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Alpha Girl ConfidenceInsight Of The Week - May 20thWelcome to the first "Insight of the Week"!
Every Friday we'll be sharing an insight from our YouTube video series "Insight Of The Day With Shay" and sharing it here!
Today's insight is about...Gratitude
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2022-05-2002 min
Alpha Girl Confidence146 – How coaches can cultivate confidence in their players with Erica SuterIn today’s episode I’m back with Erica Suter and we’re talking about how coaches can cultivate confidence in their players. We’ll be diving deep into the effect coaches have on their player both physically and mentally. A couple of main points are:
Why shouldn’t being calling your players out on every mistake.
Understanding that you as the coach set the tone for the team culture.
Why you should be doing team bonding activities.
“The goal of a coach is to develop a well rounded individual.” -Shay Haddow
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2021-08-1125 min
Alpha Girl Confidence139 – How to mentally crush tournament seasonOn today’s episode Shay talks about how to mentally crush tournament season!
In this episode you will learn:
How being mentally locked in will help you to perform at your best
Why you need to take care of your physical and mental in order to win
Strategies to use to stay locked in mentally throughout the tournament
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2021-07-1209 min
Alpha Girl Confidence138 –Cultivating Confidence on & off the field – My interview on the "Unlocking your Ambition" PodcastToday Coach Shay is sharing her interview from the podcast "Unlocking Your Ambition" hosted by Megan Eddinger. During this interview they discuss how parents can best support their kid's confidence both on and off the field. Parents, check out Megan's Podcast "Unlocking Your Ambition" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-your-ambition/id1521762861
2021-07-0841 min
Alpha Girl Confidence137 – Why Achieving Things Won't Make You HappierIn today’s episode Coach Shay is explaining why you need to happy with yourself before achieving your goals, instead of striving to reach your goals to be happy. That chasing something external will never truly make the internal happy. Want to get weekly messages like this delivered straight to your phone? Check out The Daily Confidence Text Membership: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe Connect with us: Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence & @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-07-0509 min
Alpha Girl Confidence136 - Q&A: How To Deal With Crazy Parents On The SidelineQ&A Ask Shay Day! Today’s question is “How do I deal with crazy parents on the sideline?” Learn more about all Alpha Girl Confidence has to offer and join the family! https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com Connect with us Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence & @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-07-0108 min
Alpha Girl Confidence135 – The Biggest 3 Mistakes Sports Parents MakeIn todays episode we are sharing a talk Coach Shay did in our Facebook group, that was about mistakes sports parents make. Today you’ll learn what the biggest 3 mistakes are that sport parents make and how they can not make those mistakes going forward. This is going to be an amazing episode for our parents and it can also be beneficial for our youth athletes in learning how they can communicate the ideas talked about today with their parents. Join our Free Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphagirlconfidence
2021-06-2816 min
Alpha Girl Confidence134 –Be a Solution Finder with Paige Lawrence, Former OlympianIn this episode Coach Shay talks with former Olympian Paige Lawrence. The two will be diving deep into how to deal with judgement (from players, coaches, judges, etc), how to build a solid foundation of people around you, how to focus on solutions instead of problems, and smooch more! Paige Lawrence is a former olympic figure skater (started skating at age 9) who competed in the 2014 Sochi Olympics for Canada. She is now a performance coach for entrepreneurs and high achievers. She use her athletic experiences to help people ditch the excuses and take quick and impactful actions t...
2021-06-2449 min
Alpha Girl Confidence133 – Life happens FOR youIn this episode Coach Shay dives into how there are 2 types of mindsets people have. It's either people who “believe that life happens to them” or “believe life happens for them.” You’ll learn what the difference is between the two and how these mindsets have an impact on your life. Sign up for the Daily Confidence: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe
2021-06-2110 min
Alpha Girl Confidence132 –Player Interview: Katelyn SandersKatelyn has been working with Coach Shay on her mental game for about a year now. In this player interview listeners will get to hear how Katelyn went from feeling frustrated and lacking confidence to being in the best mental and physical shape of her life by working on her mental game (and how you can too)! * THE ALPHA GIRL COLLECTIVE IS OPEN (last day to enroll is June 19th)!! Click here to learn more: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/collective * Connect with Katelyn: Instagram @katelynjsanders Twitter @katelyns2032 *
2021-06-1722 min
Alpha Girl Confidence131 – How To Unlock Your Full PotentialYou’re pushing yourself to grow, but not seeing any improvement? This episode is for you! Coach Shay is gong to be reaching you how your mindset is the key to unlocking your full potential not only in sports but life as a whole. You’ll learn why you need to be focusing on your mindset and how it’s not a one and done process, but that it is an everyday thing, a life journey. THE ALPHA GIRL COLLECTIVE IS OPEN! Click here to learn more: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/collective Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence & @shayhaddow ...
2021-06-1411 min
Alpha Girl Confidence130 – Q&A: How can I help my daughter get out of her own head?We understand that as a parent all you want to do is be there for your daughter. In today’s Q&A Coach Shay will be answering 2 questions that many parents have asked her: How can I help my daughter get out of her own head? What are things we can say to encourage our daughter? While this episode is geared to parents, it is also good to listen too as the female athlete (daughter) as it could give you insight to what your parents are trying to do for you in your sports career. Regi...
2021-06-1011 min
Alpha Girl Confidence129 – Are You Playing Big Or SmallIf you don’t set big goals, you’re limiting yourself. In this episode Coach Shay is teaching you why you should be striving to play big and not small. That when you keep yourself from big goals, you ruin your opportunities to learn lessons. You’re going to learn that all you have to do is “just take one small step every day” and that the “outcome doesn’t matter the most important thing is the journey…” Join the Alpha Girl Collective Waitlist here: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/collective-waitlist Have a question that you want Shay's advice...
2021-06-0708 min
Alpha Girl Confidence128 – Q&A: Dealing With Negative TeammatesThis is our first Q&A episode on the AGC Podcast. Today Coach Shay is answering the most common question asked in her programs…”How do I deal with teammates that don’t take it seriously and that don’t play hard” Shay will be teaching you different strategies and also letting you know certain things that need to be understood when moving forward with your team. You’re going to learn that in situations like this, there is only so much you can control. Sign up for the Daily Confidence: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe Have a...
2021-06-0309 min
Alpha Girl Confidence127 – Stop Bullying Yourself“The power of your thoughts and words are everything.” Todays episode is all about how to stop bullying yourself. Coach Shay is going to be teaching you what happens when all you do is belittle yourself and how damaging that can be to your confidence and overall growth. You will learn tips on how to recognize when you are bullying yourself and how you can work on stopping those negative thoughts. Have a question that you want Shay's advice on? Text your questions to 844-928-3192 to have them featured on an upcoming Q&A episode!
2021-05-3108 min
Alpha Girl Confidence126 –Soccer Girl Probs - Becoming a Confident LadyballerFor this months guest podcast Coach Shay is talking with the founders of Soccer Grl Probs; Carly Elizabeth Beyar, Shannon Fay, and Alanna Locast. They’ll be talking about how to come back from challenges, how to ask for help, how to improve team dynamics all around, and so much more! Their mission is to “support and encourage the well-being and positive self-image of young female athletes everywhere. We aim to inspire the idea of a strong, confident, positive female athlete who is comfortable in her own skin. We want to empower young female athletes to build a stron...
2021-05-2631 min
Alpha Girl Confidence125 – The quickest way to reach the next levelToday we’re telling you why you should get a mentor and how important it is for you to have one. Coach Shay gives you pointers on what kind of mentor to look for, as well as looking for multiple mentors that are for different parts of your life. Shay also emphasis the idea that you don’t need to wait until you’re struggling to find this mentor, that you should try to find one before hard times hit so you have support to help get you through those challenges. Join the Alpha Girl Collective Waitlist here: h...
2021-05-1910 min
Alpha Girl Confidence124 – For parents: 3 ways to ensure your child feels “good enough”Today’s episode is for our athletes parents. Coach Shay is going to be teaching 3 ways that you can make sure your child feels “good enough” The way you interact with your child will stay with them for life, and they are looking at you more than you know, especially in their sports career. From the body language you as a parent display at your child’s game, to how you do things at home, all these interactions have an impact on the growth of you child’s confidence both in life and their sport. "Join the Alpha Girl...
2021-05-1212 min
Alpha Girl Confidence123 – What is your fear of failure costing you?Today Coach Shay is talking about what your fear could be costing you. How many times have you kept yourself from doing something out of fear that it won't go the way you want? That is o way to live your life, espically as you grow in both your sports career and your everyday life. THe biggest lesson out of today's episode is "you either get the outcome you wanted or the lesson you needed." Sign up for the Daily Confidence: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe
2021-05-0509 min
Alpha Girl Confidence122 – Improve your Mental Health to Improve Performance with Kiley NorkusThis week Coach Shay is talking with Kiley Norkus about how you need to work on and improve your mental health in order to improve your overall performance. Kiley is a former D1 collegiate soccer player, and a current pro player overseas. She’s been through many ups and downs in life and learning how to stay grounded in her confidence is a huge part to her success. She is the founder of Norkus Sports, her recruiting and mentoring agency. She says helping youth athletes reach the next level playing wise and mentally has been incredible. Fo...
2021-04-2857 min
Alpha Girl Confidence121 – Frustrated With Not Seeing Results? Listen To ThisFrustrated with not seeing results? Coach Shay is here today talking to you about what to do when you find yourself in those frustrating moments. Everyone grows at their own pace and you have to remember “You never know how close you are...don’t give up.” Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-04-2109 min
Alpha Girl Confidence120 – Developing a strong post-game routineIn this episode Coach Shay is giving tips that’ll help you develop a stronger and more confident post-game routine. We’re naturally wired to focus more on the bad things we’ve done rather than the good and we want to change that for you! Today you’re learning what focusing on the negative does to you and ways to change your focus so that you build yourself up not tear yourself down. Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-04-1407 min
Alpha Girl Confidence119 - 3 Steps To Build Confidence While Reaching Your GoalsCoach Shay is talking to you about how to grow your confidence while you reach your goals. She goes in-depth on the actions you need to take to have a positive journey to reaching the goals you set for yourself. Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-04-0709 min
Alpha Girl Confidence118 – Academic Eligibility and Scholarships with Sarah CowartToday Coach Shay talks with Sarah Cowart, owner of Sideline Confessions. Sarah is a teacher, coach, and mentor to student-athletes. She works with students, teaching them how they can balance their academic and athletic life. Her main expertise is helping students “navigate the academic process to become a collegiate student-athlete, provide [them] with the tools to be successful in the classroom, and fulfill [their] purpose.” Today you’ll learn when to start preparing academically to play college sports, how to prepare for standardized testing, when to register for the NCAA eligibility center, and so much more! Learn more...
2021-03-3136 min
Alpha Girl Confidence117 – Building confidence during the injury processIn today’s episode Coach Shay is talking about how to build your confidence during an injury. You’ll be learning how to better trust your body, the importance of visualizing how you want to perform, taking time to find other ways you can improve and so much more! Sign up for the Daily Confidence: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-03-2411 min
Alpha Girl Confidence116 – Training Out Of Your Comfort Zone To Increase SkillToday Coach Shay is giving you a quick talk about how in order to increase your skill, you need to train outside of your comfort zone. You’ll learn a few tips on how to improve the way you approach your practicing and how making mistakes and being outside your comfort zone is a good thing! CTA: "Sign up for the Daily Confidence: https://www.text.alphagirlconfidence.com/subscribe Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-03-1704 min
Alpha Girl Confidence115 – Improving The Parent/Player Relationship To Build ConfidenceToday’s episode is for the parents. Coach Shay has advice for parents of athletes and how building a strong relationship with their child will help lead them to build a stronger confidence. Want more information like this episode? Join the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphagirlconfidence Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-03-1013 min
Alpha Girl Confidence114 – 3 Phases of Tryout DominationIn today’s episode Coach Shay is talking about tryouts. She’ll be going over what you should before the tryouts, during the tryouts, and what to do after the tryouts. Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-03-0312 min
Alpha Girl Confidence113 – Cultivating Strong Team Relationships with guest Emily WilliamsIn today’s episode, Shay interviews Emily Williams who is an upcoming author and an expert in female athlete relationships. Emily has played basketball all her and currently is a coach to female athletes. While doing so she realized that there were no books out there for pre-teens and teens that taught them how to become an empowered female. This lead her to write her own book teaching these lessons called “Lady-thelets” In this episode, we discuss all things female athletes and relationships, both on and off the field. How players can navigate relationships with their te...
2021-02-2437 min
Alpha Girl Confidence112 – The Missing Link To High PerformanceIn today’s episode, Shay will teach you what the missing link is to achieving your full potential… and why it’s so underrated. If you’re a parent or player listening who wants to unlock your confidence so that you can live and play to your fullest potential Click here to request a free Strategy Session with Coach Shay Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-02-1709 min
Alpha Girl Confidence111 – Finding Joy In The GrindIn today’s episode, Shay will teach you how to have more fun and be happier while achieving your goals! Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-02-1007 min
Alpha Girl Confidence109 – Fueling Female Athletes with Lindsey Elizabeth CortesOn today’s episode, Shay interviews Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes who is a Professional sports Dietitian, competitive runner, and owner of Rise Up Nutrition. Lindsey is an expert in the sports nutrition industry helping athletes fuel their body the right way. She works with high school athletes, college athletes, pro athletes, and formerly served as the Performance Dietitian for Special Operations & US Military. In this episode we dive into how female athletes should properly fuel around their menstrual cycle, disordered eating and how it affects not only athletic performance, but body image, and the biggest myths ar...
2021-01-2749 min
Alpha Girl Confidence108 – 4 Step System To Stop ProcrastinatingOver the last few months, we’ve realized that there is one thing that A LOT of players are struggling with right now… and that is procrastination! In today’s episode Coach Shay will walk you through a simple process to stop procrastinating on the things that matter and also things that are not so fun… Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-01-2009 min
Alpha Girl Confidence107 – Top 3 Confidence Exercises To PracticeBecoming more confident is a PRACTICE… in this episode Coach Shay teaches you 3 things that you need to practice in order to build lasting confidence both on and off the field. Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-01-1307 min
Alpha Girl Confidence106 – 6 Questions To Ask Yourself To Make 2021 GreatHappy New Year! In today’s episode Coach Shay walks you through 6 questions to ask yourself in order to make 2021 a great year. In these questions you will reflect on 2020 and what you have learned and plan ahead for 2021. Sign up for the Daily Confidence Text Membership Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2021-01-0606 min
Alpha Girl Confidence105- Becoming the Boss of Your Time with Paige TonzOn today’s episode, Coach Shay interviews Paige Tonz who is an athlete mindset mentor for girl athletes. Paige grew up playing softball and went on to play DI at Northwestern University. In this episode, we dive into how to better manage your time, set pre and post-game routines, and how to make your MESS your MESSAGE! Follow Paige on Instagram: @paigetonz Text the word “CONFIDENT” to 844-928-3192 to learn more about the Daily Confidence Text Membership!
2020-12-3043 min
Alpha Girl Confidence104 – Keep The Promises You Make To YourselfIn today’s special edition Christmas episode, Coach Shay will teach you how keeping the promises you make to yourself is the greatest gift of all! Tune in to hear why this is so important and how you can develop more trust within yourself. P.S. Check out Shay’s Christmas Sweater on YouTube https://youtu.be/LCWmgNrM8qc Read the She the Confident Book HERE, or click the link below to submit a bulk order for your team: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/bulk-order Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitt...
2020-12-2307 min
Alpha Girl Confidence103 – 3 Lessons I Wish I Learned in High SchoolIn today’s episode, Coach Shay gets real about what she wishes she knew in high school. You’ll learn 3 very important lessons that’ll help you to live a more confident, empowering life on and off the field. Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-12-1609 min
Alpha Girl Confidence102 – Controlling The Controllables During UncertaintyWith increasing shutdowns due to Covid… games, tournaments, and practices are getting cancelled again, which has proven to be especially frustrating for youth athletes. In this episode, Coach Shay talks about focusing on 3 things in order to improve your mental health, physical health, and confidence during times of uncertainty. Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-12-0909 min
Alpha Girl Confidence101 – The 4 C’s of SuccessIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about the 4 C’s of success (in sport and life) and the importance of defining what success looks like for you. Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-12-0208 min
Alpha Girl Confidence100 – Forging Your Own Path With Lauren Silver, Pro Soccer Player & EntrepreneurOn today’s 100th episode, Coach Shay interviews Lauren Silver. Lauren played college soccer at University of Florida, then went on to play professionally in Europe, in the NWSL and with the Jamaican National team in the 2019 World Cup. She is also an entrepreneur where she helps college and pro athletes to build their brand, and also helps high school student athletes to get recruited and professionally market themselves. In this episode we dive into what it really takes to play at the highest level, how to separate yourself from the pack, and why you need...
2020-11-2551 min
Alpha Girl Confidence99 – Own Your ConfidenceIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of the mental game and why you need to own your confidence development! Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-11-1808 min
Alpha Girl Confidence98 – How To Deal With "Cliquey" TeammatesIn today’s episode, Coach Shay gives you tips on how to handle a team environment that has cliques on a personal level and a team level Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-11-1106 min
Alpha Girl Confidence97 – The Simplest Way To Look And Feel ConfidentIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to not only look more confident on the outside but how to feel more confident on the inside with one simple trick Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) here: https://www.group.alphagirlconfidence.com/join Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-11-0408 min
Alpha Girl Confidence96 – How Body Image Affects Confidence with Jill PetersenOn today’s episode Coach Shay interviews Jill Petersen who is the Co-Founder of Girls Mentorship whose mission is to coach girls on how to gain self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-worth. In this episode, we talk about body image and how it affects confidence as a whole both on and off the field. We also dig into the role that parents and the media play in how we perceive our bodies. This is an awesome episode for not only players but for parents who are looking to learn more about how they can help their daughters have better se...
2020-10-2847 min
Alpha Girl Confidence95 – What To Do After You Get BenchedIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you what to do after you get benched. Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-10-2105 min
Alpha Girl Confidence94 – The Only Thing Holding You Back.... Is YOUIn today’s episode, Coach Shay gives you a wake-up call in realizing that nothing is stopping you but you! Book a free strategy session here to learn how Shay can help your daughter get out of her own way Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-10-1403 min
Alpha Girl Confidence93 – Why You Are So Focused On The Negative Rather Than The PositiveIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to get out of the negativity of the world, and into positivity Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) HERE! Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-10-0706 min
Alpha Girl Confidence92 – Finding Success Regardless Of Your Age With Anna TuuriIn today’s episode Coach Shay interviews Anna Tuuri who is a 15yr old soccer player, referee, and coach. She plays Goalkeeper while navigating a high school schedule, taking community college classes, coaching special needs athletes, volunteering, and hosting Keep The Game Beautiful Podcast. She is verbally committed to play at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and plans to be a Special Education teacher when she gets older. In this episode, we talk about how to lead and be successful regardless of age and size, the importance of being a well-rounded athlete, and tips on...
2020-09-3025 min
Alpha Girl Confidence91 – How To Stop Overthinking Every MistakeIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to play through mistakes so that you can stop overthinking and start playing to your full potential! Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-09-2308 min
Alpha Girl Confidence90 – How To Be A Leader That Your Teammates RespectIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to be a great leader on your team that your teammates look up to and respect Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-09-1606 min
Alpha Girl Confidence89 – The Consequences Of Negative FriendsIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about why having good friends and people in your life is so important for your confidence and your success. Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlconfidence, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-09-0908 min
Alpha Girl Confidence88 – Stop striving for perfection, start striving for progressIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to focus on making daily progress instead of striving for perfection on and off the field Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) HERE! Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Instagram: @shayhaddow, @alphagirlconfidence Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-09-0206 min
Alpha Girl Confidence87 – Dealing with injury and finding your identity | Mac St. Onge, The Sideline PerspectiveOn today’s episode, Coach Shay interviews Mac St. Ogne who is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College where she majored in psychology and played both ice hockey and rugby. Mac started The Sideline Perspective as a way to bring athletes and people together to create a supportive community where individuals can share inspiration, support, advice, and the real highs and lows of their transitions from sport to the professional world. In this episode we cover everything relating to dealing with injury, transitioning from being an athlete to a non-athlete, how to find your identity outsid...
2020-08-261h 05
Alpha Girl Confidence86 – Stop Letting Social Media Use YouIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about how you can take advantage of social media and use it for good instead of playing the comparison game. Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-08-1907 min
Alpha Girl Confidence85 – Creating structure to manage soccer and (online) schoolIn today’s episode, Coach Shay shows you some actionable strategies to better manage your time now that school is starting up. Whether you’re in online school or not, this will help you to align your goals with your time! Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-08-1204 min
Alpha Girl Confidence84 – How To Overcome The Fear Of Being JudgedIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about how to stop being so afraid of what other people think of you so that you can play to your full potential! Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community (for parents) HERE! Learn more about our Alpha Girl Confidence Program Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-08-0505 min
Alpha Girl Confidence83 – Putting Relationships Back into Recruiting with Shaun Soderling, Head Coach Brescia UniversityOn today’s episode, Coach Shay interviews Coach Shaun Soderling who is is the head coach of Brescia University Women’s Soccer and the host of the top rated #SocccerChat podcast. In this episode you’ll learn how the recruiting landscape has changed during this unprecedented time, how players can better connect with college coaches, and the recipe for buy in and a solid team culture. Brescia Soccer social: @BresciaWSoc Learn more about Brescia Women’s Soccer Find Shaun on Twitter: @CoachSoderling
2020-07-291h 05
Alpha Girl Confidence82 – How To Set And Achieve GoalsIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of goal setting and teaches you how to set AND achieve them! Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-07-2205 min
Alpha Girl Confidence81 – Being More Consistent With Off-Season TrainingIn today’s episode, Coach Shay shows you some actionable strategies to stay more consistent with your off-season training this summer so that you can become more confident. Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-07-1504 min
Alpha Girl Confidence80 – Controlling the controllablesIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of focusing on controlling the things in life that only YOU have control over, instead of worrying about things that hurt your mindset and confidence. Read the She the Confident Book HERE! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-07-0806 min
Alpha Girl Confidence79 – How To Be Confident After InjuryOn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about how to feel more confident on the field after coming back from an injury! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-07-0106 min
Alpha Girl Confidence78 – Returning to play after injury with Dr. Nicole SurdykaOn today’s episode, Coach Shay interviews Dr. Nicole Surdyka who is a physical therapist, performance coach, former NCAA D-1 Soccer Player, and US Soccer Licensed Coach.
In this episode we talk about what athletes of all ages can do to help minimize the risk of injury as well what the return to play process should look like for athletes who are in recovery. This episode is packed with an insane amount of valuable information for parents, players, and coaches.
Ebooks: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/ebooks/
Instagram: @dr.nicolept
Twitter: @NSurdykaPhysio
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2020-06-2400 min
Alpha Girl Confidence77 – Become A Great Leader Without Being BossyIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you how to become a great leader, teammate, and communicator without being bossy! We just opened up our next round of group confidence coaching! Click here to apply and learn more Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-06-1705 min
Alpha Girl Confidence76 – How To Find Your Identity Outside Of SportsIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of finding your identity outside of sports and what you can do to gain confidence as more than an athlete. We just opened up our next round of group confidence coaching! Click here to apply and learn more Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer, @shayhaddow Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-06-1004 min
Alpha Girl Confidence75 – How To Stay Motivated This SummerIn today's episode Coach Shay talks about how player can stay motivated with the upcoming summer season. Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-06-0306 min
Alpha Girl Confidence74 – Owning Your Development | Yael Averbuch, Techne FutbolOn today’s episode, Coach Shay interviews Yael Averbuch who is the founder of Techne Futbol, and former pro and US Women’s National team player. In this episode, you will hear about Yael’s journey as a professional player and national team player, how she started Techne Futbol, and what it takes to make it to the highest level of competition. Check out the Techne Futbol app here: https://www.technefutbol.com/ Instagram: @yaelaverbuch , @technefutbol Twitter: @Yael_Averbuch , @technefutbol
2020-05-2731 min
Alpha Girl Confidence73 – 3 Steps To Get Started In The Recruiting ProcessIn today’s episode, Coach Shay teaches you 3 specific steps that you need to take to get started in the recruiting process! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @shayhaddow
2020-05-2006 min
Alpha Girl Confidence72 – How To Structure Your Day and Become More ProductiveIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about how to add structure to your day so that you can be more productive, and less bored! Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-05-1307 min
Alpha Girl Confidence71 – Building Team Chemistry and UnityIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about what players, teams, and coaches can do to improve and grow as a team during this time apart. Join our Free Facebook Community HERE! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-05-0608 min
Alpha Girl Confidence70 – Empowering Youth Athletes on and off the FieldIn today's episode, Coach Shay chats with Grace Strausser, who is the Creator of One South Soccer Club in Fairhope, AL. In this episode, we chat about what players and coaches can do to connect and improve team chemistry in the current state of the world, and how coaches can empower their athletes on and off the field. Join our Private Facebook Community HERE! Learn more about One South SC here: Website: https://www.onesouthsc.com/ Instagram: @onesouthsc
2020-04-2954 min
Alpha Girl Confidence69 – The power of COMPETINGIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about why you must go out and compete every single day in order to become a better player and a better teammate. To level up the mental side of your game, check out Coach Shay’s book, She the Confident Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-04-2204 min
Alpha Girl Confidence68 – Develop habits to get closer to your goals.In today’s episode, Coach Shay walks you through the process of how to identify and develop habits in order to reach your goals faster To book Coach Shay for a team specific workshop, email shay@alphagirlsoccer.com or reach out on Twitter or Instagram Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-04-1504 min
Alpha Girl Confidence67– Here’s why you need to stop avoiding failure.In today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about why you need to face failure in order to grow and achieve your biggest goals. Text the words “CONFIDENCE PROGRAM” to 916-400-0295 to apply for one of the 10 spots in my group program. To learn more about our group confidence coaching program, click here Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-04-0805 min
Alpha Girl Confidence66 – How to get better during the coronavirus lockdown.In today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about what you NEED to do during the COVID-19 lockdown in order to improve and develop both physically and mentally Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-04-0107 min
Alpha Girl Confidence65 – What it takes to be a college athlete | Joe Cleary, Wayne State Women’s SoccerIn today's episode, Coach Shay chats with Joe Cleary, who is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Wayne State College. In this episode, we chat about what it takes at the collegiate level and what college coaches are looking for when evaluating players. This episode is for any player or parent out there who wants to play at the next level and learn what it takes to get there! Websites: https://wscwildcats.com/sports/womens-soccer Instagram: @waynestsoccer Twitter: @_JoeCleary , @WayneStSoccer
2020-03-2535 min
Alpha Girl Confidence64 – Letting Go Of Limiting BeliefsIn today’s episode, Coach Shay talks about why your limiting beliefs are holding you back and what you can do to let go and step into your greatness. Click here learn more about the Alpha Mindset Academy! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-03-1807 min
Alpha Girl Confidence63 – Creating Confidence In Front Of GoalIn today’s episode Coach Shay gives you actionable ways to be more confident when finishing on goal. To order/submit a review of She the Confident, click here Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-03-1106 min
Alpha Girl Confidence62 – How to get the most out of watching the USWNTIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks about the upcoming SheBelieves Cup and why it's so important to watch and study soccer in order to become a better player. Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book For Bulk Orders email shay@alphagirlsoccer.com Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-03-0406 min
Alpha Girl Confidence61 – An inside look into the tryout process | Bobby Puppione, FC VirginiaOn today's episode, Coach Shay interviews Bobby Puppione, who is the Girls DA Director at FC Virginia. This episode is packed with valuable information for players, parents, and coaches. We chat about Bobby's philosophy on tryouts and player development, and what coaches look for when evaluating players. https://www.fcvirginia.com/ Twitter: @bobbypup
2020-02-2621 min
Alpha Girl Confidence60 – Transitioning from recreatonal to club level soccerIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks how to physicallly and mentally prepare to transition from a recreational to club level, or from a B level team to a premier level team. Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-02-1907 min
Alpha Girl Confidence59 – How parents can build player's confidenceIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks about why parents have a such a huge impact on players' confidence and how to build it up, not tear it down. Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-02-1204 min
Alpha Girl Confidence58 – How to stop nerves before games | Q&A EpisodeIn today's episode, Coach Shay answers questions from players and coaches including how to stop feeling nervous before games, and how to lead the team as a team captain. COACHES: Order She the Confident in bulk for your team here: https://www.alphagirlonline.com/bulk-order Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-02-0508 min
Alpha Girl Confidence57 – Strength Training for Female Soccer Players | Erica Suter, MS CSCSOn today's episode, Coach Shay interviews Erica Suter, who is one of the most influential Strength & Conditioning coaches in the industry! This episode is packed with valuable information and steps to become a better, faster, and stronger athlete! We chat about why strength training is so important for female athletes, the steps to find a credible strength coach to work with, and more! Click below to check out Erica's social platforms: Instagram: @fitsoccerqueen Twitter: @fitsoccerqueen
2020-01-2939 min
Alpha Girl Confidence56 – The confidence epidemic for female athletesIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of confidence and why so many girls struggle with it in today's game. Click here to learn more about Coach Shay's 1on1 confidence coaching program "The Alpha Mindset Academy" Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-01-2203 min
Alpha Girl Confidence55 – Why you need to prepare for tryouts NOWIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks about what you can do to prepare for tryouts now, so that you feel confident and prepared way ahead of time. Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-01-1506 min
Alpha Girl Confidence54 – How to minimize the risk of injuryIn today's episode, Coach Shay talks about the risk of injury for female athlete's and how you can minimize the risk to stay healthy! Order your copy of She the Confident here:https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2020-01-0806 min
Alpha Girl Confidence53 - How to Live Your Passion | Lauryn Hutchinson, FYPOn today's episode, Coach Shay interviews Lauryn Huthinson who is the founder of FYP and EVLV Empire. As a creative entrepreneur, motivational speaker, coach, & national team player, Hutch is the MASTER of living her passion every day and helping other people to do the same. This episode is a must-listen to kick-start your 2020 off right - for players, parents, and coaches. Learn more about Hutch and EVLV Empire below: Instagram: @hutchfyp , @evlvempire Twitter: @laurynhutch_ , @evlvempire
2020-01-0146 min
Alpha Girl Confidence51 - The #1 must-read book for youth female athletes!On today's episode, Coach Shay shares her new book, She the Confident, and talks about why she wrote this book to help female athletes. You can get your copy of the book plus your free bonus here: https://www.alphagirlonline.com/book
2019-12-1804 min
Alpha Girl Confidence50 - The first step in acheiving your goals in 2020In today's episode, Coach Shay talks about the importance of setting goals and how to take action to achieve those goals. To learn more about our next Online Workshop click here: https://www.alphagirlonline.com/workshops This workshop is open to any female athlete around the country!
2019-12-1107 min
Alpha Girl Confidence49 - How to be THE Impact Player on your teamIn today's episode Coach Shay gives you actionable ways to become an impact player in practices and in games. Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-12-0406 min
Alpha Girl Confidence47 - What it takes to get recruited & play college soccerIn today's episode Coach Shay talks about what it takes in order to get recruited to play college soccer AND what it takes to play at the next level. To learn more about Coach Shay's online college recruiting program, click here: www.alphagirlsocceronline.com/confident-recruit Click here to schedule your free college recruiting strategy call
2019-11-2005 min
Alpha Girl Confidence46 - How to mentally prepare before gamesIn today's episode Coach Shay gives you actionable ways to mentally prepare before games in order to get rid of pre-game jitters and step out onto the field with confidence! Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-11-1305 min
Alpha Girl Confidence45 - Off-season Training BlueprintIn today's episode Coach Shay talks about the importance of off-season training and how to see results and stick to your training this off-season. Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-11-0605 min
Alpha Girl Confidence42 - How to improve and challenge yourself regardless of your environmentIn today's episode Coach Shay gives you actionable ways to improve whether you feel like you're behind on your team, or you aren't feeling challenged and need an extra push! To sign up for our small group training program visit https://alphagirlsoccer.com/group-training-academy/ Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-10-1605 min
Alpha Girl Confidence41 - 8 ways to improve confidenceIn today's episode Coach Shay gives you actionable ways to improve your confidence on and off the field To sign up for our next Confidence and Mindset workshop, visit https://alphagirlsoccer.com/workshops/. Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-10-0908 min
Alpha Girl ConfidenceHow to dominate High School TryoutsIn today's episode Coach Shay talks about why preparing for high school tryouts are so important and what steps to take to stand out from the crowd. To learn more about how we can help you improve your confidence and perform at a higher level, check out our website at www.alphagirlsoccer.com. Instagram: @alphagirlsoccer Twitter: @alphagirlsoccer
2019-10-0205 min
Alpha Girl ConfidenceHow to choose the RIGHT college to play forIn today's episode, your daughter will learn the most important factors when choosing the RIGHT college for her to attend and compete at. Click here to schedule your free strategy call To learn more about the blueprint that’ll help your daughter to navigate the recruiting process, stand out, and get offers from college coaches, click here: www.alphagirlsocceronline.com/confident-recruit Remember to send a screen shot of your review to shay@alphagirlsoccer.com or you can send it via instagram to @alphagirlsoccer. From there, I will personally send you a discount code for $100 off!
2019-09-1805 min
Alpha Girl ConfidenceWhy your GPA can make or break your chances at getting recruitedWanna play college soccer? It all starts with ACADEMICS! In today's episode, you'll learn why getting good grades now is CRUCIAL in getting recruited to play college soccer Click here to schedule your free college recruiting strategy call To learn more about the blueprint that’ll help your daughter to navigate the recruiting process, stand out, and get offers from college coaches, click here: www.alphagirlsocceronline.com/confident-recruit Remember to send a screen shot of your review to shay@alphagirlsoccer.com or you can send it via instagram to @alphagirlsoccer. From there, I will personally send you a discount code for $100
2019-08-2104 min
Alpha Girl ConfidenceThe Winning Element Interview with Coach DeannaIn today's episode, I share my Interview with the Coach Deanna on her podcast "The Winning Element" In this episode, Shay shares about getting injured at a very young age and having multiple surgeries. Although she had a history or injury and reinjury, she continued to push to play at a higher level in college and thrive through her injuries. Shay also talks about using visualization to prepare for competition and the power of mindset. Finally, we talk about Alpha Girl Soccer and discuss the pressure youth athletes are under today and how parents can b...
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