On this episode of the Character Before Championships Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest challenges in youth sports—the coach-parent dynamic. As a sports parent, how do you advocate for your young athlete without crossing the line into being an overbearing sports parent?

We break down:

- When to step in vs. when to step back in your child’s sports journey

- Red flags in coaching and how to spot when it’s about ego, not athlete development

- The right (and wrong) times to approach a coach about a decision

- How to build a positive relationship with your child’s coach

- Why teaching your athlete to communicate directly with their coach builds independence and resilience

- You’ll hear real stories about loyal coaches, navigating playing time disputes, handling conflict with humility, and knowing when a youth sports program is no longer a good fit.

Whether your child plays football, baseball, lacrosse, or any competitive sport, this episode gives you practical tools to support your athlete’s growth, strengthen the parent-coach partnership, and keep the focus where it belongs—on character, leadership, and life skills beyond the scoreboard.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to be the kind of sports parent your child—and their coach—will thank you for.