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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #21-Send the Right Messages to Your Young Athletes

Episode #21: Send the Right Messages to Your Young Athletes of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the second of five episodes in which I explore the importance of messages in raising healthy young athletes and people. This episode  introduces you to how messages influence young athletes, the essential value of early positive messaging, how you […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #20-Children Become the Messages They Get the Most

Episode #20-Children Become the Messages They Get the Most of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the first of five episodes in which I’ll explore the importance of messages in raising healthy young athletes and people. This episode will introduce you to the power of messages, where messages come from, and the types of messages that […]

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Now is the Time for Mental Training: 25% Off All Online Courses

The downtime imposed on us by the COVID-19 crisis is certainly frustrating whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent. As an athlete, you may feel that your development has been slowed or come to a screeching halt. But this time is also an opportunity for you to focus on areas of your athletic performance that […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #19-Six Keys to Healthy Youth Sports Participation

Episode #19: Six Keys to Healthy Youth Sports Participation of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the last of six episodes that explores the essential role that you play in  your children’s athletic lives. It will show you how to challenge your child in healthy ways, avoid sibling rivalries, not overschedule your young athlete, provide ongoing […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #18-Goal Setting

Episode #18: Goal Setting of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fifth of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. Your young athletes can learn more about their commitment to a sport by having you assist them in setting goals for their participation. As […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #17-Motivating Your Young Athlete

Episode #17: Motivating Your Young Athlete of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fourth of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You as parents have tremendous to motivate–and demotivate–your young athlete. Your investment in your children’s athletic lives and how that investment […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #16-Guided Participation in Action

Episode #16: Guided Participation in Action of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the third of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You can get your children off on the right foot in their sports participation by taking some active steps that will set […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #15-Forced vs. Guided Participation

Episode #15: Forced vs. Guided Participation of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the second of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You play a vital role in your young athlete’s first experience in a sport. Forcing them to participate can lead to […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #14-Needs & Responsibilities

Episode #14: Needs and Responsibilities of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the first of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. This episode examines the needs that drive both you and your children. It also considers the responsibilities that each of you have […]

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25% Holiday Discount on All Online Courses

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, you want to be the best you can be… especially during the holiday season! I’m excited to announce the launch of my updated and improved Prime Sport and Prime Ski Racing online courses for athletes (ski racers), coaches, and parents. These courses offer the same information that I […]

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