100 episodes

I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and High Performance Coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of The #PerformHappy Community.

Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game.

Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this podcast is for you.

Kids need resources to deal with the pressure of competition, but they don’t necessarily want it to be their coach or parents.

I teach parents, coaches, and adolescent/teen athletes of all abilities how to achieve their personal best. These are the tips and mental toughness strategies that my clients tell me help them most.

I also provide insights for parents and coaches who want to support their kids and their teams.

Performing well is a blend of hard work, skill and mental toughness. I’ll teach you how to use all 3 to be the best athlete you can, and have FUN competing in your sport.

Mental skills translate to all areas of your life. When kids learn skills to cope with stress & emotion in a sport context, they become better prepared to thrive in school and beyond.

Join me each week as I help people reach peak performance and maximum enjoyment.

PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith Rebecca Smith

    • Sports
    • 4.9 • 21 Ratings

I’m Rebecca Smith, your podcast host, and High Performance Coach. I’m Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of The #PerformHappy Community.

Maybe you’re a gymnast with a fear of going backwards. A swimmer who can’t seem to go any faster. Or a parent who is clueless about how to help your child succeed. You might be stepping up to tougher competition and looking to raise your game.

Whether you're struggling with a mental block, or you just had the best season of your life, this podcast is for you.

Kids need resources to deal with the pressure of competition, but they don’t necessarily want it to be their coach or parents.

I teach parents, coaches, and adolescent/teen athletes of all abilities how to achieve their personal best. These are the tips and mental toughness strategies that my clients tell me help them most.

I also provide insights for parents and coaches who want to support their kids and their teams.

Performing well is a blend of hard work, skill and mental toughness. I’ll teach you how to use all 3 to be the best athlete you can, and have FUN competing in your sport.

Mental skills translate to all areas of your life. When kids learn skills to cope with stress & emotion in a sport context, they become better prepared to thrive in school and beyond.

Join me each week as I help people reach peak performance and maximum enjoyment.

    Working Through Tumbling Mental Blocks with The Tumble Whisperer Levi Nickson

    Working Through Tumbling Mental Blocks with The Tumble Whisperer Levi Nickson

    Does your athlete struggle with mental blocks on their tumbling skills? Join me and The Tumble Whisperer, Levi Nickson as we talk about all the ways to work through those mental blocks.
    If you would like more information on parenting an athlete with mental blocks, check out my FREE parent webinar at completeperformancecoaching.com/free.
    If your athlete continues to struggle with mental blocks and you think one-on-one coaching might benefit them, sign up for a FREE coaching consult at completeperformancecoaching.com/consult

    • 37 min
    Three Quick Tips for Self-love - The Foundation for Lasting Confidence

    Three Quick Tips for Self-love - The Foundation for Lasting Confidence

    Do you know what the foundation for last confidence is? It's self-love. Join me today as I share 3 quick tips for self-love.
    If you are parent looking for resources on parenting an athlete with mental blocks be sure to check out my FREE parent training at completeperformancecoaching.com/free!

    • 11 min
    How to Support Your Athlete Before, During, and After Competition

    How to Support Your Athlete Before, During, and After Competition

    Do you feel like you are ALWAYS saying the wrong thing on the way to meets and on the way home? Over the years, during my parent trainings, I have heard over and over "I just don't know what to say and when".
    Well, I am here to help. Let me help you figure out what to say to your athlete to motivate them and empower them instead of accidentally hindering.

    • 19 min
    Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work

    Why Confidence Ladders Don't Work

    Do you and your athlete keep working the confidence ladder but end up with the same problem time and time again?
    While confidence ladders can be great tools for some athletes, they can be exhausting and hope motivation-crushing for others.
    For parents, be sure to check out my FREE training on parenting an athlete with a mental block! Sign up at completeperformancecoaching.com/free

    • 17 min
    How To Raise Body Confident Kids - An interview with Cliona Byrne

    How To Raise Body Confident Kids - An interview with Cliona Byrne

    As parents of children, we do our best for them each and every day. Some topics can be hard to tackle, this includes the way they think and talk about their bodies.
    Today I meet with Cliona Byrne to discuss the ins and outs of raising body-confident kids.

    • 35 min
    How Mama Drama Can Help Raise A Resilient Athlete

    How Mama Drama Can Help Raise A Resilient Athlete

    Mama drama can take a fun gym experiene and turn it into a nasty one, but only if you let it!
    Today Coach Rebecca Smith talks about how you can use that mama drama and have it help you raise a resilient athlete.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

SNGFL ,

A must for competitive athletes

Best recommendation I’ve ever gotten for my athletes. We’re only 3 in and it is such eye opening info for both myself as a supporting role and for helping my kids to understand the mind connection in their training and performance. So grateful for this!

AndrewMo123 ,

Andrew M

Rebecca’s podcast is fantastic! She has diverse guests and each episode is full of positive energy.

The Scholar Coach ,

Solid Insights for Parents

I was recently a guest on Rebecca's posdcast and it was such a wonderful experience. She is a great hostess, thoroughly prepared and knowledgable on the topics addressed as well as able to add great insights. I was blown away by how fast our time together FLEW by!

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