Cammi Granato: Multi-Sport Matters, Find Someone To Check & There's a Time for Pressure
Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato shares her journey from a young girl playing hockey in Chicago to becoming a pioneer in the sport. She discusses the importance of family support, the challenges of being a female athlete in a male-dominated sport, and the pressures faced by young athletes today. Cammi emphasizes the need for inclusion in sports, the benefits of multi-sport participation, and the role of coaches in fostering a positive environment for youth athletes. She reflects on her own experiences and the lessons learned from her family, highlighting the importance of humility and love for the game.Chapters0:00 Introduction4:20 Growing Up in a Hockey Family7:20 Breaking Barriers as the Only Girl10:35 How Parents Protected and Supported Her Journey11:50 Sibling Dynamics and Basement Mini Sticks13:35 How Her Upbringing Taught Cammi Parenting Lessons15:35 The Pressure of Athletic Legacy20:30 Playing Multiple Sports Growing Up23:30 How Multi-Sport Experience Builds Better Athletes25:00 Programming vs. Creativity in Youth Sports27:30 The Narrow Path and Parent Pressure29:40 Viewing Sport Holistically33:00 What She Wanted Her Children to Get From Youth Sports34:40 What Inspires Her About Youth Sports Today36:50 Ground Rules for Coaches and Parents41:00 The Decline of Volunteers: Coaches and Referees46:15 Need for Socio-Emotional Coaching Education47:38 Inclusion and Accessibility in Youth Sports52:16 Helping Kids Deal with Pressure and Adversity55:20 When Coaching Crosses the Line58:30 Embracing Mistakes and Empowering Kids1:03:00 Family Values: Humility and TeamworkResources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNE1FaF29EE
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Sideline Strategies: Bring Gratitude Not Attitude
Teaching your child to have respect and gratitude for officials and referees can positively influence your own behaviour towards those officiating youth sports.
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Ray Ferraro: Remove the Labels, "I Got It, Dad" & They Don't Owe You Excellence
Ray Ferraro's extensive experience in sports and parenting has provided him with a broad view of youth sports that spans many decades. As a former professional athlete, a globally recognized broadcaster, and a parent of four athletic boys, Ray has seen the youth sports environment change dramatically. In this conversation, he reflects on his own upbringing in the small town of Trail, discusses the influence of impactful youth sports' coaches, and emphasizes the importance of allowing children to enjoy sports without the pressure of adult expectations. Ferraro stresses the significance of understanding a child's love for their chosen activities, highlights the need for balance in parenting, and addresses the impact of social media on youth sports. He advocates for a supportive environment where children can thrive and enjoy their sporting experiences without undue pressure from adults.Chapters00:00 Intro04:35 Ray's Youth Sports Experience in Trail10:00 The Most Influential Coach on Ray's Life16:00 Sports Aren't a "Have To"18:25 How Ray Parented His Children in Sports19:30 Expectations in Kids' Sports23:50 Let the Coaches Coach and Players Play24:30 The Unintentional Pressure Parents Can Apply30:00 Increased Parental Attention in Youth Sports37:05 Observing Your Child's Choices40:00 How Ray Changed as a Sports Parent45:00 Following His Youngest Boys into Soccer50:30 Labeling Kids "Elite" at a Young Age55:15 Parents Using Kids' Achievements as a Status Symbol57:00 Why Does My Child Like Playing Sports?1:03:30 Why is there More Pressure in Youth Sports Today?1:07:10 How Parents Can Help Coaches1:10:15 Parents Giving Instructions from the Sidelines1:14:00 Achievement in Sport Does Not Impact Love for Your KidsResources: https://www.rayanddregs.com/
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Sideline Strategies: Why Does My Child Like to Play Sports?
In the inaugural episode of Sideline Strategies, Scott Rintoul provides a quick and easy way to learn more about your child's interest in specific sports. Asking his own child this question gave him insight into what mattered to her and allowed him to reframe how he watched her play.
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Andrea Neil: Reduced to Tiers, Playing with Purpose, and What are Parents Paying for?
Andrea Neil, a Canadian soccer legend, shares her journey from overcoming several physical challenges to becoming a multi-sport athlete and eventually representing Canada internationally in soccer. She emphasizes the importance of heart-centered coaching, the purpose of sports beyond the objective of winning, and the role of parents in shaping a positive youth sports environment. Andrea discusses the need for ethical leadership in sports organizations, the importance of keeping girls engaged in sports, and why everyone should be questioning the current status quo in sports organizations. Through her experiences, she advocates for a holistic approach to sports that prioritizes personal development and community values over mere competition.Chapters00:00 Intro04:00 Early Physical Challenges05:10 Movement as Medicine07:00 Overcoming Adversity through Proactive Parenting10:40 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation15:15 Heart-Centered Coaching: A New Approach21:00 Soccer: On Purpose By Accident31:00 Purpose vs. Objective in Youth Sports37:00 What She Wants Her Son to Get From Sports38:55 Football or Fightball?42:00 Coaching Soccer at Multiple Levels45:55 Are Sports Organizations Properly Preparing Coaches & Volunteers?49:00 Questioning Waivers and the Status Quo in Sports53:30 Ethical Leadership in Sports58:40 Defining Healthy Relationships Between Parents & Coaches01:02:45 Keeping Girls in Sports LongerResources: https://www.andreaneil.ca/Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8pljLzg8mg
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Scott Rintoul, Better Sports Parents is a weekly video and audio podcast aimed at parents who are navigating the complicated world of youth sports. The intent is to provide parents with an easy to consume resource that delivers important perspectives on how to help create a better youth sports experience for their children. Those messages are delivered by recognizable professional athletes, coaches, executives, and experts who will offer insight into their own experiences in youth sports, their approaches with their own children, and their views on relatable issues that parents encounter in youth sports.
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