Sports Dad Hub Episode 18 welcomes James Leath. James is an authority on the subject of leadership. His impressive background includes being the head of leadership development at one of the most prestigious sports academies in the world, IMG Academy. James is a dynamic public speaker and he travels around the world teaching leadership to youth athletes, sports parents, coaches, administrators, business professionals and more. He's also a great writer. You can find some of his blogs at Changing The Game Project. 
In this episode you'll learn things like: 

• How can sports parents use youth sports as a leadership development tool
• Our kids learn more from our own actions than by what we tell them to do
• One step parents should take before introducing the concept of leadership to our kids
• How to introduce your kids to the concept of leadership and having influence
• How to make kids aware of their identity and where their beliefs come from
• The positive and negative impact that words can have on youth athletes 
• How youth athletes can handle a toxic environment of bully leadership
• How junior high team captains should handle a teammate that is breaking team rules
• The process that needs to take place before an athlete becomes a team leader
• How coaches can instill a positive leadership culture on their team
• How coaches can create a legacy binder program attached to every jersey number

I loved this conversation with James Leath. I've admired his work and content for years, so it was an honor to have him on the Sports Dad Hub Podcast.

James has a podcast of his own called Unleash The Athlete. Check it out.   

You can connect with James online at the following places: 

• JamesLeath.com
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter 

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