The Female Edge Podcast

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Alexa Coyle & Toni Malone

7 episodes

3 months ago

Alexa Coyle and Toni Malone are two previous professional and division one collegiate soccer players, former roommates, and founders of The Female Edge, a business providing resources and services for female athletes, with a mission to empower them to find their "edge", and achieve their goals. The Female Edge Podcast provides insights and content all centered around the question "How do you find your edge?", featuring special guests to discuss a range of topics centered around high performance, and what it takes to achieve your goals.

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Episodes (7/7)

The Female Edge Podcast

Finding Her Edge: Maddie Prohaska on Grit, Growth & Finding Inner Confidence

In this episode of The Female Edge Podcast, we sit down with rising star and Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Maddie Prohaska. From her early days between the posts to earning her first professional NWSL start and a U23 U.S. National Team call-up and cap, Maddie shares the defining moments of her journey - both on and off the field. We talk about what it takes to break barriers, the mental strength behind high-stakes games, and her powerful approach to overcoming pressure, setbacks, and doubt.

Maddie opens up about the mindset that keeps her grounded, the importance of investing in the people around her, and how she’s found her own edge in the world of elite sports. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or dreamer, this conversation will inspire you to dig deeper, push harder, and lead with heart!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introducing Maddie Prohaska

01:23 Maddie's Early Journey In Soccer

04:08 The Goalkeeper's Perspective

09:00 The Recruiting Process and College Experience

13:51 The Journey to Internal Validation

15:35 Building Confidence Through Experiences

18:44: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

21:42: The Importance of Self-Love and Identity

25:14: Balancing Sports & Relationships

28:52: Navigating Competition and Team Dynamics

32:25: The Path to Professional Soccer

37:35: Celebrating Achievements

40:45: U23 National Team Call-Up

48:35: Advice for Young Athletes - Patience and Presence

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3 months ago

50 minutes 51 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

We're Back!

The Female Edge Podcast is BACK!

We’re excited to return after taking some time away, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. In today’s episode, we’re sharing updates on what we’ve been up to and dive into key themes around the college recruiting process. We’ll cover how the process really works, how the transfer portal is shaping the landscape, tips for effective outreach and communication with coaches, and why building confidence is essential for athletes navigating their journey.

CHAPTERS

00:31 Athlete Placement Success Stories

01:38 Understanding the Recruiting Process

03:29 The Impact of The Transfer Portal

04:58 Strategic Outreach and Communication

06:45 Building Confidence with Athletes

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5 months ago

8 minutes 48 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

Female Edge Podcast | Episode 5 | Taylor Hansen

In Episode 5 of The Female Edge Podcast we sit down with Taylor Hansen, San Diego native, a former University of Montana soccer player, and former San Diego Wave FC professional soccer player, being a part of the clubs first season in the NWSL. We discuss her keys to success throughout her career, including leaning on the support systems around her to help reach her goals, continually believing in herself, her unwavering work ethic and focusing on what she could control which empowered her to be confident in her journey, and more!

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2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes 46 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

The Female Edge Podcast | Episode 4 | Shea O'Connor

In episode 4, we talk with special guest Shea O'Connor, a Eugene Oregon, native who had a successful soccer career all the way through to the professional ranks. Shea talks about her college recruiting journey playing for a small club growing up, the challenges she faced and lessons learned through transferring schools mid way through her collegiate career, and her experience at the professional level.

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2 years ago

59 minutes 28 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

The Female Edge Podcast | Episode 3 | Erica MacDonald

In episode 3, we talk with special guest Erica MacDonald, who grew up in the Bay Area. She used her resilience and boldness to guide her pathway to play college soccer. Erica talks about the challenges that came along with playing under coaches who she felt didn’t fully support her, what it was like playing at a junior college and being coached by a women for the first time, and about what it was like to transition from a Junior College to a Pac-12 school.

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2 years ago

40 minutes 24 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

The Female Edge Podcast | Episode 2 | Rita Lang

In Episode 2 of The Female Edge Podcast we sit down with Rita Lang, born in Portugal and raised in Oregon, a former University of Montana soccer player, and now professional soccer player embarking on her fourth professional contract. We discuss how she has overcome adversity during her career through finding the purpose for it, the empowering ability to control your mind for reaching your goals, and more!

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2 years ago

54 minutes 49 seconds

The Female Edge Podcast

The Female Edge Podcast | Episode 1 | "HERE WE GO"

The Female Edge Podcast is....HERE! In this first episode we dive into who we are, as the founders of The Female Edge, what The Female Edge is and more about our business, as well as what this podcast is going to be, the topics we will dive into, and our overarching theme - how to find YOUR edge. Additionally, we go into our backgrounds, and how this inspired us to start The Female Edge, and finishing by answering the question, which we will ask each guest on the show, "How do you find your edge?".

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2 years ago

39 minutes 26 seconds