Game Changers

Join the huddle as we share the stories and advice of individuals who used athletics, faith, and a strong mindset toward athletic excellence.

Owning YOUR Role On The Court 12/18/2023

Owning YOUR Role On The Court Chantelle Anderson joins us on the podcast today and let me tell you...you're not ready for this episode. Chantelle is a former WNBA player and is now a business owner. We talk about how owning your role and who you are sets you up for success, playing for God's glory, and what's next in her life! Head to https://www.hellofresh.com/coachjaefree and use code coachjaefree for free breakfast for life and get your meals today! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/29124188

Why Your Lack Of Patience WILL Set You Back As An Athlete 11/27/2023

Why Your Lack Of Patience WILL Set You Back As An Athlete Reaching the next level in your performance is what every athlete strives to accomplish. But our lack of patience and wanting results without putting in the groundwork can really hurt that chance. Jess Racz joins us on the podcast today as we discuss all things regarding the process of athletic development, game application training, and what's next with her training! Head to and use code coachjaefree for free breakfast for life and get your meals today! Game Changers Instagram: Jae's Instagram: Jess's IG: Jess's Training Resources: /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28799978

Confronting The Fear Of Failure With Melissa Lambert 11/17/2023

Confronting The Fear Of Failure With Melissa Lambert Melissa Lambert joins the podcast today for an episode where we dive deep into how to have a conversation with fear, create boundaries between parents and athletes, and ways to grow in our mental performance. As we all know having a strong mindset is a POWERFUL tool when it comes to performing in our sport. I urge you to take notes and put into practice all the tips Melissa brought to the podcast today. Game Changers Instagram: Jae's Instagram: /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28685098

How To Be A GREAT Shooter W/ BriAnna Garza 11/08/2023

How To Be A GREAT Shooter W/ BriAnna Garza Everyone wants to be able to shoot like Caitlin Clark or Steph Curry, but that takes hard work, patience, and technique. I had my good friend BriAnna Garza from Shooters Shoot on the podcast today and this is a conversation you don't want to miss. We cover topics about common mistakes basketball players make on their shot, how to build confidence, and what's next in women hoops! Game Changers Instagram: Jae's Instagram: BriAnna's Links: /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28552403

The BEST Piece Of Advice I've Been Given 11/01/2023

The BEST Piece Of Advice I've Been Given I have collected 5 of the best pieces of advice that you gave me on Instagram and also on previous podcast episodes. We dive into topics that include work ethic, how to get better at using your mindset, and how to love the aport you play. Come join the conversation. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28482938

Where Does My Value Come From? With Chaz Smith 10/23/2023

Where Does My Value Come From? With Chaz Smith Athletes! I know it is so easy for us to compare our value as a person to how we perform on the court. But this couldn't be farther from the truth. Whether it is how we perform in a game, searching for approval from parents, or trying to find worth in how we perform these are all real topics we struggle with. This is why I am so glad we are joined by Chaz Smith on today's episode to help us navigate these heavy topics. Hello Fresh! Use code 50coachjae to ger 50% off and free shipping! https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=50COACHJAE&mealsize=4-2&dm=first-box-meals&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast50off&vs_campaign_id=8d336cff-96af-42f5-a638-7810727d3587&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28392236

How To Be A Successful Point Guard 10/16/2023

How To Be A Successful Point Guard Being a point guard was one of my favorite things about playing basketball. I wouldn't have wanted to be in any other position or role for my team. With that being said I am bringing you 5 ways to help you be a successful point guard. I am so excited about this episode and can't wait for you to join the conversation. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28317491

What happened at my lowest point in my athletic career? Q&A 10/09/2023

What happened at my lowest point in my athletic career? Q&A After a month off of podcasting I wanted to do a Q&A and open up to what's been on my heart. Chatting about all things confidence in your athletic ability, how to score the basketball, how many years I have been coaching, etc. Come join the huddle! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/28262987

I LITERALLY Ran My Butt Off! 08/28/2023

I LITERALLY Ran My Butt Off! Finally got my amazing friend Sarah on the podcast! Sarah and I dove into topics surrounding coming back from an intense injury, how parents can show up for their kid's athletic career, and how we found out identities outside of our athletic performances. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27843090

The Impact of A Women's Basketball Coach With Laura Neal 08/14/2023

The Impact of A Women's Basketball Coach With Laura Neal Sat down with one of my good friends, Laura Neal. We broke down why we love being basketball trainers, why community is so important, and why we believe you can glorify God through athletics. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27737052

5 Mistakes I Made As An Athlete 08/07/2023

5 Mistakes I Made As An Athlete I made a lot more than 5 mistakes as an athlete but here are some that I want to focus on. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27666576

Are You Taking Ownership Of Your Athletic Journey? 07/31/2023

Are You Taking Ownership Of Your Athletic Journey? Are you taking ownership of your athletic journey? Or is everyone else to blame? Had an amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with my good friend Ben Gluntz! We talked all things homeschool basketball, respecting teammates, and ownership of your life. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27609219

Life After College Athletics and Dealing With Team Drama 07/25/2023

Life After College Athletics and Dealing With Team Drama We have Taylor Hall on the podcast today! We dive into all things life after college athletics, starting basketball "late", and being able to have fun with fitness! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27546687

Are Parents Ruining Youth Sports? 07/12/2023

Are Parents Ruining Youth Sports? Hot take central in todays episode of Game Changers! We talk about parents ruining their child's experience in sports, parents coaching their kids, and my relationship with my father during my athletic career. So excited for you to join me today in this conversation! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27440679

ATHLETES! REST IS ESSENTIAL 07/03/2023

ATHLETES! REST IS ESSENTIAL Athletes! Rest is essential to your development...and it's also biblical. I loved getting a chance to sit down and chat about my heart towards rest and what God has been revealing to me about it as well. Rest is essential and I want to encourage you to dive deeper into this topic. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27358068

DO FITNESS AND FAITH GO TOGETHER? W/ LIV SWEARINGEN 06/26/2023

DO FITNESS AND FAITH GO TOGETHER? W/ LIV SWEARINGEN Liv joined us on the podcast today and it was one of my favorite episodes to record! Come join the conversation on how faith and fitness do go together and how we navigate our fitness journeys. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27214383

HOW TO RECOVER FROM AN INJURY 06/19/2023

HOW TO RECOVER FROM AN INJURY The pod is back! In today's episode, I go over where I've been, the name change, and the new vision of the podcast. I also answer a few frequently asked questions I get on my social media platforms. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/27130563

Our Pet Peeves: Basketball Edition 01/13/2022

Our Pet Peeves: Basketball Edition We all have them...pet peeves. But today Jae and Emma discuss their pet peeves when it comes to the basketball court. Comment down below what your pet peeve is in basketball. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21721019

Not Playing With Fear & Being a College Strength Coach 01/06/2022

Not Playing With Fear & Being a College Strength Coach Jen Taft joins us on the Podcast today sharing her journey being a college strength coach, what she has learned, and how she uses her athletic journey to impact athletes today. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21671597

What Are You Letting Control Your Thoughts? 12/30/2021

What Are You Letting Control Your Thoughts? Being aware of what controls your thoughts is crucial as an athlete. Becca Buchs lets us in on her advice and experience when it comes to building a powerful mindset as a former college basketball player. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21291977

The Differences Between High School & College Basketball 12/23/2021

The Differences Between High School & College Basketball When it comes to going from high school basketball to college there are some differences we want you to be prepared for. In this episode Emma and Jae break down the differences the experienced as well as some interesting stories to go along with it! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21586550

From Bench To All-Conference 12/16/2021

From Bench To All-Conference Some people say it's impossible, but Abby had other plans in mind. Listen how Abby Buchs shares her story on how a hard worth ethic can help you from hardly playing to earning your spot on the all-conference team. You're not going to want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21259583

There's No Success Without Adversity 12/09/2021

There's No Success Without Adversity Over a year ago Jess opened up her training facility because she saw a need that needed to be filled. We invite you to listen to Jess's story on how it's been since opening up her facility, the trails she has faced, and her "why" that keeps her going! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21102389

Great Players Adopt These Habits 12/02/2021

Great Players Adopt These Habits Season 3 is here!! Starting off the season right with discussion the habits that the best players adopt. As athletes we believe it is so important to learn from other successful athletes and learn from their habits that that lead to success. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/21350741

The Journey From Beginning To End 10/21/2021

The Journey From Beginning To End And that's a wrap! Season 2 is completed and here is our look back to such an amazing season. We also dive into what all of you can look forward too in season 3 and more! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20888456

Our Most Embarrassing Stories 10/14/2021

Our Most Embarrassing Stories We've all been there when we were just flat out embarrassed and wondering, "why did that just happen?" In today's episode we go over some of our most embarrassing stories while playing basketball and laugh with the memories. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20796347

How To Be A Great Leader 10/07/2021

How To Be A Great Leader Being a great leader will help you lead your team to a successful season. We talk about 5 different ways you can improver your leadership skills and ultimately lead you to being a great leader! /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20687246

Giving Up Is Not An Option 09/30/2021

Giving Up Is Not An Option With her main mission being to give back and impact the community, Bre brings the heat to the podcast! We talk about working hard require having fun, owning a brand called Never Surrender Studios, and owning who you are. Are encourages us that giving up in the face of adversity is not an option. Your dreams can still come true and become a reality. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20632256

First 6 Months Of Coaching: What We Learned & Didn't Expect 09/23/2021

First 6 Months Of Coaching: What We Learned & Didn't Expect Switching roles from player to coach is an exciting and growth oriented journey. On this weeks episode we talk about what we have learned from coaching already and how we see the game in a different light. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20570315

The Importance Of Building Relationships With Your Athletes 09/16/2021

The Importance Of Building Relationships With Your Athletes Building relationships between coach and player is so crucial. Why? Because as the coach, we are able to build trust with your athletes and really train them they way they deserve. Tierra Webb comes on the podcast today to explain the importance of relationship building and its impact. /episode/index/show/usgirlsbasketball/id/20216873

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