Being Present as a Professional Athlete and Parent

Working Mom Hour

With the 2024 Olympics on the horizon, we’re honored to have Betsi Flint join us for a timely conversation on managing motherhood as a professional athlete.
Betsi is an integral part of the USA Volleyball Team, boasting an impressive record as a 7-time AVP Champion, 2-time AVCA All-American and still holds indoor records in career aces and digs.
At the start of her career, in 2015, she was awarded the AVP Newcomer of the Year award. She has also been awarded the AVP Best Server of the Year in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
In this interview, she shares her journey of returning to training after welcoming her child and moving through moments of self-doubt.
Tune in for insights on integrating motherhood into athletic careers, embracing both wins and losses, and cultivating a mindset of growth and balance.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to reframe nerves as excitement and embrace wins and losses.
- Strategies for balancing intensity on and off the court.
- Insights on how to integrate motherhood into athletic careers.
- Lessons on determination and sacrifice.
- The importance of strong partnerships on and off the court in achieving success.
02:17 - Returning to Training After Childbirth
06:12 - Balancing Motherhood and Career
09:04 - Challenges of Traveling for Tournaments
12:05 - Perspective Shift After Motherhood
17:08 - Humbling Moments in Victory and Defeat
20:58 - Coping with Losses and Maintaining Perspective
27:14 - Nervousness Before Big Matches
32:27 - Discussion about competitiveness and societal expectations
35:05 - Betsi's experience with Olympic qualification
37:42 - Importance of partnership in sports and life
39:09 - Favorite tool for working motherhood: Dr. Becky's resources
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Website: https://betsiflint.com/
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Capitoli

1. Balancing Motherhood and Professional Volleyball (00:00:00)

2. Perspective on Motherhood and Sports (00:12:54)

3. Competitive Sports and Olympic Qualification (00:28:33)

4. Elite Athlete Balancing Motherhood and Competition (00:35:05)

5. Professional Athlete Shares Inspiring Story (00:41:20)