The Focused Athlete
The Focused Athlete
Latest Episodes
S2 Episode 4: Resilience, selflessness and the path to MNTL VZN with Jazlen Green
In this episode, former Division I athlete and founder of MNTL VZN, Jazlen Green, joins the podcast to discuss her journey from high school basketball setbacks to competing at UC Berkeley and earning her master’s at San Diego State. Jazlen open...
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S2 Episode 3: Coaching the whole athlete and supporting the parent journey with Warner Athletics
In this episode, we talk to Melissa Warner and Steph Beall, longtime coaches and co-owners of Warner Athletics. Melissa and Steph talk about blending technical on-field training with the mental side of the game, and how emotional intelligence h...
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S2 Episode 2: Establishing team values and embracing adversity with Tracy Joyner
In this episode, Sarah talks with Tracy Joyner, head coach of University of Oregon women’s soccer. Tracy shares her philosophy on leadership, the power of team values, and how consistency in everything you do leads to success. She also opens up...
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S2 Episode 1: Being Your Authentic Self and an Empathetic Leader with Danette Leighton
In this episode, we talk to Danette Leighton, 30-year sports industry and corporate executive with experience serving both men’s and women’s professional and collegiate sports leagues and teams, as well as current CEO of the Women's Sports Foun...
Episode 16: Managing obstacles and emotional control with Michelle Brown
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Brown, Second Degree Black Belt, Bok Fu Do and CEO Gumsaba Fitness and Hit with Power. Michelle talks about how martial arts has impacted her as a leader and athlete. She talks about the importan...
