How is performance coach Gena Bradshaw walking the walk in training young athletes to be their best?
For some athletes, developing their health and fitness are a necessary evil that comes with the task of playing competitive sports. However, for others, it is a core value that permeates every aspect of their lives.
My guest on this episode, Gena Bradshaw, is a two-time cancer survivor, former college track and field athlete, and performance coach working with young athletes. Gena’s personal experiences and family background underpin her passion for health and wellness.
In Episode 28, Gena talks about how her competitiveness extended to the halls of Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital, how her growth mindset led her to develop into a college javelin thrower, and how she applies her experiences to help young athletes be their best.
Gena spoke openly about her experiences as a two-time cancer survivor and how that has made her grateful for all of the opportunities in her life. She truly has a growth mindset and seeks to pass that mindset onto the athletes that she coaches.
My suggestion to young athletes is to surround yourself with coaches like Gena, who value the whole person and will challenge you to be your best no matter what the circumstances.
I want to thank Gena for her kind generosity and the wisdom she shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.
You can follow Gena on Instagram @genabshaw, @bpfitcoaching, and @girlstoqueenspodcast, which she co-hosts with my guest on Episode 16, Erica Suter.
You can learn more about The Freshman Foundation on our website at freshmanfoundation.com.
Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 29!