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EP20: Parents- Five tenets to manage your child’s busy schedule.
Welcome back to the third season of The Get Down podcast, where today I’ll share expert advice for parents struggling with their children’s busy sports schedules. I’ll outline five essential tips: ensuring one full day off per week, limiting sports to two per season, engaging with children early by participating in their activities, being selective with specialist coaching, and being cautious of back-to-back training days. These strategies aim to balance athletic commitments with the joys of childhood, preventing burnout and fostering long-term engagement and enjoyment in sports.
Takeaways from this episode:
-Ensure your child has one full day off per week to prevent burnout and allow them to enjoy their teenage years.
-Limit your child to participating in two sports per season to avoid overcommitment and stress.
-Engage with your child early in their sports activities by participating, which helps build lasting fond memories and keeps them engaged.
-Choose one to two specialist coaches for focused improvement rather than overloading with multiple coaches.
-Be aware of back-to-back training days to reduce the risk of injury during critical growth periods.
-Avoid double or triple sessions on consecutive days to keep the experience enjoyable and sustainable for your child.
Stay tuned for Episode 21, where we'll discuss strategies to enhance your school's coaching program.
Subscribe to never miss an episode and join me in creating a positive impact in youth sports. See you next time!
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Website
Order my book:
The Sporting Parent
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By Nathan ParnhamWelcome back to the third season of The Get Down podcast, where today I’ll share expert advice for parents struggling with their children’s busy sports schedules. I’ll outline five essential tips: ensuring one full day off per week, limiting sports to two per season, engaging with children early by participating in their activities, being selective with specialist coaching, and being cautious of back-to-back training days. These strategies aim to balance athletic commitments with the joys of childhood, preventing burnout and fostering long-term engagement and enjoyment in sports.
Takeaways from this episode:
-Ensure your child has one full day off per week to prevent burnout and allow them to enjoy their teenage years.
-Limit your child to participating in two sports per season to avoid overcommitment and stress.
-Engage with your child early in their sports activities by participating, which helps build lasting fond memories and keeps them engaged.
-Choose one to two specialist coaches for focused improvement rather than overloading with multiple coaches.
-Be aware of back-to-back training days to reduce the risk of injury during critical growth periods.
-Avoid double or triple sessions on consecutive days to keep the experience enjoyable and sustainable for your child.
Stay tuned for Episode 21, where we'll discuss strategies to enhance your school's coaching program.
Subscribe to never miss an episode and join me in creating a positive impact in youth sports. See you next time!
Connect with me:
Instagram
Website
Order my book:
The Sporting Parent
Check out our platinum sponsor- PLAE
InstagramWebsite