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Behind the Salute is a podcast for the families, athletes, and coaches who know that gymnastics is about so much more than medals and routines.Hosted by Tracy Troxel & Danielle Mueller, we go beyond the skills to talk about confidence, resilience, discipline, mindset, and the…
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Motivation is a Team Sport | Part 3: The Coaches (opens the original)
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We’ve talked about motivation from the gymnast’s perspective. We’ve talked about the parent’s role. Now, it’s time to talk about the person standing on the other side of the floor—the coach. Coaches are expected to motivate, encourage, push, inspire, problem-solve, and show up with energy every single day. But what happens when the coach is tired? Burned out? Frustrated? Questioning themselves? Or simply having a day when the motivation isn’t there? In Part 3 of our Motivation Is a Team Sport se
Motivation is a Team Sport | Part 2: The Parents (opens the original)
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What do you do when your gymnast is struggling to stay motivated or possibly yourself as the parent? When progress feels slow, confidence dips, practices aren't going well, or the excitement just isn't there anymore, it's easy for parents to wonder, “What can I do?” In Part 2 of our Motivation Is a Team Sport series, we’re talking about the parent’s role in motivation—and how much influence you have without actually being responsible for your athlete’s motivation.
Motivation Is a Team Sport | Part 1: The Gymnast (opens the original)
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Motivation Is a Team Sport | Part 1: The Gymnast Motivation doesn’t always come from within—and it will come and go! In Part 1 of our three-part series, we’re talking directly to the gymnast . What do you do when you’re in a slump? When progress feels slow, confidence takes a hit, or you just don’t feel like giving 100%? How do you find your motivation again—and how can the people around you help? We’ll talk about staying motivated through the highs and lows of gymnastics, finding excitement whe
Off the Floor with Tracy & Danielle (opens the original)
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Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you don’t plan. In this episode of Behind the Salute , Tracy and Danielle step Off the Floor for a completely unscripted conversation. No specific topic. No agenda. Just two coaches talking, laughing, reminiscing, and sharing some of the stories and experiences that have shaped who we are. Think of this episode as pulling up a chair and hanging out with us after practice. No coaching advice. No big gymnastics debate. Just real conversation, memories,
Quit or Push Through? (opens the original)
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Let's face it - gymnastics is tough! Many gymnasts and gymnastics parents— will probably encounter a conversation around the topic of quitting at one point or another. In this episode of Behind the Salute , we’re talking about one of the hardest conversations in gymnastics: quitting . How do you know if your athlete is simply going through a tough season, struggling with motivation, or genuinely ready to move on? Listen up!
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