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Forged Youth | Legacy Within
Forged Youth: Legacy Within
What if the conversations you needed most as a teen athlete were finally being had, openly, honestly, and with purpose?
Forged Youth: Legacy Within is the podcast that equips youth athletes (ages 12–24), their parents, and coaches with the mental tools, emotional resilience, and life insight to rise above the noise and grow into strong, intentional human beings.
Each episode features real, raw conversations with professional athletes, CEOs, and cultural leaders sharing what they wish they knew when they were younger. We unpack topics like mental grit, overcoming adversity, identity beyond sport, and building a life of purpose, even when things fall apart.
Hosted by former elite athlete and mental health advocate Mariel Nichole Anderson, this podcast is your companion through the messy middle of chasing big dreams, and becoming someone even bigger in the process.
Because you weren’t born to just survive sport. You were made to be forged by it.
Forged Youth | Legacy Within
Ep. 11: Inside Volleyball Tryouts: Playing Time, Fair Play & Earning Your Spot
🎙️ Inside Volleyball Tryouts: Playing Time, Fair Play & Earning Your Spot
In this special episode, Mariel sits down in person with editor and longtime volleyball coach Kyle to dig deep into the real conversations happening around youth volleyball. From the evolution of "Fair Play" rules to the pressure of earning playing time, this candid discussion unpacks the growing tension between development and competition.
Whether you're a parent wondering why your kid isn’t starting, or an athlete trying to figure out how to stand out at tryouts—this episode has insights for you.
🔥 Topics include:
- Why “Fair Play” isn’t always fair
- How private coaching is reshaping the game
- The life lessons kids should be learning from sport
- What parents might be missing about the value of playing
If you’re navigating the youth sports world, this one is a must-listen.
Does your athlete have the skill, but still find themselves stuck on the bench?
Parents tell us the hardest part isn’t the losses, it’s watching their child’s confidence and passion fade when they don’t get fair opportunities.
At Forged Youth, we don’t just train skills, we build resilience, confidence, and clarity so athletes know how to thrive, even when the game doesn’t go their way.
If you want your athlete to protect their confidence no matter how much court time they get, start with our free tools! Click the link below for mental toughness boosters.
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