Coaching the Athletic Mind

Megan Weaver
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This podcast teaches you how to improve your mental performance whether you're an athlete, parent or coach.  You'll learn how to quiet your inner critic so you can excel on the field!  

  1. JAN 31

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Episode 27 - Why Athletes Hold Themselves Back.

    In episode 27 of Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver shares insights on overcoming mental barriers to enhance athletic performance. She emphasizes the impact of self-critical thoughts and emotional resilience, drawing from her experiences coaching Division 1 athletes. Weaver outlines practical strategies for athletes to separate their self-worth from their athletic performance and develop positive self-talk. She also highlights the importance of resilience in dealing with failures and setbacks, encouraging athletes to build self-belief to achieve their goals.

    18 min

  2. JAN 16

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Episode 26 Embracing Resilience in 2026: from Setbacks to Success in Sports

    In episode 26 of the 'Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast', host Megan Weaver guides listeners into 2026 with a focus on building resilience in athletes. She discusses her new tools and increased interest in presentations on mental performance. Megan emphasizes resilience as the key trait for athletes, explaining its significance using Roger Federer's career and his attitude towards perfectionism. She shares three strategies for enhancing mental resilience.  Megan also offers insights into the benefits of mental performance coaching and encourages listeners to embrace challenges with a resilient mindset.

    23 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 25 - Betting on Yourself!!

    In episode 25 of the Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver celebrates a year of producing the podcast, expressing pride in her consistency and determination. She reflects on overcoming her inner critic and emphasizes the importance of life coaching in achieving her goals. Megan recaps various episodes from the past year, covering topics like handling coach criticism, building mental resilience, and developing self-confidence in athletes. She stresses the value of self-love, trusting oneself, and betting on oneself for athletic success. She encourages listeners to shift their self-talk from negative to neutral or positive and highlights the importance of believing in one's capabilities to handle challenges and failures in sports. Megan concludes by inviting listeners to reach out for a free consultation to improve their athletic mindset.

    19 min

  4. 12/26/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind - Episode 24 - Coach Kelly Slate's insight on Prioritizing Person over Player in Preteen Athletes (Part 2)

    In episode 24 of the Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver continues her conversation with Modified West Genesee Girls soccer team coach, Kelly Slate.  The episode highlights the critical role of coaches as safety nets for middle school girls, explaining the distinction between performance-based confidence and deep-rooted self-confidence. Kelly shares her observations on the evolving pressures on young athletes due to social media and parental expectations. She emphasizes the importance of building mental resilience and character over focusing solely on winning. The discussion also touches on training routines for young athletes before tryouts and managing the pressures of comparison. Megan and Kelly conclude by reflecting on the rewarding aspects of coaching and supporting young athletes.

    20 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Episode 23: Coaching Middle School Athletes: Insight from Modified Soccer Coach, Kelly Slate (Part 1)

    In episode 23 of the 'Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast,' host Megan Weaver interviews Kelly Slate, a seasoned soccer coach for Camillus Middle School. Kelly discusses her extensive background in soccer from childhood through college despite multiple ACL injuries. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of coaching seventh and eighth graders, emphasizing the importance of fostering self-confidence, positive reinforcement, and mental resilience among young athletes. She shares insights on managing players of varying skill levels, encouraging perseverance, and creating a supportive team environment where every player feels valued. Megan and Kelly also explore techniques for helping players recover from mistakes and maintain focus. The episode aims to inspire both coaches and players to embrace failures as opportunities for growth and to enjoy the journey of sports beyond just winning games.

    34 min

  6. 11/30/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 22 -  Toxic Teammates

    In episode 22 of the 'Coaching The Athletic Mind' podcast, host Megan Weaver discusses the importance of managing athletes' concerns about others' opinions.  Megan emphasizes how athletes often struggle with the desire to be liked by their teammates, which can distract them from their game. She introduces several mental tools to help athletes cope with negative comments and self-doubt, including the idea that others' opinions are none of their business, you don't have to believe them and using humor or agreement to defuse criticism. Megan also shares personal and client anecdotes to illustrate how these tools have helped athletes overcome mental barriers and perform better in their sports.

    21 min

  7. 11/15/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 21 -  Suffering is Optional in your Sport.

    In episode 21 of Coaching The Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver celebrates reaching 1,000 podcast downloads ahead of her goal and discusses the primary topic: 'Suffering is Optional in Sports.' Megan elaborates on how athletes can overcome their inner critics and mental barriers without succumbing to unnecessary emotional suffering. She stresses the importance of embracing mistakes as part of the learning process and shifting focus from negativity to problem-solving. She also provides personal anecdotes and examples from her coaching experiences to emphasize how athletes can change their mindset to better handle pressure and perform optimally.

    16 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode # 20 - When "Shake it off" & "You've got this" don't work anymore a Mom's perspective during her Child's Mental Performance Journey

    In episode 20 of Coaching The Athletic Mind Podcast, host Megan Weaver interviews Sarah Hernan about her 11-year-old son, Joey's experience in the Coaching the Athletic Mind program. Joey, who was struggling with self-confidence and performance anxiety in lacrosse, started the program to improve his mental game. Sarah discusses the initial skepticism, the importance of starting mental coaching before the sports season, and the transformative changes Joey experienced. Joey gained tools to manage his inner critic, improved his confidence on the field, and started enjoying his sport again. Sarah also shares how the program positively impacted Joey’s academic performance and offers advice to parents on supporting young athletes.

    36 min
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This podcast teaches you how to improve your mental performance whether you're an athlete, parent or coach.  You'll learn how to quiet your inner critic so you can excel on the field!  

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  • Creator
    Megan Weaver
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coaching the Athletic Mind
  • Show Website
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