Raising a Champion John Boruk

Are you ready to journey behind the scenes of youth sports with us? Brace yourselves, as we turn the spotlight on our guest, John Boruk, a former Philadelphia sportscaster and dedicated hockey parent. As we traverse through the fast-paced world of athletics, John shares valuable insights from his unique vantage point that combines both the perspectives of a seasoned sportscaster and a devoted parent navigating the world of youth sports.In this riveting dialogue, we delve into the significance...

As we welcomed Kate Allgood, mental performance coach and CEO, onto our latest podcast, we couldn't help but be astounded by her fascinating journey from ice hockey player to a specialized mental trainer for athletes. Her insights into the inner workings of an athlete's mind proved to be thought-provoking and enlightening - a must-listen for any parent, coach, or aspiring athlete. She taught us that the heart of an athlete's performance indeed lies in their mindset – focus, internal confidenc...

What if you could change the culture of youth sports for the better? Join us as we talk to Don Bozzuffi, a man who has done just that by taking on the issue of parental behavior at Little League Baseball Games. With nearly 50 years of experience in youth sports and serving as the president of Deptford Little League since 2010, Don shares his journey of tackling this pervasive issue and how his efforts are creating a positive environment for young athletes.In our conversation, we dive into the...

In this episode, Jim and Andrea MacMenamin discuss the process to raise and develop two collegiate hockey players.Eldest son, Colton, attended and played hockey for Division-III Stevenson University in Maryland, while their youngest son, Connor, just completed four years at Penn State University and has committed to play for Minnesota-Duluth for the 2023-24 season.Both parents have a history of military service in their family and much of the discipline and regimen has been utilized in their ...

Sue Humphrey is a three-time Olympic coach who also served as the head coach for the U.S. Olympics Women’s Track and Field team at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece. She has trained some of the world’s best athletes from high jumper Charles Austin to gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee.Humphrey’s career has also heavily involved in advocating for women’s rights in college sports through the Title IX amendment.Currently a high school track coach in Texas, Humphrey is the author of “I Want...

Mitch Lyons has made it his mission to reform and remodel athletics within the public school system.His belief through historical context and research-based learning implored him to advocate for students, parents and administrators through two non-profit organizations: GetPsychedSports.org and EndAbusiveCoaching.org. As a result, he has conducted workshops on educational athletics and Social Emotional Learning.Mitch has also coached basketball for over 25 years at just almost every leve...