The Inner Athlete Podcast is were we discuss all things youth athlete development and youth mentoring for parents, coaches, and youth athletes. Each week Trent and the team present new topics. We discuss areas on how we can best support youth athletes in terms of their physical preparation for competition, developing habits to create long-term success, return to training from injury, overcoming physical, delving deeper into the preparation of some of our athletes, and much more... Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the release of weekly episodes.
In this follow-up episode, Trent chats with Brandon from SOMA Performance about how young athletes can take control of their development by focusing on the fundamentals: sleep, nutrition, and mindset…
Parents and athletes are often told that “more training equals more success.” But what if the real key to long-term performance is actually doing less?
In this episode, host Trent sits down with Brand…
In Part 3 of this series, host Trent is joined by mindset coach Kathryn Green to explore how confidence, feedback, and self-worth shape long-term performance in young athletes.
Together, they unpack h…
In this episode, Trent chats with mindset coach Kathryn Green about the real keys to youth development: confidence and calm. They unpack why confidence grows from competence, not just praise, and how…
In this episode, Trent sits down with performance coach Kathryn Green to explore the emotional toll that high expectations can take on young athletes and students.
They dive into the challenges kids f…
In this episode, Trent and Chad Ronk, former NCAA Division II athlete and Melbourne youth coach, discuss the future of junior lacrosse in Australia. They compare the U.S. development pathways with Au…
What happens when U.S. college-level lacrosse experience meets Australia’s grassroots sports culture? In this episode, host Trent sits down with Chad Ronk, a former NCAA Division II athlete turned yo…
In Part 2 of our conversation with Mat Crawford, Head Coach of the Bentleigh Greens U15 Girls, we dive into the real-world outcomes of his coaching philosophy. Matt shares powerful success stories fr…
What does it take to shape not just skilled footballers, but confident, resilient young women on and off the pitch?
In this episode, Trent sits down with Matt Crawford, Head Coach of the Bentleigh Gr…
In this powerful follow-up episode, Trent welcomes back concussion expert Dr. Alan Pearce about one of sport’s most misunderstood issues. Together, they bust common concussion myths, explore how ear…
In this eye-opening episode, Trent Pirihi, Owner and Head Strength Coach of inner Athlete speaks with renowned neuroscientist Professor Alan Pearce about concussions and their ripple effects on the b…
In this follow-up episode, Trent and Wisconsin University's Billy Breider dive even deeper into the world of strength and conditioning for swimmers.
They explore the science behind dryland training, …
Join host Trent as he sits down with Billy Breider to dive into the unique strength and conditioning philosophy at the University of Wisconsin.
They’ll explore the training methodologies, athlete de…
Trent is joined by Emma from Bullet Allstars Cheerleading, where she’s a senior coach and manager with a wealth of dance and cheerleading experience.
In this episode, they dive into the biggest challe…
In this week's episode, Trent sits down with osteopath Shane Campbell, a seasoned expert with experience working in professional golf and treating athletes from various sports.
Together, they dive in…
Trent and Billy dive back into their conversation about the strategies strength and conditioning coaches and swim coaches can use to elevate swimming performance. They explore the powerful 'Be Activa…
Trent speaks with Billy Zebra, who works alongside Trent with the Melbourne Swimming Club physical preparation program. They recently had success at the state championships beating a 10-year drought …
Trent teams up with Sports Nutritionist and Educator, Ange Alexandrakis, to dive deep into the nutritional needs of young athletes at every stage of their development. They explore the powerful socia…
In this episode, Trent speaks with teacher and sports nutritionist, Ange Alexandrakis. With experience working with youth and also with chronic health issues - Ange has the expertise and knowledge to…
In this episode, Trent and Dean dive deeper into the role of AFL Youth Athlete Programs in enhancing junior football performance. They explore how parents can play a pivotal role in supporting their …