From early mornings and long weekends to lessons learned on the field, Denise and Tim share the highs, lows, and funniest stories about raising kids in sports culture. (Pippa Grange’s Fear Less makes an appearance, too.)

• The invisible load of being a sports parent
• How character and confidence develop through competition
• When to encourage and when to let your kids rest
• The coaches, teammates, and car rides that shape the experience
• What we learn about integrity — on and off the field

“Sometimes the best coaching we can do is from the car ride home — saying nothing at all.”

• What’s one lesson your child (or you) learned through sports that had nothing to do with winning?
• How do you help your kids stay motivated without adding pressure?
• What do you want your kids to remember most about playing — the wins or the way it felt to belong?

• 📘 Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself — by Pippa Grange
• 🗣️ Abby Wambach on not going to practice.
• 📰 How Youth Sports Went Pro – TIME Magazine

Tell us your favorite sports story — the one that taught you something real about family, friendship, or fun. Share it with us on Instagram @ourroughdraftpod or send us a note.