Parenting Peak Performers Podcast

Parenting Peak Performers Podcast


Latest Episodes

Steve Mellor on Transferring High-Level Athletic Traits to Non-Athletic Careers
July 16, 2019

What key traits make a person successful inside and outside of athletics? And how can athletes find an identity outside of their sport? My conversation with LSU assistant swim coach Steve Mellor addresses these questions, as well as the important...

Melissa Jackson on Finding Balance as a Professional Athlete and Parent
July 10, 2019

“There are boundaries, there are expectations, and there’s a balance between play and work.” -Melissa Jackson For nationally and internationally acclaimed dressage competitor, horse trainer, and my guest today Melissa Jackson, the quote applies...

Episode 62: Chris Resop on Discipline and Fun as a Father, Coach, and Retired Pro
June 25, 2019

We’re not just teaching these kids the game of baseball, we’re teaching them how to be teammates and how to be better kids. - Chris Resop  Chris Resop has a very successful Real Estate career in Naples, FL, and is a former professional...

Episode 61: Carma and Tony Poppens on Farming, Family, and Fatigue
June 18, 2019

Along with all the negative, you need some positive reinforcement. - Carma Poppens Nothing is ever easy, for me, it’s the same as farming… you keep doing the job until it’s done. Role modeling, doing by example is worth more than words. - Tony...

Episode 60: Ken Andiorio on Finding Your Why and Overcoming Failure
June 11, 2019

The only thing that you can control is your work ethic. - Ken Andiorio Ken Andiorio is an athletic director at the high school level in Naples, FL. He grew up in New Jersey, playing sports on organized teams and with his neighborhood friends. Through...

Episode 59: Dr. Alise Bartley on Coaching Yourself First
June 04, 2019

“I think it’s really important that all of us are reflecting on those micro communications...because our actions speak louder than our words.” Dr. Alise G. Bartley is a marriage and family therapist that has been helping families, couples, and...

Episode 58: Chris and Holly Santillo on the Parent as Teacher
May 21, 2019

If you allow a child to discover the answer it is far more effective than just providing that answer. - Holly Santillo Chris Santillo is the founder and head instructor at Potomac Kempo, a martial arts studio with four locations in Alexandria,...

Episode 57: Winston White on Staying Hydrated this Summer
May 14, 2019

"Prevention is better than a cure." - Winston White Our guest this week Winston White chose soccer over a promising track and field career and went on to amass nearly 600 professional league games in the UK. His exceptional sporting background along...

Episode 56: Marissa Baker on the Importance of Attitude and Playing for Fun
May 07, 2019

Whatever attitude or belief you are having is not only influencing the child but at a higher rate, because your child is around you all the time.- Marissa Baker   Marissa Baker was born and raised in Naples, FL and grew up playing competitive...

Episode 55: Christopher Mance on Purpose and Performance
April 30, 2019

Once they do develop a love of the sport you don’t want to take away that love. - Chris Mance C Chris attended high school in New Jersey where he was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track. He received a varsity letter in all three...