The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast Stories & Strategies in Mental Toughness, Leadership & Confidence

Youth basketball confidence develops early. Here’s what real confidence looks like at age 10.In this episode of The Underdawgs Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with 10-year-old athlete Vada Gates to talk about confidence, training, leadership, and learning through the game. Vada shares how she first fell in love with basketball, why daily practice matters, and how self-belief shapes her mindset both on and off the court.Parents w...

What does confidence really look like at 11 years old?In this episode of The Underdawgs Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Cyla Yancey, a 11-year-old hooper whose mindset most athletes don’t develop until much later. Cyla breaks down what it’s like competing against older, bigger players, how she stays confident under pressure, and why mentality matters more than medals.She opens up about the role her father plays in pushing h...

Addisen Person is the definition of “brains, buckets, and bounceback.” In this full episode of The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Addisen— a 5’8” combo guard out of Gainesville High School with a 4.2 GPA, a 6’2” wingspan, and a mindset built to handle pressure. But this isn’t just a highlight story… it’s a comeback story. Addisen opens up about battling through hip surgery, what setbacks taught her about charac...

She played her first real game at 4 years old.Now, at just 11, Aubree Singletary is already hooping with Team Thrill’s 15U GUAA squad — holding her own against girls four years older and proving that age means nothing when your mentally tough, motivated, and your mindset is different.Growing up in a basketball family, Aubree learned early what work, humility, and competitiveness really look like. But her story doesn’t stop on the c...

She started basketball at 8 years old — unsure, nervous, and not fully confident.
But something changed… the drive to be better kicked in.

Now Jordyn Wong studies the greats:
🔥 Haley Van Lith — elite focus
🔥 Paige Bueckers — deadly mid-range
🔥 Caitlin Clark — unmatched IQ + deep range

She’s learning the game on a deeper level, building her basketball IQ, and chasing her dream of becoming a complete player.

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She started running track at age 5, picked up basketball at 9, and just wrapped up her first AAU season averaging 13 points per game with 3 Player of the Game awards.Meet Eva McClintock — a rising underdawg whose work ethic, family support, and mindset prove that confidence isn’t something you’re born with… it’s something you build.In this episode, Coach Que sits down with Eva to talk about:How early track training built her athlet...

Sloane Miller grew up in Texas learning to compete the hard way—block the outside noise, lean on a small trusted circle, and keep school first even when the gym calls. In this story-driven episode, Sloane opens up about the adversity that shaped her, the family standards that built her work ethic, and how faith helped her reset after tough games. You’ll hear how she balances homework, tests, and practice, why fundamentals beat hype...

Parents and athletes-At just 11, Tre is already competing with high schoolers and carrying a 3.5 GPA. In this interview for parents and athletes, we break down the habits behind his growth: work ethic, impact-focused training, school-first decision-making, discipline at home, and a true underdog mentality—prove yourself right, not others.What you’ll learn (for parents & athletes):• Why impact over hype (how to track real improv...

Some athletes follow the crowd… but Braylin Booker isn’t one of them. 🏀🔥
At just 13 years old, this Baltimore hooper from Maryvale Prep and Team Takeover is already proving that success isn’t about when you start — it’s about how you run your race.

In this episode, Coach Que sits down with Braylin to talk about starting basketball right before the pandemic, learning to block out noise, and finding confidence while balancing mul...

Parents and athletes, confidence is the difference between playing and performing.In this clip, Braylin Booker breaks down why believing in yourself matters more than any skill move.She shares how mindset shapes performance — and how self-belief keeps her steady under pressure.Perfect for athletes, parents, and coaches learning the power of mental reps. Confidence is trained, not given.🔥 Subscribe now and learn how to build it ins...

Can you become elite if you start late? Emily Wilson picked up basketball in the 6th grade—years behind her competition. Today, she’s a state champion, varsity freshman, and 17U AAU standout chasing a college basketball future.

In this episode, Coach Que breaks down the mindset, daily habits, and mental toughness that helped Emily close the gap on players who had a head start. This is a playbook for any athlete—or parent—who’s ever ...

From being cut in 6th grade to earning District Player of the Year as a freshman, Olivia Ferguson’s story defines resilience. Coach Que dives into how she turned setbacks into strength, balancing a 4.45 GPA, ACL rehab, and leadership on the court. Discover the DAWG mindset — Dedication, Attitude, Work Ethic, Grit — and how parents and athletes can build unshakable confidence through challenge. Listen now and rise like an underdawg.

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In this episode of The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Dr. Jen Fry, conflict-literacy expert and author of I Said NO. Parents, this one’s for you — learn how setting boundaries builds confidence, how conflict can strengthen relationships, and how to raise resilient athletes ready for life on and off the court.

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She scored 1,000+ points as a freshman.Now, as she enters her junior year at St. James Performance Academy, Ashley MacCalla is putting in the work to prove herself on a bigger stage.In this episode of The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Ashley—the quiet assassin from Middletown, NY—to talk about her journey from multiple sports, to dropping a thousand points in 9th grade, to embracing the grind as she continues ...

This episode of The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast is all about discipline, confidence, and balance — featuring Tegan Alexia Michael Primus, a 13-year-old athlete balancing multiple sports and chasing varsity-level goals.Episode Highlights:• How Tegan built discipline from skating to basketball• Balancing school, sports, and mental growth at 13• Why underdawg athletes prove age doesn’t define driveAbout the Guest:Tegan Alexia Michael Pr...

In this episode of The Underdawg’s Voice Podcast, Coach Que sits down with Jamayka Larmond, a young athlete who embodies resilience and leadership. From being sidelined for a season to stepping back stronger, Jamayka shares her story of confidence, family support, and the underdawg mentality.She opens up about how setbacks became setups, why leadership is about action, and how athletes can stay true to themselves through challenges...

He’s 5’5” and fearless — a floor general for Kipp Pride HS (Halifax, NC). Tashaun Cowan is Class of ’26 and already proving that size doesn’t define impact. With double workouts, film study, and a high basketball I.Q. sharpened by CP3 and Steve Nash, he’s built for more than the moment.In this episode, Coach Que sits down with Tashaun to talk about:- Why daily discipline (workouts, recovery, film) separates him- How he studies the ...

He’s only 10 years old — but Chevelle “Chyp” White already lines up at running back, tight end, defensive end, and linebacker. With Jamaican roots, American grit, and the Bowie Bulldogs behind him, Chyp is proving that toughness and leadership don’t wait until high school.In this episode, Coach Que sits down with Chyp to talk about:- What it takes to play multiple positions with confidence- How culture, family, and being a twin sha...

She’s 5’5” and constantlyoverlooked… until she flipped the script and led her team in assists andsteals. Meet Sydni V. Nicholson, the underdawg sophomore combo guard whoturned every “too small” into “too dominant.”

From park pick-up runs to varsitycaptain and Boo Williams EYCL standout, Sydni’s story is proof that heart,hustle, and confidence can beat the odds. She shares what it means to own theunderdawg mentality, how she became a...