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The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs â A Conversation with Greg Berge
Thursday, January 30, 2025 ⢠Duration 48:06
The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs â A Conversation with Greg Berge
The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs â A Conversation with Greg Berge. How do you build a winning team culture? Whatâs the biggest mistake parents make in youth sports? And why do some of the best players never start?
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Bergeâa highly respected high school coach, principal, and leadership expertâwho shares game-changing advice for coaches, parents, and athletes.
Greg has spent decades coaching and leading teams, and his insights on coaching philosophy, youth sports culture, and player development are a must-hear. His simple yet powerful approach to leadership has helped thousands of athletes and coaches improveânot just on the field but in life.
What We Cover in This Episode:
â How coaching changes over time â What Greg learned after stepping away and returning to coaching
â The biggest mistakes parents make â And how they unknowingly hold their kids back
â The real reason some teams overachieve â Hint: Itâs not just talent
â How to fix todayâs youth sports culture â Addressing the coach shortage, referee crisis, and player entitlement
â Why less is more in coaching â How simplifying your approach leads to better results
â The myth of captains vs. leaders â Why the best leaders arenât always the ones wearing the âCâ
Greg also shares personal stories about coaching his own kids, what heâs learned from the best teams, and how parents can support their children without overstepping.
If youâre serious about helping young athletes thrive, this is an episode you donât want to miss.
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đď¸ More from I Love to Watch You Play:
đ Take Back The Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan
đUnlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert
Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith
Friday, January 24, 2025 ⢠Duration 45:04
Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith. Why do some kids freeze in sports while others thrive under pressure?
Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, founder of Complete Performance Coaching and Perform Happy, to discuss the hidden mental struggles of young athletes. A former gymnast who battled fear and self-doubt, Rebecca now helps athletes break through mental blocks, manage pressure, and regain confidence in their sport.
We cover:
Why fearânot lack of effortâis often the real reason kids struggle
How parents may be adding pressure without realizing it
The science behind fight, flight, or freeze many athletes experience in sports
What real mental toughness looks likeâand why itâs not just about pushing through
Actionable strategies for parents to help kids build confidence and overcome fear
Chapters:
04:42 Understanding Fear and Mental Blocks in Young Athletes
07:22 The Role of Parents in Athlete Performance
11:31 Mindset Matters: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
14:45 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Sports
18:32 The Perfectionist Athlete: Causes and Solutions
22:49 Recognizing Negative Patterns in Young Athletes
26:55 The Importance of Sleep for Performance
29:40 Pre-Performance Routines: Finding What Works
32:32 In-Game Self-Talk and Recovery Techniques
38:37 Redefining Mental Toughness
If your child has ever hesitated, second-guessed themselves, or lost their love for their sport, this conversation is a must-listen.
đ Find Rebecca at:
đš Confidentgymnast.com
đš Instagram: @complete_performance
đď¸ More from I Love to Watch You Play:
đ Take Back The Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan
đUnlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert
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From Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob Bell
Monday, January 13, 2025 ⢠Duration 51:14
From Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob Bell
From Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob Bell. How do you help young athletes bounce back after failure? Can you really teach mental toughness, or is it something kids learn by facing adversity? In this episode of I Love to Watch You Play, Asia Mape sits down with Dr. Rob Bellâsports psychologist, author, and advocate for raising resilient, joyful athletes.
Dr. Bell opens up about his own âhinge momentââa life-changing event that ended his sports career but led to his passion for helping athletes thrive under pressure. He explains why failure is a bruise, not a tattoo, and shares why itâs essential to prepare kids for uncomfortable situations instead of shielding them from challenges.
Parents, this episode is a game-changer. Youâll learn how to:
Shift from âshould-ingâ on your kids to building their confidence.
Turn mistakes into tools for growth, not roadblocks.
Create an environment where athletes thrive on their termsânot yours.
If youâve ever wondered how to strike the balance between pushing too hard and not pushing enough, Dr. Bellâs wisdom will resonate deeply. He also shares powerful insights on fear, why kids quit, and how one coach or moment can change everything.
Itâs packed with actionable advice and fresh perspectives for anyone raising or coaching young athletes. Donât miss this conversation, which will transform your approach to sports and parenting.
Resources & Links to Connect with Dr. Rob Bell
đ Dr. Rob Bell Official Website
Find Dr. Bellâs books, blog posts, and resources, including his Daily Focus Roadmap with "7 super-fast ways to win the day."
Social Media
đ¸ Instagram: @drrobbell
đŚ Twitter/X: @drrobbell
Books
đ Explore Dr. Bellâs impactful books, such as:
Puke and Rally: Itâs Not About the Setback, Itâs About the Comeback
Donât Should on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness
I Can't Wait to Be Patient: The Fastest Way to Get There
For a complete list, visit his Books Page on his website.
Free Resources
đĄ Download the Daily Focus Roadmap to discover quick strategies for winning the day and sharpening your mental game.
Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda Flanagan
Monday, January 6, 2025 ⢠Duration 01:10:50
Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda Flanagan
Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports. What if the very thing you thought would set your child up for success is actually causing more harm than good? Today, weâre diving into the world of youth sports with Linda Flanagan, a journalist, coach, and author of Take Back the Game. Linda unpacks how the youth sports industry plays on parentsâ fears, pushing competition and pressure at the expense of what sports are truly aboutâcharacter, connection, and joy.
Weâll explore the seismic shift from kid-driven fun to adult-driven pressure, the emotional highs and lows parents feel on the sidelines, and how societal expectations have transformed sports into a high-stakes rat race. But itâs not all doom and gloomâLinda shares how we can reclaim the magic of sports, give kids agency in their journey, and model a balanced, happy adulthood.
Get ready to rethink everything you know about youth sports. Letâs jump in!Â
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Podcast: Fuel Your Athlete For Success
Monday, August 9, 2021 ⢠Duration 48:53
Fuel Your Athlete For Success (49 Minute watch/listen- Subjects discussed in order below)
Fuel your athlete for success. We are asking and demanding so much of young athletes these days, yet, they don't have the knowledge or understanding of basic nutrition; 40% of athletes don't even eat breakfast. Sports Nutritionist Tavis Piattoly helps us sort through fact and fiction to give parents and athletes an actionable plan to help them succeed. Piattoly is the former New Orleans Saints, Pelicans, and Tulane Athletic dietician and the Co-founder and Director of Sports Nutrition for My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com) and the Eat2Win Nutrition App. Youth sports parents, this is a podcast you don't want to miss.
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The interview is also available on our podcast (see above), iTunes, and Spotify.Â
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider; always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )
Topics CoveredÂ
-Convincing youth athletes nutrition is important
-Stop demonizing food â there is no good or bad
-What should youth athletes be eating & what should they stay away from?
-Traditional carbs vs. âhealthierâ options (e.g., white rice vs. brown rice)
-Gameday eating guidelines
-Eating prior to a game - how much and when? (Gameday eating guidelines continued)
-Is caffeine okay for youth athletes prior to a competition?
-How important is hydration, and how much should athletes drink?
-Can you drink too much water?
-What counts as a fluid in terms of hydration?
-Recovery drinksÂ
-Importance of electrolytes
-Is there a danger of drinking too many electrolytes? (Be cautious of high potassium and low sodium drinks.)
-There is no âone size fits allâ approach to sports nutrition
-Examples of carbs, protein, and fats to eat before training or competing
-Protein powder supplementation for kids (viewer question)
-Eat 2 Win app & My Sports Dietician
-Nutrition during injury
-Guidelines for gaining and losing weight
-Healthier fast food options
-What credentials should youth sports parents look for when searching for a sports dietician?
-The healing powers of food
-Wrap-up and contact information
Contact Us
Reach Tavis Piattoly at Instagram @Tavis Piattoly & Twitter @Tavis Piattoly, Mysportsd.com
Follow Dr. Sam Maniar at Centerforpeakperformance.com and Twitter @sam_maniar
Follow Asia Mape and ILTWYPÂ here.
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Check out more in-depth discussions on the topics that matter most to parents in youth sports:
Sleep: One of the most important factors in keeping your child healthy and successful in school and sports
How to protect your child from addiction
Everything a sports parent needs to know about concussions, including what predisposed conditions lead to them
Creating A Healthy Parent/Coach Relationship: Podcast Episode #5
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 ⢠Duration 39:24
Creating A Healthy Parent/Coach Relationship Podcast
UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell & guest J.P. Nerbun join Alex Flanagan and Asia Mape to discuss this oftentimes tricky and stressful relationship and ways to improve it.
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How To Help Your Soccer Player Get Recruited By A College: Podcast Episode #3
Saturday, October 28, 2017 ⢠Duration 22:22
How To Help Your Soccer Play Get Recruited By A College
Anyone with a daughter who wants to play college soccer needs to listen to this podcast. Collegecommitted.com founder Jane Alukonis researched thousands of college rosters and created an algorithm to help young women find the right match if they want to play at the next level. She has dedicated the last several years of her life to coaching and helping girls navigate this complex process. Jane discusses how parents "ruin" it for recruits, when you should and shouldn't switch clubs, the difference between playing at a D1, D2, and D3 college, and the one piece of advice she thinks every young woman who wants to play soccer in college should know.
Confessions of a club soccer player
UCLA Women's Head Coach Amanda Cromwell On What Makes A Great Soccer Player
NBA Head Coach Steve Kerr Shares His Sports Parenting Philosophy: Podcast Episode #2
Friday, September 15, 2017 ⢠Duration 35:01
Whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, I promise you will find value in listening to our latest podcast with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr.
The father of three kids, two of who were scholarship athletes in college, Kerr shares his sports parenting philosophy and coaching tips that apply to the boardroom as much as they do to the basketball court. Â Also, find out why the Warriors tailor their schedule around tee times, what Kerr thinks truly sets Steph Curry apart from other NBA players and wishes every kid could have, and why he says too much has been made of controversial NBA dad Lavar Ball.
Alex Flanagan co-founded I love to watch you play in 2015. She was flying home from an NFL work assignment when a learning specialist, who was sitting next to her, shared 5 reasons she shouldnât feel guilty missing her sonâs game. She shared their conversation on her own website alexflanagan.com, and the response was so overwhelming it inspired her to create ILTWYP to help parents like herself navigate youth sports.
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We talk to Dad and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Â The 20-year NFL pro and father of four, shares his sports parenting philosophy. Â In the podcast, why Brees won't let his kids specialize in one sport or play tackle football before middle school. Â Brees also shares details of his newly launched and quickly growing flag football league Football 'N' America that he hopes will set the new standard for how flag football is played in America. Plus, what he's looking forward to as he goes back to work and why this year could be his best ever on the football field.
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Alex Flanagan co-founded I love to watch you play in 2015. She was flying home from an NFL work assignment when a learning specialist, who was sitting next to her, shared 5 reasons she shouldnât feel guilty missing her sonâs game. She shared their conversation on her own website alexflanagan.com and the response was so overwhelming it inspired her to create ILTWYP to help parents like herself navigate youth sports.
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