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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

77 episodesEN

Show overview

Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families launched in 2025 and has put out 77 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 22 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 yesterday, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Valerie Alston.

Episodes
77
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
20 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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The Next Play: How to Keep Going When Things Don't Go Your Way

Oct 12, 202615 min

When Something Feels Wrong: Teaching Young Athletes How to Speak Up

Oct 5, 202623 min

Who Will You Be When Nobody Is Keeping Score?

Sep 28, 202621 min

When More Training Isn’t Making You Better

Sep 21, 202624 min

Cut, Benched or Not Recruited? How Athletes Handle What They Can’t Control

Sep 14, 202629 min

Whose Dream Is This Anyway?

Sep 7, 202625 min

Social Media, Comparison & the Pressure to Look Like an Elite Athlete

Aug 31, 202625 min

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

Aug 24, 202619 min

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
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