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Raising Pro Athletes
It takes a village to raise a professional athlete ...
For the first time ever, this podcast talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete. Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the trainers, the nutritionists and the therapists – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a child in reaching their ultimate potential.
What to expect when you listen:
* The real, raw truth
* Laughter, and maybe some tears
* The struggles and the successes
In this podcast, you will find the support you’ve been searching for to RAISE PRO ATHLETES with confidence, and so much more …
Raising Pro Athletes
How to Keep Your Kid Humble While They Excel in Their Sports and Athletics
In this episode, join me as we tackle a crucial topic: not letting your child's success go to their head. Living in Guatemala, my kids trained extensively, mostly self-taught, until we hired a coach from Chile. As we ventured to Spain, a hub of world-class climbers, we sought a team to elevate our children's skills. However, I realized the danger of excessive praise and the impact it can have on a young athlete's mindset. Inspired by the renowned entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, I delve into the importance of humility and the drawbacks of labeling children as "talented."
Through candid conversations with our coach, I discovered the power of constructive criticism and the value of focusing on continuous improvement. By emphasizing the hard work and training efforts - instead of their “talents”, we aim to cultivate a mindset that transcends complacency and prepares our children for the challenges ahead.
Join the conversation as we discuss the delicate balance of acknowledging achievements without fostering arrogance, and share your experiences of instilling humility in your young athletes. Together, let's raise rock climbers who remain grounded and driven on their journey to success.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Story of How My Kids Gained Expertise Through Self-Taught [00:00:00 - 00:01:54]
- How Overpraising Can Sabotage Success [00:01:55 - 00:03:55]
- Humble and Hungry: Embrace Humility, Defy Limits [00:03:56 - 00:05:45]
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About This Podcast
It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.
For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road and talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.
Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the sponsors, the nutritionists and the mindset specialist – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a child in reaching their ultimate potential in becoming a pro athlete.
This is YOUR village.
A home for Uncensored Advice for you– the Unsung Heroes of part of the ‘unspoken’ journey behind the athletes!
What to expect when you listen:
Real, Raw Truth
Laughter
The Struggles & Successes
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams.
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