26.01.13 Coachability: The Hidden Superpower Every Teen Athlete Needs

Join Erica — the Queen of Teen — and her crew on this lively episode of Teen Sports Radio as they cover the mental and emotional sides of youth sport and creative growth. Coach Erica sits for an interview with Dominique to unpack “coachability”: what it looks like on and off the stat sheet, how hustle and the sixth‑man spark can change a team, the importance of emotional regulation and the “bounce back” muscle, and tips for parents about projection and finding the right opportunities for growing athletes. Ryan Quirk delivers a practical Self‑Mastery segment on the power of conscious relaxation, sharing personal hockey stories and tools to relax the body so the mind can perform. He explains why relaxation dissolves overthinking, how to prepare from a calm place, and offers breathing and bodily‑release strategies athletes can use before and during competition. Emily the Songbird explores creativity and the perfectionist’s trap, encouraging listeners to embrace beginner’s mind, start small, and reclaim creative dreams — from learning guitar to trying new looks — with real‑world examples and local class information. Dominique from Santa Barbara Wellness Center decodes today’s teen slang as signals of emotional state — terms like “valid,” “say less,” “unbothered,” and “that’s giving” — and gives parents and coaches a practical slang‑decoder for January 2026 alongside wellness reminders about rest, presence, and staying grounded. The episode also includes community shoutouts (Tri‑County Produce, Showers of Blessing), warm banter about local radio memories, and invitations to tune in every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Listeners can expect actionable coaching takes, mental‑performance tools, creative encouragement, and a compassionate primer for understanding teen culture and wellness. 🌟 Before we go… Teen Sports Radio is brought to you by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., where we believe strong bodies, strong minds, and strong communities create strong futures. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a championship, a student chasing a dream, or simply someone trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, remember this: Every healthy choice is a vote for your future self. Every act of kindness strengthens your team. Every challenge you overcome becomes part of your story. If you’d like to help us continue bringing positive programming, wellness education, youth development, and community outreach to families throughout our region, please consider making a donation at www.SBwellness.org Your support helps plant seeds today that grow into healthier, stronger communities tomorrow. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, keep believing in what is possible. This is Erica Salda and Dominique Hackett with Teen Sports Radio and Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. reminding you: The scoreboard doesn’t measure your value. Your character does. You got this! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱