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Growing Athletes Podcast

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by Amy Suiter

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Growing Athletes Podcast is a dynamic and inspiring show brimming with actionable advice, essential skills, and empowering concepts designed to unleash the extraordinary potential within athletes of all ages. Whether you're a dedicated athlete, a coach aspiring to elevate your team's performance, or a parent committed to your athlete's success, recognizing that a resilient mindset is the cornerstone of achievement, this podcast is tailored for you. Your host, Amy Suiter, a former Division I athlete at the University of Washington with a background in sports psychology and coaching experience at both Division I and Division II levels, brings a wealth of knowledge to help athletes explore their potential from the inside out. Amy encourages athletes to rediscover their true selves, drawing upon her life's work dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of individuals. Tune in for valuable insights if you've been grappling with questions like: How can I cultivate confidence? How do I navigate performance anxiety? Juggling various responsibilities, how do I find balance? What strategies can improve communication with teammates, coaches, and parents? How can I stay motivated and achieve my goals? And, crucially, how do we prevent burnout? If you're ready to embark on the journey of personal growth, or if you're eager to support the athlete in your life, the Growing Athletes Podcast is your go-to resource. Join us as we delve into the strategies, mindset shifts, and practical tips that will empower athletes to thrive both on and off the field.

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Episode thumbnail for 18: Momentum- Why It Swings and How Great Teams Create It

February 5, 2026

18: Momentum- Why It Swings and How Great Teams Create It

<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/hdqd2FveQEU?si=N4_YwWzWvli8VCK9">WATCH Episode 18: Momentum- Why It Swings and How Great Teams Create It</a></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the Growing Athletes Podcast, Amy Suiter breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of sport: momentum.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After working with a basketball team that repeatedly built early leads only to give up massive runs, Amy explores why momentum isn’t about luck, talent, or emotion alone. Instead, momentum is created by focus, attention, and how teams respond after both good and bad moments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode helps athletes, coaches, and parents understand why momentum swings happen so quickly, how focus fuels those swings, and what great teams do differently to stay present and locked in when emotions run high.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This conversation isn’t about hype or motivation.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s about awareness, emotional regulation, and learning how to reset so the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">next play</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> gets your best energy.</span></p> <h3>Key Takeaways</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Momentum is not random. It’s built possession by possession.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Both positive and negative emotions can steal momentum if focus isn’t reset.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being “locked in” means controlling attention, not eliminating emotion.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The brain’s focus system plays a huge role in momentum swings during games.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Great teams feel emotion, then refocus quickly on the next play.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Momentum lives in the reset, not the scoreboard.</span></li> </ul> <h3>Episode Flow</h3> <p>Opening<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy shares a real-time story from working with a basketball team that repeatedly lost momentum after getting ahead. She introduces the idea that momentum isn’t magic or chance, it’s created by where attention goes next.</span></p> <p>Why Momentum Swings<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">A look at how both missed shots and made shots can pull teams out of focus. Amy explains how comfort, frustration, and emotional reactions quietly shift momentum when urgency and presence fade.</span></p> <p>What “Locked In” Really Means<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy breaks down focus and attention in today’s game and introduces how the brain’s filtering system (RAS) influences what players notice, react to, and give energy to during competition.</span></p> <p>Emotion vs. Reaction<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why emotions aren’t the enemy in sport, but reacting without resetting is. Amy explains why feeling emotion matters and how ignoring or suppressing it actually makes momentum swings worse.</span></p> <p>The Momentum Reset<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Practical strategies for athletes and teams to feel emotion quickly and refocus on the next play. Why resets are needed after </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">both</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> mistakes and success.</span></p> <p>The Present Moment Advantage<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy reinforces the idea that the team who stays present the longest controls momentum. Focus on the next play, not the last one, is what separates great teams.</span></p> <p>Closing<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">A reminder that momentum is always being created. The question isn’t if it’s happening, but what your focus is creating next.</span></p> <h3>Connect with Amy</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website:</span><a href="http://www.amysuiter.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.amysuiter.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: @asuiter25</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook: Amy Suiter</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: @amysuitercoaching</span></p> <h3>Don’t Forget</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If this episode gave you language for something you’ve felt in games, practices, or on the sidelines, please share it with a coach, athlete, or parent who needs it. Momentum changes when awareness does.</span></p>

Episode thumbnail for 17: Mean Girls, Hurt Girls, and the Path to Real Confidence

January 29, 2026

17: Mean Girls, Hurt Girls, and the Path to Real Confidence

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the Growing Athletes Podcast, Amy Suiter tackles one of the most common and painful dynamics in youth sports, schools, and friendships: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">mean girl behavior, comparison, and insecurity</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of labeling or shaming, Amy offers a powerful reframe that helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What if “mean girls” aren’t mean at all, but </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">hurt girls</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> responding to insecurity in different ways?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some act out.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some pull away.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Both are searching for safety, belonging, and confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode blends real-life stories, mindset coaching, and practical guidance to help listeners build true self-confidence, improve team chemistry, and create healthier relationships, on and off the field.</span></p> <h3>Key Takeaways for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insecurity is normal and human, especially in adolescence and competitive environments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mean girl behavior and social withdrawal often come from the same root: lack of internal security.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comparison damages confidence and connection, whether it shows up loudly or quietly.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">True confidence is built from the inside out, not through approval, popularity, or performance.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Athletes grow when they learn how to respond to insecurity with awareness instead of reaction.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coaches and parents play a critical role in creating cultures of belonging and emotional safety.</span></li> </ul> <h3>Episode Flow</h3> <p>Opening: Mean Girls and Hurt Girls<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy reframes the “mean girl” label and invites listeners to see insecurity with compassion, understanding, and honesty. This opening sets the tone for growth without judgment.</span></p> <p>Why Insecurity Shows Up in Teams and Friendships<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">A relatable exploration of how insecurity fuels comparison, gossip, exclusion, anxiety, and disconnection—especially in sports and school environments.</span></p> <p>Two Common Responses to Insecurity</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The athlete who acts out, compares, or seeks control</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The athlete who withdraws, stays quiet, or disappears</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy explains how both responses are protective strategies, not personality flaws.</span></li> </ul> <p>How to Build Real Confidence and Security<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Practical mindset coaching for:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Athletes who struggle with comparison or social pressure</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parents supporting kids through friendship challenges</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coaches building strong team culture and emotional resilience</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This section focuses on awareness, values, and choosing who you want to become under pressure.</span></li> </ul> <p>Creating Healthy Team Culture<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">How adults can model confidence, accountability, and belonging without labels, favoritism, or fear-based leadership.</span></p> <p>Closing: Remembering Who You Already Are<br><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy closes with a reminder that true confidence isn’t earned through popularity or performance…it’s remembered. A call to live and lead from identity, values, and inner security.</span></p> <h3>Connect with Amy Suiter</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website:</span><a href="http://www.amysuiter.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">www.amysuiter.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram: @asuiter25</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Facebook: Amy Suiter</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube: @amysuitercoaching</span></p> <h3>Don’t Forget</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If this episode helped you better understand mean girl behavior, comparison, insecurity, or confidence in athletes, please share it with a parent, coach, or athlete who needs it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These conversations change cultures.</span></p>

Episode thumbnail for 16: Effort And Hard Work Are Non-Negotiable

January 23, 2026

16: Effort And Hard Work Are Non-Negotiable

<p>In this episode, Amy Suiter dives into a real-life parenting moment that turned into one of the most important lessons sports can teach, the value of effort and hard work.</p> <p>Through an honest story from a Sunday morning game, Amy unpacks why effort matters more than scores or stats, how today’s youth sports culture has unintentionally diluted urgency, and why resistance often shows up right before real growth happens.</p> <p>This episode is for athletes, parents, and coaches who want sports to be more than just games, who want them to be a training ground for life.</p> <h3>Key Takeaways</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Sports are a privilege and one of the best places to learn effort, discipline, and work ethic.</p> </li> <li> <p>Effort is always a choice, even when confidence, motivation, or emotions are low.</p> </li> <li> <p>Today’s culture of endless games can unintentionally teach kids to go through the motions instead of fully engaging.</p> </li> <li> <p>Resistance, anger, and defensiveness are often signs that a lesson is landing, not that it failed.</p> </li> <li> <p>Holding a standard for effort isn’t harsh, it’s loving and prepares kids for real life.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Episode Flow</h3> <p><strong>Opening</strong><br> Amy shares a personal story from a Sunday morning game that sparked a hard but meaningful conversation about effort, responsibility, and what sports are truly meant to teach.</p> <p><strong>Sports Are a Privilege</strong><br> A reminder many kids don’t love hearing, sports are not a given. They are one of the most meaningful places to learn hard work, and life will teach this lesson one way or another.</p> <p><strong>The Culture of Endless Games</strong><br> Amy explores how today’s packed schedules and constant competition have changed how games feel, and how effort quietly fades when moments stop feeling urgent or earned.</p> <p><strong>When Resistance Shows Up</strong><br> Why anger and defensiveness are natural nervous system responses to hard truth, and why growth often happens in the quiet, uncomfortable space after the conversation.</p> <p><strong>When the Lesson Lands</strong><br> The moment everything shifted, not because of fear or punishment, but because of reflection, choice, and ownership. Effort returned, and with it, pride and growth.</p> <p><strong>The Bigger Lesson</strong><br> Why effort matters more than wins, stats, or scholarships, and how sports teach life skills like emotional regulation, responding to feedback, and showing up when it’s hard.</p> <p><strong>Closing</strong><br> Amy reflects on why the uncomfortable moments matter most and invites listeners to share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that effort always matters.</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Connect with Amy</strong></h3> <p><br> Website: <a target="_new" class="decorated-link" href="http://www.amysuiter.com">www.amysuiter.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none">&nbsp;</span></a><br> Instagram: @asuiter25<br> Facebook: Amy Suiter<br> YouTube: @amysuitercoaching</p> <h3>Don’t Forget</h3> <p>If this episode felt familiar or hit close to home, please share it with a parent, coach, or athlete who could use this reminder. These conversations are how growth spreads.</p>

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What is Growing Athletes Podcast?

Growing Athletes Podcast is a dynamic and inspiring show brimming with actionable advice, essential skills, and empowering concepts designed to unleash the extraordinary potential within athletes of all ages. Whether you're a dedicated athlete, a coach aspiring to elevate your team's performance, or a parent committed to your athlete's success, recognizing that a resilient mindset is the cornerstone of achievement, this podcast is tailored for you.

Your host, Amy Suiter, a former Division I athlete at the University of Washington with a background in sports psychology and coaching experience at both Division I and Division II levels, brings a wealth of knowledge to help athletes explore their potential from the inside out. Amy encourages athletes to rediscover their true selves, drawing upon her life's work dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of individuals.

Tune in for valuable insights if you've been grappling with questions like: How can I cultivate confidence? How do I navigate performance anxiety? Juggling various responsibilities, how do I find balance? What strategies can improve communication with teammates, coaches, and parents? How can I stay motivated and achieve my goals? And, crucially, how do we prevent burnout?

If you're ready to embark on the journey of personal growth, or if you're eager to support the athlete in your life, the Growing Athletes Podcast is your go-to resource. Join us as we delve into the strategies, mindset shifts, and practical tips that will empower athletes to thrive both on and off the field.

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