The Balanced Athlete Car Convos; About Purpose, Balance and Play!
The Balanced Athlete Car Convos is a podcast where car rides become catalysts for deeper connection—between parents and teen athletes and within our own selves. It's a community where those of us that are wanting to find a zest for life come to recharge and find inspiration for living a life full of purpose, balance and play.
Drop in every Monday starting November 3 and get ready to buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
8 min
Are you playing out of your comfort zone? Embrace it! Growth comes from discomfort. Take a listen!

Sep 14, 2026

Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
6 min
If you’re new to the club volleyball world, grab a copy of my book:
Journey of a Volleyball Mom - surviving the first club season (you can do it!)
Click here to purchase https://a.co/d/0hSL2vvY
Book overview
This candid day-in-the-life style book will keep you laughing along your volleyball journey and remind you of these precious moments when our children learned more than the game of volleyball at this impressionable age. If you and your young athlete are new to the world of youth volleyball, or if you played long ago and now have a kiddo wanting to play, you will soon find out that it is no longer an “everyone makes the cut” kind of sport! It is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., especially for girls, and one intense moment after another. It should be cathartic to know that the people who inspired this memoir understand the highs and lows and budget-busting moments you are experiencing. One of the best things you have done on this journey is give your kiddo a volleyball and the second-best thing you can do regarding this new volleyball life, is to purchase this volleyball mom’s journal as a companion to guide you along the way. May it help you navigate through this wild world of youth volleyball! Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
7 min
It’s almost September and it’s still HOT out there! How do you stay hydrated without the sloshy feeling in your stomach? You need the right amount of water, glucose and salt. My favorite exercise physiologists has the perfected recipe for hydration! Take a listen to find out more.
https://www.drstacysims.com/

Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
7 min
What’s the difference between coaching and just wanting to win? Listen to this week’s episode and find out.

Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
10 min
This episode is about having a leader’s mindset. Encouraging those that may not get as much play time and have the athletic knowledge and abilities that you do as a starter or mvp. Your team is as strong as its weakest link so why not build up every link in the chain? Varsity, JV, Freshman teams are all part of one team! Treat each other as if your success counts on everyone having confidence in their abilities!

Aug 4, 2026

Jul 27, 2026

Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
8 min
We are in the middle of club Volleyball tryouts and it’s not going as well as my teen athlete hoped. But she is learning invaluable life lessons early that will carry her through! Take a listen to see where we are at in this seasons journey and tune in next week to see where we land. Charting new territory is scary but perseverance will get you through!!

Jul 13, 2026







