Mindset Coach Academy Podcast Lindsey Wilson

My guest today is Skye Eddy, the founder and CEO of Soccer Parenting Association. Sports are in Skye’s DNA. She is an experienced coach and former professional player with a long and impressive resume. Today, Skye is tirelessly working to bridge the gap between parents and coaches to create a stronger, more holistic foundation of support for young athletes. As a professional athlete-turned-soccer mom, Skye knew there was a need for better parent/coach collaboration in youth sports, but didn’t realize just how much work needed to be done until she experienced being a parent on the sidelines.
She saw a pattern: Coaches were defensive towards parents and quick to put them in the “crazy sports parent” category. While parents were too afraid to speak up for fear of being thought of as a “crazy sports parent”. So, she set out to build an educational framework to help coaches and parents learn to communicate, collaborate, and support one another. 
The work Skye has done through Soccer Parenting Association has changed the game for coaches, parents, and most importantly, athletes. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How the research and science supports parent/coach collaboration
Actionable ways coaches can cultivate a positive parent/coach relationship
How lack of education causes stress in parents, and creates a ripple effect
The “crazy sports parent” dilemma (and how to break the cycle)
How to create a future where sports are really designed for kids
Skye is incredible at stating simple concepts in new ways, and shedding light on the sociology of sports. The work she is doing is incredibly important. With every course, presentation, and student, Skye is creating a better sports experience for the next generation of athletes, parents, and coaches.
Talk about giving back to the game!
I’m thrilled ot help Skye spread the word about Soccer Parenting Association and all her incredible resources for parents and coaches. Let me know what you think about the episode!
Follow Skye
Website: soccerparenting.com
Twitter: @SkyeEddy
Course: “Parent Engagement for Coaches”. Use our special coupon code “POSITIVE” for 25% off at soccerparenting.com/parent-engagement/ 
Related Resources:
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The Mindset Coach Academy Certification: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
 
Here’s a glance at the episode…
 
[1:24] Skye introduces herself by talking about why she founded Soccer Parenting. As a professional athlete-turned-soccer mom, she wanted to optimize her relationship with her athlete, and noticed a need in youth sports.
 
[4:20] Skye shares her answer to the question, “What are you trying to accomplish?” and how the value of youth sports goes far beyond competition.
 
[7:10] How is the Soccer Parenting Association bridging the gap between parents and athletes? Skye shares a personal story about her daughter losing motivation and the what that taught her about the industry, from a parenting perspective.
 
[12:06] Lindsey examines the relationship between commitment, expectations, and pressure, and its impact on young athletes. Skye shares wise words about structural issues in sports.
 
[16:42] We have to be aware that there is no guaranteed result when we sign our kids up for sports. Skye shares some research that supports the value of parent engagement programs in schools. 
 
[19:54] Where does the ‘crazy sports parent’ character come from? Skye talks about how this small percentage of parents

The word ego gets a bad rap. But I would argue that great athletes and high performers NEED ego. We may never have the belief in ourselves or the GUTS to go for what we want without our egos. In today's Mental Monday, I talk about how ego can drive us forward, or hold us back. Most importantly, you'll learn how to use your ego for good (not evil :) -------------------------Join me on Instagram to chat about the episode! https://www.instagram.com/lindseypositiveperform
 
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Do your day-to-day habits line up with what you say you want? This is a question I ask myself regularly. And especially when things start feeling harder than they should. If you feel tired, or overwhelmed, mentally unsettled, or like you're not really making progress on your goals, this episode is for you.Whether your goal is to be healthier, pursue your hobbies, be a good partner or parent, or build your business, If your schedule and goals are not aligned, everything will feel harder. In today's Mental Monday, I'll guide you through these questions:#1 Are you aligned?#2 if you are NOT aligned, WHY is that?#3. How can you find alignment?This episode is short, sweet, and oh so practical. Take 5 minutes out of your day and listen to today's Mental Monday!-------------------------BRAVR Method: The BRAVR™ is a step-by-step SYSTEM designed to get you and your athletes the focus, toughness and resiliency in practice (and beyond) that you ALL deserve. Trusted by hundreds of coaches to have highly productive, focused team practices. For the coach that KNOWS the mental game IS the game. www.positiveperformancetraining.com/bravr-system
 
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COACH: Discovering and defining your core principles can be a game-changer!
In the MCA Insider group, we have 5 core principles that anchor us to our shared purpose and give us something to really sink our teeth into. I find myself coming back to them whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, or foggy, or need a big old boost of energy.
If you are a high achiever with big, ambitious goals, you have to clear the clutter and stay focused. Having clearly defined principles makes it easier to navigate challenges with confidence and avoid getting stuck in the weeds. 
Today, I share our 5 core principles. I hope that they help you the way they’ve helped me. Please, take them, leave them, use them, change them, and make them your own!
This episode starts with a life update and then dives into all 5 principles. To go straight to the meat of the episode, feel free to skip ahead to 9:28. 
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8 Ways to Harness Your Inner Power: In the same way you follow a program from theory to practice to be physically strong, the same is true for building your inner power. Like physical programs, harnessing your inner power is an ongoing practice that takes time and intention. Here is our guide: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/harnessing-inner-power 

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Is your smartphone running your life? Listen, these things are designed to grab and hold your attention. They're like having a buzzing, blinking, ringing casino in your pocket.Smartphones are so great in so many ways, but, when left unchecked, they can eat away at your time, confidence, productivity, and focus. I've learned this the hard way (haven't we all?) When I have no shot clock (i.e. no limits), I can be on it all day. Today, I'm getting PRACTICAL about the reality of phone use. The 5 tips I'm sharing have helped me immensely to stay in control of my phone use without wasting energy on willpower alone. Try these 5 simple tips!-------------------------Want a guided visualization you can use anywhere from your phone? Our Tap Into Your True Power Guided Visualization will help you let go of self-limiting narratives and step into your purpose. Make this visualization part of your daily mindset practice. Download the recording here: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/offers/kig3abUL/checkout?preview=true
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Today's Mental Monday explores the question, "When (if ever) does it make sense to visualize the worst case scenario?"This is a HUGE topic, and one that I can't fully cover in this short episode. There is no simple answer (and that's what makes it fun to talk about!) Let me be very clear, I don't think it's healthy to seek out obstacles, or dwell on the negative stuff. You don't want to be careless when it comes to mindset work. That's why in today's episode, I'm telling you why I believe visualizing the "worst case scenario" can be very healthy, put your mind at ease, and actually help you move TOWARD your goals. Most importantly, I'll teach you HOW to visualize the worst case scenario in a way that won't have a negative impact.---------------------Download our free e-book: “How to Become a Mental Performance Coach”: This FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
 
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