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This week on MicdIn 🎙️ we’re joined by Nate Leaman, head coach of Providence College men’s hockey 🏒 and a NCAA National Champion(2015)In this episode, we go beyond the wins and losses and get into what really shapes athletesculture, mindset, pressure, and development.From the locker room to the sidelines, this conversation is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to navigate the reality of youth sports today.💥 Orange Moment: A moment. A lesson. A shift.👇 Join the conversation:What matters more winning now or long-term development?

Sydney Scales knows what it takes to compete—and win—at the highest level.A national champion and former captain at Boston College Eagles women's lacrosse, Sydney helped lead her team to two national NCAA Championships. Earning honors like National Defender of the Year and ACC Defender of the Year.Now playing professionally in Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse, representing Team USA, and coaching at Harvard Crimson women's lacrosse, she’s giving back to the game through leadership and her training platform, Sydney Scales Lacrosse.In this episode, we talk about:*What it takes to become an elite defender*The transition from college to pro*Approach from player to coachOrange Moment: A shift in mindset that changed everything🎙️ New episodes drop every Tuesday

In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Valerie Smith-Hale, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Notre Dame, to talk about what it really takes to develop as an athlete.From her journey playing volleyball at Adrian College to competing with Team USA Volleyball and Team USA Bobsled, Valerie brings a unique perspective on performance, preparation, and consistency at the highest level.We get into:What real athlete development actually looks likeThe habits that separate athletes over timeWhat goes into training at the highest levelThe reality behind performance and consistencyThis is a conversation for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to better understand the work behind success.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

In this episode of MicdIn Pod, we sit down with Rocky, basketball trainer and founder of XFactor Hoops and Better Everyday, who works with athletes from youth to the professional level.We talk about what real player development looks like today from fundamentals and consistency to mindset and what actually separates athletes as they move up levels.We get into:*What youth players should really be focusing on**Common mistakes parents and athletes make**What it actually takes to improve and stay consistentThe Orange Moment:The shift from just playing the game to truly committing to development.This episode is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to better understand the journey and what it takes to grow.Follow MicdIn Pod for real conversations around youth sports.Share your Orange Moment & Tag us.Follow:YouTubeInstagram @MicdInpodTikTok @MicdInPod