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This podcast is about bringing parents, players, and coaches together around the most important aspects of the youth sports experience. You have thousands of teachable moments in the context of a 15-year window where kids are most open to learning and development - physically, mentally, tactically, emotionally, psychosocially, and in terms of core character. 

The goal of this podcast is to boost our enjoyment of the game and of the gift we have in our children. We hope to help parents, players, and coaches to make the most of the time we have with our kids, and to launch them into the world of adulthood with a solid toolbox of life skills. 

Apr 30, 2018

Claim your fundraising platform here. Your organization needs fuel to make it go. The mission is important. The reality is, few organizations can do everything they want to do form membership fees alone. We all need an extra kick to repair or replace gear, offer a nice party for our members, provide training for coaches...


Apr 23, 2018

Competition should be managed like a prescription drug with warnings on the label. Given in the right context in the right amount, it can be great for us. However, if it is abused, given in too strong a dose, it can be harmful to our health. 

In this episode, we explore competition and a related concept of...


Apr 16, 2018

Empathy is a character trait that can make the difference between "Bosses" and leaders. Lack of Empathy can be found in a spectrum of personality disorders from narcissism to anti-social personality disorders. Youth sports is the perfect platform for developing Empathy. Listen as we explore Empathy and how we can bake...


Apr 9, 2018

Integrity is a core character trait developed through youth sports - but what is integrity in the context of sport, and how do we specifically develop it? Not content with platitudes about character development, this episode gets specific about definitions and lays out a 4 step process for being deliberate about...


Apr 2, 2018

There are many questions about concussions related to youth sports. While we do share some soccer-specific information in this episode, a lot of this content is related to concussions in general. 

We must take concussions seriously. 1. They are harder to spot than an obvious wound 2. They can have long-lasting effects...