Parenting Athletic Kids

In today's ESSENTIALS Podcast, I discuss the importance of focusing on CONTROLLABLES with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sports & Performance Psychologist. Helping your son or daughter to focus on elements of their sport that are within their control will optimize their personal and physical development.

Today's guest is Michele Pettinger. Michele is an RRCA Level II Certified Running Coach, a Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, and a Functional Nutrition Counselor. Michele has recently written a book, "The Young Runner's Guide To Nutrition." In this podcast, Michele shares her insights into how parents can help their young athlete develop a plan to optimize their nutritio...

In today's ESSENTIALS Podcast, I discuss AGE APPROPRIATE MENTAL SKILLS with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sports & Performance Psychologist. We work through specific age groups, defining the best mental skills for each group, and discussing how parents can aid in the development of these skills.

Today's guest is Coach Jerry Weinstein. Coach Weinstein is currently the Special Assistant to the General Manager with the Chicago Cubs organization. Coach Weinstein has been in and around baseball for over 60 years. Throughout his time in baseball, Coach Weinstein has learned the traits needed to play at the highest levels. In this podcast, Coach shares those traits, and gives parents advice...

In today's podcast, I discuss FINDING BALANCE with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sports & Performance Psychologist. We work through three age groups, discussing why balance between sports and life is so vital for young athletes. If we want healthy, resilient, passionate, and happy young men and women, we must find balance.

Today's guest is Tim Unroe. Tim is a former professional baseball player that spent 5 seasons in the Major Leagues. Tim is the father of 3. Tim's oldest son, Riley, has been a professional baseball player for 11 years. In this podcast, Tim talks about his focus while raising athletic kids, things he did well, and mistakes he made.

In today's podcast, I discuss GROWTH MINDSET with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sports & Performance Psychologist. Growth Mindset has been proven to be the optimal mindset for on-going development. Parents play a huge role in the development of a growth mindset.

Today's guest is Will Rogers. Will is Senior at the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers out of high school, but chose the college route, spending two years at Arizona State University before transferring to the University of Michigan. Will's journey through baseball has been filled with ups & downs. In today's podcast Will shares his journey & offers...

In today's ESSENTIALS podcast, I discuss MENTAL SKILLS TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sports & Performance Psychologist. We cover several skills that an athlete can use to help regulate their mental & emotional performance.

Today's guest is Travis Snider. Travis is a former 1st round draft pick who spent 16 years in professional baseball with 8 of those years spent in the Major Leagues. Throughout his playing career Travis experienced high levels of mental and emotional stress. The stress lead to panic attacks, a lack of confidence, and invariably a withdrawal from the game. Since retiring, Travis launched 3A Ath...

This podcast shares 5 things parents in implement immediately to provide a better youth sport experience for their son or daughter. These 5 things are- Goal Setting. Determining the Character Traits needed to meet those goals. Determining when those Character Traits will be most needed. Focusing on those Character Traits throughout the youth sport experience.. And determining what the Athlete Need...

In today's ESSENTIALS podcast, I discuss DEVELOPING PURPOSE with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist. We discuss why purpose is so important and how parents can help their son or daughter develop purpose.

Today's guest is Dominic Robinson. "D Rob" is a coach, a trainer, the Founder & Director of 3D Sports Performance & 3D Gold Athletics, a former 2 sport athlete at Florida State University, a former NFL player with the St. Louis Rams, and the father of 3 athletic boys. "D Rob" is passionate about the personal & physical development of youth athletes, and his passion, experience, and kno...

In today's ESSENTIALS podcast, I discuss WHAT DRIVES DISCIPLINE with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist. We dive in to ways in which parents can help their son or daughter to develop discipline.

Today's guest is Tony Abbatine. Tony is a MLB, NCAA, and Olympics Team Performance Coach. He is also an author ("Beyond The Ball") a podcast host ("Beyond The Ball Podcast"), a Certified Open Focus Coach, and the Founder of Frozen Ropes. Tony's work has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, USA Today, and other national media outlets. Tony brings experience and amazing insight to th...

Welcome to the Parenting Athletic Kids ESSENTIALS Podcast. In today's episode I discuss the best ways to SUPPORT your son or daughter with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist. We deliver actionable strategies that you can implement to give your son or daughter the optimal youth sport experience.

Today's guest is Nick Pou. Nick is a head high school baseball coach, an assistant high school softball coach, a club baseball coach, a teacher, and the father of 3. In this podcast Nick shares incredible insight in to what it takes to coach and parent athletic kids.

Welcome to another Parenting Athletic Kids ESSENTIALS podcast. In today's episode, I discuss INTRINSIC MOTIVATION with Paul Weidner, a Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist. We get in to the details of how parents can help their son or daughter to build intrinsic motivation, one of the key character traits in optimal performance

Today's guest is James Ramsey. Coach Ramsey is the Associate Head Coach at Georgia Tech University. In this podcast, Coach Ramsey discusses controllable character traits that lead to success both on and off the field.

Paul Weidner, a Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist, joins the podcast. In this ESSENTIALS podcast, we discuss COMPETITIVENESS & how parents can help their son or daughter to be more competitive.

Today's guest is Deven Morgan. Deven is the Director of Youth Baseball for Driveline Academy and is the father of two athletic kids. Deven is passionate about creating a youth sports environment that is driven by the athletes love for their sport.

Today's guest is Clay Bellinger. Clay spent 16 years in professional baseball. During his playing career, Clay earned 2 World Series rings with the New York Yankees. Clay raised 3 athletic kids, including one who is currently playing Major League baseball with the Chicago Cubs. In this podcast, Clay shares his thoughts on parenting athletic kids.

In today's "Essentials" podcast, Paul Weidner (Certified Sport & Performance Psychologist) and I discuss a pyramid concept that parents can use as a guide to help their young athlete to better regulate their emotions and mindset.

Today's guest is Butch Chaffin. Butch has been a baseball coach for 30+ years, a teacher for 30+ years, and has raised 3 athletic kids. Butch brings experience, passion, and honesty to this podcast.

Today's guest is Diamyn Hall. Diamyn is a former college baseball player, a former Leadership & Personal Development Coach, and is currently an Upper Level Mental Performance Coach with the Baltimore Orioles. Diamyn's passion for personal development shines through in this podcast. If you're wanting to optimize your son or daughter's personal and athletic growth, this podcast is for you.