Sideline Sessions

Heather Sumlin is owner of Sumlin Solutions, a company specializing in helping women reach their potential in sport, competition, and in life. 

Heather is a Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach trained personally by the Founder of Mental Management, Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham.

We discuss:
  • What is Mental Management?
  • Why the mental game is vital to success in sport
  • Having control of your mind when under pressure
  • How parents can get started supporting their child with the mental game of sports
  • Habits and attitudes of a champion
  • Figuring out where your child stands — passion, ability, potential
  • How to build a young athlete’s self-image
  • Heather’s podcast, She Wins: Solutions and Stories for Women
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About today’s guest
Heather Sumlin is owner of Sumlin Solutions, a company specializing in helping women reach their potential in sport, competition, and in life. Heather is a Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach trained personally by the Founder of Mental Management, Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham, who is also her father. She was raised in a household where the success principles of the system were part of every day life. Heather has been teaching the this proven mental system for over 16 years and has helped clients reach success at the state, national, and international levels. Learn more:
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.

Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. 

Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here. 

Creators & Guests

Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
Guest
Heather Sumlin
Owner of Sumlin Solutions, Master Level Mental Management Certified Coach, Interview Coach, and “She Wins: Solutions and Stories for Women” Podcast Host

What is Sideline Sessions?

Designed for coaches, parents and other stakeholders in the world of youth, scholastic, and amateur sports, this show brings you interviews with leaders at the highest levels of their respective sports.

Hear from coaches and performance experts with experience in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Olympics, and NCAA Division-I, plus those who run elite youth programs, successful high school teams, and more. Hear about their motivations, philosophies, and strategies for success, and take away actionable insights to support the athletes in your life.