Play On: Helping Teens Stay In The Game
Play On: Helping Teens Stay In The Game
Join Olympian Libby Trickett, kids coach Georgie Trickett, tween & teen author Rebecca Sparrow as they give tips and strategies to teens to navigate everything from lack of motivation and self-confidence, to difficult coaches and embarrassing parents.Social links:
Episode 8: What to do when... you don't feel comfortable in your uniform
From volleyball bikinis and short skirts to white gymnastics leotards, what do you do when you love the sport but HATE the uniform? We talk through the global movement to give women and girls more comfortable and flexible uniform options and how to bring change to your school or club. Show Notes: …
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Episode 7: What to do when... you're not competitive but everyone else is
“It’s too competitive. It’s not fun anymore” — thousands of kids are dropping out of sport because the pressure to win is too great. So what do you do when you love playing sport but you don’t have that win-at-all-costs attitude? Bec, Georgie and Libby talk through strategies when you’re keen to pl…
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Episode 6: What to do when... your parents are embarrassing you on the sidelines
A bit of shoosh, please. Abusive behaviour from parents towards kids and umpires is ruining sport for kids. Georgie, Libby and Bec talk through how to ask your parents to dial down their enthusiasm (or anger) and we ask parents to reflect on how they’re showing up for their kids on the sidelines a…
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Episode 5: What to do when... it's game day and you get your period
Thousands of girls are ditching PE and sport because of their period. Libby, Bec and Georgie talk through period undies, period stations for sports change rooms and how to talk to your coach about having your period and not wanting to train. Show Notes: You can follow Dr Tiarna Ernst, Specialist…
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Episode 4: What to do when... you're competing against your best friend
Well this is awkward. What do you do when you’re competing against a friend? Libby once competed against two of her closest friends for a sport on the Australian team - so who got in? We chat through how ‘winning’ actually looks really different for each of us. Show Notes: The Imperfects: Ryan …
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Episode 3: What to do when... your coach comments on your weight
Is it ever okay for a coach to mention your weight? What about your team-mates? Libby reveals the impact ‘fat testing’ had on her as a young swimmer, Bec gives us a lesson in communicating boundaries and we have a clear message for high school coaches. We LOVE answering listener questions so if th…
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Episode 2: What to do when... you're the worst player on the team
Ouch. What do you do if you’re the worst player on the team? Bec, Georgie and Libby offer solutions for staying in the game including asking yourself to check the story you’re telling yourself about your performance. Libby shares how sucking at netball helped her find swimming and Georgie discusses…
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Episode 1: What to do when... you've lost alllll the motivation
What do you do when you’re feeling ‘meh’ about going to training? In this episode, Libby, Georgie and Bec dig into why motivation can be overrated, how to know if it’s time to ditch the sport and Libby shares her strategies for getting out of bed at 5am on cold, rainy mornings to train. We LOVE an…
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Meet Libby, Georgie and Bec
We LOVE answering listener questions so if there's something you'd like to ask us, shoot us a DM HERE or write as an email (we accept all things!) - hello@playonmedia.com.au Hosts: Libby Trickett, Georgie Trickett and Rebecca Sparrow Instagram: @beingsportish Website:www.playonmedia.com.au See…
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Introducing Play On
Australian Olympian Libby Trickett gives us the 'why' behind this series. We LOVE answering listener questions so if there's something you'd like to ask us, shoot us a DM HERE or write as an email (we accept all things!) - hello@playonmedia.com.au Hosts: Libby Trickett, Georgie Trickett and Rebe…
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