The Youth Athlete Development Podcast that you’ve been waiting for
Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

What do you do if your child is not that talented at a sport? Please tune in to hear my answer to a great question a father asked me of a young athlete.

I bring back a great training tip to improve hand-eye coordination on today's throwback Friday. This simple drill can be done with athletes of all ages using a tennis ball. 

 Do words truly have power? Is there something you can say to every athlete that is often neglected to help with their mental and physical performance? Today I talk about a powerful word that has been researched and proven to have a powerful IMPACT on total development.

Tune in today to learn about a great core exercise for young athletes that is a whole-body exercise that works the core and involves limb coordination and postural body control.

Why is it important for a young athlete to be action-oriented? How is this necessary for their success? This episode is a must for everyone. Find out answers to these questions plus some advice on how to develop this skill.

What are shin splints? How long do shin splints usually last?  Today I will answer these questions based on my experience coaching young athletes this season. Learn some great tips on how to prevent and treat shin splints for your athletes.

I revisit a great interview with a former professional soccer player and current Division I head soccer coach on today's episode. We discussed five critical attributes of a good soccer player. Tune in to learn valuable coaching advice and the one attribute he looks at in an athlete that is most important in selecting a

How can I improve my coaching skills? How can I be a better athlete? One thing that I have learned is that the path of success always leaves clues. I bring back a great episode that offers excellent tips for parents and coaches who would like to develop the athlete and themselves.

On today’s Throwback Friday, we bring back a great episode where I talked about the importance of work ethic and how it influenced former Duke University and NBA first-round draft pick Jay Williams. Tune in to find out what he learned from former NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Parents are a vital part of youth sports. They are key stakeholders, and knowing how to deal with them is important to a successful season. Today I will discuss some great tips and advice for coaches who work with young athletes.

On today’s THROWBACK Friday I wanted to bring back a great movie review that will inspire young athletes to never give up on their dreams.  Inspired by a true story of an Olympic British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself. The movie also shows how coaching plays such an important role in his development.

Why is it important for young athletes to listen to their bodies? Today I will provide some key advice that can be beneficial to coaches, athletes, and parents.