Sports Moms United Podcast

Does yelling at athletes prepare them well for the world after sports? Does it really" toughen them up"? Is this the best way to coach/parent? In today's huddle, I bring back J.P. Nerbun, a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. who is, most importantly, I am a husband and father. We talk about what happens when we lead with love, both as a coach and parent, and some practical ways we can change the default response from yelling and screaming to setting high standards and leading with love. JP and I discuss... Are we asking the right questions about how we coach and parent? And what are those questions we should be asking ourselves? Why we shouldn't yell at our athletes and how it's not congruent with leadership in the real world. How our brains work and how we can help our kids/athletes to use their WHOLE brain. Why we want to "engage not enrage their brain" and how to activate connections that strengthen their whole brain. Connect first with your athlete and let them know you see them and understand