Setting Kids Up for Collegiate Success with Gymnastics Coach Karen Medellin

PerformHappy with Rebecca Smith

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast we chat with Karen Medellin, former elite gymnast and current coach and owner of 360 Elite Gymnastics. about setting kids up for collegiate success while ensuring their happiness and well-being. Karen shares insights from her journey and coaching philosophy, offering unique insights into managing competitive pressures and mental wellness. After a career-ending injury and a shift from athlete to coach, she emphasizes the need to create a supportive environment that focuses on the well-being of athletes as much as their performance. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or young athlete, this episode is packed with expert advice on balancing athletic goals with personal development. Tune in for expert advice on nurturing successful, happy athletes.
In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Coach Karen talk about:
How to Have Fun and Win in Gymnastics.
Communication Strategies for Coaches, Parents, and Athletes.
Why Pressure Makes Diamonds.
3 Tips For Building Confidence.
Exactly What To Do When You Get a Mental Block During Season.
The Most Important Qualities a Gymnasts Needs to Get into a College Gymnastics Program.
What Parents Need to Do to Set Their Athletes Up for Success.
“Coaching can't be 100% just corrections.” - Coach Karen Medellin
Coach Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaren25/?hl=en
360 Elite Gymnastics’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/360elitegym/?hl=en

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