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UNCOACHED
The game isn't just happening on the field, court or rink. Uncoached is a podcast for parents and coaches trying to figure youth sports out. Through honest conversations with experts, coaches, parents, and athletes, we explore things that shape the youth sports experience. Every episode delivers practical insights and actionable ideas you can immediately use to create a better experience for the athletes you coach, support, and love
Episodes
UNCOACHEDBuilding Better Teammates: Leadership, Accountability, and Team Culture
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Donald "Donnie" Johnson, former two-sport collegiate All-American, leadership speaker, and author of The Plus One…
UNCOACHEDWinning, Team Culture, and Becoming the Coach Kids Remember
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Josh Butler, youth soccer coach, sports dad, and author of The Youth Coach's Playbook: 21 Ways to BE the Coach…
UNCOACHEDThe Mental Side of Baseball: Building Confident Young Pitchers
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Chris Bradley, former collegiate pitcher and founder of Bradley Pitching Lab, to talk about one of the toughest…
UNCOACHEDFlag Football, Fatherhood, and Raising Good Kids
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jesse Carstairs, a men's relationship coach and competitive youth flag football coach, to talk about how the…
UNCOACHEDWhat Youth Sports Can Learn from Rugby
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Nate Dalena, Executive Director of Rugby NorCal, to explore a youth sport that many parents and coaches may not…
UNCOACHEDWhat Real Player Development Looks Like
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Anthony Brenner, who brings more than 30 years of experience coaching and developing athletes from youth soccer…
UNCOACHEDPlaying for Something More: Keeping Youth Sports in Perspective
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jordan Elder, pastor, coach, sports parent, and author of Playing for Something More, to talk about what happens…
UNCOACHEDBringing the Joy Back to Youth Sports
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jon Orr, founder of the Sports Reclamation Project, to talk about where youth sports may have lost its way and…
UNCOACHEDBuilding Better Youth Sports: Why Strong Local Leagues Still Matter
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Paul Dippolito of Clutch Sports, who turned his passion for improving youth sports into building a soccer league…
UNCOACHEDDeveloping the Complete Athlete: What Youth Sports Can Learn from Lacrosse
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jerimee Moses from True Lacrosse, one of the largest youth lacrosse organizations in the country, to talk about…
UNCOACHEDTravel Tips Every Sports Parent Should Know
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jen Risley, a sports mom and creator of the Sports Pregame app, to talk about a part of youth sports every travel…
UNCOACHEDTeaching Players a Smarter Way
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Tim Maycock, longtime coach, educator, and founder of SCOPRO Soccer, to talk about what great coaching really…
UNCOACHEDADHD, Anxiety, and Youth Sports: How Parents and Coaches Can Help Young Athletes Thrive
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Dr. Carey Heller, a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens with ADHD, anxiety…
UNCOACHEDHelping Young Athletes Build Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, and Mental Strength
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Libby Triolo, a performance coach who helps young athletes develop the mental and emotional skills that often…
UNCOACHEDBuilding Better Youth Athletes: Coaching, Tryouts, and Player Development
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Jason Fetters, a longtime baseball coach, founder of a player-focused youth baseball club, and creator of…
UNCOACHEDSports Psychology Tips Every Parent and Coach Should Know
In this episode of Uncoached, I sit down with Katie Castle, a registered psychologist and youth sports performance specialist, to explore the mental side of…
UNCOACHEDBuilding Confidence and Mental Toughness in Youth Athletes
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…
UNCOACHEDHelping Youth Athletes & Teams Find Sponsors and Save Families Money
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…
UNCOACHEDThe Funny, Expensive, and Exhausting Reality of Youth Sports
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…
UNCOACHEDRef's Need Love Too
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…
UNCOACHEDWhat Parents Should Know About Sports Recruiting
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…
UNCOACHEDCreating a Positive Youth Sports Experience
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…