CoachDad
Coach Dad helps dads, coaches, and sports families navigating the pressure, politics, emotions, and purpose of youth sports.
From playing time and parent drama to leadership, faith, discipline, and character, we talk about what really happens behind the game - and how dads can lead well through it.
It starts at home.
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Latest Episodes
Why Kids Quit Sports — And What Parents Are Missing
There comes a moment many sports parents dread.Your kid gets in the car, or sits at the dinner table, or walks in from practice and says:“Dad, I don’t want to play anymore.”Most dads immediately feel the ten...
Why Kids Fear the F-word
What is your child really afraid of when they freeze in a big sports moment?Most adults call it a confidence problem. But a lot of the time, it goes deeper than that.In this episode of CoachDad, Jim Miller explains why fear of fai...
Why Coaching Character Makes Better Athletes | Steve Keenum
How hard should you push your kid in sports?Steve Keenum says there comes a point when the athlete has to own the motivation, desire, and drive for himself.Steve spent decades coaching football, has served extensivel...
Shaping How Your Athlete Sees Themself
Your kid has a great game, and everything feels good. The hits, the points, the plays, the praise — it all feels like a win.But then they have a bad game, and suddenly the whole world feels different.That is when dads and coaches ...
The Hidden Costs of Youth Sports for Families
Youth sports cost more than money.Most families know the visible costs: team fees, uniforms, gear, lessons, gas, hotels, tournaments, and meals on the road. But the hidden costs are often harder to count.In this episode of Coach D...
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