The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe

Karen Brown is a passionate pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and founder of Batch Tested, Australia's only platform providing athletes with certified, batch-tested supplements. Through her Pharmacy Redefined Summit, she inspires pharmacy owners to innovate and redefine the future of community pharmacies while combining her love for health, sport, and business. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn . Website:...

Dr. Damien Taylor is a leadership expert whose extensive research explores how leaders' beliefs and values shape their practices and evolve over time across diverse sectors such as sports, military, corporate, and health. With a focus on leadership excellence and the development of senior leaders, he helps individuals understand the profound impact of their leadership on culture, safety, and well-...

Carol Fox, with over 30 years of experience, is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to achieve peak performance through masterclasses and executive coaching. As the founder of Carol Fox & Co, she specializes in enhancing communication skills and boosting confidence for clients across sports, government, non-profit, education, and corporate sectors. Carol is also the author of Confide...

Skip Gilbert is a seasoned strategic executive with a proven track record in driving both top and bottom-line results, specializing in sales, marketing, event operations, and business development. A former professional soccer player with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the US Olympic Development Team, Skip's leadership is defined by passion, integrity, and a commitment to driving organizational success....

Robert Mazzuchelli, Co-Founder of SportsEdTV, is a dynamic leader revolutionizing online sports education by offering athletes the three essentials: content, community, and a resource marketplace. With over 30 years of global experience across public companies and start-ups, Robert excels in blending creativity, strategy, and analytics to drive revenue growth and brand development. A U.S. patent h...

Coach Brian Boland has been a transformative figure in tennis, shaping both the athletic and personal growth of his players. From his tenure as the head coach at the University of Virginia and Baylor University to his leadership role with USTA Player Development, Boland's dedication to maximizing each player's potential has left a lasting impact. Hear from the athletes who have worked with him on...

Kevin Craggs is the director of golf at IMG Academies, a renowned PGA Professional, and the author of You Are Where Your Feet Are , a book focused on maximizing the present moment for personal excellence. With over a thousand published articles and recognition as one of Golf Monthly Magazine's Top 25 Coaches, he founded Daily Xcellence to help coaches, trainers, and leaders unlock their true poten...

Shawnee is a two-time Olympian and Mindset Coach with over 27 years of experience in elite coaching and leadership. She specializes in helping leaders, athletes, individuals, and teams unlock their true potential by guiding them on transformative journeys of self-discovery. Shawnee empowers her clients to show up authentically, turn pressure into power, and achieve extraordinary success in both th...

Dr. Deidre Anderson is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in the private sector, government, elite sports, and academia, currently serving as Chair of the National Rugby League Players Association and the Football Australia Women's Football Council. Recognized globally for her contributions to athlete development, Dr. Anderson holds multiple advanced degrees, has authored several boo...

Rick Macci, legendary Hall of Fame tennis coach and former coach to Venus and Serena Williams (1991–1995), returns in the tribe. Known for shaping the careers of five world number one players—including Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, and Jennifer Capriati—Rick’s unique, hands-on approach has earned him titles like seven-time Coach of the Year and the distinction of being the youngest inductee into...

Skye, founder of Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, is dedicated to transforming youth sports by engaging and empowering parents. A former professional player, collegiate All-American goalkeeper, and Defensive MVP of the 1993 NCAA Final Four, Skye brings her experience as a sought-after speaker, coach educator, and advocate for positive sports environments. With an MBA from the University...

Marija, a head tennis professional in Abu Dhabi, discovered her passion for coaching at 16 after competing in youth tennis tournaments. With a master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports from the University of Niels and Foro Italico University of Rome, she now specializes in coaching and fitness training across all age groups. Marija Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma...

Dr. Graziella Thake is a seasoned leader and expert in social impact education, known for her vast experience in corporate and sports psychology, as well as her ability to drive multidisciplinary teams toward sustainable performance. With over three decades of experience across diverse sectors, she is a recognized facilitator and innovator in delivering impactful projects for long-term, positive o...

Jordan Denning is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 20 years of experience, specializing in sports, entertainment, and business law, with expertise in areas like M&A, intellectual property, and business restructuring. A former college athlete and startup founder, his entrepreneurial mindset and strategic approach make him a trusted advisor in navigating complex corporate and commercial affai...

Elliot Leonard is a dynamic professional with a focus on new business development and communication in the sports technology field. He is the founder of RecruitFluency. Their mission is to offer an honest, straightforward recruitment pathway for clubs and athletes aiming for college soccer. Passionate about advancing the sports recruitment ecosystem, Elliot leverages effective social networking st...

Jeff Nelligan is a seasoned communications professional with 25 years of high-level experience in both the Legislative and Executive branches, serving three senior Members of Congress and two Cabinet officers. A father of three military officer sons, Jeff is the author of Four Lessons from My Three Sons, now in its 2nd edition, and an advocate for resilient parenting. He is of Polynesian ancestry,...

Laurel is an experienced English tutor who specializes in improving business communication skills for non-native speakers. She focuses on personalized teaching, helping her students build confidence in speaking and listening while expanding their business vocabulary. With her guidance, students enhance their ability to express themselves clearly, participate in meetings, and write professional ema...

Jose is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for leading teams and bringing innovative ideas to life in the fields of AI, sports, and entertainment. He excels at spreading enthusiasm and inspiring others, turning concepts into action through his creative leadership. Connect with Jose on LinkedIn . You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/ . The music en...

Stephen Borelli is the author of "How About That! The Life of Mel Allen," the definitive biography of Mel Allen, the iconic voice of the New York Yankees during their dynastic run from the 1940s to the mid-1960s. Borelli’s work captures the essence of one of the most famous sportscasters in history, chronicling Allen's legendary career and enduring impact on baseball broadcasting. Stephen's Social...

Troy Bingham is a seasoned expert in international business development, specializing in global growth strategies, distribution networks, and capital markets. With deep experience across industries like sports management, travel, modular housing, and FMCG, he has successfully commercialized new technologies and healthy food and beverage solutions in the Asia Pacific and USA. As a former profession...

Valorie Kondos Field, affectionately known as "Miss Val," is the retired head coach of UCLA Women's Gymnastics, where she led her team to seven NCAA Championships and was voted NCAA Coach of the Year four times. Renowned for her mentorship and unique coaching style, she used gymnastics as a platform to teach life lessons and foster individuality, earning her a spot in the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fam...

Mark Jeffery, a former HM Forces Army Officer and Army Tennis Champion, has experienced both the thrill of narrow victories and the enduring pain of close defeats. These experiences, including a memorable loss on the grass courts of Wimbledon against the RAF Champion, have shaped his belief in the power of training. Inspired by his military background, where the mantra "Trust the training" was key...

Nihal is a lifelong basketball player with a deep passion for sports, ignited by his experiences on the court since middle school. Driven by a commitment to elevate young athletes and address the challenges within India's fragmented sports ecosystem, Nihal founded Dartle—a global movement aimed at empowering soccer academies with cutting-edge data and analytics. His mission is to revolutionize the...

Get Kids to Play is a practical guide designed for parents and school leaders who want to encourage children to play but often face challenges in doing so. The book, structured like a Swiss knife, offers a toolkit of strategies and practices to overcome these obstacles. Organized into five chapters—Space, Time, Child, Content, and Facilitator—it allows readers to easily navigate and select the mos...

Larissa is dedicated to preventing mental health issues by addressing the distractions and psychological impacts of phones, social media, and gaming on families. She provides corporate employees with comprehensive tools through a website membership, offering articles, podcasts, webinars, Q&As, videos, courses, and tips to enhance productivity and happiness at home. Connect with Larissa on LinkedIn...