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
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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, Nathan Tyson
Guest: Allistair McCaw, Best-Selling Author & Mindset Expert
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport, hosts Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan Tyson are joined by best-selling author and mindset expert Allistair McCaw. With his wealth of experience working with top sports personalities, Allistair shares valuable insights on how developing a strong mental game can set kids up for success—both in sport and in life.
Allistair’s approach, rooted in his book Lead with Purpose, Make an Impact, emphasizes the importance of mindset, focus, and resilience. He discusses how parents and coaches can help young athletes build mental toughness, embrace challenges, and develop a growth mindset from an early age. Allistair also breaks down key strategies for managing pressure, staying motivated, and staying positive—skills that can help children thrive not only in sports but in any area of their lives.
Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to cultivate a powerful and purposeful mindset.
Key Takeaways:
The critical role mindset plays in the development of young athletes.
Practical strategies for building mental toughness and resilience.
How to help kids manage pressure, overcome setbacks, and stay motivated.
Insights from Allistair’s best-selling book Lead with Purpose, Make an Impact and how it can apply to youth sports.
Tips for parents and coaches to foster a growth mindset in children.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Allistair McCaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bechampionminded/
Buy Allistair McCaw's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNM1VCV8?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_XEM43ZBS55BYBP1QHQVH&language=en-US
Mini Athletics: Learn more about our programs and how we’re helping kids develop sports skills in a fun, supportive environment at www.miniathletics.com
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Produced and Edited- Rob Sillito
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