Season 1 - Episode 13: Faith, Family, and the Finish Line: Keeping Young Athletes Grounded in What Matters Most

In this heartfelt episode of The Winning Edge Podcast, hostsLindsay and Stacy dive deep into the intersection of faith, family, and athletics. Lindsay, a former collegiate athlete and educational coach, and Stacy, a registered dietitian nutritionist, welcome special guest Shareese Houston-Motley—a dedicated educator and mother of two accomplished collegiate athletes.Listeners will hear Shareese’s inspiring story of raising her sons, Tobias (a standout baseball player at Rice University) and Sterling (a collegiate athlete and local Houston select team coach), and the role faith played in guiding their athletic and personal journeys. The conversation explores:Balancing ambition and values: How to encourage young athletes to dream big while keeping faith and character at the center.Navigating challenges: Practical advice for helping kids cope with setbacks, pressure, and expectations, using faith as afoundation.Faith in action: Real-life stories of overcoming adversity both on and off the field, and how spiritual grounding shaped theirfamily’s response.Supporting without overstepping: Strategies for being a supportive parent without adding pressure and helping athletes use their gifts to serve others.Lessons and legacy: The most important life lessons sports can teach, and advice for other parents seeking to keep faith at the heart of the journey.Throughout the episode, Shareese shares wisdom, personalanecdotes, and actionable advice for parents who want to nurture their children’s athletic dreams while prioritizing growth, values, and faith. Stacy & Lindsay also highlight ways to stay connected with the SPAN community for more resources and support.Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will leave you inspired to support your young athletes—on and off the field—with faith, focus, and love.