NFL Super Bowl Champ and current UAB football head coach Trent Dilfer stops by the podcast to discuss his experiences raising three D1 college volleyball setters! Trent’s journey as a parent is chock full of life lessons and fantastic suggestions for parents of youth athletes!!!!

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00:00 Transitioning to Club Volleyball and Lessons Learned

06:19 Lessons from Failures and the Importance of Controllable Factors

08:36 The Continued Relevance of the EEAF Approach

09:00 Navigating the Youth Athletics Decision-Making Process

16:24 The Importance of Communication and Trust in Recruiting

24:32 The 'Coach's Hat': Balancing Support and Coaching

33:02 The Value of Resilience and Grit in Sports

37:24 The Importance of Transparency and Honesty in Recruiting

41:23 The Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process

44:46 The Significance of Intrinsic Motivation and Grit in Athletes

57:08 Focusing on What You're Already Great At

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