The Sports Parenting Podcast
Hosted by Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan Tyson
Powered by Mini Athletics
🎙️ The Sports Parenting Podcast – Powered by Mini Athletics
Raising kids in sport is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys a parent can take. This podcast is your safe space to explore the ups, downs, and everything in between.
Hosted by Ben Russell, Marketing Manager at Mini Athletics, running coach, Mini Athletics business owner, and proud dad of two girls, alongside Kirk Bowyer, former sports scientist to elite level athletes, Co-Founder of Mini Athletics, and father of two boys, we bring you honest conversations that matter.
Episodes features experienced and insightful guests who tackle the tough questions parents face when supporting their children in sport. From balancing fun with competition, to managing pressure, confidence, and resilience, we share our own experiences and expert perspectives to help you navigate the sporting journey with your child.
Whether your child is just starting out or already competing, this podcast builds a community of parents who want to raise happy, healthy, and confident young athletes who enjoy their sports!
This is THE SPORTING PARENTING PLAYBOOK!
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🎥 Watch all episodes in FULL at https://www.youtube.com/@miniathletics
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The Sports Parenting Podcast
Hosted by Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan Tyson
Powered by Mini Athletics
🎙️ The Sports Parenting Podcast – Powered by Mini Athletics
Raising kids in sport is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys a parent can take. This podcast is your safe space to explore the ups, downs, and everything in between.
Hosted by Ben Russell, Marketing Manager at Mini Athletics, running coach, Mini Athletics business owner, and proud dad of two girls, alongside Kirk Bowyer, former sports scientist to elite level athletes, Co-Founder of Mini Athletics, and father of two boys, we bring you honest conversations that matter.
Episodes features experienced and insightful guests who tackle the tough questions parents face when supporting their children in sport. From balancing fun with competition, to managing pressure, confidence, and resilience, we share our own experiences and expert perspectives to help you navigate the sporting journey with your child.
Whether your child is just starting out or already competing, this podcast builds a community of parents who want to raise happy, healthy, and confident young athletes who enjoy their sports!
This is THE SPORTING PARENTING PLAYBOOK!
👉 Learn more about Mini Athletics at www.miniathletics.com
🎥 Watch all episodes in FULL at https://www.youtube.com/@miniathletics
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts: Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer
Guest: Sean Patrick, Educator & Author of The Emotional Shoes
In this inspiring episode of So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport, Ben Russell and Kirk Bowyer are joined by Sean Patrick—educator, coach, and author of The Emotional Shoes. Drawing on his experiences in both coaching and physical education, Sean offers a thoughtful take on how to build emotional strength, movement skills, and a lasting love of sport in young people.
The conversation explores the crucial early role parents play in shaping a child’s sporting journey, and how expectations—when not aligned with a child's needs—can quickly turn passion into pressure. Sean shares his philosophy on the importance of teaching movement before sport-specific skills, the role of PE in building positive associations with activity, and how competition should be a tool for growth, not just a measure of success.
Together, the trio unpacks Sean’s "Three E’s of Coaching"—expectations, energy, and effort—and why these simple principles can change the way kids experience sport. They also dive into his book The Emotional Shoes, which aims to help young athletes navigate the emotional ups and downs that come with competitive environments.
Key Takeaways:
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🎧 Produced and Edited by Rob Sillito
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