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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
122
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep. 122 Controlling the Controllables: How Youth Athletes Can Thrive On and Off the Field

Ep. 122 Controlling the Controllables: How Youth Athletes Can Thrive On and Off the Field

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…

00:23:40  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Ep. 121 Youth Athletes: Why Less Training Can Lead to More Success

Ep. 121 Youth Athletes: Why Less Training Can Lead to More Success

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…

00:30:18  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Ep. 120 Beyond the Scoreboard: Building Belief and Self-Worth in Young Athletes

Ep. 120 Beyond the Scoreboard: Building Belief and Self-Worth in Young Athletes

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…

00:17:25  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Ep. 119 Confident Kids: Practical Tools for Youth Success in Sport and School

Ep. 119 Confident Kids: Practical Tools for Youth Success in Sport and School

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…

00:21:03  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Ep. 118 Helping Your Child Thrive In Performance Environments

Ep. 118 Helping Your Child Thrive In Performance Environments

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…

00:21:33  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Ep. 117 Aussie Lacrosse: Pathways to the US for Youth Athletes

Ep. 117 Aussie Lacrosse: Pathways to the US for Youth Athletes

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…

00:15:47  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Ep. 116 From D2 to Down Under: Rethinking Lacrosse Pathways

Ep. 116 From D2 to Down Under: Rethinking Lacrosse Pathways

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…

00:27:11  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Ep. 115 Developing Young Female Footballers – Part 2: Success Stories & Coaching Wisdom

Ep. 115 Developing Young Female Footballers – Part 2: Success Stories & Coaching Wisdom

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…

00:28:14  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Ep. 114 Developing Young Female Soccer Players For Success On and Off the Pitch

Ep. 114 Developing Young Female Soccer Players For Success On and Off the Pitch

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…

00:33:25  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Ep. 113 Concussion – What Every Parent, Coach & Athlete Needs to Know

Ep. 113 Concussion – What Every Parent, Coach & Athlete Needs to Know

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…

00:33:19  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Ep. 112 Youth Sport and Concussions, Protecting Young Minds

Ep. 112 Youth Sport and Concussions, Protecting Young Minds

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…

00:29:56  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Ep. 111 The Science of Dryland Training: Periodisation, Injury Prevention, and Peak Performance for Swimmers

Ep. 111 The Science of Dryland Training: Periodisation, Injury Prevention, and Peak Performance for Swimmers

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, …

00:13:09  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Ep. 110 Wisconsin's Unique Approach to Maximising Training for Swimmers

Ep. 110 Wisconsin's Unique Approach to Maximising Training for Swimmers

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…

00:19:54  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Ep. 109  Optimizing Performance for Young Athletes in Junior Cheerleading

Ep. 109 Optimizing Performance for Young Athletes in Junior Cheerleading

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…

00:28:21  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
Ep. 108 - Unlock Your Golfing Potential: An Osteopath's Tips for Peak Peak Performance

Ep. 108 - Unlock Your Golfing Potential: An Osteopath's Tips for Peak Peak Performance

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…

00:26:26  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Ep. 107 - Optimising Swimming Performance For Youth Athletes Using The 'Be Activated' Technique

Ep. 107 - Optimising Swimming Performance For Youth Athletes Using The 'Be Activated' Technique

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…

00:24:34  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Ep. 106 - Key Ingredients of Athlete Development in Optimising Youth Swimming Success

Ep. 106 - Key Ingredients of Athlete Development in Optimising Youth Swimming Success

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 …

00:27:00  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
Ep. 105 - Top Tips from a Sports Nutritionist for Enhancing Youth Athletes' Diet and Performance

Ep. 105 - Top Tips from a Sports Nutritionist for Enhancing Youth Athletes' Diet and Performance

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…

00:21:08  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Ep. 104 - Optimizing Your Child's Sports Performance with Nutrition

Ep. 104 - Optimizing Your Child's Sports Performance with Nutrition

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…

00:17:20  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Ep. 103 - The Important Role of Parents in Maximising AFL Junior Football Success

Ep. 103 - The Important Role of Parents in Maximising AFL Junior Football Success

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 …

00:18:44  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
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