Ep 56 - Janie Bolte

Summary Janie Bolte, a recruiting coach, shares her insights on the volleyball recruiting process and the importance of putting the athlete first. She emphasizes the need to define greatness as being a servant and pushing to raise others up. Janie also discusses the importance of separating identity from being an athlete and the challenges parents face in allowing their child to make decisions. She provides advice on navigating the recruiting process, including knowing what the athlete wants in a college and avoiding unnecessary steps. Janie shares her personal experience of facing adversity and the lessons she learned from it. In this conversation, Janie Bolte discusses her work in volleyball recruiting and shares valuable insights for parents and athletes. She emphasizes the importance of finding one's identity and purpose beyond sports. Janie also provides information on where to find her and highlights the relevance of her content for parents and individuals. Takeaways Define greatness as being a servant and pushing to raise others up. Separate identity from being an athlete and focus on personal values. Put the athlete first in the recruiting process and consider their goals and needs. Know what you want in a college and consider criteria beyond just the major. Allow the child to answer questions and make decisions, while providing guidance and support. Navigate the recruiting process intentionally and avoid unnecessary steps. Embrace adversity as an opportunity for growth and learning. Finding your identity is crucial, and it goes beyond sports. Janie Bolte can help individuals discover their identity and purpose. Janie can be found on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and her website. See links below. Her content is relevant and relatable for parents and individuals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 04:46 Introduction to Janie Bolte and Volleyball Recruiting 06:41 Definition of Greatness 09:51 Being a Servant in Greatness 12:41 Pathways to Greatness Podcast 15:03 Janie Bolte's Background and Role as a Recruiting Coach 17:53 Mistakes in the Recruiting Process 21:46 Separating Identity from Being an Athlete 23:40 Knowing What You Want in a College 28:01 Avoiding Unnecessary Steps in the Recruiting Process 30:25 Parents' Role in the Recruiting Process 34:48 Allowing the Child to Answer Questions and Make Decisions 37:46 Separating Identity from Sports Performance 44:53 Dealing with Adversity and Shifting Perspective 52:47 Finding Your Identity 53:35 Where to Find Janie I know you will enjoy this episode. You can follow Janie on her socials IG FB More connections Find out more about Hilite here To learn more about the Elite Edge 90 day program email Jeff at [email protected]