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Ep. 2 - Be A Fan: Practical Guidance for Sports Parents with Jeff Soderquist
Bad behavior in youth sports hurts kids long before it impacts the scoreboard. Associate Athletic Director Jeff Soderquist shares decades of coaching wisdom on guiding young athletes through adversity and sideline pressure.
Children model how adults react to bad refereeing, difficult coaches, and tough losses. Shifting from lecturing to asking intentional questions after games helps young athletes internalize life lessons without added friction. Managing the pressures of club teams, multi-sport balance, and early specialization requires parents to prioritize long-term development over…
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