1 hr 7 min

Episode 124: Expert Coaching Tips & Parenting Insights for Young Athletes with Louis Jamison‪.‬ OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO

    • Fitness

Welcome to another episode of Oak Performance Radio, your ultimate resource for athletic performance and coaching, brought to you by your host, Adam Lane!



Today's guest we have Louis Jamison. He is CrossFit L-1 Certified, a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and a Power Athlete Certified Coach. Louis grew up in Western Pennsylvania, deeply involved in sports. While not naturally gifted, he used training and the weight room to catch up with his teammates.



Eventually, he played football at Slippery Rock University, studying Health & Physical Education due to the influence of one of his high school coaches.



In today's episode, Louis and Adam discuss the importance of providing supportive guidance for parents and fostering passion and confidence in young athletes. They emphasize teaching basic skills, building self-confidence, and navigating the pressures of social media.



Additionally, they explore the benefits of lacrosse and other sports for children's overall development and share experiences with parenting and personal growth, including connecting with their teenage son through shared video game experiences.





00:05 Youth athletics, coaching, and parenting

3:45 CrossFit training for youth athletes, emphasizing basics over varied high-intensity movements.

7:59 The enjoyment and benefits of youth fitness programs.

12:18 Children's sports involvement and long-term goals for safe movement and enjoyment

16:01 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of patience and support for children's development.

20:10 Youth sports safety and the importance of proper tackling techniques in football.

25:40 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the process and peaking late

30:39 High school sports and the pressure to excel

32:54 Challenges of youth sports, parenting, and puberty.

38:22 Athletic development and how different sports complement each other.

41:53 Athlete development and parenting, emphasizing the importance of preparation and safety

43:53 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of transferable skills and mental toughness.

49:10 Parenting and coaching children in sports. 

1:03:12 Balancing parenting, coaching, and business ownership.



Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions on coaching, parenting, and athlete development.



Connect with Louis on Instagram: 

@louisptjamison @theathletesjourneycoaching @sporthalle_nb

Welcome to another episode of Oak Performance Radio, your ultimate resource for athletic performance and coaching, brought to you by your host, Adam Lane!



Today's guest we have Louis Jamison. He is CrossFit L-1 Certified, a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and a Power Athlete Certified Coach. Louis grew up in Western Pennsylvania, deeply involved in sports. While not naturally gifted, he used training and the weight room to catch up with his teammates.



Eventually, he played football at Slippery Rock University, studying Health & Physical Education due to the influence of one of his high school coaches.



In today's episode, Louis and Adam discuss the importance of providing supportive guidance for parents and fostering passion and confidence in young athletes. They emphasize teaching basic skills, building self-confidence, and navigating the pressures of social media.



Additionally, they explore the benefits of lacrosse and other sports for children's overall development and share experiences with parenting and personal growth, including connecting with their teenage son through shared video game experiences.





00:05 Youth athletics, coaching, and parenting

3:45 CrossFit training for youth athletes, emphasizing basics over varied high-intensity movements.

7:59 The enjoyment and benefits of youth fitness programs.

12:18 Children's sports involvement and long-term goals for safe movement and enjoyment

16:01 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of patience and support for children's development.

20:10 Youth sports safety and the importance of proper tackling techniques in football.

25:40 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the process and peaking late

30:39 High school sports and the pressure to excel

32:54 Challenges of youth sports, parenting, and puberty.

38:22 Athletic development and how different sports complement each other.

41:53 Athlete development and parenting, emphasizing the importance of preparation and safety

43:53 Parenting and sports, emphasizing the importance of transferable skills and mental toughness.

49:10 Parenting and coaching children in sports. 

1:03:12 Balancing parenting, coaching, and business ownership.



Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions on coaching, parenting, and athlete development.



Connect with Louis on Instagram: 

@louisptjamison @theathletesjourneycoaching @sporthalle_nb

1 hr 7 min