How to Help Your Kid Love Sports Without Burning Out (with Coach Jonny Martin)
Youth sports should be about more than pressure, performance, and early specialization. In this episode of Healthy Sports Parents, we sit down with Jonny Martin, cofounder of Football Fun Factory, to explore how parents can help their kids fall in love with sports first, before worrying about competition or skill development.Drawing from years of coaching experience and working with thousands of kids across the UK, Jonny shares practical, emotionally grounded advice for parents who want to raise happy, confident, and resilient young athletes without pushing them too far, too soon.Whether your child plays recreational or elite-level sports, this conversation will help you shift your mindset, build stronger connections, and create an environment where your kid actually wants to keep playing.In this episode:Why fun should come before fundamentalsHow early pressure kills long-term love for the gameThe difference between encouragement and performance pressureHow to respond after mistakes or lossesWhat “being their biggest fan” looks like in real life-----Find out more about The Football Fun Factory:https://thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/New episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helping Kids See Their Worth Beyond the Scoreboard (with MLB player Travis Snider)
Former MLB outfielder Travis Snider joins us to talk about one of the biggest challenges in youth sports today: identity. When our kids start believing their value comes only from performance, stats, or wins, it sets them up for anxiety, burnout, and a shaky sense of self.In this conversation, Travis shares openly about his own struggles tying his worth to baseball — from being labeled “that kid” at 10 years old, to fighting pressure and panic attacks in high-stakes games, to the identity crisis he faced when his career ended. Now as a dad and coach, he’s determined to help the next generation of athletes develop resilience, joy, and identity that go deeper than sports.We cover:How early pressure and achievement-based identity shape kidsWhat parents can do to protect their child’s sense of selfWhy rest, fun, and unstructured play matter more than extra repsPractical ways to handle the car ride home, feedback, and emotional controlHow apologizing and repairing with our kids builds long-term trustIf you’ve ever wondered how to keep your child from tying their entire self-worth to wins and losses, this episode will give you perspective, tools, and encouragement.---------MORE FROM TRAVIS:https://www.3athletics.comhttps://www.instagram.com/3aathletics/https://www.instagram.com/lunchboxhero23/New episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Raising Kids Who Choose Their Own Path (with NCAA Champion Sara Slattery)
What happens when a world-class athlete becomes a youth sports parent?In this episode, former professional runner and NCAA champion Sara Slattery joins us for a real, vulnerable conversation about the shift from elite competition to everyday parenting. We talk about what it’s like watching your child navigate sports, how early pressure can steal the joy, and why stepping back is sometimes the most loving thing a parent can do.Sara shares what drove her as a young athlete, what led her own daughter to walk away from sports, and the quiet ways we pass down expectations without even realizing it. If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between pushing and protecting – or wondered how to help your child find their own path – this conversation is for you.We cover:The cost of early success in youth sportsHow to respond when your kid wants to quitLetting go of your own identity to support theirsWhy fun matters more than we thinkEDITING NOTE: We had some audio issues and lost the first ten minutes of the conversation where Sara had the opportunity to talk about her kids and what it's like being mom to them. Sorry about that!---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents shirt:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparentsNew episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Support Your Kid Without Overdoing It (with Dan Meske, Head Coach Louisville Volleyball)
What does healthy support actually look like in youth sports?In this episode, Louisville volleyball head coach Dan Meske joins us to unpack what truly helps young athletes thrive — and what might be unintentionally holding them back. We talk about early specialization, burnout, recruiting myths, the rising cost of club sports, and the one thing every college coach looks for that doesn’t show up on a stat sheet.Whether your kid is just starting out or already dreaming big, this conversation will give you real clarity and calm in the middle of a pressure-packed youth sports world.---------New episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents shirt:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparentsNew episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What If Being Great Isn't Good Enough? (with Jackie Reyneke; former D1 athlete, current mental performance coach)
What happens when everything you worked for suddenly feels like too much?This week’s guest, Jackie Reyneke, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being a Division I athlete at Princeton — from high expectations and identity struggles to injury, loss, and the quiet moments when she questioned if it was all worth it.In this powerful episode, Jackie shares:What her parents did right while she was growing up in sportsHow the death of her best friend shifted her entire pathThe invisible overlap between concussions and mental healthWhy returning from injury isn’t just physicalAnd how parents can become a steady presence instead of added pressureJackie now works with athletes to build confidence, set meaningful goals, and navigate the mental side of sports and life. Her story is raw, honest, and full of insight for any parent raising a kid through competitive sports today.Whether your child is dealing with an injury, mental health challenges, or the pressure to perform, this episode is for you.FOLLOW JACKIE ON SOCIAL:Follow Farrell on social:https://www.instagram.com/powerforward.coach/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567147372336VIEW JACKIE'S WEBSITE:https://www.powerforward.coach/---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents shirt:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparentsNew episodes every Wednesday.---------Get your Healthy Sports Parents gear:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/shop---------Get your Weekend Playbook:https://www.healthysportsparents.com/playbook-----------Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.threads.net/healthysportsparents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Healthy Sports Parents is the podcast for parents who want to raise good humans, not just good athletes. Hosted by Jonathan Carone, this show cuts through the noise of youth sports culture with honest conversations, relatable stories, and simple tools to help you focus on what matters most.Because the game ends. The relationship doesn’t.Get The Weekend Playbook - a short, no fluff email sent every Friday to help you be present before, during, and after your kid's game:https://healthysportsparents.com/playbook/Follow along on social:https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.facebook.com/healthysportsparentshttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthysportsparentshttps://www.youtube.com/@HealthySportsParents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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