GET OUT OF THEIR WAY

GET OUT OF THEIR WAY

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast

Today’s Play: Coach Karl Hedley emphasizes the importance of allowing players to face adversity and develop resilience. Hedley stresses the value of sports in teaching teamwork, respect, and leadership, and advises parents to support their children’s...
GET OUT OF THEIR WAY

DIVAS AND ANOMALIES

by | Apr 12, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast

Today’s Play: Coach Keenan Hickton shares his journey from multi-sport athlete in Pittsburgh to Emory University standout, and eventually to coaching one of the top-ranked Division III golf teams in the country. Keenan talks about what he looks for in...
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MODEL THE BEHAVIOR

by | Mar 12, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast

Today’s Play on Picking Teams a Podcast for Parents features Coach Tommy Valentini, who offers practical strategies for parents to navigate the emotional highs and lows of youth sports. He emphasizes shifting the focus from wins and losses to effort, growth, and...
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LOVE LETTERS

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast

Today’s Play on Picking Teams a Podcast for Parents features Coach Kirk Wagner, who describes the challenges of coach-parent relationships in youth sports, with an emphasis on managing emotional parental feedback. Kirk and Amy highlight the importance of coaches...
GET OUT OF THEIR WAY

SWEATSHIRT OR BUST

by | Feb 8, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents provides insights on navigating the recruiting landscape to uncover meaningful opportunities, beyond prestigious school names. Kyle Gookins acknowledges that the college recruiting process can be a minefield...