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“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said. But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is team sports or individual, those failures along the way help shape us. With the right coaches and parenting, those moments of struggle and loss can really build character.
As a parent, we must avoid the “parent trap” where we live out our goals through our children. Instead we must focus on the process over the outcome. And that can be hard, especially when dealing with adolescents.
On today’s podcast Roger and Kelly welcome Scott Desmond into the studio to discuss the psychology of youth sports.
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“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said.
But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is team sports or individual, those failures along the way help shape us. With the right coaches and parenting, those moments of struggle and loss can really build character.
As a parent, we must avoid the “parent trap” where we live out our goals through our children. Instead we must focus on the process over the outcome. And that can be hard, especially when dealing with adolescents.
Scott Desmond has a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Psychology. Scott is currently working as a Performance Coach.
Scott Desmond has a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Psychology. Scott is currently working as a Performance Coach.
On today’s podcast Roger and Kelly welcome Scott Desmond into the studio to discuss the psychology of youth sports.
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What is Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin?
Radically Genuine satisfies the hunger for authenticity and truth that’s gripping the world. Through daringly candid interviews, unfiltered discussions, and meticulous research, it boldly explores scientific narratives, mental health landscapes, and the cultural trajectory of western societies. No topic is off-limits as the Radically Genuine Podcast exposes the harms of the psychiatric system and reveals how industries distort health-related scientific findings. It fearlessly challenges the pharmaceutical industry, cultural conditioning, and the commodification of well-being. Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology.