47 episodes
KidFirst Sports Dave Vassilaros
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70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13. Too often because the adults suck the fun out of it by having a WinFirst mentality.
The mission of this podcast is to convert WinFirst adults into KidFirst adults. Listen to powerful conversations with KidFirst coaches and parents around the world, and see if it works. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidfirstsports/support
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Ep 44: Digital Discipline - Reclaiming our kid's BRAINS, with Larissa Mills
Our kids spend 18,000 hours on their phone by age 16.
In episode 44 of the KidFirst Sports Podcast, host Coach Dave Vassilaros discusses the impact of technology on the performance and development of young athletes with guest Larissa Mills, founder of the Mental Game Academy.
They explore how excessive phone use can affect athletes' focus, self-belief, and resilience, drawing on Mills' experience in coaching and cognitive science.
The conversation covers practical advice for parents and coaches on fostering a healthier balance between technology use and real-world connections to improve athletes' mental health, confidence, and performance.
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Ep 43: Let the Kids Lead, with Brendon "Bones" McKeown
Putting Kids First in Youth Sports, Muhlenberg College Alumni Magazine
In this episode of the Kid First Sports Podcast, Coach Dave Vassilaros reconnects with an old college teammate, Brendan "Bones" McKeown, to discuss the importance of allowing kids to lead in sports. They delve into their experiences from Muhlenberg College, illustrating how early leadership roles and nicknames played a part in forging their identities and relationships.
The conversation explores McEwen's journey to Muhlenberg and his coaching philosophy at St. Benedict's Prep and Hoboken United, emphasizing creating a culture where kids lead, supported by the community and fostered through trust and autonomy. The discussion highlights the invaluable lessons learned through both winning and losing seasons, underscoring the impact of sports beyond the field.
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Ep 42: From Blame to Claim - Teaching Kids 'Heart', with Chandler Childs
Coach Dave Vassilaros and Chandler Childs, the brains behind the Ultimate Hero Company, break down why building character is a game-changer for young athletes. They tackle how traits like responsibility, honesty, humility, and integrity can be the secret sauce to succeeding in life and on the playing field.
We delve into the pitfalls of the blame game, providing hands-on tips to help shift young minds from pointing fingers to taking charge. Tune in to this episode for your playbook on raising the bar in youth sports and beyond!
Notes:
The Ultimate Hero College Free Test Drive
It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life, by Trevor Moad
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Ep 41: A Sport of Failure & the Pursuit of Perfection
Rachel Roupe is a Division I softball player. Elite skills and athletic talents. But it took help from Andrew Simpson, a performance coach, to free her from the perfectionism that threatened to block her dreams.
How did they do it?
Trading the expectation of perfection for the pursuit of perfection.
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Ep 40: In Loco Parentis - Protecting Kids in Youth Sports
MJ Tate dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player in England. When his big chance arrived, he grabbed it with both hands and found himself among some of the best young players in the country.
Then the psychological, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse started. Bob Higgins was a predator.
"In loco parentis" is Latin for "in the place of the parent". MJ believes if you coach youth sports, you better consider yourself "in loco parentis". And protect these kids.
Watch the gripping BBC documentary, "A Saint & A Sinner", about Bob Higgins and the boys whose trust he violated.
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Ep 39: From the Field to the Firm: A CEO with KidFirst Values, with Tony DaRe
Humility. Trust. Balance. Comfortably unique. Compassionately driven. Core values that govern how Tony DaRe leads.
Tony and his team have built a leading insurance consulting firm for over 20 years. A former college linebacker and competitive rugby player, he thought he learned how to lead a team in the business world from his three top coaches. Including his dad.
He was wrong. Sports and business aren't the same.
Hear what Tony learned the hard way.
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