Season 1 · Episode 21
Teen Athletes Need Belonging - Jessie Brodmerkel
The Balanced Athlete Car Convos; About Purpose, Balance and Play!
March 2, 202629m 12s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (mcdn.podbean.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Episode on Relationships
R — Relationships
“Teen athletes don’t just need teammates — they need a tribe.”
- Team culture is everything for teens — belonging drives effort.
- Build rituals: partner warm-ups, shout-outs, buddy accountability.
- Teach communication skills: how to give feedback, how to ask for help.
- Model coach-athlete trust through consistency and transparency.
R — Relationships Check List/Journal Prompts
For Teen Athletes
- Did I support a teammate today?
- Did I communicate clearly and respectfully?
- Did I ask for help when I needed it?
- Did I contribute to a positive team environment?
For Parents
- Did I strengthen my connection with my teen today?
- Did I model healthy communication and emotional regulation?
- Did I support their relationships with coaches and teammates?
- Did I avoid adding pressure that could strain our relationship?
Relationship Car Convo Talking Points:
- Who did you connect with today, and how did those interactions support your growth or your contributions to others?
Episode on Relationships
R — Relationships
“Teen athletes don’t just need teammates — they need a tribe.”
- Team culture is everything for teens — belonging drives effort.
- Build rituals: partner warm-ups, shout-outs, buddy accountability.
- Teach communication skills: how to give feedback, how to ask for help.
- Model coach-athlete trust through consistency and transparency.
R — Relationships Check List/Journal Prompts
For Teen Athletes
- Did I support a teammate today?
- Did I communicate clearly and respectfully?
- Did I ask for help when I needed it?
- Did I contribute to a positive team environment?
For Parents
- Did I strengthen my connection with my teen today?
- Did I model healthy communication and emotional regulation?
- Did I support their relationships with coaches and teammates?
- Did I avoid adding pressure that could strain our relationship?
Relationship Car Convo Talking Points:
- Who did you connect with today, and how did those interactions support your growth or your contributions to others?