Character Before Championships

When one of our videos went viral, the comments came pouring in — some supportive, others challenging our stance. In this episode of Character Before Championships, we take time to address the backlash, clarify our heart, and share the deeper vision behind our shift from Walsh Family Athletics to Kingdom Kid Athletics. This isn’t just about sports. It’s about using athletics as a vehicle to teach...

On this episode of the Character Before Championships Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest challenges in youth sports—the coach-parent dynamic. As a sports parent, how do you advocate for your young athlete without crossing the line into being an overbearing sports parent? We break down: - When to step in vs. when to step back in your child’s sports journey - Red flags in coaching and how to spo...

Welcome back to the Character Before Championships Podcast — where we talk all things youth sports, parenting, and building resilient kids who lead with faith, grit, and discipline. In today’s episode — “Are We Raising Resilient Kids? How Modern Parenting Affects Mental Toughness in Youth Sports” — we’re diving into a big question many of us are asking: Are we making things too easy for our kids?...

In Episode 2 of Character Before Championships, we explore how sports can shape kids into confident, faith-filled leaders. From perseverance to leadership, discover the life lessons that athletics offer far beyond the field. Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete, this episode unpacks the values that build true champions—character, discipline, perseverance and faith. Topics Covered: ✅ P...

In this first episode, we’re sharing the heart behind Character Before Championships — our story as athletes, how sports have shaped our lives since we were teens, and why we’re so passionate about using athletics to teach our kids faith, resilience, hard work, and discipline. This podcast isn’t just about winning — it’s about raising champions in character. Welcome to the Character Before Champio...

Welcome to Character Before Championships—the youth sports podcast where character, faith, and leadership take the lead. In this trailer, get a quick glimpse into what makes our show different. We’re not just talking wins and losses—we’re talking about mental toughness, discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, and resilience that young athletes need both on and off the field. Whether you're a parent...