The FX Factor

In this episode of The FX Factor, we dive into one of the toughest questions parents face: Whose goal is it — yours or your child’s?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of sport — trials, rep teams, academies, pathways to professional levels. But when does healthy encouragement cross the line into pressure? And how do we know if the goals we’re setting are really ours, not theirs?

We explore how to help kids develop their own ambitions, why ownership is so important for confidence, and what happens when parents drive the agenda instead of the child. You’ll also hear strategies to support kids who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure — without pushing them away from the sport they once loved.

This episode is a must-listen for any parent who wants to raise resilient, motivated kids that love sport for themselves — not just to please someone else.

In our very first episode of The FX Factor, we take on some of the biggest myths around kids and sport that cause confusion for parents and frustration for kids.

Do kids really need to specialise in one sport early to succeed? Should they already be consistent in their performance every week? Are we putting too much pressure on them too soon?

We break it all down with straight-talking insights backed by experience. You’ll hear why early specialisation can actually hold kids back, why inconsistency is a natural part of development, and how sport should be about resilience, fun, and growth — not pressure.

This episode is designed to give parents the confidence to step back, support their kids the right way, and remember that success in sport is about the process, not perfection.

The FX Factor is a bold, empowering podcast for parents, teens, and families navigating kids’ sport, movement, mindset, and motivation. It’s raw, real, and packed with no-fluff strategies to raise confident, resilient kids — both on and off the field. Hosted by a coach with over 28 years of experience, it cuts through the myths and delivers game-changing conversations about performance, parenting, pressure, and purpose. Expect grit, growth, and great advice in every episode.