In this episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem Bior, Kirron Byrne with Mikhaela Cann Logan Thunder legend and Assist Athlete Services CEO Mikhaela Cann joins to talk athlete performance, parenting in sport, and building support systems that help players thrive.
A former AIS scholarship holder, Australian Youth Captain, WNBL & NBL1 champion, and mother of three, Mikhaela shares how to balance mindset, recovery, and motivation while guiding the next generation. From her basketball origin story to the reality of sideline culture and why some talented kids still quit, this one is practical, honest, and built for athletes, coaches, and parents alike.
💬 Timestamps
0:00 – Cold open & episode setup
1:23 – Theme music & intro credits
3:10 – Mikhaela’s basketball origin story
8:00 – Why Mikhaela stepped away from the game (and how she came back)
14:08 – Watching your kids in sport: what helps, what hurts
20:17 – Parents in sports: best practices vs. pressure
23:58 – Sideline chaos: dealing with crazy yelling from parents
25:33 – Player/Coach mode: does Mikhaela ever yell at players?
29:00 – What truly motivates athletes over the long term
32:20 – Hard truth: how many kids with successful basketball parents eventually quit?
38:50 – Assist Athlete Services: mission, pillars & goals
42:29 – Learning something new: growth mindset for athletes and parents
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