Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families

Valerie Alston
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The ultimate podcast for parents, coaches, and youth sport athletes who want to unlock the secrets to mental toughness, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're on your way to practice, a big game, or just tackling the daily grind, these bite-sized episodes are designed to spark meaningful conversations to equip young athletes with actionable tools to thrive in school, sports and life while building strong relationships with their parents, one car ride at a time. Hosted by Valerie Alston, former D1 athlete, sport psychology expert, and resilience coach, each episode dives into key topics like building effective self-talk, staying calm under pressure, and bouncing back from setbacks. With real-life stories, practical tips, and relatable insights, you'll discover how to support your youth sport athlete's journey while strengthening your connection along the way. Buckle up and join us for a ride full of inspiration, growth, and the skills needed to become Confident, Calm, and Clutch! Questions? Comments? Ideas? ✉️ Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me On: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 ✨ For exclusive tips, tools, and updates, join my newsletter: 📬 https://www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter

  1. The Mental Game of the World Cup: Lessons Every Young Athlete Should Notice

    6d ago

    The Mental Game of the World Cup: Lessons Every Young Athlete Should Notice

    Watch the World Cup Differently: Mental Toughness Lessons for Young Athletes Valerie Alston challenges sports families to watch the World Cup by focusing on mindset rather than the ball, using knockout-round moments to teach mental toughness. She highlights how quickly momentum shifts in soccer and the importance of emotional flexibility—responding to the current reality and “playing the score on the scoreboard, not the one in your head.” She explains that pressure doesn’t require rushing, emphasizing deliberate routines and the cue “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” She also discusses intentional body language after mistakes, composure late in games, and how top teams solve problems together through communication, encouragement, and solution-focused resilience. 00:00 Watch the Mindset 01:18 Momentum and Emotional Flexibility 03:26 Play the Scoreboard 04:37 Pressure Without Rushing 06:24 Slow Is Smooth 07:11 Body Language and Composure 09:33 Team Resilience Together 10:52 Watch for the Hidden Skills 11:53 Family Conversation Prompts 14:46 Wrap Up and Next Steps Discussion questions: When you watched the World Cup this week, who impressed you the most—not because they scored, but because of how they handled pressure?After you make a mistake in your sport, what does your body language usually communicate to your teammates?What's one situation in your sport where slowing down instead of speeding up would actually help you perform better?If someone watched only your attitude—not your statistics—what would they learn about you as a teammate? Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    16 min
  2. How to Pay for College Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money)

    Jun 29

    How to Pay for College Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money)

    How to Pay for College: Scholarships, FAFSA Timing, and Family Money Talks Valerie Alston and guest Shelly Howard discuss how sports families can fund college through early, honest conversations about what parents can contribute, whether loans are on the table, and the student’s role in earning merit scholarships. Howard explains four “buckets” of money, notes scholarships can be pursued as early as fourth grade, and emphasizes getting a clear estimate of what colleges expect you to pay using a Student Aid Index (SAI) calculator. She highlights that FAFSA considers not only income but where assets are held, and warns planning should start well before late junior year. The episode stresses that the biggest money can come from choosing the right, more generous college and from students building a strong “resume” of authentic leadership and activities. They offer conversation starters like the “millionaire” game to gauge values and financial literacy, and share resources including books and a 30-minute discovery call at collegereadyplan.info. 00:00 College Cost Wakeup 02:16 Funding Starts With Talk 04:46 Scholarship Buckets And FAFSA 08:07 Student Merit Mindset 13:19 Where To Find Scholarships 17:24 Family Money Talk Starters 18:20 Millionaire Game And Debt 23:03 Resources And Wrap Up www.collegereadyplan.info www.collegereadyplan.com Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    26 min
  3. Before You Pick a Major, Try This First - with Shellee Howard

    Jun 22

    Before You Pick a Major, Try This First - with Shellee Howard

    How to Pick a College Major & School: Try, Test, and Build a Real Plan Host Valerie Alston continues her conversation with college-planning expert Shelly Howard about helping students move from a future vision to choosing a major and school. They emphasize building confidence by trying real experiences, shadowing jobs, volunteering, and leadership roles, to discover both what students like and what they don’t, while also gathering stories for applications. They discuss balancing passion with practicality, including return on investment and realistic expectations for careers like professional sports or influencing. Howard outlines key admissions factors: rigorous GPA, aligned test scores, meaningful service, extracurricular depth, leadership, recommendations, and a strong essay, and explains how her “College Ready” village reduces stress by providing a roadmap and support for both students and parents. They close with conversation prompts on who leads the process and what type of college environment fits best. 00:00 Pressure to Decide 00:21 Meet the Hosts 01:22 Vision to Next Steps 03:19 Try It to Know It 06:46 Athletes and Reality Checks 09:26 Passion Versus Paycheck 11:17 Choosing a College 11:40 What Schools Look For 15:13 Beating the Overwhelm 20:51 Car Ride Questions 21:35 Who Leads the Process 23:42 Assessments and Neutral Help 25:55 Campus Fit and Tours 27:35 Wrap Up and Next Week You can reach Shelley and College Ready Plan on social media here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ Facebook: Shellee Maree Howard 5.3K followers www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 College Ready Page 4.8k followers www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Youtube: @collegereadyplan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ TikTok: collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Google: College Ready Twitter: https://x.com/GoCollegeReady Discussion questions: What's something you've always been curious about but haven't tried yet? What would it take to explore it?Think about an experience you've had recently. What did it teach you about what you enjoy or don't enjoy?If you could shadow anyone's job or spend a day learning from someone, who would it be and why?What's one skill (leadership, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, etc.) you want to develop this year, and how could sports help you build it? Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    29 min
  4. The College Question Most Families Forget to Ask With Shellee Howard

    Jun 15

    The College Question Most Families Forget to Ask With Shellee Howard

    Stop Asking “Where Do You Wanna Go?” | Starting the College Conversation the Right Way (with Shelly Howard) Host Valerie Alston welcomes college funding and admissions consultant Shelly Howard, founder of College Ready, to discuss why families should not start the college process by picking a school. Howard explains her approach begins with helping students gain clarity about who they are, what excites them, and their priorities - academic, social, athletic, and financial - before building a balanced list of reach, target, and safe schools and setting realistic expectations about rejection. She emphasizes starting early, normalizing “fail forward,” and using community service and campus visits to help students test interests and build motivation. The episode offers practical family conversation prompts, including asking what excites the student about their future, whether they see themselves going to college, and listening beyond job labels to the deeper goals behind them. 00:00 Start With Who You Are 00:53 Meet College Consultant Shelly 01:28 Her Origin Story 02:45 Clarity Before College Lists 04:15 Athletes Priorities And Fit 06:17 Undecided And Fear Of Failure 06:52 Serve To Discover Yourself 10:34 Start Early And Adaptable Careers 12:20 Organic Chem Reality Check 14:08 Family Alignment First 17:11 Conversation Prompts For Parents 18:09 Front Seat Future Vision 20:52 Do You Even Want College 21:25 Botanist Story Listen Deeper 24:20 Campus Visits Spark Ownership 26:32 Wrap Up And Next Episode You can reach Shelley on social media here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ Facebook: Shellee Maree Howard 5.3K followers www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 College Ready Page 4.8k followers www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Youtube: @collegereadyplan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ TikTok: collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Google: College Ready Twitter: https://x.com/GoCollegeReady Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    27 min
  5. What Young Athletes Can Learn From the Playoffs: Thriving Under Pressure

    Jun 8

    What Young Athletes Can Learn From the Playoffs: Thriving Under Pressure

    3 Things Young Athletes Can Learn From Playoff Games (Confidence, Resilience & Pressure) Valerie Alston of Car Ride Conversations for Sports Families explains how young athletes can learn from watching playoff sports beyond entertainment by studying confidence, resilience, and performance under pressure. She highlights that pressure doesn’t eliminate mistakes, elite athletes are mistake-resistant and focus on resetting quickly after errors, then explains that pressure reveals preparation, so routines, breathing, body language, and trained habits show up most in big moments. She also emphasizes that championships are won by teams, not superstars, and encourages noticing role players, communication, trust, and small contributions that lead to wins. The episode closes with family discussion prompts about athlete responses to mistakes, composure under pressure, role-player impact, and which personal habits or routines are most trustworthy if a championship game were tomorrow. 00:00 Playoff Season Lessons 01:49 Mistakes Under Pressure 03:51 Preparation Shows Up 06:21 Teams Beat Superstars 08:13 After Things Go Wrong 09:32 Support The Podcast 10:02 Conversation Rules 10:27 Discussion Questions 13:08 Final Takeaways Discussion questions: When you watch playoff games, what do you notice athletes doing after they make a mistake?Which athlete or team seems the calmest under pressure? What are they doing that helps them stay composed?What role players or teammates have you noticed making important contributions even if they aren't getting all the attention?If a championship game was tomorrow, what habit or routine would you trust most about your preparation? Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    15 min
  6. How to Stay Motivated All Summer: A Guide for Young Athletes

    Jun 1

    How to Stay Motivated All Summer: A Guide for Young Athletes

    How to Stay Motivated to Train in the Summer (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It) Valerie Alston discusses why summer can be a challenging time for young athletes to stay consistent with training when daily school and team structure disappears and distractions increase. Using self-determination theory, she explains motivation as a continuum, starting with intrinsic enjoyment and moving through four additional sources: rewards/punishments, shame/guilt/pride, valuing the outcomes of training, and identity-based motivation (“I am the kind of athlete who prepares”). She notes the limits of relying on external rewards or guilt, highlights discipline and routine when motivation is low, and emphasizes balancing training with rest, recovery, and being a kid to prevent burnout. The episode closes with family conversation questions about current motivators, upcoming goals and how summer training supports them, desired athlete identity, and creating a realistic summer plan. 00:00 Summer Motivation Problem 00:37 Host And Show Intro 01:08 Freedom And Training Rhythm 03:37 Motivation Spectrum Explained 05:08 Rewards And Punishments 09:02 Shame Guilt And Pride 11:16 Value The Outcome 13:00 Identity Based Motivation 15:51 Balance Rest And Recovery 18:04 Summer Plan And Start Small 19:56 Family Conversation Questions 23:21 Final Takeaways And Outro Episodes on Habit Formation: Episode 50: Build better habits - Make it Obvious https://youtu.be/ZOIc0xkLmio https://3cscarrideconversations.captivate.fm/episode/50/ Episode 51: Build Better Habits For Young Athletes: Law 2 - Make it Attractive https://youtu.be/o4RJQjrTXjY https://3cscarrideconversations.captivate.fm/episode/51/ Episode 52: Build Better Habits for Youth Athlete- Make It Easy https://youtu.be/jq9VS9ozVmY https://3cscarrideconversations.captivate.fm/episode/52/ Episode 53: Help Youth Athletes Build Better Habits - Make It Satisfying https://youtu.be/eqACu5UdD60 https://3cscarrideconversations.captivate.fm/episode/53/ Discussion questions: When you train during the summer, what usually motivates you most right now? Rewards, avoiding guilt, reaching a goal, becoming the athlete you want to beWhat are your biggest goals for this upcoming season, and how does summer training help you reach them?"What kind of athlete do you want to be known as by your teammates and coaches?How can we make sure you work hard this summer while still having time for fun, family, and recovery? Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    25 min
  7. Memorial Day Lessons: Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude from America's Heroes

    May 25

    Memorial Day Lessons: Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude from America's Heroes

    Memorial Day Lessons for Young Athletes: Resilience, Purpose & Gratitude In this Memorial Day episode of Car Ride Conversations for Sports Families, host Valerie Alston reflects on honoring fallen service members and shares lessons she’s learned from 18 years working alongside Army soldiers that apply to young athletes. She explains that resilience isn’t the absence of struggle but the ability to expect challenges, prepare for them, and keep moving forward, and she emphasizes connecting to a purpose bigger than yourself as a key driver of endurance in tough times. Valerie highlights gratitude as a perspective shift—appreciating opportunities, relationships, and sacrifices that make sports possible—and encourages athletes to honor others’ sacrifices through effort, character, and respect. The episode closes with Memorial Day reflection prompts and conversation questions for families about courage, appreciation, growth through challenges, purpose, and ways to honor a fallen service member. 00:00 Memorial Day Meaning 00:43 Welcome And Mission 01:15 Why This Day Matters 02:09 Resilience Through Struggle 06:14 Purpose Bigger Than Self 08:46 Gratitude Changes Perspective 12:36 Honor Others Sacrifices 15:28 Conversation Questions 18:11 Closing Reflection And Thanks Discussion questions: When you hear the word courage, what does it mean to you? Can you think of a time you showed courage in sports or life?Who is someone that has made it possible for you to play your sport, and how could you show appreciation for them?What is one challenge you've faced that ended up helping you grow stronger?What does being part of something bigger than yourself look like on your team?How can you honor a fallen service member today? Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

    20 min
  8. Building Confidence in Uncertain Situations: Helping Young Athletes Trust Themselves When Things Feel New

    May 18

    Building Confidence in Uncertain Situations: Helping Young Athletes Trust Themselves When Things Feel New

    How to Build Confidence When You Don’t Have the Experience Yet Valerie Alston shares lessons from speaking to a new audience at a dental association conference and connects that uncertainty to what young athletes face in sports: new teams, tougher competition, unfamiliar roles, and pressure moments. She explains how to build confidence without direct experience by pulling from similar past experiences, identifying when you’ve handled discomfort before, and taking a strengths-based approach that focuses on transferable skills and character traits. She emphasizes a growth mindset, trusting yourself to learn and adjust as situations unfold and recommends staying curious to reduce pressure and keep uncertainty from turning into panic. The episode ends with car-ride discussion prompts for parents and athletes about past scary situations, existing strengths, current uncertainties, and how confidence can grow during the experience. 00:00 New Audience Nerves 01:18 Confidence Without Experience 03:19 Borrow Past Similarities 06:28 Lead With Strengths 07:48 Growth Mindset Trust 08:52 Curiosity Over Fear 10:11 Support The Show 10:35 Family Discussion Questions 12:56 Wrap Up And Resources Discussion questions: What’s a situation in sports or school that felt scary at first, but you eventually figured out?When you face something new, what strengths do you already have that could help you?What’s something in your life right now that feels uncertain — and what’s one way you could approach it with curiosity instead of fear?How can we remind ourselves that confidence doesn’t always come before the experience — sometimes it grows through it?” Thanks for joining me on Confident, Calm, and Clutch Car Ride Conversations! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a moment. Share it with other parents or coaches who could use a little extra inspiration on the go. For exclusive tips, tools, and updates join my newsletter at www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter For more specific tips on building mental toughness, buy my book Confident, Calm and Clutch: How to build confidence and mental toughness for young athletes using sports psychology If you are a coach looking for ways to build mental toughness into your practices then check out my coaching resources (books, assessments, conversation starters, community and more) here. Parents join my Facebook group to Help Your Athlete Gain Mental Toughness for Parents Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 Watch every episode of Car Ride Conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjguEFjF88w5Wl-eA9dlkwLk7f_sI12V

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The ultimate podcast for parents, coaches, and youth sport athletes who want to unlock the secrets to mental toughness, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're on your way to practice, a big game, or just tackling the daily grind, these bite-sized episodes are designed to spark meaningful conversations to equip young athletes with actionable tools to thrive in school, sports and life while building strong relationships with their parents, one car ride at a time. Hosted by Valerie Alston, former D1 athlete, sport psychology expert, and resilience coach, each episode dives into key topics like building effective self-talk, staying calm under pressure, and bouncing back from setbacks. With real-life stories, practical tips, and relatable insights, you'll discover how to support your youth sport athlete's journey while strengthening your connection along the way. Buckle up and join us for a ride full of inspiration, growth, and the skills needed to become Confident, Calm, and Clutch! Questions? Comments? Ideas? ✉️ Email me: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com Follow Me On: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 ✨ For exclusive tips, tools, and updates, join my newsletter: 📬 https://www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter

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