Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

Is it better to focus on one skill or have several skills to focus on at once? Today I answer this question and provide key proven steps necessary for all athletes to reach their optimal level of performance.

Have you ever wondered how words can impact athlete development and performance? Tune in today as I discussed the power of two words and how these words have affected the lives of many around the world. Learn why it is necessary to control what we say and change our thought processes to have a growth mindset.

What do you do if your child is not that talented at a sport? Please tune in to hear my answer to a great question a father asked me of a young athlete.

I bring back a great training tip to improve hand-eye coordination on today's throwback Friday. This simple drill can be done with athletes of all ages using a tennis ball. 

 Do words truly have power? Is there something you can say to every athlete that is often neglected to help with their mental and physical performance? Today I talk about a powerful word that has been researched and proven to have a powerful IMPACT on total development.

Tune in today to learn about a great core exercise for young athletes that is a whole-body exercise that works the core and involves limb coordination and postural body control.

Why is it important for a young athlete to be action-oriented? How is this necessary for their success? This episode is a must for everyone. Find out answers to these questions plus some advice on how to develop this skill.

What are shin splints? How long do shin splints usually last?  Today I will answer these questions based on my experience coaching young athletes this season. Learn some great tips on how to prevent and treat shin splints for your athletes.

I revisit a great interview with a former professional soccer player and current Division I head soccer coach on today's episode. We discussed five critical attributes of a good soccer player. Tune in to learn valuable coaching advice and the one attribute he looks at in an athlete that is most important in selecting a potential soccer recruit.

How can I improve my coaching skills? How can I be a better athlete? One thing that I have learned is that the path of success always leaves clues. I bring back a great episode that offers excellent tips for parents and coaches who would like to develop the athlete and themselves.

On today's Throwback Friday, we bring back a great episode where I talked about the importance of work ethic and how it influenced former Duke University and NBA first-round draft pick Jay Williams. Tune in to find out what he learned from former NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Parents are a vital part of youth sports. They are key stakeholders, and knowing how to deal with them is important to a successful season. Today I will discuss some great tips and advice for coaches who work with young athletes.

On today's THROWBACK Friday I wanted to bring back a great movie review that will inspire young athletes to never give up on their dreams.  Inspired by a true story of an Olympic British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself. The movie also shows how coaching plays such an important role in his development.

Why is it important for young athletes to listen to their bodies? Today I will provide some key advice that can be beneficial to coaches, athletes, and parents.  

Mental toughness for young athletes. We always hear how important it is to have mental toughness, but what is it? How would you describe mental toughness to your child or a team? Is there a way to identify this in players? On today's THROWBACK Friday episode, I answer these questions.

Importance of building a coach-athlete relationship. Why is this important? Today I will go over 3 key tips that can help coaches build a great relationship with their players. 

On today's THROWBACK Friday we bring back a great motivational video by a high school JV football coach who uses positive self-affirmation to motivate his team. We will discuss, in more detail, the importance of our thoughts and how they can affect our actions, and how to implement a system that will help the young athlete bring out the champion within.

What if I told you there are two essential skills that you must have to be successful in coaching young athletes. Today, I will discuss how these skills have been crucial in my coaching process with young athletes during the pandemic.

With high school football kicking off here in the US this month, I decided to bring you a great throwback from a guest who has seen the game of football on both sides as a player and as a coach. Tune in as he gives some excellent advice for all of our listeners.

What if I told you there is a key exercise that can be productive with athlete development. Today I will discuss a simple exercise that can be done anywhere and offers many functional benefits.

What if I told you that there is a critical fundamental movement often overlooked with athlete development. If it is not learned correctly, there is an increased chance of injury and limits their ability to perform at their optimal level. Tune in as I discuss supporting evidence from my experience working with young athletes this summer.

Today we bring back a great episode with  an extraordinary guest who has been in the world of volleyball for over forty years. Tune in to learn great tips from a coach who has coached college and world championship teams

Today we bring you a THROWBACK of a great movie review that we have discussed in the past with several of our guests. The movie has many great teachable moments but I have chosen a scene that teaches us the importance of team unity and trust in the coach and your teammates.

Today I discuss some key tips that are sometimes overlooked with athlete performance. Tune in as I discuss some areas of development that have helped an Olympian bring home the gold at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. 

To be a better athlete, you must improve your weaknesses. Today I will discuss a marvelous testimony of how an Olympian set the world record in Tokyo and how her commitment and dedication have taken her to levels of greatness in her career as a world-class athlete.