Sports can bring out the best in our kids — and sometimes the worst in us.

In this episode of Dad On Purpose, we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of being a Sports Dad: the pride of watching your child find themselves on the field, the tension between wanting to coach and needing to step back, the ego struggles that come with letting another adult lead your child, and the humility required to allow your kid to grow without controlling their journey.

Jason opens up about coaching his son, then learning to let go when a new season brought a new coach. We dive into why that transition is so hard for fathers, how sports teach discipline and character beyond the scoreboard, and how to enjoy the season your child is in — without becoming the overbearing sideline parent we all fear becoming.

With humor, heart, spiritual guidance, and fatherly honesty, this episode explores how to support your child in sports the right way, keep your ego in check, and embrace the blessing of watching them grow into themselves — one practice, one play, and one season at a time.