UNCOACHED

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with Coach Kristin Tullo to talk about the mental side of youth sports and how coaches and parents can help athletes build real confidence. While Kristin’s work often focuses on hockey coaches, her insights apply across almost every sport as we dig into anxiety, pressure, mistakes, performance expectations, and simple ways adults can help young athletes st...

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with Mandy Holmes , a sports mom and the creator behind Carpool Contracts , to talk about the rising cost of youth sports and how teams can think differently about fundraising and sponsorships. Mandy shares practical advice for parents, coaches, and teams looking to bring in support, approach local businesses the right way, and create real value for sponso...

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with Jordan Rifkin , better known as Broke Dad Jordan , to talk about the hilarious and painfully relatable side of being a sports parent. Jordan brings humor to the chaos of youth sports, from tournament weekends and packed schedules to rising costs, wild expenses, and the everyday reality of trying to keep up without losing your money, time, or sanity. Q...

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with David Gerson , the creator behind Refs Need Love Too , to talk about the role referees play in youth sports and why parents, coaches, and players need a better understanding of what officials deal with during games. David shares practical insight on sideline behavior, respecting officials, coaching players through frustration, and how adults can help...

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with David Hitz , a mental performance coach for athletes and one of the people behind Athlete Narrative , to talk about the mental side of youth sports and how families can better understand the recruiting process. David shares practical insight on confidence, mindset, helping athletes get noticed, and what parents and coaches can do to support kids who w...

In this episode of Uncoached , I sit down with Morgan Schill, Founder of the Positive Play Project , to talk about creating better youth sports experiences for kids, parents, and volunteer coaches. Morgan shares insights from her background as a former college athlete, coach, and sports mom, including how adults can build more positive team environments, balance hard coaching with fun, and help yo...