Values: Guiding Your Athlete Beyond Goals and Emotions with Kiley Smith

When it comes to sports, goals often get the spotlight. But behind every goal is something deeper that drives how athletes show up every day: their values. Values shape effort, decision-making, relationships, and even how athletes respond to tough emotions or pressure.In this episode of the Parent Power Huddle, Jess Hanson, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and founder of Cognelite, sits down with Kiley Smith to explore how clarifying and living through values can transform an athlete’s experience—not just in competition, but in life. Together, they’ll break down how values anchor athletes through uncertainty, keep them aligned with who they want to be, and provide fulfillment beyond wins, losses, or statistics.✅ What You’ll LearnThe difference between goals, emotions, and values—and why values matter mostHow values give athletes a sense of identity and purpose beyond sportWays parents can help athletes clarify their values through simple reflectionWhat it looks like to make values-based actions in high-pressure momentsCommon barriers that pull athletes away from their values (comparison, pressure, peer influence)How parents can model and reinforce values at home and on the sidelinesWhether your athlete dreams of playing in college or simply wants to enjoy the game they love, this episode will help you guide them to play—and live—with clarity and consistency.Guest contact info:Kiley Smith | 970-427-2774 | [email protected] release these episodes every month! Be sure to follow @Cognelite on Instagram.