Illuminating Champions Audio Podcast
This podcast goes well beyond the realm of pointed toes and ponytails and dives deeper into the essence of what makes a champion, coaching from the heart, and igniting the light within. As coaches who are former high performance athletes, our personal experiences have shown us that a coach, parent, or even a fellow athlete, have the potential to either illuminate or extinguish the dreams of young athletes. We are here to share our stories, and our passion to Illuminate the champion within; Empowering coaches, parents, and athletes to keep the flame of their dreams burning eternally.
Episodes
Jul 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023
1hr 1 min
Highlighting the important roles coaches and parents play in helping athletes prevail their struggles, this episode is a reminder that in the moments we are struggling and feel our weakest, positivity can help us discover just how strong we are and allow us to overcome.
Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
1hr 12 min
A play on words, this episode is all about transforming a culture "defined by gold" into one in which the athlete is made aware that they are worth more than gold. This episode is filled with personal stories and bits of advice for coaches and parents to help athletes grow up to be mentally strong with a strong sense of self-worth.
Jul 9, 2023
Jul 9, 2023
1hr 37 sec
Episode 6 - Red Flags for Readiness provides tips for parents & coaches on noticing the signs of when an athlete is both physically and emotionally ready to take their training to the next step while pointing out red flags that an athlete may be too overwhelmed.
Jul 2, 2023
Jul 2, 2023
1hr 8 min
This episode is all about the power parents have to set the bar for positive environments and experiences for their child within athletics and beyond.
Sharing insight into personal experiences in which egocentric thinking or lack of communication negatively impacted athletes and how important it is for parents to allow their children to experience controlled challenges/struggle during sports to help them form mental coping skills for their adult life.
Jun 25, 2023
Jun 25, 2023
54 min
Parents, this one's for you! You have the most invaluable gift of guiding the life of your child; with your blessing we are here to help you illuminate them and all they can become! As former athletes, and current coaches, hear our perspective on the best way to approach the complex world of competitive sports in benefit of your child.
Jun 18, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
47 min
Episode 3 is dedicated to all the amazing coaches and teachers of the world, starting with our own coach Mark Patterson, the Brand Artist. Sharing stories of personal experiences, why coaching is dear to our hearts, and emphasizing key components of what makes a great coach.
Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
58 min
Episode 2 discusses the importance of an honest and synchronous relationship between coaches, parents, and athletes; sharing tidbits of advice for new coaches, parents of athletes, and athletes themselves!
Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
1hr 1 min
Our very first episode gives listeners a chance to get to know us for one full hour filled with personal memoirs and meaningful life lessons. This episode ignites the spark which will illuminate the world of sports and beyond through open discussion, and radiant positivity.
Illuminating Champions
Although our backgrounds are in gymnastics, the values which can be perceived from the memoirs we will share and the topics we will discuss apply to sports enthusiasts and beyond.
Through recounting our personal experiences we aim to inspire everyone to realize their personal value by discovering their inner strength, providing insight on harnessing their inner power, and gaining the might to live life as a luminary.