Youth Sports Insider

https://heysammi.com/  My child quit a sport and now wants to play again. should i let them? a dad in columbus wrote to me because his son quit mid-season last year, and now, at sign-up time, he wants back in. in this episode i explain why the answer is probably yes, why a kid who quits and misses it isn't manipulating you, and why time away is sometimes the only way a kid can find out he act...

https://heysammi.com/  Is it normal for a kid to throw up before games? a dad in philadelphia wrote to me about his son, who gets so anxious before every game that he's physically sick, while the coaches keep telling him to toughen up. in this episode i draw the line those coaches can't: pregame butterflies are a body getting ready to compete, but sickness on a schedule is an alarm system goi...

https://heysammi.com/  how much should parents spend on youth sports? a mom in scottsdale wrote to me after her family spent 8,000 dollars on travel soccer in one year. her husband wants to cut back, she's afraid their daughter will fall behind, and they're stuck asking who's right. in this episode i explain why that's the wrong fight: he's arguing about a number and she's arguing about a fea...

https://heysammi.com/ Today's letter is from a mom in nashville staring down a tournament every single weekend this fall. her daughter is thriving and she's running on fumes. i'll tell you why the guilt is lying to you, what burnout actually costs your kid, and the one weekend to hand off this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://heysammi.com/  should i confront my child's coach for yelling? a dad in charlotte wrote to me because his son's coach screams at every mistake, and a boy who used to beg to go to practice is now playing scared. in this episode i answer the questions parents search when this happens. is it normal for youth coaches to yell? how do i know if a coach is too hard on my kid? when should a p...

https://heysammi.com/  what do you do when your child says they only play sports so they won't disappoint you? a dad in sacramento heard exactly that sentence from his son, and it broke him. in this episode i answer the questions that follow. is it bad if my kid plays sports for my approval? how do i take the pressure off my young athlete? why does my child look at me in the stands after ever...

https://heysammi.com/  what do you say when your child cries after losing a game? a dad in denver wrote to me asking exactly that. his son cried the whole drive home after a bad game, he said nothing, and now he's worried he failed as a sports parent. in this episode i answer the questions every youth sports parent googles at some point. is it okay to stay silent on the ride home? should pare...

https://heysammi.com/ ⁠ ⁠Hey Sammi Podcast Spotify⁠ ⁠Hey Sammi Podcast Itunes⁠ why does my 13 year old suddenly want to quit sports? SUBTITLE: how to find out what's really going on when your teen won't talk DESCRIPTION: why do teenagers suddenly quit sports they love? a mom in portland wrote to me because her 13 year old daughter went from sleeping in her jersey to done, overnight,...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Think getting big brands into youth sports is just “too hard”? Many believe youth sports sponsorships can’t scale because everything’s too fragmented—but that’s not the whole story. In this episode, hosts Bill Flitter and Andy Thwaite (a sponsorship veteran with pro sports cred) toss out the old play...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is AI just for the pros—or is it about to revolutionize how youth athletes train? Many youth club and team owners think cutting-edge tech is out of reach, but this episode proves otherwise. Host Bill Flitter welcomes digital innovator Shripal Shah to spotlight how AI is making real-time coaching, automat...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠ ⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is your youth sports business unlocking its full potential? Many believe that focusing on one revenue stream is the safest bet, but that's not always the path to success. In this episode, Hosts Bill Flitter and Justin Jarman, seasoned entrepreneurs, unveil multiple revenue opportunities and hard-won lessons...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is your communication with parents and volunteers as effective as it could be? Many sports clubs rely on mass emails and group texts for their team communication, but there's a more efficient way. In this episode, host Bill Flitter chats with Mark Kossick from Groupspot, who leverages his NBA expertise to redefi...

⁠www.aihoopscoach.com https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Ever wondered what it truly takes to launch a sport tech startup? In this episode, Host Bill Flitter and Zoya Lehrer from Orgo dive deep into the grit needed to build a startup, from tech development to investor pitching. Is your venture ready to tackle these operational hurdles? Uncover: Crafting a precise product launc...

⁠www.aihoopscoach.com https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Ever questioned if your brand is truly connecting with youth sports families? Many marketers think plastering logos everywhere ensures engagement, but hold up! Nick Lawson from Squad, alongside host Bill Flitter, reveals how personalized experiences can skyrocket your sponsorship ROI without the clutter. Is your brand tr...

https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Curious if your youth sports brand is truly reaching its potential? Many franchise owners think that opening more units will automatically lead to success, but that’s not the full story. In this episode, Hosts Bill Flitter and Justin Bredeman, CEO of Soccer Shots, reveal the secrets to scaling a national brand while maintaining quality and co...

⁠https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠⁠ ⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠ In this episode of Youth Sports Insider, host Bill Flitter sits down with Josh Dickey, founder of Sculpt Sports Complexes, to talk about the journey from personal trainer and athlete performance entrepreneur to multi-facility sports complex owner in Northeast Ohio. Josh shares how his passion for sport...

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Can youth sports do more than just build athletes—can they shape better futures? Many believe youth sports are only about winning and competition, but this episode proves otherwise. Host Bill Flitter and guest Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s VP of Corporate Citizenship, reveal how sports participation is about creating access, confidence, and opportun...

⁠https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of Youth Sports Insider, host Bill Flitter welcomes Carrie Gamper, co-founder of Base Sports Group, to dive deep into the evolving world of youth sports sponsorship. Carrie shares her journey from walking on to the University of Denver's D1 lacrosse team to becoming a leader in sports sponso...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ In this powerful episode of Youth Sports Insider, we sit down with Paul Hutton, a leading voice in brand strategy and youth sports development. Paul shares how true sponsorships go far beyond logos on jerseys — they're about authentic community impact, creating lasting memories, and aligning with real values through CSR and ESG...

https://YouthSportsInsider.com⁠⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ Is sponsoring youth sports really worth it? Forget about flashy ads – it’s about supporting a vital part of kids' lives. That’s what I learned from Mark Botterill, a seasoned veteran in youth sports, on Youth Sports Insider. Think about it: Are your marketing dollars actually making a difference in communities? Mark introduces the...