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: Matt Taylor, Founder of Full Swing Tennis
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport, hosts Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan Tyson sit down with Matt Taylor, the founder of Full Swing Tennis. Matt shares his expertise on how parents can best support their children’s athletic journey—without overstepping.
The conversation delves into the crucial role of parental support in youth sports, focusing on the importance of giving coaches the space to do their jobs. Matt emphasizes that while it’s natural for parents to want the best for their kids, sometimes the best thing they can do is take a step back and let the coaching process unfold. The episode discusses how this “hands-off” approach can lead to healthier, more positive experiences for young athletes, and how parents can help cultivate confidence and independence in their children.
Matt also shares practical advice on how parents can be involved in their child’s development while respecting the boundaries between home life and coaching life.
Key Takeaways:
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