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The Parenting Athletes Podcast, hosted by Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu, helps sports parents navigate the challenges of raising confident, resilient, and high-character young athletes. Drawing from decades of experience in coaching, education, leadership, and parenting, each episode explores youth sports, mindset, confidence, motivation, athlete development, mental performance, leadership, and family relationships. Practical insights and meaningful conversations for parents who want to support their child’s growth both on and off the field.
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When Sports Becomes Your Child’s Identity
What happens when the sport your child loves starts becoming who they believe they are? In the Season 1 finale of the Parenting Athletes Podcast,
Burnout in Youth Sports: Signs Parents Often Miss
When does pushing your child help them grow, and when does it start taking the joy out of the game? In Episode 11 of the
What Coaches Wish Parents Understood
You want to help your child succeed. Their coach does too. So why can the parent-coach relationship sometimes feel so complicated? In Episode 10 of
Screen Time versus Athletic Development
How much is screen time affecting your young athlete’s development? In Episode 9 of the Parenting Athletes Podcast, Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu explore the
Travel Teams, Club Sports, and the Arms Race of Youth Sports
Does your child really need travel sports to develop, get exposure, or compete at the next level? In Episode 8 of the Parenting Athletes Podcast,
Should Kids Specialize in One Sport
Should your child focus on one sport early, or play multiple sports? In Episode 7 of the Parenting Athletes Podcast, Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu