Car Ride Conversations For Sports Families

By Valerie Alston

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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: valerie.alston@valstoncoaching.com 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

Episode Date
What Travel Sports Can Teach Your Athlete Beyond the Game
Mar 30, 2026
The Parent “Hype vs. Help” Balance
Mar 23, 2026
Beating the Comparison Trap in Youth Sports
Mar 16, 2026
Post Game Car Rides Do’s and Don’ts
Mar 09, 2026
Early Specialization vs Late Bloomers
Mar 02, 2026
Joy vs. Pressure: What Olympic Free Skates Teach Us About Mindset
Feb 23, 2026
Pressure Isn’t the Problem, Interpretation Is
Feb 16, 2026
Confident, Calm, Clutch: Inside the Mindset of a 50-Year Coaching Veteran
Feb 09, 2026
What a Snow Day Can Teach Athletes About Adaptability, Effort, and Resilience
Feb 02, 2026
Help Youth Athletes Build Better Habits - Make It Satisfying
Jan 26, 2026
Build Better Habits for Youth Athlete- Make It Easy
Jan 19, 2026
Build Better Habits: Law 2 - Make it Attractive
Jan 12, 2026
Build better habits - Law 1: Make it Obvious
Jan 05, 2026
When the Season Feels Like a Slump
Dec 15, 2025
Making Friends with Failure
Dec 08, 2025
The 24-Hour Rule for Post-Performance Reflection
Dec 01, 2025
Gratitude in Action: Family Conversations to Build Connection and Appreciation This Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2025
The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Builds Mental Toughness in Young Athletes
Nov 17, 2025
You Matter - How One Softball Tournament is Changing the Game
Nov 10, 2025
Sports, Mental Health, and the Power of Belonging
Nov 03, 2025
When Adults Forget It’s Just a Game
Oct 27, 2025
Communication, Character, and Coaching with Class
Oct 20, 2025
Coaching Your Own Kid Without Losing Your Mind
Oct 13, 2025
The Calm Switch
Oct 06, 2025
Why Visualization Isn’t Just for Pros
Sep 29, 2025
How Athletes Can Stay Strong Mentally During Injury Recovery
Sep 22, 2025
Starting Late, Learning Fast: A Teen’s First Steps Into Competitive Sports
Sep 15, 2025
Game Day Self-Talk Scripts
Sep 08, 2025
The Focus Filter
Sep 01, 2025
Small Wins, Big Confidence
Aug 25, 2025
The “What If” Trap: How to Stay in the Moment and Play Your Best
Aug 18, 2025
From Middle School Mayhem to Meaningful Moments -What Coaching Taught Us About Connection
Aug 11, 2025
The Fadeout Effect: Why Kids’ Mental-Skills Training Needs Community Reinforcement
Aug 11, 2025
What Coaching Can Teach You About Parenting: Pressure, Mistakes, and Raising Strong Kids
Jul 28, 2025
What It Really Means to Be Confident, Calm & Clutch – And How to Show Up in the Big Moments
Jul 21, 2025
Regulate Your Body, Own the Moment
Jul 14, 2025
REFLECT to Improve: Turning Every Practice into a Confidence Booster
Jul 07, 2025
Talk Like a Champion: Mastering the Art of Confident Self-Talk
Jun 30, 2025
Striking Out & Showing Up: Building Resilience When Sports Get Hard
Jun 23, 2025
Embracing Joy Over Stats: What Really Matters in the Youth Sports Journey
Jun 16, 2025
Lessons from the Dugout - How Great Coaches Use Humor and Trust to Win Games and Hearts in Youth Sports
Jun 09, 2025
Parenting Through the Recruiting Process: How to Support Without Stressing Out
Jun 02, 2025
College Recruiting 101: Letting Athletes Lead, Taking Feedback, and Avoiding Burnout
May 26, 2025
The Hidden Gaps in Travel Ball: Why Your Athlete May Not Be College Ready
May 19, 2025
One Pitch At A Time: Sneak Peek into a Heartwarming Children's Book
May 12, 2025
What Can Youth Athletes Learn from Shedeur Sanders Fall Down the NFL Draft
May 05, 2025
“Would you rather?” Questions for the WIN!
Apr 28, 2025
5 Mental Skills That Fueled Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters Victory
Apr 21, 2025
From Choking to Clutch - A Sports Psych Coach’s Journey to Mental Strength
Apr 14, 2025
From Self-Criticism to Success: Helping Young Athletes Thrive
Apr 07, 2025