...And all that I'm guessing the other person on the phone is bringing up some points that might be off-putting from a 3rd person's perspective

I wouldn't say there aren't any...

But I don't feel that way at all. She backs up her usual attitude without ever slacking on training

And when she wins, she's so adorable when she looks happy after looking around to see everyone's reaction. I feel proud to be her trainer.

...What a dummy.