Eating Curveballs For Breakfast - Stacie Mahoe

Words lf wisdom that got me thinking. Sharing with you so you can figure out what you need to do to set yourself up for success and make achieving your most important goals inevitable. Good stuff :) StacieMahoe.com, Facebook.com/staciemahoe

Recurring themes that I've seen coming up again and again as I connect with, and talk to, sports parents. Breaking down some misconceptions about the college recruiting journey, a common issue that blocks performance for some athletes, some mindset shifts around these areas. Plus, various ways I'm here to support you through this incredible, but not always easy journey

I took a few minutes to ask my younger kids about sports and how they feel about their older siblings being involved in sports. Heres what they had to say ...

Simple exercise you can to do lay the foundation for actually having the great season you really want. This one is short and sweet. Enjoy!

My expeience with a torn calf, thoughts on training and mindset, mistakes made, and why I've been a little MIA :)

Wow! What a series. Congrats to FSU! There was history made, there were so many wonderful moments shared, so many wonderful conversations started because of the WCWS. You'll hear about heart, effort, coaching, leadership, pitch calling, Kelly Inouye-Perez's awesome video with tips for coaches and more! Enjoy

Fun chat with Gordon Maclelland from the UK, CEO of WWPIS (Working With Parents in Sport)! I enjoyed hearing Gordon's perspective on being a sports parent, the experience that sparked the development of the Parents in Sport website, who he feels the greatest influence is in a child's youth sports experience, some tips on what to do when your child makes mistakes and/or doesn't seem to be giving their very best effort, and all kinds of other great concepts for parents to keep in mind as we navigate this competitive world of sports with our children. Visit Gordon's website at https://www.parentsinsport.co.uk/

Read an interview featuring Coach Matt Lisle and his thoughts on giving athletes permission to fail in order to help them succeed and that sparked the thoughts shared in this episode. Playing to win, playing to not to lose, and how that relates to fear based "motivation" vs the alternative. Kept it short and sweet for this one! Enjoy and also check out the article I'm referencing at https://inside.heja.io/permission-to-fail-how-to-help-young-athletes-succeed-7b5525752e12

I have a 2017 grad and a daughter scheduled to graduate in 2019. Who would've thought that I'd be filling out a FAFSA for a new college student in 2018? My daughter, who graduated last year, and decided to go to work instead of college, now had another chance to possibly get back on the mat and become a collegiate athlete. We shall see where this goes

Such great discussions and insights shared today on FB on this exact topic. I'm bringing some thoughts here for you to ponder and reflect on as you aim to have a powerfully positive impact in our world :)

Lefty catcher, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NPF Champion, Jenny Topping, joins us for an amazing discussion on ... - coaching female athletes - her favorite exercises in the gym - what it takes to play at the highest level - fear based coaching and the alternatives - safe sport and why she feels it's a must for coaches - rethinking athleticism and the need to be better than everyone else - empowering the players we lead - responding positively to mistakes ... and a whole lot of other key concepts that not too many people are talking about in our community. Jenny is SO spot on with her insights and I am super excited to share our chat with you

What are you looking for? Because whatever it is, there's a good chance you'll find it! More on that here :) Enjoy!

Why I loved taking pitches, what I was learning, a simple thing hitters can do to improve their pitch indentification, digging deep into learning processes, developing a FEEL for the game, the thing that disrupts that, and more! Enjoy

When you find yourself in situations you're uncertain about, finding positive self talk statements that you actually believe in can be a bit tricky. Here are some ideas on how to navigate that, plus thoughts on new expeiences, letting yourself dream, sharing goals, and are you using these positively focused concepts in helpful ways? Or are you just making excuses? Hmmmm ... lots to think about as I invite you to do some of the gut checks I've been doing recently :) Enjoy!

Thoughts on "we need to set high standards" and "we need to hold kids accountable."

Taking pitches, calling pitches, short term vs long term

Short and sweet, this one is for athletes. What if every day was game day? Please excuse the audio, hopefully you're able to hear it well enough. Enjoy! :)

Youth athletes and their fear of possibly disappointing people they love most, lets make this a non-issue.

Olesya Wilson from Mind Over Body talked with Coach Jenn Starkey about what's going on INSIDE the body of the female athlete. In this episode you'll hear 3 of my takeaways, the question a chiropractor had about all my kids, thoughts on high pressure tactics for high level performance, and a whole bunch more. Enjoy this episode and watch Olesya's whole interview at https://www.facebook.com/coachstacie/posts/10160540279865624 :)

Lessons learned in college. Things to know as you head into it. What it means and what to do when you find yourself firmly outside of your comfort zone and/or things arent going the way you want. What happened when I missed a bunch of ground balls in practice one day, and more. Enjoy!