The FX Factor

Kelly Britter
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The FX Factor is an honest, grounded podcast for young athletes and the parents supporting them as they navigate the real world of youth sport. Hosted by Kelly Britter — coach of over 25 years and founder of FITASFX, this show delivers clarity, perspective, and real experience so athletes and families can make better decisions and build stronger foundations in sport. If you're feeling unsure about selections, pressure, development pathways, or whether you're doing the right things to improve, this podcast meets you where you are—with straight conversations, practical insights, and lessons drawn from decades of coaching and raising athletes. Whether you're navigating competition, confidence, training habits, or the realities of moving through different levels of sport, each episode is designed to help you see development more clearly and focus on what actually matters. With over two decades coaching athletes across multiple sports and working closely with schools, clubs, and families, Kelly pulls back the curtain on how youth sport really works—offering grounded guidance that athletes and parents can apply immediately. What you'll hear: Real conversations about athlete development and what coaches actually look for Honest insights into navigating teams, pathways, pressure and expectations Practical lessons on mindset, discipline, confidence and long-term growth If you're asking questions like these, you're in the right place: Why didn’t I get selected, and what should I focus on now? What actually makes an athlete improve over time? Are we pushing too hard—or not enough? How do athletes build real confidence and resilience through sport? This is the podcast for athletes and families who want to understand the journey properly. Tune in and take the next step toward stronger development, smarter decisions, and a healthier relationship with sport.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 33: Success, Failure & The Lies We Tell Kids About Sport

    What if your child isn’t the best right now? What if they’re overlooked, doubted, physically behind, struggling with confidence, or not standing out yet? In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly takes a deep dive into the reality of success and failure in youth sport — and why so many adults completely misunderstand what real athletic development actually looks like. From Kobe Bryant missing more than 9,000 shots, to Michael Jordan being cut from his school team, to Lionel Messi being overlooked physically as a kid, this episode explores the setbacks, rejection, pressure, and late development that shaped some of the world’s greatest athletes.

    14 min

  2. 27 APR

    Episode 32: The Different Types of Sports Parents

    If you’ve spent more than five minutes around junior sport… you know exactly who these parents are. The over-invested parent. The sideline coach. The “my child is a superstar” parent. The overly critical parent. The relaxed parent who barely knows what time the game starts. The parent reliving their own sporting career through their kid. In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly takes a real and honest look at the different personalities that show up in youth sport — the good, the chaotic, the exhausting, and the genuinely brilliant. This isn’t about attacking parents. Most parents are trying to help. But somewhere between pressure, competition, group chats, expectations, and emotions, things can get messy fast. This episode dives into: how different parenting styles affect kids in sportsports psychology and emotional environmentswhy some kids lose confidence and others thrivehow pressure, criticism, and comparison shape young athletesthe impact of sideline behaviour and group chatswhy balance matters more than most people realise Funny, honest, uncomfortable at times, and incredibly relatable for anyone involved in junior sport. Because sometimes the biggest influence on a young athlete… isn’t the coach.

    26 min

  3. 20 APR

    Episode 31: We’re Raising Athletes… But Are We Raising Humans?

    We’re putting more into youth sport than ever before—time, money, training, opportunities. But what are kids actually walking away with? In this episode, Kelly takes a step back from the noise and looks at what’s really being developed beneath the surface. This isn’t about drills, performance, or pathways—this is about the mental side of sport that often gets missed. We unpack: Why so many kids struggle when things don’t go to planThe real impact of pressure, expectations, and comparisonMental health in modern sport—from juniors through to elite athletesHow to build independence instead of relianceWhat leadership actually looks like in young athletesWhy resilience isn’t about being “tough” but learning how to respondHow to help kids choose their own path, not follow everyone else’s This is a conversation for parents, coaches, and anyone involved in youth sport who wants to do more than just develop athletes. Because sport isn’t just shaping performance. It’s shaping people.

    22 min

  4. 13 APR

    Episode 30: The Parent Delusion: Are You Helping or Hurting Your Athlete?

    Youth sport has a parent problem. In this brutally honest episode, Kelly tackles the uncomfortable truth many adults need to hear—good intentions don’t always equal good impact. From sideline coaching and post-game pressure to aggression, over-involvement, praise dependency, and parents living through their children, this episode dives deep into how adult behaviour can shape—or sabotage—a child’s sporting experience. We unpack: Why some kids constantly look to the sideline for approvalThe difference between confidence and praise dependencyHow honest conversations with your kids can change everythingWhy sometimes stepping back is the best thing you can doThe danger of making your child fill the gaps in your own lifeHow to support young athletes without suffocating them If you’re a sporting parent, coach, or anyone involved in youth development—this is a conversation worth hearing. Because your child doesn’t need another coach. They need a parent.

    17 min

  5. 5 APR

    Episode 29: What a Week Actually Looks Like — And Why Most Young Athletes Get It Wrong

    Most young athletes aren’t short on effort — they’re short on structure. They’re busy. Training, games, school, more training… but nothing is really building the way it should. And over time, that shows up in inconsistent performance, fatigue, frustration, and eventually, burnout. This episode breaks down what a week should actually look like for a developing athlete — across all sports — and why doing more isn’t the answer. We go deeper into: How to structure a week so it actually supports performance and developmentThe difference between pre-season, in-season, and post-season (and why this matters more than people think)How many hours are actually useful vs when it becomes overloadWhat recovery really looks like for kids — including the truth about ice baths, massage, and stretchingWhy load management is more important than adding extra sessionsHow athletes can start to take ownership of their week without overcomplicating it This isn’t about creating the perfect plan. It’s about building something that works, holds up, and can be repeated week after week. Because the athletes who keep improving aren’t doing anything extreme — they’re just getting the balance right.

    28 min

  6. 30 MAR

    Episode 28: What happens when it doesn’t go to plan?

    Not the wins. Not the games where everything clicks. The ones where you walk off knowing you didn’t deliver. After a big weekend at the Macca’s City Cup, this episode dives into what really happens when a performance falls short — the physical fatigue, the pressure of stronger opposition, and the mental hit that follows. Because for young athletes, a bad game isn’t just a bad game. It quickly turns into “I’m not good enough.” This episode breaks that down properly. We talk about: Why performance drops (and how fatigue, recovery, and preparation actually impact decision-making)The reality of youth sport — less than 1% will go on to elite levelsHow growth, development, and physical maturity affect performanceWhat’s really going on mentally after a poor performanceHow to rebuild confidence without ignoring the truthHow parents should respond — without overprotecting or overreactingPractical tools to help athletes reset, refocus, and move forward This is not about motivation. This is about understanding what sport really is. Because every athlete will have these moments. The ones who learn how to handle them… are the ones who keep moving forward.

    33 min

  7. 22 MAR

    Episode 27: When Sport Stops Being Just About Fun

    There comes a moment in every sporting family where things quietly change. Training becomes more serious. Weekends start filling up. The kilometres in the car add up. Sleep, food, recovery, travel, and money all suddenly become part of the conversation. What started as something fun your child loved doing begins to shape the rhythm of your entire household. In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly talks honestly about the turning point many families reach — when sport stops being just an activity and starts becoming a real commitment. From the outside it can look exciting. From the inside it can be exhausting. This episode dives into the reality behind youth sport when things start getting serious: The sacrifices families makeThe toll of constant travel and busy schedulesThe importance of sleep, recovery, and proper fuel for growing athletesHow siblings and parents are affected by the journeyThe tension that can creep into households when everyone isn’t on the same pageThe honest conversations families need to have to keep sport healthy Kelly shares perspectives from decades as a coach and as a parent currently living this stage with her own children. Because when sport moves beyond “just fun,” the challenge isn’t only developing the athlete — it’s making sure the whole family stays connected along the way. If your family is starting to feel the shift where sport takes up more time, energy, and commitment than it once did, this episode will feel very familiar. And it might help you navigate that stage with a little more perspective.

    16 min

  8. 15 MAR

    Episode 26: Not getting picked hurts

    Whether it’s a school team, academy program, representative squad or elite pathway — that moment when the list goes up and your name isn’t on it can shake a young athlete’s confidence. In this episode of The FX Factor, Kelly dives deep into the truth behind selections. Why do some kids get picked while others miss out? How much does talent actually matter? Do parents sometimes make things worse without realising it? And what should athletes do when things don’t go their way? This is a raw, honest conversation about youth sport — the good, the hard, and the lessons that shape athletes far beyond the field.

    19 min
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The FX Factor is an honest, grounded podcast for young athletes and the parents supporting them as they navigate the real world of youth sport. Hosted by Kelly Britter — coach of over 25 years and founder of FITASFX, this show delivers clarity, perspective, and real experience so athletes and families can make better decisions and build stronger foundations in sport. If you're feeling unsure about selections, pressure, development pathways, or whether you're doing the right things to improve, this podcast meets you where you are—with straight conversations, practical insights, and lessons drawn from decades of coaching and raising athletes. Whether you're navigating competition, confidence, training habits, or the realities of moving through different levels of sport, each episode is designed to help you see development more clearly and focus on what actually matters. With over two decades coaching athletes across multiple sports and working closely with schools, clubs, and families, Kelly pulls back the curtain on how youth sport really works—offering grounded guidance that athletes and parents can apply immediately. What you'll hear: Real conversations about athlete development and what coaches actually look for Honest insights into navigating teams, pathways, pressure and expectations Practical lessons on mindset, discipline, confidence and long-term growth If you're asking questions like these, you're in the right place: Why didn’t I get selected, and what should I focus on now? What actually makes an athlete improve over time? Are we pushing too hard—or not enough? How do athletes build real confidence and resilience through sport? This is the podcast for athletes and families who want to understand the journey properly. Tune in and take the next step toward stronger development, smarter decisions, and a healthier relationship with sport.

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  • Creator
    Kelly Britter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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