What does it take to raise not one—but three—elite athletes?

In this powerful episode of Slanted Chalk, Paul Kim shares the blueprint behind his family’s athletic journey. With two daughters excelling in soccer and one thriving in golf, Paul opens up about the early days of “five-goal” hallway games, picking the right coach, battling burnout, and the recruiting process that led his eldest daughter to commit to Columbia University.

He breaks down the strategy behind club choices, balancing academics with athletics, training at home, and why love for the game must come before wins. If you’re raising athletes—or just trying to figure it all out—this episode is packed with real talk and wisdom from a dad who’s living it every day.

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📌 Topics Covered:

• Soccer vs. golf parenting strategies
• The truth about youth development vs. winning
• Playing with boys for technical growth
• College recruiting tips
• Preventing burnout
• What Paul hopes his daughters remember 10 years from now

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In this episode of Slanted Chalk, we dive deep into one of the most emotional—and debated—parts of raising youth athletes: coaching.

Coach Tony opens up about the relief of finally finding the right coach for his son Cayden. John reflects on how his own perspective evolved as his son balances soccer, track, and basketball. Together, the dads wrestle with real questions: 

➡️ When should we step in?

➡️ When should we back off?

➡️ And how do you really know if it’s the right coach?

If you’ve ever second-guessed a coaching decision or felt that urge to fix things yourself, this episode is for you. From the sidelines to the heart of the home—this is the conversation every sports parent needs to hear.

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How much do pre-game affirmations really impact performance? 

In this episode of Slanted Chalk, we dive into the power of mental conditioning and how the right mindset can give young athletes an edge. 

We also tackle the unique challenges of raising an undersized athlete —how to build confidence, develop skills to outplay bigger competition, and navigate the doubts from coaches and scouts.

Join us as we share personal experiences, strategies, and hard-learned lessons from the journey of raisingcompetitive junior athletes.

🎙️ Hosted by Andy E with Coach Tony, John, Johnny, James and George

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Being a dad to a competitive junior athlete is a role filled with purpose—and pressure. It’s more than just carpools and gear drops; it’s late-night talks after tough losses, early mornings at tournaments, and navigating the fine line between coach and cheerleader.

In this episode of Slanted Chalk, we explore what it really means to father a young athlete. Our hosts share raw, honest stories about the sacrifices, the missteps, the growth, and the deep bond formed along the way.

Whether you’re a sports parent, coach, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes grind of youth athletics, this episode sheds light on the unspoken side of the journey—and why, despite the challenges, it’s all worth it.

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