• Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports

  • Auteur(s): Rize and React Media
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Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports

Auteur(s): Rize and React Media
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  • In this podcast, we delve deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes’ mental health journeys. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with various mental health issues. Some will be first-hand narratives where listeners hear directly from athletes and/or parents who have experienced the highs and lows of youth sports. They share candid accounts of their journeys, including moments of achievement, setbacks, and the mental hurdles they’ve had to overcome along the way. Listeners may hear from a teenage soccer player who recounts the exhilaration of scoring the winning goal in a championship match, but also opens up about the anxiety and self-doubt that plagued them before stepping onto the field. Alternatively, they might hear from a young gymnast who reflects on the intense pressure to perform perfectly, sharing the toll it took on their mental well-being and the steps they took to prioritize self-care and seek support. These stories capture the raw emotions and personal insights of young athletes and their parents, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sports and mental health. Through insightful interviews with athletes, coaches, psychologists, and parents, Coach Tony explores strategies for fostering a positive and supportive environment in youth sports. From mindfulness techniques to effective communication strategies, he will provide practical tips for nurturing the mental well-being of young athletes and their parents. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this podcast offers valuable insights and stories that illuminate the intersection of sports and mental health in the lives of our youth. Through these accounts, the hope is listeners will gain empathy and perspective, inspiring them to support and advocate for the mental well-being of youth athletes in their own communities. Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of youth sports and discover the transformative power of a healthy mind on and off the field. This is a Safe Place where you can relate without any judgments. As Coach Tony always says, “You are Not Alone!”
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Épisodes
  • Parental Pressure in The Early Years
    Apr 24 2024
    Did you make a decision as a parent, early in the youth sports journey that you still regret today? If so, what were the parameters around this decision? Why do you regret it? Would you go back and change it if you could? These are questions Coach Tony asks himself each and every day. He made a decision 11 years ago that he still grapples with today. Tune in and follow the journey....................
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    24 min
  • When Young Athletes Don’t Fit In
    Apr 16 2024
    What happens when you love the sport, but you’re not good enough to play with your friends? Playing sports enables you to create friendships you otherwise might not have formed. Sports is supposed to bring teens together from different schools, backgrounds, and communities. However, when competition shows out, you could be left out and wondering where to go next. Coach Tony discusses a situation he dealt with that took his daughter down a tough road and how he helped her cope.
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    29 min

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