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Michael Phelps

Swimming, Mindset, & More

Larry Fitzgerald

Football & More

Kerri Walsh Jennings

Volleyball, Life, & More

Maria Sharapova

Tennis, Confidence, & More

Shaun White

Snowboarding, Creativity, & More

Megan Rapinoe

Soccer, Individuality & More

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Overcoming Challenges

Recovering from her concussion injuries was one of the most difficult challenges Torah has had to face. Listen to her experiences with working hard to get back on the mountain. In this session she will share her path to recovery, and what tools helped her the most. 

Advice to Middle Blockers

As a middle blocker, Rachael has learned many things throughout her career and in this session, she will be imparting some of her wisdom to beginner middle blockers out who are still learning the game. 

Being Self Motivated

Being self-motivated is one of the many skills that have helped Alix in her career. Self-motivation is a skill that can be used daily in any situation to help us reach our goals. 

Board Setup: Park

Let's learn how to set up your snowboard for riding park! In this session, Elena will go over stance and some important tips on setting up your board correctly for park riding.

Board Setup: All Mountain

If you are about to ride the mountain and are wondering about stance and how to set up your board, this is the session for you. Elena walks us through setting up your board for mountain riding.

Board Setup: Powder

Powder riding should feel like you are floating on fresh snow. Learn what board is best for pow riding and how to setup your stance. 

Building Confidence

Confidence is a skill just like any other that needs our attention and care. In this session, Torah will discuss how she found her confidence and how she nourishes that confidence every day. 

Challenges of Transitioning to Beach Volleyball

Any transition in life or in your career can be difficult. In this session Alix shares some of the challenges she faced during her transition from indoor to beach. 

Choosing Courage Over Fear

Fear is a natural response to the unknown. In order to face your fears head on, you will find that you have to allow courage in. Choosing courage over fear has lead Rachael to so many wonderful opportunities she would not have had if she let fear stop her.

Going Pro

Pushing your body to its limits is part of becoming a better and stronger athlete. But, to do so safely and effectively, there is much more to consider in that equation. Hear Alix's insight on how to live a healthy lifestyle to better your ability to grow as an athlete and in life in general. 

How to Get on a Skateboard

If you have been thinking about learning how to skate now is the time to grab that board. In this session, Dashawn Jordan walks us through the first steps of learning how to skateboard. If you have never been on a board this one is for you!

Importance of Gear

Torah discusses what every beginner needs before they hit the mountain and why having the proper gear is so important when riding.

Importance of Teamwork

Teamwork is everything in this sport. Rachael will share with you what teamwork means to her and how she has managed to better her communication and bond with her teammates. 

Inspiration and Motivation 

Becoming a Paralympic athlete is not an easy task. Learn what motivates Scout through her career. 

Keeping Fit During Pregnancy

As an expecting mom, Torah has learned to adapt her fitness routine through pregnancy.  Torah will discuss her routines and how she safely stays in shape.

Kickflip

Learning to kickflip is one of the most thrilling experiences. The process of learning other tricks will start to feel more natural after you’ve accomplished landing a kickflip. In this session, Dashawn will teach you how to kickflip so that you can continue your journey to doing more advanced tricks.

Leadership

"The whole point is to get the most out of players and people so that we can be the best that we can be." Leadership comes in many different forms and Megan's style is unique to her. Hear how she has become a leader and taken that role to a new level. 

Leadership is one of the most important qualities of a great athlete. Whether it be leading a team as a captain or leading by example with teammates, the qualities of leadership will help you succeed. In this session, Alix speaks to what makes a good leader and how to become a better one. 

Leaders are people who can stay calm and focused during times of pressure. Not all types of leadership is successful, either. Hear Larry's perspective on what makes a good leader and how to foster the natural leader within yourself. 

Nutrition

Take tips from a pro on what to eat when you're expecting! In this session, Torah discusses her changing body and how her food and eating habits have adapted.

Nutrition plays a huge part in how our bodies function. For optimal performance, it is important to understand how to properly nourish and fuel yourself. Find out how nutrition plays a part in Alix's routine and what she does before a match. 

Nutrition: Nice Cream

In this session, Rachael will teach you a simple, quick, and healthy way to treat yourself! This vegan recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Overcoming Adversity

In this intangible session, Shaun talks about the ups and downs of his career, how he's learned to deal with the tough days, and why he wouldn't change anything.

Overcoming Setbacks

With a life in professional football, there are many setbacks that come your way. Whether it be losing a game, getting injured, or personal life difficulties, having the ability to cope and push through is invaluable. Hear how Larry deals with adversity and uses those moments as checkpoints to get to where he is going. 

Paralympics

Paralympic sports create a better world, especially for people with disabilities. Scout discusses the Paralympics and offers advice to athletes who are interested in being Paralympians. 

Play All Positions

Indoor volleyball is one of the biggest sports in the world. As a coach and former player himself, Casey shares some important advice for indoor players of all ages. 

Pop Shove It

A pop shove it is one of the first tricks to learn and is also one of the tricks that will help you learn and conquer more advanced tricks. Let's get you to that next level in your skateboarding game! 

Positivity

Positivity is not only a feeling but a tool to help empower yourself and the people around you. The energy you bring into a situation will help create the outcome. Let's discuss the power of positivity and how it can change your world.  

Pride & Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance and being proud of our differences are valuable skills in life and can help with our success as athletes and non-athletes alike. Hear Scout's insight on finding pride and self-acceptance within yourself and how this has helped her along the way. 

Self-Care

Self-care has been an important tool for keeping Rachael focused and being her best self on and off the court. Here are a few practices that have been imperative to keeping her recharged and in tune with her needs. 

Staying Motivated

Finding your motivation while facing a challenge may be difficult, but not impossible. Learn how Elena kept motivated during a difficult time in her life, and how that motivation leads to one of the biggest moments in her career. 

The Ollie

Learning how to Ollie is one of the fundamentals for skateboarding and will be the foundation for any trick. In order to advance, you must tackle learning how to ollie and Dashawn is here to help. In this session, Dashawn will guide you through the steps in order to get your board off the ground!

Thriving as the Underdog

With a career spanning over a decade, Casey has competed in over 30 AVP events. Hear Casey's story about how to overcome the best players in the world en route to his victory. 

Turning for Beginners

Turning is the first thing you learn on a snowboard and it is forever evolving. In this session, Torah discussed the fundamentals of turning, while imparting some of her knowledge to help beginners get started. 

Volleyball Common Mistakes

Many players transition from indoor to beach volleyball.  Casey discusses some of the most common mistakes he sees on the sand.

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