The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe

Seth Taylor is the Co-Founder of 3A Athletics, focusing on revolutionizing mental and emotional health in sports by creating transformative tools for parents, athletes, coaches, and directors. With over 20 years of experience as a college athlete and soccer coach, Seth has spent the last decade as a Therapeutic Life Coach for Elite Athletes. His practice helps athletes integrate the effects of trauma on their performance and personal lives. He also consults on improving club sports culture through education, speaking, and writing. Seth holds a BA in Communications from Northwest University and a Master's in Theology and Culture from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He has authored six books, including "Hero: Exploring the Depths of Parenting in the World of Youth Sports" and "The Coaching Revolution: An Interactive Guide to Finding Joy and Excellence in Coaching."Find his books on Amazon.

Connect with Seth on LinkedIn

Seth's Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D82LDB7Q

Seth's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sethtaylor40/

3A Athletics Website:  https://www.3athletics.com/

Seth's Website: https://sethalantaylor.com/

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/

Music Production by Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]

Natalie Meredith is the visionary behind The Go-To Sports Mom's community (@cover.the.bases), where her authentic and relatable content on youth parenting has grown over 10,000 Instagram followers in a few of months. A passionate advocate for sports families, she fosters resilience and connection among parents and young athletes. Inspired by her late father’s legacy of kindness, integrity, and unwavering support, Natalie’s work reflects the values he instilled, honoring his memory through her advocacy.

Connect with Natalie on her Instagram page

(@cover.the.bases) The Go-To Sports Mom

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/

Music and Production by Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]

Keirsten is the founder and CEO of 2aDays, a platform dedicated to providing ratings and advice for college athletes and high school recruits. As a writer for The Huddle, she shares insights on the college recruiting process. A former varsity tennis and soccer player at Skidmore College, Keirsten’s athletic background fuels her drive to lead 2aDays, where she also serves as the “Chief Amusement Officer,” fostering a positive company culture. Her experiences inform her mission to educate athletes, parents, and coaches about navigating college athletics.

Contact Keirsten on Linkedin

Other Social Media Links:

2aDays Website: https://www.2adays.com/

Twitter: @2aDays_Ratings

Instagram: @2aDays_Ratings

Tiktok: 2aDays

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

Music and Production by Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Alex Compton, BS from Cornell, is CEO of ValorPro Global, consults for Ontario Montclair School District, and advises Strand’s Technologies. Formerly CEO of Safe Haven Defense Midwest, he coached basketball in the Philippines for 12 years, including 5 as Head Coach of the Alaska Aces. Married to Michelle, a teacher, he has three kids (ages 13, 11, 9) active in sports. Kevin Dalafu, with degrees from Vanguard University, is Head of School at Kings Christian School, where he’s coached varsity basketball for 15 years, earning five Coach of the Year awards. Married to Summer, an educator, they have two sons (ages 10, 14) in sports. Their book, Wisest Learners: Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey, offers tools to foster resilient athletes. Find it on Amazon: Wisest Learners.

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn
Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: 
Alex’s Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/alexcomptonusph/
Kevin’s Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/kevindalafu/ 
Other social media:

https://www.instagram.com/parentingathletes/
Book on Amazon: Wisest Learners 

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]. 

Troy is a visionary founder and CEO of Gammit Tech, where he leads a powerhouse team developing intuitive, tech-forward solutions for modern parenting—starting with The Loovy, the world’s most advanced potty training device. A husband, father, pastor, and jiu jitsu brown belt, Troy blends grit, heart, and hustle to turn in-shower ideas into market-defying innovation.

Connect with Troy on LinkedIn.

Other Social Media Links:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Gammit/61556017711959/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gammittech/
Goovy's Website: https://www.goloovy.com/

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Gifty Enright is a globally acclaimed speaker, author, and workplace wellbeing expert who blends western science, eastern philosophy, and African wisdom to help leaders foster inclusive, productive, and empowered work environments. With a dynamic presence on stages like TEDx and platforms such as Good Morning Britain, she inspires corporate leaders and career mums alike to reclaim balance, boost morale, and redefine success on their own terms.

Gifty's Social Media Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giftyenright
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gifty.enright/?hl=en

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Travis Snider is a former Major League Baseball outfielder whose 16-year career included stints with Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles. Now the CEO of 3A Athletics and a father of three, he’s leading a movement to reshape youth sports by promoting mental health, resilience, and healthier environments for athletes, parents, and coaches

3A Athletics Website: https://www.3athletics.com/about-us
 

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Noah Rubin is a former Wimbledon Junior Champion, NCAA standout at Wake Forest, and Top 125 ATP professional. He’s the founder of Behind The Racquet, a platform spotlighting the mental health challenges of athletes, and now serves as Executive Director of Tennis Operations at Hudson River Tennis Club and The Racquet Lounge. Noah continues to impact the sport far beyond the court through advocacy, leadership, and innovation.

Noah's Social Media Links:
Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahrubin33/?hl=en
Hudson River Tennis Club website: https://www.hudsonrivertennisclub.com/

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Joy Macci is a global performance strategist and founder of JOY OF SPORT, empowering athletes, executives, and influencers to achieve peak performance through elite coaching, mindset mastery, and strategic business insight. With a mission to build champions in sport and life, she blends media expertise with transformational coaching to drive impact worldwide.

You may reach out to Joy on:
Tennis: [email protected]
Corporate and business and life coaching: [email protected]
Pickleball: [email protected]. 

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

David Durand is a performance coach who helps people grow beyond the superficial, focusing on real, lasting development. With a background in clinical and sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and athlete skill development, he integrates the mind, body, and environment to drive meaningful transformation. His superpower is connecting these elements to elevate performance from the inside out.

David's Website: https://realdevelopment.org/

You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].