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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. 

Oct 29, 2018

It is possible to leave the field as a winner - even when the scoreboard shows otherwise. Let's talk about how we can support more winners - no matter what the scoreboard says!


Oct 22, 2018

Heckling from the crowd, knocking out teenaged referees, acting like a fool - all of these things have happened in just this season alone. Go with me as I act as sideline referee in a travel game this past weekend and listen to what some of the parents were saying and what you can do to make a bad experience a little...


Oct 15, 2018

You deserve to be warm on cold days on a soccer field. In this episode, I talk about not only the importance of getting and keeping players properly warmed up, but also what moms and dads can do to stay warm on the sidelines.


Oct 8, 2018

Whether you are thinking about being a coach, already coaching, or a parent considering the coach who will be coaching your child, understanding the coaching pathway is important for you to know.


Oct 1, 2018

Setting the bar for one another is an important aspect of what youth sports brings not just to players, but to parents, coaches, officials, and volunteers. In this episode, we talk about youth sports as a platform for issuing challenges, raising the bar for one another, and feeling grateful for the times other...