Coach-Parent Dynamic with Coach Bart

In this episode I have the privilege to chat with Coach Alan on his experiences coaching his daughter. Coach Alan discusses: -Why he believes it is important for his daughter to also play for other coaches -How to build a great dynamic between coaches and parents -Why he includes his team in a few of his personal life lessons to allow volleyball to be a vehicle for building better humans. If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach Alan, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner Special Promotion for Listeners:  10% off "Bulletproof Your Team's Ankles" program. Use code "PODCAST" at check out. https://calibrated-volleyball-coaches.mykajabi.com/offers/59DWZcU8

In this episode I have the privilege to chat with Coach Astrid on her experiences coaching her 5 kids. Coach Astrid discusses: - how to be the best parent as a coach and as a spectator - how to foster a good dynamic with the parents of your team -how to alter your dynamic based on the relationship you have with each of your children If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach Astrid, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner Special Promotion for Listeners:  10% off "Bulletproof Your Team's Ankles" program. Use code "PODCAST" at check out. https://calibrated-volleyball-coaches.mykajabi.com/offers/59DWZcU8

In this episode I have the privilege to chat with Coach Bart on his experiences coaching his 4 kids. Coach Bart discusses: -how he has changed and learned throughout his years of coaching his 4 children in sports -what he would change if he could go back and get a “re-do” when coaching his first daughter -how he communicates and sets expectations for success on/off the court -top challenges for coaching your own child -how to be successful coaching your own child If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach Bart, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner Special Promotion for Listeners:  10% off "Bulletproof Your Team's Ankles" program. Use code "PODCAST" at check out. https://calibrated-volleyball-coaches.mykajabi.com/offers/59DWZcU8

In this episode we get to learn not only a coach's perspective but also a child players perspective.  I have the privilege to chat with Coach Erica and her daughter Tori on their experiences in the game.  Coach Erica discusses: -Advice to other parents to be helpful to their child's coach -What annoys her as a parent that some coaches do -Top challenges and lessons learned from coaching Tori & Tori shares: - Top challenge from being a player on her mom's team - Favorite thing about having her mom as her coach -Advice for other parents who are coaching their kid If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach Erica, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner

In this episode I have the privilege to talk to coach D. Daryl tells all about: -how he found love on the court - how and why he started mental mondays -what he feels makes a good coach -WHY you should / should not coach your own kids & -lessons he has learned while continuing to grow as a coach If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach D, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner

In this episode I have the privilege to talk to coach Liz. Liz spills the beans about: -how she moved up in her coaching career so quickly - what makes GREAT team parents -what irritates her to no end that other coaches do -WHY you should / should not coach your own kids & -3 lessons she has learned while continuing to grow as a coach If you're interested in joining other youth volleyball coaches, like coach Liz, in a private FB group click this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner

Have you ever thought about coaching your own child? Wondered what it may be like to have a deeper bond through sport? Have some fears and are unsure if you are even capable of coaching your own child? Well then this episode is for you!!!! In this episode Coach Glenn tells you his story. -- how he came to coach his 2 daughters --his philosophy on setting expectations --what he WISHES he would have done a bit differently --2 lessons he learned the hard way AND -why coaching his daughters was the best choice he has made as a coach If you're a youth volleyball coach and want to learn more, be better, and keep your athletes safe I invite you to join Ashley in her private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vballcoachescorner As always Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share it with a friend. :)

It's time for season 2 and this time Dr. Ashley has a twist! It's all about the coach/parent relationship. In every episode Ashley interviews a different coach about their experiences as a coach, a parent, and as a coach-parent.  There are some serious words of wisdom shared in this season. Subscribe today and never miss out!

In this episode Dr. Ashley speaks to Dr. Ritchie again about the out-pour of responses they received from teenagers who listened to the podcast episode.   Dr. Ritchie gives more great advice on what teens could/should do if they have a peer who is contemplating suicide. Dr. Ashley also speaks with one special coach who assigned the teen suicide episode 1 listening as homework to the youth athletes; how he came about this idea and how you as a coach can make a bigger impact on your team as well.  Suicide crisis Text Hotline::: Text "HOME" to 741 741   and you will be connected with a licensed professional who is there to help.  This text hotline is a great option for all of you teenagers who may be listening. Another resource for teens (and really anyone who interacts with teens) is:: https://sptsusa.org/teens/

Trigger Warning: We discuss suicide, suicidal ideation, and the grieving process. This is very pertinent information however it may spur up some uncomfortable feelings while you listen. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Shrum, Physical Therapist, speaks with Dr. Jennifer Ritchie, Psychologist, about teen suicide.  Dr. Ritchie educates us all on a few startling statistics about teen suicide rates, risk factors for suicide, warning signs some one may be thinking of committing suicide, resources to find help before someone does harm themselves, and how to talk to your team after an athlete has decided to end their life.  This episode should be listened to at normal speed and when you have time to dedicate your attention by being an active listener.  You can learn more about Dr. Ritchie at the following places: www.gbhconsultants.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/gbhconsultantsstl/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/gbhconsultantsstl/