Lead Domino: All Things Youth Sports

In our episode with Jake Murphy, we explore the importanceof mental awareness, emotional regulation, and technical skills for athletic performance. From overcoming fear and making effective adjustments to fostering individual growth within team settings. Jake has a deep well of experience from his time playing college lacrosse at Long Island University and Syracuse. To learn more about Jake and se...

In this episode, Adam Dahms shares his lacrosse origins from playing to coaching. Our conversation hits on topics like the importance of stick stringing, balance between technique and technology, and fostering creativity in young athletes. Learn more about Adam on Instagram @ATDahms and his stick stringing business is @stringsofsouthbay. Give him a follow and say what’s up from Lead Domino!

In our episode, Jimmy, Coach Debernardo, and Coach Welsh discuss the upcoming Rowyn Grace Classic fundraiser on January 10, 2026, which supports the Michael Magro Foundation (MMF). The MMF supports families of children with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Funds raised at the RGC will support Rowyn Welsh, the 3-year-old daughter of Coach Welsh, and her family as they navigate her kidney disease...

In our conversation, Vanessa Windsor shares her extensive experience in youth sports, discussing her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a coach and club director, LaxOn LI (@LaxOnLI).  She emphasizes the importance of fostering a love for the game, the value of multi-sport participation, and the need for effective communication between parents and coaches. Vanessa also highlights the significan...

In this conversation, Kris Miltenberger shares his journey through coaching youth sports, emphasizing the importance of relationships, resilience, and a love for the game. The discussion covers the role of parents, the importance of communication between coaches and players and the balance between fun and competition. Kris reflects on his experiences coaching his sons and the lessons learned about...

How to help guide a young athlete through fear

Inside Scoop = audio recording of an actual private training session and my added details in studio. Practicing deliberate movements for better performance

Scott Bryan - youth sports professional. Original founding member of MDP Lacrosse. Let's talk dichotomy of performance today!

The backbone of youth sports - moms who lead behind the scenes, in the spotlight and everywhere else. Shannon Herrmann is the wife of a coach, mother to 3 boys and is living the travel sports life. She shares her observations and insights from her role - planning logistics, emotional support and nutrition for youth athletes. We have a great conversation about all of these topics and more! Enjoy!

Julia Bentrewicz - High School multi-sport athlete: Soccer, Basketball (All-County), Lacrosse - College Athlete: Basketball - Eastern Connecticut, Queens College - Coach: Middle School Girls Soccer, Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball, Assistant Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Phys. Ed. Teacher - Helps run Magro Madness 3v3 Basketball Tournament. Very active volunteering her time and giving back for...

This is from a post-session recording in 2020. Dead air was edited out to shorten the clip. -------------------- Ingredients based training -------------------- Learn a process to measure your progress so you're not reliant on a coach to tell you yes, no, good, bad. Once self-evaluation comes first and then feedback-evaluation from the coaching staff, you're adding a lot more value to your...

Inside Scoop - Sound bites from actual private training sessions_________Ingredients based training_________Our relationship with distractions is imperative for growth_________Respect. Inspire. Support._________⚡️↔️💪

Sound bites from actual private training sessions It's not process over results - it's learn to rep. the process creating your desired results. Our learning zone is geared toward creating exercises to reinforce the ingredients we're working on in order to set default starting points. Reinforce the starting points for a slow mind and physical consistency which allow for maximum real time adjustment...

Sound bites from actual private training sessions ---------------- Reinforce your ingredients because they are the reason for your results! ---------------- Respect. Inspire. Support.

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...

We are firing up the podcast again after years off. In 2020, we recorded 13 conversations with family, friends and colleagues revolving around performance. This new round of recordings is focused on our experiences navigating the youth sport landscape. We are excited to share these gems from the lockdowns of COVID and introduce our new format, complete with new guests and insights into the world o...