The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child Pitch - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 91

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Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast

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The Driveline Academy podcast covers all aspects of youth baseball. We talk about Driveline's approach data-driven skill development that we execute with our Driveline Academy teams, the travel and club baseball ecosystem, long-term athletic development, crazy coaches, crazy parents, the whole thing!

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The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child Pitch - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 91 | Driveline Baseball

Driveline Academy Youth Baseball Podcast

1 hour 3 minutes 20 seconds

7 months ago

The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child Pitch - Academy Youth Baseball Podcast EP 91 | Driveline Baseball

The Difference Between A Shark Attack and Watching Your Child Pitch

In this episode of the Driveline Academy podcast, host Deven Morgan discusses the emotional complexities of youth baseball, particularly focusing on the anxiety parents feel when their children are pitching. He uses the analogy of a shark attack to illustrate the perceived dangers of performance anxiety in both parents and young athletes. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for young players to thrive and enjoy the game without the pressure of performance-related fears. In this conversation, the speaker discusses the emotional and psychological aspects of youth sports, particularly baseball. They emphasize the importance of emotional safety for children, the need for passion and authenticity in pursuing sports, and the significance of personal development over mere performance. The discussion also touches on the critical issue of pitch counts in youth baseball, advocating for universal reporting to ensure player safety and well-being.

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00:00 Introduction to Driveline Academy Podcast

10:08 The Shark Attack Analogy in Youth Baseball

24:12 Understanding Performance Anxiety in Young Athletes

35:07 The Importance of a Supportive Environment for Young Players

37:09 Understanding the Shark Attack Feeling

40:07 Emotional Safety in Youth Sports

43:18 Passion and Authenticity in Sports

51:41 The Importance of Personal Development

56:46 Pitch Counts and Youth Baseball Safety

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