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Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families

Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families

Develop confident, calm and clutch youth sport athletes while you drive

Valerie Alston

70 episodesEN

Show overview

Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families launched in 2025 and has put out 70 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 17 min and 21 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Valerie Alston.

Episodes
70
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
19 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

The ultimate podcast for parents, coaches, and youth sport athletes who want to unlock the secrets to mental toughness, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're on your way to practice, a big game, or just tackling the daily grind, these bite-sized episodes are designed to spark meaningful conversations to equip young athletes with actionable tools to thrive in school, sports and life while building strong relationships with their parents, one car ride at a time. Hosted by Valerie Alston, former D1 athlete, sport psychology expert, and resilience coach, each episode dives into key topics like building effective self-talk, staying calm under pressure, and bouncing back from setbacks. With real-life stories, practical tips, and relatable insights, you'll discover how to support your youth sport athlete's journey while strengthening your connection along the way. Buckle up and join us for a ride full of inspiration, growth, and the skills needed to become Confident, Calm, and Clutch! Questions? Comments? Ideas? ✉️ Email me: [email protected] Follow Me On: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valstoncoaching 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valstoncoaching ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valstoncoaching9666 ✨ For exclusive tips, tools, and updates, join my newsletter: 📬 https://www.confidentcalmclutch.com/newsletter

Latest Episodes

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When Did Youth Sports Get So Serious? The Pressure to Be “Elite”

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How to Take Feedback Without Losing Confidence

Aug 17, 202619 min

How Young Athletes Can Stop Overthinking and Start Playing Freely

Aug 10, 202618 min

The Secret to Loving Competition Without Letting It Define You

Aug 3, 202622 min

How to Stay Confident and Composed at Tryouts

Jul 27, 202624 min

Play to Win, Not Just to Lose

Jul 20, 202618 min

How to Stay Composed When the Game Gets Chaotic

Jul 13, 202624 min

The Mental Game of the World Cup: Lessons Every Young Athlete Should Notice

Jul 6, 202615 min

How to Pay for College Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money)

Jun 29, 202625 min

Before You Pick a Major, Try This First - with Shellee Howard

Jun 22, 202628 min

The College Question Most Families Forget to Ask With Shellee Howard

Jun 15, 202627 min

What Young Athletes Can Learn From the Playoffs: Thriving Under Pressure

Jun 8, 202614 min

How to Stay Motivated All Summer: A Guide for Young Athletes

Jun 1, 202624 min

Memorial Day Lessons: Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude from America's Heroes

May 25, 202619 min

Building Confidence in Uncertain Situations: Helping Young Athletes Trust Themselves When Things Feel New

May 18, 202613 min

Building Focus in a Distracted World: How Young Athletes Can Stay Locked In

May 11, 202620 min

5 Youth Sports Lessons from This Week: Steph Curry, the Kentucky Derby, Leadership & Mental Toughness

May 4, 202621 min

What to Do When Your Coach Is Hard on You: Helping Young Athletes Handle Tough Feedback

Apr 27, 202624 min

You Are More Than Your Sport: Why Identity Matters for Young Athletes

Apr 20, 202619 min

When You Don’t Fit In on Your Team: Helping Young Athletes Build Confidence and Connection

Apr 13, 202617 min
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