Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

On today's Throwback Friday, we bring back a great episode where I talked about the importance of work ethic and how it influenced former Duke University and NBA first-round draft pick Jay Williams. Tune in to find out what he learned from former NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Parents are a vital part of youth sports. They are key stakeholders, and knowing how to deal with them is important to a successful season. Today I will discuss some great tips and advice for coaches who work with young athletes.

On today's THROWBACK Friday I wanted to bring back a great movie review that will inspire young athletes to never give up on their dreams. Inspired by a true story of an Olympic British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself. The movie also shows how coaching plays such an important role in his development.

Why is it important for young athletes to listen to their bodies? Today I will provide some key advice that can be beneficial to coaches, athletes, and parents.

Mental toughness for young athletes. We always hear how important it is to have mental toughness, but what is it? How would you describe mental toughness to your child or a team? Is there a way to identify this in players? On today's THROWBACK Friday episode, I answer these questions.

Importance of building a coach-athlete relationship. Why is this important? Today I will go over 3 key tips that can help coaches build a great relationship with their players.

On today's THROWBACK Friday we bring back a great motivational video by a high school JV football coach who uses positive self-affirmation to motivate his team. We will discuss, in more detail, the importance of our thoughts and how they can affect our actions, and how to implement a system that will help the young athlete bring out the champion within.

What if I told you there are two essential skills that you must have to be successful in coaching young athletes. Today, I will discuss how these skills have been crucial in my coaching process with young athletes during the pandemic.

With high school football kicking off here in the US this month, I decided to bring you a great throwback from a guest who has seen the game of football on both sides as a player and as a coach. Tune in as he gives some excellent advice for all of our listeners.

What if I told you there is a key exercise that can be productive with athlete development. Today I will discuss a simple exercise that can be done anywhere and offers many functional benefits.