How can today’s teens truly thrive in a world filled with pressure, performance, and constant comparison?

In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with Sophia Vale Galano, Author of "Calming Teenage Anxiety," to explore the roadmap to helping teens not just survive — but thrive.

From managing stress to finding balance, Sophia shares how parents, coaches, and mentors can create a safe space for young people to grow with confidence and calm. We touch on...

• Recognizing the early signs of anxiety

• Understanding the pressures teens face today — on and off the field

• Building healthy communication between parents and teens

• The role of youth sports in shaping mental resilience

• Creating a roadmap for teens to thrive emotionally and mentally

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation offers powerful insights into how to help teens perform — and live — at their best.

***Follow her work and get the book here: www.linktr.ee/Sophiavalegalano

#MentalHealthAwareness #YouthSports #TeenAnxiety #ThrivingTeens #FightingForOvertime #Parenting #Resilience #Wellness #MindsetMatters #mentalhealthawareness #YouthSports

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About Fighting For Overtime

In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

This episode is dedicated to Gia, a 13-year-old softball player from Bucks County who represents the true meaning of heart and resilience.

Playing in the LSA league, Gia recently took the field for her final 14U game before undergoing brain surgery for a rare disease. Despite the challenges ahead, her love for the game never wavered — she even showed up to one last practice, smiling as always.

This is what Fighting For Overtime is all about — celebrating the spirit of young athletes who show us how powerful courage can be.

🙏 Join us in sending strength and support to Gia and her family. Follow her journey: https://www.facebook.com/BCGSL

🎯 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave your stories in the comments or send them to me privately (fightingforovertime@gmail.com). Remember, you are not alone! #mentalhealthawareness #YouthSports

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About Fighting For Overtime

In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

#FightingForOvertime #GiaStrong #YouthSports #Softball #BucksCounty #Inspiration #AthleteMindset #Courage #MentalToughness #SportsCommunity

How do you build a dynasty — and keep it alive year after year?

In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with Mike McDonald, Head Coach of the Elite Archbishop Wood Girls Basketball Program, to talk about the blueprint behind sustained success in youth sports.

From culture to chemistry, leadership to burnout, Coach McDonald shares how he’s built one of the most consistent programs in the region — and the life lessons that go beyond the court. We touch on....

• Building a winning culture that lasts

• Developing mental toughness and avoiding burnout

• Teaching leadership and accountability

• Overcoming adversity as a team

• What true success looks like in youth sports

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete — this episode is packed with insight on how to win the right way.

Follow Coach Mike and the Team on IG @coachmikemcd | @woodgirlsbball

Follow for schedules and team info: www.woodsgirlsbasketball.com

***Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave your stories in the comments or send them to me privately (fightingforovertime@gmail.com). Remember, you are not alone! #mentalhealthawareness #YouthSports

Follow the show here on all platforms: www.linktr.ee/fightingforovertime

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WS3E97YEZGCSJ

About Fighting For Overtime

In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

#YouthSports #HighSchoolBasketball #ArchbishopWood #Leadership #CoachingCulture #FightingForOvertime #GirlsBasketball #MentalToughness