Plan B - Athletes supporting Athletes

The moment you step on campus, the story can change. Your recruiter might be gone. The training plan you expected might never show up. The team culture you pictured might not exist in your event group yet. Coach B sits down with Syracuse D1 track athlete Hailey Schumann to tell the unfiltered version of that first-year reality and how to survive it without losing yourself as a runner or a person.We rewind to Hailey’s recruiting journey: starting late, chasing opportunities, getting a surprising Syracuse email, and committing after a single unofficial visit. Then we get honest about what happened next, including coaching turnover, the “where is everybody?” shock of early practices, and the stress that can build when communication and structure are unclear. Haley shares how a rapid jump in workload can stack with college life stress and lead to injury, and what her rehab looked like using tools like arc training and reduced-impact running.The heart of this conversation is resilience and self-advocacy for student-athletes. Hailey explains how she leaned on her parents, her faith, and the teammates who showed up for her when things felt isolating. She also shares how speaking up with coaches changed her experience and why advocating for yourself is a skill every recruit needs. Finally, she reveals how she’s channeling the year into an entrepreneurship idea designed to help athletes navigate the college athletics system with clearer expectations.If you’re a high school athlete, parent, or coach trying to understand NCAA recruiting, Division I track life, team culture, and the mental side of injuries, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a recruit who needs it, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s one question every athlete should ask before committing?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Six minutes can feel like a full day when it is just you, an opponent, and a referee on the mat. We bring on high school wrestler Jayden Wanalista, a rising name in a sport that deserves more attention, to talk about what wrestling really demands: commitment, composure, and the ability to perform while your brain is trying to talk you out of it. Along the way, we also get the story behind his signature mullet and how a small detail can become part of an athlete’s confidence and routine.Jayden walks us through his journey back into wrestling after time as a multi sport kid, then breaks down the work behind his recent section podium finish. We dig into wrestling training habits that actually move the needle: sleep, nutrition, heavy compound lifting, mobility work like yoga, and the kind of gymnastics style practice that builds strength in uncomfortable positions. He also explains what it feels like right before a match, why he tries not to “think” during live action, and how a trusted coach can keep you steady when nerves spike.We go deeper on weight cutting and weight management, including the mental side of the scale, water weight, and why this part of combat sports can get emotional fast. Jayden also calls out a big mental health issue in youth wrestling: parent pressure that crosses the line from support into stress, plus the importance of athletes advocating for what helps them compete. To round it out, we cover folkstyle vs freestyle vs Greco-Roman wrestling, what ref interaction looks like in the offseason, why technique can beat strength, and how to avoid building your whole identity around one sport.If you care about wrestling, sports psychology, student athlete life, or building real confidence under pressure, this one is for you. Subscribe to Plan B, share this with a wrestler or parent, and leave a review with the mindset tip you’re taking into your next competition.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

The fastest way to understand where women’s jiu-jitsu is headed is to listen to someone living it. We sit down with Adriana Gutovska, a rising competitor and coach, to talk about the real world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu for women: how you get started, what makes a gym feel safe, and what it takes to keep showing up when the sport is still heavily male dominated.We get practical fast. Adriana shares why the quality of a first academy can make or break a woman’s experience, how to spot unhealthy gym culture, and why athletes speaking up protects the next generation. From there we dig into how women’s grappling can look different on the mat, with technique and flexibility often taking priority when most training rounds are against stronger partners. She also explains gi vs no-gi jiu-jitsu in clear terms and why she prefers no-gi’s faster pace.Then we go where combat sports get uncomfortable but necessary: fairness. Adriana breaks down ADCC qualification and prize money differences, why extra trials mean extra injury risk, and how equal weight classes, equal pay, and equal competitive opportunities would help the entire sport grow. We also talk training volume, small injuries that stack up, smart rest, weight cuts, and the mindset shift that turns “failure” into fuel.If you care about women in combat sports, BJJ training, athlete safety, or the future of jiu-jitsu competition, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a training partner, and leave a review, what’s one change you want to see in women’s jiu-jitsu next?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Silence can look like discipline, toughness, and focus. It can also be a warning sign we are trained to ignore. “Silent Soldiers” is my clearest message yet about male athlete mental health, why so many young men learn to bury distress, and what happens when sport rewards performance but punishes honesty. I walk through the latest NCAA athlete death data shared in a 2024 British Journal of Sports Medicine study: across 2002–2022, suicide becomes the second leading cause of death among college athletes, and the proportion of athlete deaths due to suicide doubles over 20 years even as other causes decline. Most of those losses are men. If that makes you uncomfortable, good. Discomfort is often the first signal that something needs to change. Then we get practical. I break down the biggest barriers that keep male athletes from seeking support: stigma and embarrassment, fear of losing a role or scholarship, pressure to conform to masculine norms, and low mental health literacy that makes it hard to tell the difference between normal fatigue and depression or anxiety. I also explain the difference between mental toughness and emotional suppression, and why suppression does not make athletes stronger. Finally, I give coaches and sport leaders a proactive framework: learn what distress looks like in men, build emotional connection into training through structured activities, use independent facilitation so players can be honest without hierarchy, and treat mental performance coaching like strength and conditioning. We also talk about the risk window after sport and why our responsibility cannot stop at the final whistle. If you care about athletes, share this with one coach or teammate today, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell me: what does your team culture reward, silence or honesty?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

The water polo season ends, the noise fades, and that’s when a lot of athletes finally feel what they’ve been carrying. Coach B sits down with Jasper Dale, fresh off his final season as a D1 men’s water polo player at UC Irvine, to talk about what high-performance coaching looks like from the inside and what changes when you step onto the deck as a coach yourself.We get into Jasper’s full path, from starting water polo as an after-school “why not?” activity to leveling up through Southern California club training and landing at one of the most competitive NCAA programs. From there the conversation turns to culture: how teams actually win, why role clarity beats ego, and what it feels like to play under a coach known for intensity. We also unpack the Stanford Brian Flax controversy as a broader question about interpretation, power, and where “tough” can slide into something else depending on the athlete and the environment they came from.Coach B makes the case for a missing link in many programs: a trained sports performance and behavioral change professional who can help coaches communicate clearly and help athletes interpret feedback accurately, especially when many elite athletes are neurodivergent. Jasper offers a coaching takeaway that cuts through the noise: confidence is not fluff, it’s a performance driver, and most coaches don’t train it on purpose.If you care about athlete mental health, coach communication, and building a winning water polo culture without losing your people, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with a coach or teammate, leave a review, and tell us: what actually builds confidence on your team?This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

What if half your roster processes the game in a completely different way—and that’s not a problem to fix, but an edge to unlock? Coach B sits down with psychologist and coach Dr. “Coach Carey” Heller to rethink how we talk to athletes so they actually hear us, remember it, and execute when the game gets loud.We dig into the real meaning of neurodivergent in sport—ADHD, autism, dyslexia—and why it’s a difference, not a deficit. Coach Carey breaks down practical upgrades any coach can use today: tighten your language, show the drill, and time your talks after movement so attention is high. On the sideline, skip the running commentary and choose one actionable cue. We also rework the feedback sandwich to protect confidence, and move deep corrections to practice where you can adjust mechanics in the moment.Film doesn’t need to be a marathon. Learn how to build short, targeted clips that teach one theme at a time, and when to let athletes review solo to lower anxiety and boost retention. We also tackle pressure: mapping triggers, using box breathing, anchoring with mantras, and building simple pre-performance routines that center attention. Along the way, we highlight the power of silence, the value of letting athletes process, and how small, specific praise sustains self-belief.Whether you coach youth, college, or pros, these tools help every athlete—not just those with a diagnosis. Expect clearer practices, steadier performances, and a stronger bond between coaches and players. If you found value here, share this with a coach, subscribe for more conversations that sharpen your edge, and leave a review with your best one-line game cue—we might feature it next time.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

A lot of us fall in love with sports from the couch, not the court. Anya did exactly that—and then turned her love of watching games into real-world impact that lifted entire teams. We sit down with this Cornell freshman to unpack how she co-founded a 16-person media group in high school to spotlight undercovered athletes, ran pro-quality media days, and later stepped into strategy roles shaping D1 fan engagement.We trace the first spark—seeing girls’ tennis and other “smaller” sports miss out on recognition—and how a student-led solution became Radar Sports: a nimble mix of photographers, editors, and community connectors delivering shareable, athlete-first content. From backdrops and pose coaching to editing and distribution, Anya shares the nuts and bolts anyone can copy to build visibility and pride on campus.Then we zoom out to tactics that move the needle. At Cornell, Anya helped design an alumni-driven activation that lures non-fans with career networking, then converts them with the live-game experience. It’s classic segmentation done right for a pre-professional audience. We also get honest about the gender gap in sports business and why exposure matters—how growing up with games on at home builds the fluency and confidence to lead in broadcast booths, front offices, and advisory boards.If you’re curious about careers beyond playing, this conversation opens the door. We dig into sponsorships and partnerships as the economic engine of modern sport, spotlight Formula One’s hidden roles—from engineering to logistics to performance psychology—and outline practical steps for students to start, scale, and measure their own projects. The throughline is clear: you don’t need to be an athlete to belong in sports; you need curiosity, craft, and the courage to ship your work.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, rate, and share the show with a friend who loves sports or wants to work in it—and tell us the behind-the-scenes role you’d try first.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Athletes the mind body connection is real don't ignore it ! This week we dig into how pre-game scrolling hijacks motivation, dulls focus, and undercuts team connection. Using Neuroscientist  TJ Power’s DOSE model as a guide, from his book The Dose Effect, we share practical swaps that protect brain chemistry so your mind matches your body on game day.• why dopamine drives effort and focus• how short-form feeds deplete motivation• denorphin as a warning signal after over-scrolling• oxytocin, trust, and face-to-face connection• serotonin, sunlight, and steady confidence• endorphins through movement and laughter• a 30–60 minute pre-competition phone fast• active replacements that rebuild chemistry• intentional phone use as a tool, not a habitMake sure you like, share, and subscribeThis Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

The final whistle doesn’t have to mean game over. Former D1 soccer player Case Montanile joins us to unpack how injuries pushed him to step away from the game he loved and redirect that same competitive drive into commercial real estate. What emerges isn’t a sob story—it’s a playbook for turning athletic grit into career momentum, without losing your love for sport or yourself.We walk through the real stuff athletes rarely say out loud: feeling your identity shrink when the schedule stops, the quiet grief of recurring injuries, and the slow realization that the cost of chasing your dreams might not be worth it to your body. Case explains how a lifelong habit of team-first thinking, paying dues, and staying coachable translated directly into the workplace. He shares why confidence is the most portable skill you own, how to rebuild structure when no one is setting practice times, and why new associates and college freshmen have more in common than you think.You’ll also hear tangible strategies for stability during transition. Case breaks down his morning routine—early runs, a daily Murph, time in nature—and how those rituals act as active meditation that resets the nervous system before a day of prospecting, calls, and client meetings. We connect the performance triangle from sport to work: preparation, execution, and recovery, with simple ways to design a “nurture” outlet so you don’t burn out trying to replace the adrenaline of game day.If you’re a current athlete, a recent grad, or anyone facing a forced pivot, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful path forward. Expect clear takeaways on transferable skills, building a second identity before you need it, and using perspective to turn “unfair” into “opportunity.” Subscribe for more honest, practical stories from the world of human performance, and share this with a teammate who needs a nudge. Got your own post-sport strategy—or questions we should tackle next? Drop us a note and leave a review to help others find the show.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Ten seconds can hold a season’s worth of pressure. Nick, a senior 100, 200, and 4x100 sprinter, walks us through how he turns that pressure into speed by starting months early, lifting with purpose, and translating gym gains into cleaner mechanics on the track. We dig into the shift from “just showing up” to training with intention, and how simple choices—sleep, warmups, and daily core finishers—unlock relaxed form and faster top-end velocity.Fuel becomes a competitive edge. Nick explains why he ditched energy drinks and constant sugar, timed his carbs, and treated hydration like equipment. The payoff shows up in recovery, muscle growth, and repeatable speed. He breaks down the art of the start: block patience, no chasing the gun, and a mental reset when false starts rattle the field. Music cues, breath, and focus on the finish line keep him present when it matters most.Faith is his anchor. With 1 Corinthians 9:24 inked on his spikes, he races with gratitude and clarity, turning nerves into calm energy. We highlight the mentors who shaped him—from pros like Noah Lyles to a D1-bound teammate whose discipline raises the standard—and why track, despite its lanes, is a true team sport. Nick shares how to process the hard moments, from dropped batons to off days, without losing humor or heart, and how identity beyond sport protects performance across a long season.If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete chasing a better sprint season, you’ll leave with practical tactics for nutrition, recovery, mechanics, and mindset—and a fresh view of leadership and faith on the track. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, share with a teammate, and leave a rating to help more athletes find the show.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

We cut through the noise on trans youth in sport by examining real participation numbers, performance gaps after puberty, and the mental health stakes of belonging. We challenge glossy campaigns, map the current legal landscape, and offer a concrete idea to expand opportunity without sacrificing fairness.• mission of athletes supporting athletes and signal versus noise• critique of the ACLU More Than A Game campaign messaging• overview of state laws and pending Supreme Court timelines• mental health benefits for LGBTQ youth and risks in restrictive states• participation rates in high school and college contexts• sport-specific performance gaps and safety considerations• human impact on girls’ and boys’ psychology in competition• proposal to pilot dedicated trans competitions and open categories• invitation for trans athletes and parents to share perspectivesYou can find me at coachbperformance.com, or at the Plan B by Coach B Instagram podcast page. Want to come on the show? Drop us a line and share your story.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

A coach’s origin story doesn’t always start with a medal. Coach Monica begins with love for the water, isolation in adolescence, and a brutal race that sent her out of the sport—only to return years later with a philosophy built on belonging, clarity, and second chances. We talk candidly about what it feels like to be the slowest in the fastest heat, why perspective arrives late, and how that moment now informs a program where no one is cut and every swimmer can win their day.We pull back the curtain on modern swim training: fewer empty yards, more intent. Monica breaks down how technology and recovery science shape smarter sets, why bodyweight strength precedes barbells, and how rhythm and tempo cues make speed more teachable. Grit gets real through micro-wins—like hitting 12.5 off every wall—because consistent, small successes build confidence that sticks through long seasons and tough meets.Team culture drives everything. From celebrating JV progress to supporting college-bound athletes, Monica shows how a cap and a lane can create a sense of belonging even for a sport that’s often unseen on campus. We also get practical about balance: the family logistics, crockpot dinners, and the “swim team money” tradition that funds a shared trip and turns sacrifice into connection. It’s a playbook for sustainable coaching, strong teams, and resilient athletes.If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete who’s ever stared down a rough result, you’ll want Monica’s closing mantra in your pocket: there is grace and there is redemption. Feel it, shelve it, come back hungry, and don’t make the same mistake twice. Enjoy the conversation, share it with a teammate who needs a boost, and if it resonates, follow the show and leave a review so more listeners can find it.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

What if the best season starts when you finally stop forcing it? That’s the turning point Maddie shares as we trace her path from a three-year-old flipping off couches to a UCLA D1 Gymnast and now a senior balancing bars and degree in applied mathematics! WOW!  Maddie almost walked away after Level 10, burned out by self-promotion and a chaotic recruiting landscape—then found her rhythm, got into UCLA academically, and seized a rare chance to walk on to one of college gymnastics’ most electric programs led by Head Coach Janelle McDonald.We go inside the demands most fans never see. NCAA hour caps don’t soften the intensity: three-hour practices, strength work, and a meet-day “touch” that lasts four minutes for the entire lineup. On bars that can mean one turn, new settings, and a clock winding down while you’re still waiting to jump. Maddie breaks down the mental side of that moment—trusting the thousands of reps, using the touch for feel and cues, and treating a miss as useful information rather than a verdict. We unpack how lineups are chosen, why alternates always prep, and how an unexpected exhibition at Stanford proved the value of staying ready.Culture is the power move here. UCLA’s program prizes big personalities and genuine support, and Maddie describes arriving without the usual recruiting runway, being welcomed instantly, and then growing into a leadership role as a young roster took shape. With eight seniors gone, she shifted from quiet example to vocal standard-setter, helping protect a culture the team rebuilt over years. That investment paid off with a nationals run that felt like a culmination—a result that matched the work, the values, and the joy.If you’re chasing performance under pressure—whether you’re an athlete, student, or leader—this story lands. It’s about letting go to compete better, choosing teammates to quiet nerves, and solving one hard problem at a time. Listen, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. If you want to support Maddie in her senior season and all the UCLA Gymnastics team go to: www.uclabruins.com This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Welcome to Season 2 - A season opener should feel like a spark—and Olav brings the fire. He’s a NorCal senior, a multi‑sport athlete, and a defensive end who finished his last season with an ACL and meniscus tear. What follows is a candid, unfiltered look at ambition meeting adversity: the moment a late‑game decision spiraled into surgery, and how he rebuilt his plan around smarter recovery, coaching his teammates, and keeping his college dreams alive.We dive into the tradeoffs athletes face when they love a collision sport yet understand the science. Olav talks openly about concussions, hydration, and why the first violent minutes of a game can be the riskiest. He doesn’t glorify danger, but he does stand by the character, teamwork, and discipline football and track forged in him. From locker room culture to pre‑game rituals, he champions quiet focus over performative hype, showing how standards and player ownership can turn a program from perennial underachiever into a contender. Leadership isn’t loud; it’s consistent.If you’re navigating injury, this conversation doubles as a blueprint. We get into surgery decisions, timelines, and the under‑appreciated power of nutrition, sleep, and patience. We talk pool running, progressive rehab, and the mindset shift where the fastest path back is choosing to go slow today. Olav's core message to younger athletes lands with weight: be yourself, do the work, and let effort outlast ego. Talent fades without discipline. Work ethic compounds.Tap play to hear a grounded, real-time comeback get built. If this conversation helps you or someone on your team, share it with a teammate, subscribe for season two, and leave a review with one takeaway you’ll put into practice this week.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Deception is not a flaw in sport; its one of the main features that make elite sport so enjoyable to watch and so difficult to master but it is also the reason why it attracts individuals who exhibit and produce this type of behavior for the sake of producing the necessary results to win. So does that mean that being a "Snake" in sport is wrong? No not exactly but it does mean that for athletes you need to be aware and correctly prepared for the environment that you heading into. In this episode Coach B shares a recent humbling experience and how, by using the historical metaphor of being aware of Snakes, in the deceptive landscape of sport, one has to have clear objectives and seek transparency from those you work with or risk the uncomfortable fate of humiliation and disappointment when expectations are not aligned.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of March 2025 More than 720 000 people  will die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Suicide Prevention, as difficult as it is, must be a conversation we have to continue to have. Let's not stay silent. Have conversations like this. Lean into others. You are loved. People do care.On the 11th anniversary of my Australian Triathlon Teammate, Jackie Fairweather ( nee Gallagher) 10 November 1967 - 1 November 2014, I feel it is important we continue to celebrate this extraordinary athlete and remind all athletes you are more than your sport, and that help is available if you need it.If you need support please reach out call or text 988,  worldwide crisis text line 741-741.  To my fellow Australians back home call lifeline - 13 11 14.Thank you for listening, please like, share. This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

As high school athletes we never want our sporting days to end. The enjoyment of the game, being part of a team, our love of the sport, it is still there when we graduate, it doesn’t fade overnight...well what if you were to learn that it doesn't have to end. What if you were to learn that you can keep being part of a team, keep contributing, keep being part of the action.  This week we meet a former high school quarterback who took his love of football in a new a direction and channeled his football IQ to help his new college team and keep his development as a player alive while he decides what he wants to do next. In Episode 8 we meet Bay Area athlete Joe Miller and who knows you may just be listening to a NFL coach of the future. This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

In this week's episode we have some wisdom for youth athletes from one of our younger podcast guests. Tyla, a throwing champion from Texas, is a Junior in high school and a two time competitor at the World Junior Olympics. Born in the USA Tyla's parents come from Trinidad and Jamaica and both had athletic careers before immigrating to the states. Tyla proudly informs me she is West Indian American and on this day of Indigenous Peoples I can not think of a more appropriate guest to elevate to centre stage. Enjoy Tyla's story so far and lets see where her sport takes her.....This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

This week we sit down with professional soccer player Luke Pruter. A native from Southern California, be inspired as you hear how Luke not only navigated the demands of being a college student athlete but also held a job at a Pizza shop that kept him up till midnight every night. Unknown to those who cheered on his team from the stands, Luke continued to lead on the field as the GK of the UCI Mens Soccer Team while his mom was slowly losing her battle to Cancer. On top of this Luke has also overcome 4 knee surgeries and countless setbacks.  It is perhaps these characteristics of strength, determination and selflessness that caught the eye of the MLS Pro teams here in the US which earned Luke a GK role straight from college into the prestigious Columbus Football Club. Luke is not only a force to be reckoned with on the field but a living reminder of the strength his mom instilled in him. Enjoy this incredible, articulate young man and follow his journey to leave a mark in the world of soccer. This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Former Golden State Warriors Player Anthony Lamb drops into the Plan B studio to share with us where he has been in the last couple of years and what he is up to now. An incredible young man who is not only an inspiring athlete but a kind and thoughtful human who puts family and friendship first. Anthony takes time out of his preparation for the Euro cup to share his thoughts on sport, life and how he recovered from a career ending injury. His wisdom is something we can all grow from not just our eager athletes. Join me in learning more about who he is and why buying groceries right now is more challenging than anything he ever faced in the NBA!This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Today's episode we speak with one of the UK's leading sport psychologist Dr Callum Gowling as he shares with us his first book Liquid Mindset. Dr Gowling PHD, is former D1 Tennis player who studied in the US before returning to the UK to complete a PHD and address the difficulties he faced as athlete in regard to sports mentality. Through his work as sports psychologists and in his research he has created a ground breaking and unique psychological process which all athletes can benefit from. Simple but impactful by design Dr Gowling's process can be used by athletes in the moment of competition to help themselves stay fluid and to transition out of difficult times of frustration or doubt. I throughly enjoyed my conversation with Dr Gowling and I know you will too! Enjoy episode 5 of the Plan B Podcast.Be sure to check out : https://www.liquidsportpsychology.co.uk/This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Part 2....an incredible story of resilience and strength continues as former athlete and coach Susan Jackson navigates life without her husband Ryan.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

In this episode we meet Susan Jackson. A former Team USA track and field member, college High Jump and Long Jumper, Susan shares with us how she not only overcome brain cancer but has managed to find the strength to continue to lead and inspire after the loss of her husband 2 years ago. Be inspired by this incredible woman's journey as she draws on the resilience and courage that made her one of the countries top athletes. This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

We continue our discussion on how we can improve support for Native American Athletes with Keith Vasquez from Res Dog Radio.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Join me today for part 1 of our journey of understanding how we can improve our support of Native American Athletes. Keith Vasquez, of the Kumi, Kumeyaay Nation, an indigenous people whose ancestral homeland spans the border of Southern California and Northern Baja California, Mexico. The Kumeyaay have lived in the San Diego and Baja California area for thousands of years. It is a honor to have Keith join us on the Plan B podcast and  so we can learn and appreciate the challenges his people have endured and how we can support the youth of today. This episode is the first taste of what is to come later this week......This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

Coach B keeps the show going despite having knee surgery this week and shares what topics will soon to be on the Plan B Podcast and why one topic in particular, supporting Native American Athletes, holds so much significance for her and her team.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.

On this episode former Olympian Simon Thompson and his wife Nikki Thompson share life hack of fitness and family and how to keep life in perspective. The Thompsons are an incredible couple from Queensland Australia who manage to live a busy life as working professionals, parents to an 11year old and  on top of this compete world wide together as a couple in functional exercise adventure racing called Hyrocks. From work to the weekend this couple manages to combine sport in literally every aspect of their life. We find out how they do this, why it is so important in relationships to have exercise as an outlet and how cleaning your house can actually give you a six pack if you follow Nikki's recommendations. Tune in and hear how sport does not have to end even if your professional or college career does. Life is sport according to the Thompsons, sit back and enjoy as their share their journey so far.This Podcast is your Podcast, text us if you're an Athlete with a story to share...The only podcast that is all about Athletes Supporting Athletes! Support the showTo see more pictures, footage and out takes, bloopers and more follow us @PlanB.By Coach B on Instagram and or contact Coach B directly at www.coachbperformance.com to be part of the show.*Athletes must be 18 years or older or in the company of their legal guardian to participate in the show. Participants can remain anonymous with no visual footage for marketing and names can be changed to protect identity.