Plan B - Athletes supporting Athletes

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Former Professional Athlete and Sports Psychology Consultant Coach B invites Athletes from all walks of life to have an Athlete to Athlete conversation and offer their advice, support and knowledge to  their fellow athletes. Raw, honest and authentic experiences from athletes, active or retired, youth or masters, pro or amateur  and  all levels in between,  to inspire and motivate their peers.

  1. 2D AGO

    Inside The Trans Youth Sports Debate: Data, Fairness, And Real Solutions

    We cut through the noise on trans youth in sport by examining real participation numbers, performance gaps after puberty, and the mental health stakes of belonging. We challenge glossy campaigns, map the current legal landscape, and offer a concrete idea to expand opportunity without sacrificing fairness. • mission of athletes supporting athletes and signal versus noise • critique of the ACLU More Than A Game campaign messaging • overview of state laws and pending Supreme Court timelines • mental health benefits for LGBTQ youth and risks in restrictive states • participation rates in high school and college contexts • sport-specific performance gaps and safety considerations • human impact on girls’ and boys’ psychology in competition • proposal to pilot dedicated trans competitions and open categories • invitation for trans athletes and parents to share perspectives You can find me at coachbperformance.com, or at the Plan B by Coach B Instagram podcast page. Want to come on the show? Drop us a line and share your story. DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    19 min

  2. JAN 26

    She Quit After Getting Lapped—Then Built a Program Where Every Swimmer Belongs

    A coach’s origin story doesn’t always start with a medal. Coach Monica begins with love for the water, isolation in adolescence, and a brutal race that sent her out of the sport—only to return years later with a philosophy built on belonging, clarity, and second chances. We talk candidly about what it feels like to be the slowest in the fastest heat, why perspective arrives late, and how that moment now informs a program where no one is cut and every swimmer can win their day. We pull back the curtain on modern swim training: fewer empty yards, more intent. Monica breaks down how technology and recovery science shape smarter sets, why bodyweight strength precedes barbells, and how rhythm and tempo cues make speed more teachable. Grit gets real through micro-wins—like hitting 12.5 off every wall—because consistent, small successes build confidence that sticks through long seasons and tough meets. Team culture drives everything. From celebrating JV progress to supporting college-bound athletes, Monica shows how a cap and a lane can create a sense of belonging even for a sport that’s often unseen on campus. We also get practical about balance: the family logistics, crockpot dinners, and the “swim team money” tradition that funds a shared trip and turns sacrifice into connection. It’s a playbook for sustainable coaching, strong teams, and resilient athletes. If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete who’s ever stared down a rough result, you’ll want Monica’s closing mantra in your pocket: there is grace and there is redemption. Feel it, shelve it, come back hungry, and don’t make the same mistake twice. Enjoy the conversation, share it with a teammate who needs a boost, and if it resonates, follow the show and leave a review so more listeners can find it. DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    32 min

  3. JAN 16

    From Couch Flips To UCLA Bars

    What if the best season starts when you finally stop forcing it? That’s the turning point Maddie shares as we trace her path from a three-year-old flipping off couches to a UCLA D1 Gymnast and now a senior balancing bars and degree in applied mathematics! WOW!  Maddie almost walked away after Level 10, burned out by self-promotion and a chaotic recruiting landscape—then found her rhythm, got into UCLA academically, and seized a rare chance to walk on to one of college gymnastics’ most electric programs led by Head Coach Janelle McDonald. We go inside the demands most fans never see. NCAA hour caps don’t soften the intensity: three-hour practices, strength work, and a meet-day “touch” that lasts four minutes for the entire lineup. On bars that can mean one turn, new settings, and a clock winding down while you’re still waiting to jump. Maddie breaks down the mental side of that moment—trusting the thousands of reps, using the touch for feel and cues, and treating a miss as useful information rather than a verdict. We unpack how lineups are chosen, why alternates always prep, and how an unexpected exhibition at Stanford proved the value of staying ready. Culture is the power move here. UCLA’s program prizes big personalities and genuine support, and Maddie describes arriving without the usual recruiting runway, being welcomed instantly, and then growing into a leadership role as a young roster took shape. With eight seniors gone, she shifted from quiet example to vocal standard-setter, helping protect a culture the team rebuilt over years. That investment paid off with a nationals run that felt like a culmination—a result that matched the work, the values, and the joy. If you’re chasing performance under pressure—whether you’re an athlete, student, or leader—this story lands. It’s about letting go to compete better, choosing teammates to quiet nerves, and solving one hard problem at a time. Listen, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. If you want to support Maddie in her senior season and all the UCLA Gymnastics team go to: www.uclabruins.com  DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    38 min

  4. JAN 5

    What If The Toughest Rep Is Rest?

    Welcome to Season 2 - A season opener should feel like a spark—and Olav brings the fire. He’s a NorCal senior, a multi‑sport athlete, and a defensive end who finished his last season with an ACL and meniscus tear. What follows is a candid, unfiltered look at ambition meeting adversity: the moment a late‑game decision spiraled into surgery, and how he rebuilt his plan around smarter recovery, coaching his teammates, and keeping his college dreams alive. We dive into the tradeoffs athletes face when they love a collision sport yet understand the science. Olav talks openly about concussions, hydration, and why the first violent minutes of a game can be the riskiest. He doesn’t glorify danger, but he does stand by the character, teamwork, and discipline football and track forged in him. From locker room culture to pre‑game rituals, he champions quiet focus over performative hype, showing how standards and player ownership can turn a program from perennial underachiever into a contender. Leadership isn’t loud; it’s consistent. If you’re navigating injury, this conversation doubles as a blueprint. We get into surgery decisions, timelines, and the under‑appreciated power of nutrition, sleep, and patience. We talk pool running, progressive rehab, and the mindset shift where the fastest path back is choosing to go slow today. Olav's core message to younger athletes lands with weight: be yourself, do the work, and let effort outlast ego. Talent fades without discipline. Work ethic compounds. Tap play to hear a grounded, real-time comeback get built. If this conversation helps you or someone on your team, share it with a teammate, subscribe for season two, and leave a review with one takeaway you’ll put into practice this week. DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    45 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    How to Spot a Snake in Sport - learning that deception is part of the game!

    Deception is not a flaw in sport; its one of the main features that make elite sport so enjoyable to watch and so difficult to master but it is also the reason why it attracts individuals who exhibit and produce this type of behavior for the sake of producing the necessary results to win. So does that mean that being a "Snake" in sport is wrong? No not exactly but it does mean that for athletes you need to be aware and correctly prepared for the environment that you heading into. In this episode Coach B shares a recent humbling experience and how, by using the historical metaphor of being aware of Snakes, in the deceptive landscape of sport, one has to have clear objectives and seek transparency from those you work with or risk the uncomfortable fate of humiliation and disappointment when expectations are not aligned. DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    31 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Remembering one of Australia's Toughest Triathletes - let's keep having tough conversations...

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of March 2025 More than 720 000 people  will die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.  Suicide Prevention, as difficult as it is, must be a conversation we have to continue to have. Let's not stay silent. Have conversations like this. Lean into others. You are loved. People do care. On the 11th anniversary of my Australian Triathlon Teammate, Jackie Fairweather ( nee Gallagher) 10 November 1967 - 1 November 2014, I feel it is important we continue to celebrate this extraordinary athlete and remind all athletes you are more than your sport, and that help is available if you need it. If you need support please reach out call or text 988,  worldwide crisis text line 741-741.  To my fellow Australians back home call lifeline - 13 11 14. Thank you for listening, please like, share.  DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    41 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    The Quarterback supporting the Quarterbacks

    As high school athletes we never want our sporting days to end. The enjoyment of the game, being part of a team, our love of the sport, it is still there when we graduate, it doesn’t fade overnight...well what if you were to learn that it doesn't have to end. What if you were to learn that you can keep being part of a team, keep contributing, keep being part of the action.  This week we meet a former high school quarterback who took his love of football in a new a direction and channeled his football IQ to help his new college team and keep his development as a player alive while he decides what he wants to do next. In Episode 8 we meet Bay Area athlete Joe Miller and who knows you may just be listening to a NFL coach of the future.  DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    44 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    Meet Tyla..part of the growing talent in the field event athletes in USA Track and Field.

    In this week's episode we have some wisdom for youth athletes from one of our younger podcast guests. Tyla, a throwing champion from Texas, is a Junior in high school and a two time competitor at the World Junior Olympics. Born in the USA Tyla's parents come from Trinidad and Jamaica and both had athletic careers before immigrating to the states. Tyla proudly informs me she is West Indian American and on this day of Indigenous Peoples I can not think of a more appropriate guest to elevate to centre stage. Enjoy Tyla's story so far and lets see where her sport takes her..... DM the host Coach B via the Instagram Page : Plan B by Coach B Support the show To see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show. *Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

    38 min
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Former Professional Athlete and Sports Psychology Consultant Coach B invites Athletes from all walks of life to have an Athlete to Athlete conversation and offer their advice, support and knowledge to  their fellow athletes. Raw, honest and authentic experiences from athletes, active or retired, youth or masters, pro or amateur  and  all levels in between,  to inspire and motivate their peers.

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  • Creator
    Mental Performance Coach B
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Plan B - Athletes supporting Athletes
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