Finding Peak Podcast

Building Resilient Kids: The Real Game of Youth Sports


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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Dagostino, a nationally recognized basketball trainer and player development coach, to dive into the chaotic world of youth sports.

Connect with Steve Dagostino:

  • Dags Basketball: https://www.dagsbasketball.com/
  • Maximize Basketball: https://www.maximizebasketball.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedags0/
  • Steve shares his journey from playing elite basketball to training athletes at every level—from kindergarteners to NBA players. Together, we unpack the growing tension between parents, coaches, and players and explore how the focus on winning has overshadowed the real purpose of youth sports.

    Steve provides invaluable insights into building resilience and competitiveness in kids, balancing competitiveness with emotional growth, and reframing success for both young athletes and their parents.

    Whether you’re a parent, coach, or someone passionate about sports, this episode delivers honest advice and actionable strategies for creating positive, impactful experiences in youth sports.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The root causes of toxicity in youth sports today.
    • Why focusing on effort and attitude trumps winning at an early age.
    • The importance of resilience and competitiveness for long-term success.
    • How to navigate team dynamics and challenging coaches as a parent.
    • The truth about college recruitment and why Division I isn’t the only path to success.
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