Stop Parenting & Start Coaching

"Parenting is the hardest job, and there's not a close second!" Parents--we see you and we know that quote by our very own (Nate Crandall) is true as the ocean is blue. And that is exactly why we started this podcast back in the summer of 2023. We've been here every Monday for 93 weeks discussing a perspective shift and approach that helps parents to begin coaching their athletes and performers. T...

Hey parents—what if the greatest measure of your teen's success wasn’t how many points they scored, solos they nailed, or trophies they earned... but how they made everyone around them better? In this episode, we unpack the powerful concept of becoming a multiplier , and why it might be the secret ingredient your teen is missing. The Timestamps 00:00 The Concept of Win-Win-Win & Being a Multip...

Are you the parent every coach dreads…or the one they trust? Learn how to have the team's back...in the right way. Parents: if your teen is competing at a high level, your support (or lack of) can either elevate the entire team or silently sabotage it. In this episode, Nate and Steve go deep on how to be a Team First Parent —the kind of presence every coach dreams of having support the team or per...

Balancing parent and coach roles? Avoid the "Daddy ball" trap and create real success! Coaching your own kid can be both rewarding and challenging. You want to see them succeed, but how do you stay fair? Avoiding favoritism—or the appearance of it—is tough, and the "Daddy ball" label can quickly damage trust. In this episode, we break down how to lead with integrity, balance your roles, and create...

Does your teen shut down when you encourage them? Avoid toxic positivity and find the ‘sweet spot’ of support. Sooo, your amazing teen athlete or performer just had an "Oops!" They bombed an audition, missed the game-winning shot, or flubbed a major performance. Of course you want to lift them up, but how? If you get this wrong, you risk losing credibility—or worse, making them feel dismissed . So...

Parents, how do your teens view practice? Is it a chore, an obligation, or a chance to improve? In this episode, we break down why practice isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up with the right mindset and appropriate rules. Using some humorous insights from the unlikely combo of Allen Iverson and Ted Lasso, we explore how values and rules shape your teen’s approach to practice and how...

PARENTS : Are your teen’s online habits helping or hurting them? Discover how to coach them toward smart social media use! In this episode (#3 of our 4 episode series of our Values & Rules series), we unpack the real life challenges you as a parent face with your teen’s online presence. Teens live in a digital world—are they equipped to navigate it wisely? We break down how to help your teen u...

Worried about teen parties? Master the art of coaching your teen to confidence in pressure-packed social situations. So parents, are you ready to party? Well, are you ready to at least talk about teen parties? Are you ready and equipped to talk about parties with that teen(s) that lives in your house?!! In today's show we discuss the challenges parents face when navigating the topic of teen partie...

Parents: What are the homework rules for your teens? Interested in a different and effective approach to creating homework rules, backed by your values? In this episode (which is a spin-off of Episode 84 on Values & Rules), Certified High Performance Coaches™ Nate Crandall and Steve Galley dive head first into the importance of having a structured game plan for homework. You may even learn a n...

Parents: Ever wonder why your teen pushes back on "the rules?" Shifting from rules to values can transform everything! And shifting from "parenting" to "coaching" changes your relationship with your teen! In this episode, Nate and Steve explore the importance of establishing rules that are rooted in values, how these rules can create a sense of freedom for teens (and parental units!!), and practic...

A Half Point Gift? Parents: Give this Some Thought! Refuel your teen’s motivation with a powerful mid-season celebration! Let's face it, despite commitment and effort, sometimes our teens (and us too) are running on fumes! Parental Units--what can we do? Well, what about a "half point gift?" What in the wide world of parenting is that, you say? You're going to find out as we highlight strategy #24...

PARENTS: Are you feeding your teens enough P.I.E.? Learn how praise , inspiration & encouragement fuel success! Let's dive into the importance of delivering timely and authentic recognition , fostering a culture of appreciation (thank you to Shannon Waller of the Team Success podcast!), and finding ways to praise even in challenging situations. And then let's wrap it up with some practical app...

Parents: do you have what it takes?! Apply Steve’s 5 Ironman lessons to master the hardest job: parenting teens! In today's conversation you'll enjoy exploring the challenges of parenting as Steve and Nate draw parallels to the mental toughness required in endurance sports like the 140.6 mile Ironman triathlon. They discuss the importance of self-talk, synergy and harmony with others, building a s...

Are you a " phubber ?!" How do you get your teens on board with putting your and their cell phone down during conversations? Let's chat about improving your parent/teen connection! We probably all will admit we get distracted by our phones during conversations. We probably also admit that it hinders our connection and focus with the ones we love the most! So...what are some effective ways to bring...

Is a Cell Phone Fast Realistic? Disconnect to Reconnect with strategies to limit tech and boost mental health. Let's dive into the idea of phone fasting—yes, actually taking a break from our phones—and we’re not holding back on whether it’s realistic. We share how phone use impacts mental health, strains family dynamics, and even pulls us away from the people who matter most. We’ll ask the questio...

Parents: Turn 'I'm bored' into 'I created this!' Inspire creativity in your teen athletes & performers now with the simple parenting hack revealed in this episode! In today's conversation, we explore the concept of boredom and how it can be transformed into an opportunity for creativity and purpose. PARENTS: Are you missing out on this opportunity?! Let's find out as we discuss the importance...

The Land of Wishes is holding you back. Develop skill to elevate your parenting of your teen athlete and performer. Oh, how we know it's fun to hang out in The Land of Wishes!! But, you're better than that and you're striving to raise your Parental Unit game. Let us help! In this episode we unveil one of the best ways to take action and exit The Land of Wishes and step into the world of Making Thi...

Showing your flaws builds trust! Learn how owning mistakes teaches teens resilience & strengthens connections. PARENTS: What is your plan when your parenting flaws are on display? In today's conversation, Nate Crandall and Steve Galley, Certified High Performance Coaches and co hosts of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast, explore the complexities of parenting, particularly the cha...

Hello there Moms & Dads! Welcome to The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast !! We're downright festive about families and parents and teens and trying to elevate our performance within those 3 Very Important People groups. We're glad you're here. In this episode we're going to share with you some age-old wisdom in the form of 3 letters: P...C...and R. PCR is all about fostering strong...

Welcome back or welcome to The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast! We are excited you are joining us to explore The 3 Gifts all parents have within their control and need to be used, or may we say regifted, to your teen athletes or performers. In this short but powerful episode we're going to reveal The 3 Gifts and encourage you to think about your thinking by posing some very good questi...

Welcome Parental Units to Episode 73 of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast ! We appreciate you for taking the time to level up! Today we tackle the nasty, awful thief that is stealing joy and happiness the world over! That's right, we are going to unveil the antidote to the venom found in Comparison and her ridiculously joke of a cousin, Envy. You are familiar with these two poisons a...

Hi Parental Units! Welcome to a Turkey Week edition of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast !! We are THANKFUL to those of you who have been with us since the start of this over a year ago AND to those who have just found us. This podcast is for parents of teen athletes and performers who are engaged in the hardest job on planet earth: parenting! In EP 72 we explore the concept of grati...

Oh, moms and dads, you already know how difficult your job is as a parent. We like to say here on The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast that "it is the hardest job and there's not a close second." Yep, it's tough. So...do we actually make it EVEN harder (why would we ever do that?!!!!!) by using ________? Fill in the blank with the nasty word we wrestled with in Episode 70. Yep, the "S"...

Hello Super Moms & Dads! Welcome to a MISSION CRITICAL edition of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast !! And if you're wondering if it has to do with the dynamic and often delicate dance of communication, you are right...AGAIN! (Parents are always right, right?!) In EP 70 we specifically dive into a crucial communication subject that can get a little blurred, messy, and unfortunate...

Parents--Halloween is over but you are in for a real treat today!! In this edition of The Stop Parenting & Stop Coaching Podcast , we are overjoyed to have the mighty Chad Sims, head boys basketball coach at Davis High School (UT) as our guest today! Chad does a lot of things in his communication system that many coaches do, but he does ONE THING that NOT very many HS coaches do. Chad shares h...