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It takes a village to raise a professional athlete ...
For the first time ever, this podcast talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.
Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into what it really takes to raise an athlete.
What to expect when you listen:
* The real, raw truth
* Laughter, and maybe some tears
* The struggles and the successes
In this podcast, you will find the support you’ve been searching for to RAISE PRO ATHLETES with confidence, and so much more …
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You Can Coach Your Kid Without Playing The Sport
How non‑athlete parents can raise elite competitors by building systems, learning fast, and assembling a strategic village. We share stories from Lewis Hamilton, Serena and Venus Williams, and Toby…
Every Practice Is A Deposit You’ll Need On Game Day
Pressure doesn’t ask if you’re ready; it checks your balance. We walk through the investment bank principle popularized by elite athletes and translate it into clear, everyday practices anyone can…
Why 45 Minutes Of Deliberate Training Outperforms Five Hours Of Gym Time
Want faster progress without living at the gym? We pull back the curtain on deliberate training and show why one tightly focused session can beat hours of random reps. Instead of chasing fatigue, we…
How Parents Can Teach Kids To Manage Ego And Master Their Thoughts
What if the voice that shouts “prove yourself” is the same one holding your kid back? We take a hard look at ego—how it shows up in young athletes, why it feels like protection, and how that…
How A Child’s Losing Streak Builds Grit, Honesty, And True Ownership
We explore why a losing streak can be a gift for young athletes and for us as parents. Through questions, clear choices, and safe space, we show how struggle reveals true motivation, builds…
How Intentional Training Transforms Kids’ Practice
What if one simple question could turn a scattered practice into a focused, confident training session? We dig into intentional training—the habit of choosing one clear focus before a workout—and…
How To Feed A Young Athlete Who Hates “Healthy”
You want to fuel a young athlete, but every “healthy” meal turns into a standoff. We’ve been there—and we found a simple way through it by turning control into collaboration. Instead of forcing clean…
Treat Your Body Like A Formula One Car To Compete At Your Best
Imagine handing a Formula One team a jug of bargain fuel on race day. That’s the picture we use to rethink how young athletes eat, because the body is a precision machine—and every bite is either…
Competition Climbing vs. Outdoor Rock Climbing
We explore how climbing has split into two tracks—competition gyms and outdoor rock—and why they now demand different skills, habits, and proof of progress. We share how parents can back a child’s…
How Specific Gratitude Builds Mental Toughness At Home And In Sport
We share a simple mental toughness tool that reshapes attention: specific, daily gratitude practiced as a family and on the team. By naming real moments of support and effort, athletes redirect focus…
How Daily Journaling Supercharges Visualization, Goals, And Grit
What if mental toughness took less than ten minutes a day? We walk through a simple daily stack that ties together meditation, visualization, goal setting, story rewrites, and a final step that makes…
Rewrite Your Story, Rewire Your Mind
Ever feel stuck in a rut? Like the voice in your head keeps telling the same old, negative story? Ditch the drama! This episode is all about rewriting those pesky narratives that hold you back.…
Why Clearing Your Mind Is A Myth And What Meditation Really Teaches Athletes
Forget the myth of a blank mind. We’re teaching a practical, kid-friendly meditation that builds real focus—not by silencing thoughts, but by training the return to the breath. In just five minutes,…
You Strengthen Your Mind When You Set Written, Present-Tense Goals And Visualize Them Daily
Your goals are either written and alive or floating away like clouds. We take you inside a simple 8–10 minute routine—writing present-tense goals, visualizing with vivid detail, and closing with…
How To Teach Kids The Power Of Visualization For Goals, Confidence, And Fun In Sport
We teach a simple visualization routine for young athletes, then connect it to goal setting and a quick meditation primer that boosts focus. Marina shares a parent-friendly process to make scenes…
Why Talking About Injury Feelings Helps Everyone Heal
This episode is a bit of a tough one, but it’s something every athlete and parent might face at some point: dealing with injuries and the resentment that comes with them. Trust me, I’ve been through…
Why Youth Competitions Build Mental Toughness And Real Skill
We explore why competitions are essential training for young athletes and how short, consistent mindset work changes results. A tough Spanish Cup reveals mental gaps, and simple tools like…
Resilience, PTSD - Inside The Hidden Cost Of Extreme Sports Injuries
What happens when a love for climbing, biking, and skating collides with the reality of trauma? We open up about the injuries that reshaped our family—from a misdiagnosed concussion to a 20-meter…
Rewire the What If Toward Courage And Action for Kid Athletes
Ever notice how your brain rehearses the worst-case scenario while your habits keep repeating the same unhelpful routine? We dive into two tiny, high-impact shifts that can reset both: do the…
Your Child’s Goals Called; They Want To Be Outrageous
We explore why kids freeze when told to “think big” and show a simple, repeatable way to make bold goals feel safe and practical. Writing, visualization, and playful exaggeration turn fear into…
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Raising Pro Athletes has published 74 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Raising Pro Athletes is currently sporadic with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 4m.
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