The year 2020 was full of uncertainty. For Mickey Ahrens, the start of the coronavirus pandemic brought with it serious questions about what he wanted his future to look like. After being furloughed from his job, he founded Tough Minds, which seeks...
All children are different. They have their own interests and hobbies, and their own unique dreams they want to pursue when they grow up. Some kids will choose to continue playing sports as they get older, while others will take a different path...
For Ryan Hawk, learning the importance of practice and patience came at an early age. When he was 14 and a freshman in high school, he never expected to play on his school’s varsity football team. He spent months training hard and learning from the...
Former guest Kip Watson, the founder of BrainCode Corp, joins this week’s BONUS episode to discuss the world of sports during covid-19, how parents & youth athletes can manage the grief, pain, and heartbreak of league cancellations, and...
Kids are like sponges. They soak up whatever you say to them, as parents or coaches, and learn how to act and react from the behavior they see modeled for them. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of how you respond. This week, coach Nicole...
It’s important for young kids to have the chance to try new things. That goes for sports, as well. This week’s guest is coach and author John O’Sullivan, who is the founder and CEO of the Changing the Game Project. He shares ideas based on years of...
Lindsey Smith has always been athletic. She played sports in high school and went on to be a tri-sport athlete in college. This week on the Raising Competitors podcast, Smith talks about her journey through sports and life and shares tips on...