Courtside Conversations

Chris Ryan @chrisryanfitness is a performance coach, entrepreneur, and father of three with over 15 years in the fitness industry. He has appeared on NBC’s STRONG, trained thousands of clients, and founded the Chris Ryan Fitness app focused on efficient strength and performance training for busy adults. As both a coach and sports parent, Chris speaks on how youth sports can build confidence, resil...

Tune in with our special guests of the KW Titans - Assistant Coach James Robinson and player Nathan Charles. Listen to their valuable insight, journey and what has helped them achieve their goals and what it really takes to succeed in a high-level program from both the Coach & Player perspective.

What separates the athletes who make it , from the ones who fade out? In this powerful episode, legendary voices deliver a message every young athlete and parent needs to hear. Coach K shares the life changing advice his mother gave him at 14: "Make sure you get on the right but." a lesion about choosing the people , habits, and environments that shape your future. Nick Sabin explains what coaches...

In this episode we're joined by personal trainer Drew from Divide Fitness to talk about what youth athletes really need to do to get stronger, faster and more confident without overtraining or risking injury. Drew breaks down age-appropriate strength training, common mistakes parents and players make and how smart training builds both physical ability and mental confidence. We also discuss recover...

Mental toughness isn't about being emotionless, its about staying locked in. In this episode we break down what it truly means to be mentally strong, using real advice and insights from Imad Qahwash, Jason Tatum and many others. This episode was created for the parent, and the player so grab your youth and settle in courtside.

Episode Summary: “So… Your Kid Plays How Many Sports?” A painfully relatable recap of Jenn and Cheryl’s deep dive into early sport specialization. In this episode, Jenn and Cheryl tackle the wonderfully chaotic world of youth sports by sitting down with Tyler — a dad whose calendar looks like a color‑coded hostage situation. With two kids juggling multiple sports, Tyler brings the kind of honesty...

Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into summer tournaments- the travel the memories and the ups and downs that comes with them. We are joined by Michelle from Active Physio for a thoughtful conversation on injuries, recovery, and the role parents play in supporting their athletes during their most demanding moments.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the role of referees in youth sports - a job that's often misunderstood but absolutely essential. Whether you cheer them on or question their calls, referees are a part of every game your child plays. Join us as we listen to a baseball coach and seasoned ref Mark, who share what makes a great referee, how tough calls can be turned into valuable teaching mo...

What is the one thing you can do for free to help improve your kids performance? Have a listen to this episode and get three simple tips for increasing their overall wellbeing as well as their performance. This is an episode that will not only help your athletes it will help you too.

The kids asked the questions and we found expert dietician answers.  This episode is definitely for the youth and the parents so grab your kids and have a listen.  Want to know if you can still drink pop? What is the best hydration drink to buy for your kids or even what is the best lunch to pack for tournament days.  This is one jam packed episode you wont want to miss.   Special thank you to the...

From celebrating Moms to highlighting youth sport hot topics this episode has something for everyone. Listen as Jen and Cheryl dive into some reddit posts and get some feedback from our courtside crew on top youth sport issues such as: drinking at youth sporting events, family vacations planning vs Youth Sports and is Youth Sports becoming more about the money then the kids. All of this and more i...

The reason behind our crazy sport parents lives. Meet our boys who have dropped in today to help us elevate our parenting games. From shoes and courtside gear to the pressures of being a youth athlete, they share it all. Want to know what snacks you should stock up on, how your cheering effects them? or even their advice for players new to the sport, its all jam packed into episode number 3. We de...

Meet our basketball family as we invite them to a roundtable discussion about youth parenting in rep basketball. Listen as they share valuable experiences from on and off the court. All members are key in this episode as we chat with parents and siblings to bring you a broad perspective on the positive take aways. Get tips on what is the most important thing to take to a game, hear words of wisdom...

Are you ready to elevate your parenting game... Join us for our very first episode of Courtside Conversations. In this episode we will dive into the world of youth sports. Our special guest Imad Qahwash will be joining us to share how his parents and family impacted his career which included playing professional basketball. His impact to youth sports in Canada has greatly influenced youth and pare...

Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of youth sports, unwrapping effective strategies and sharing the laughter of parenting triumphs-even amidst the pressures of games day. Designed for parents who want to support their young athletes, We'll explore nutrition tactics, psychological insights, and capture the spirit of team success.