Secret Mindset Hacks from a D1 Track Athlete

 Get Your Champion Within Merch Inspired by the Champ Crew Proceeds from every merch purchase help fund powerful school and community programs that build confidence, connection, and champions. Thank you for being a part of something bigger. https://www.kate-mccauley.com/merch In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, host Kate McCauley speaks with Summer Montabone, a former teacher and elite performance coach. They discuss Summer's journey in education, her transition to coaching, and the importance of structure in both teaching and sports. Summer shares her experiences with students labeled as 'bad kids' and emphasizes the need for connection and understanding. She also talks about her mindset workbook designed for young athletes, aiming to empower them and their coaches. The conversation touches on overcoming fear, building resilience, and the importance of self-awareness in personal development. In this conversation, Kate McCauley and Summer Montabone explore the intersection of education, coaching, and personal development. They discuss the importance of understanding neurodiversity, the transferability of teaching skills to coaching, the value of multi-sport participation for youth athletes, and the necessity of personal accountability in leadership roles. The dialogue emphasizes the need for clear communication, foundational skills in sports, and the importance of allowing children to explore various interests without the pressure of specialization too early. Connect With Kate Here: Kate's Website LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM Connect with Summer: Website: https://summermontabone.com/#/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/summermontabone/ https://www.instagram.com/summermontabone https://www.facebook.com/SummerMontabone1# Workbooks: https://summermontabone.com/mindset-workbooks     Rate, Review & Follow The Podcast on Apple! This helps me share awesome interviews like this one and teach more people — just like you — mindset tools to use in sports, school, work and life to show up as the best versions of themselves--like they deserve. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Don't forget to tell me what you loved most about the episode! If you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of Do Not Miss tips from top level performers and experts in upcoming episodes and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out! Ready to kick stress to the curb? Snag these podcast notes and unlock 19 game-changing stress-buster tools I crafted to reclaim your calm https://www.kate-mccauley.com/quick-stress-busters