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Sep 23, 2026 21 min

095- The Stage Was Never the Finish Line

from The RACHEL RAMPTON Show Hosted by Rachel Rampton

Today, Ashley stepped onto the Amateur Olympia stage for her first national show—and it was Team Grit & Grace’s first national show, too. I’m incredibly proud of her. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the moment you see onstage. Ashley and I built a plan, watched how her body responded, and made decisions for *her* throughout prep. She brought honesty, trust, and execution to that process. That matters to me just as much as the few minutes people see under the lights. We’re talking about what it means to reach a national stage, what show feedback can teach us, and why coaching an athlete doesn’t end when she walks offstage. **In this episode, we talk about:** * What Ashley’s first national show meant to us * The work and decisions behind her prep * Why two athletes can execute well and still need different plans * How to use stage feedback without letting a placing define you * Why the plan *after* the show matters, too The stage is a milestone worth celebrating. It can also show us where to go next. Ashley did the work to get here, and I’m excited to keep building with her. If you’re working toward your own stage goal and want coaching that pays attention to *your* response, connect with me about Team Grit & Grace at **@rachelrampton_**. And if this episode speaks to an athlete you know, share it with her. 🤍🔥

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