Managing the MADness

In this episode, you’ll meet Kevin McHorse, a physical therapist for young athletes and father of two. We discuss his approach to raising two athletic daughters and how he helped them deal with hardships that they faced. We take a deep dive into two common injuries he sees, Osgood-Schlatter’s and Sever’s Disease, and how best to treat them. And Kevin also gives his perspective on how parents should balance their child’s injuries and playing time. This insightful conversation with a well respected medical professional is a great listen for any parent looking to help their kid feel and play their best.

In this episode, you’ll meet Vince Padua, father to Sam and Ben. Having grown up on the golf course, both boys have been making a name for themselves in the junior golf ranks for a few years now. Listen in as Vince shares some great insight into managing sibling rivalry, dealing with major brand sponsorships, and how he’s put a priority on raising good kids who also happen to be good golfers.

In this episode, you’ll meet Cleo Cooke, father to Hiro and Mako. At the heart of our conversation, we talk about the strategies Cleo and his wife Chikako used in raising children in a dual culture (American and Japanese) environment. You’ll also get some great insight into how you can help your child navigate the world of youth baseball.

In this episode, you’ll meet Chad Brown, a soccer dad to two daughters, Chloe and Ally. During our chat, we go deep into the world of club soccer and follow Ally’s rise through the ranks to earning a college scholarship. There are setbacks and challenges along the way, but Chad’s balanced and measured approach was clearly a key to helping Ally achieve her goal. This conversation is a great listen for any parent trying to help their kid compete at the next level!

In our first episode, you’ll meet Anne Grieshop. Anne is the mother of Jack, Ryan, and Sean. At the heart of their story is the move the family made to allow Sean to follow his dream of collegiate swimming and how Anne helped manage three boys’ scholastic and athletic careers.