching styles, Josie shares how she transformed from a...

Game Changers: Athlete Edition - Episode with Josie Owen-Kren Show Description Join hosts Julie Jones and Kortney Harmon as they dive deep into the realities of freshman year with Michigan soccer player Josie Owen-Kren. This honest conversation explores the gap between expectations and reality, mental wake-up calls, and the challenges that shape young athletes today. From preparation strategies to...

Game Changers: Athlete Edition - Episode Show Notes The Secret to Youth Sports Leadership: Why Helping Others Beats Winning Every Time - Part 2 Hosts: Kortney Harmon & Julie Jones Guest: Dr. Jason Ronai Episode Type: Part 2 of Leadership Discussion Episode Overview In this powerful continuation of our leadership conversation, Dr. Jason Ronai joins hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones to dive d...

  Episode Overview In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jason Ronai shares his expertise on leadership development for athletes at every level. The discussion focuses on how true leadership isn't about titles, but about influence, and provides practical tools that athletes can implement immediately - whether they're team captains or not. Hosts: Kortney Harmon - Former Division 1 College Softball Pit...

On this episode of Game Changers – Athlete Edition, co-hosts Julie Jones and Courtney Harmon are joined by JP Nerbun, renowned author of "The Sport Parent Solution," to dive deep into the crucial but often overlooked role parents play in their athletes' sports experiences. From dinner table conversations to sideline reactions, the trio unpacks how parental beliefs and actions shape team culture, i...

Welcome back to another powerful episode of Game Changers – Athlete Edition! This week, co-hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones sit down with JP Nerbun—bestselling author, leadership coach, founder of TOC Culture Consulting, and renowned expert in sports culture and leadership. JP dives into the nuances of building winning team cultures, offering practical wisdom for athletes, coaches, and parents...

In this powerful episode of Game Changers - Athlete Edition, hosts Kortney Harmon, Julie Jones, and Courtney Harmon sit down with Michael Blair—former NFL player, bobsledder, actor, keynote speaker, coach, founder of 9010 Sports Bobsled Team, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Community Service Award. Michael shares his extraordinary journey through professional football, the icy tracks of...

In this inspiring episode of Game Changers Athlete Edition, co-hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones sit down with 17-year-old professional soccer player Katie Scott for a candid conversation about her rapid rise through the ranks—from a competitive hometown sports family to the Kansas City Current, Penn State, and the U.S. National Team. Katie shares her firsthand perspective on what it was like t...

 In this special episode of Game Changers – Athlete Edition, hosts Kortney Harmon, Julie Jones sit down with Karen and Nick Scott, the parents behind rising soccer star Katie Scott. The Scotts share their real, unfiltered perspective on raising not just a pro athlete, but a family of driven competitors. From juggling hectic schedules with four active kids to finding the balance between support and...

In this episode of Game Changers Athlete Edition, host Kortney Harmon and co-host Julie Jones dive into the powerful topic of finding an athlete's "why." They unpack the significance of understanding personal motivation, which can transform an athlete from saying "I have to do this" to "I want to do this." Julie, with her extensive experience in mental performance, shares insights on how vulnerabi...

In Episode 3, Part 1 of "Game Changers - Athletes," hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones dive into the transformative power of understanding the "why" behind athletic pursuits. The episode explores Simon Sinek's Golden Circle, focusing on the importance of identifying intrinsic motivation. As parents and coaches, guiding young athletes to uncover their deeper purpose can positively impact their pe...

Welcome to the first episode of "Game Changers Athlete Edition" on the My Space podcast. Today, our hosts, Kortney Harmon, a former Division 1 softball pitcher turned high-performance business coach, and Julie Jones, a respected Hall of Famer 20+ year D1 College coach and performance specialist, delve into the crucial topic of supporting young athletes and their parents amidst the pressures of mod...

In this episode of "Game Changers - Athletes," co-hosts Kortney Harmon and Julie Jones dive into the challenges and rewards of being a student athlete and the critical role parents and coaches play in fostering these young talents. From Kortney's personal experiences as a former Division 1 softball pitcher, she emphasizes the importance of teaching quality over quantity in sports practices. The co...