Be a Dog, Not a Puppy: Lessons from Coach Sabrina Parr

Sabrina Parr is a high-performance track coach specializing in athlete development, discipline, and mental toughness. Known for her tough-love approach, she has trained elite competitors in track and field, football, and other sports, helping them maximize their potential. Coach Parr emphasizes accountability, work ethic, and the importance of a winning mindset.

Coach Parr is on a mission to separate the good from the great.

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0:00 – How Sabrina’s Instagram video resonated with Brett
2:14 – The difference between good and great athletes
3:24 – Sacrifices and mindset needed to reach the next level
5:00 – Coaching a young athlete through mental and physical resistance
7:48 – The importance of balancing discipline with love and affirmation
12:37 – Why Sabrina started recording and sharing her coaching sessions
16:23 – “Be a dog, not a puppy” – The mindset that changed her career
20:11 – Sabrina’s legendary comeback at the state championship
25:31 – How discipline is reinforced through training and accountability
32:56 – Teaching athletes (and parents) to trust the process