#39 - Do Hard Things: Raising Athletes Who Aren’t Afraid to Make Mistakes S3.3

#39 - Do Hard Things: Raising Athletes Who Aren’t Afraid to Make Mistakes S3.3

What if making more mistakes is actually the fastest way to become a better athlete? Fresh off a week of volleyball camp, Sarah and Michelle reflect on what they saw in the gym—from young athletes learning new skills and navigating frustration to older players stepping into leadership roles. They explore why adaptability, coachability, intentional practice, and the ability to recover quickly from mistakes matter just as much as technical skill. They also challenge parents to resist fixing every uncomfortable experience and instead help their athletes problem-solve, take risks, accept feedback, and keep showing up when something feels hard. Because the goal isn’t to raise athletes who never struggle—it’s to raise young people who know what to do when they do.


Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Do hard things!
  2. Those who recover from mistakes quickest will experience more success
  3. Being focused on you is normal and your feelings are real - the lesson is to help your athlete redirect those feelings into things they can control.

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#41 - From “I Can’t” to “How Can I?”; Are We Helping Our Kids—or Making Excuses for Them? S3.5

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#40 - The Ride Home: What Your Athlete Actually Needs From You S3.4

#40 - The Ride Home: What Your Athlete Actually Needs From You S3.4

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#38 - Ready for Tryouts? How to Show Up Prepared and Be Unstoppable S3.2

#38 - Ready for Tryouts? How to Show Up Prepared and Be Unstoppable S3.2

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#37 - Before You Blame the Coach S3.1

#37 - Before You Blame the Coach S3.1

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11 Aug 26min

#36 - Coaches Kids - The Good, the Hard, and the Unexpected S2.18

#36 - Coaches Kids - The Good, the Hard, and the Unexpected S2.18

What happens when the person driving you to practice is also the one running it? In this special roundtable discussion, Michelle sits down with three athletes—Callie, Emmy, and Jena—to explore the uni...

30 Jun 26min

#35 - 5 Green Flags of a Great Coach (Hint - its Not About the Volleyball) S2.17

#35 - 5 Green Flags of a Great Coach (Hint - its Not About the Volleyball) S2.17

Fresh off a weekend of graduations, Sara and Michelle reflect on the relationships, life lessons, and lasting impact that sports can have on young athletes. What begins as an emotional conversation ab...

23 Jun 37min

#34 - Beyond “Good Job”: Building Confidence Through Honest Feedback S2.16

#34 - Beyond “Good Job”: Building Confidence Through Honest Feedback S2.16

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