The Sports Parenting Podcast

Charlie Brenneman
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If you've ever wondered how to help your kid handle pressure, failure or disappointment in sports, you're in the right place. And if you've ever questioned your own behavior as a sports parent, even better—because we've all been there. I'm Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman—former UFC fighter, teacher, coach, and Sports Dad—and The Sports Parenting Podcast gives you real stories and practical tools to support your young athlete. Each episode offers simple, actionable ideas to build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits while making sports a positive experience for your family.

  1. May 29

    21 - Middle School, Summer Work

    Middle school is a prime time for kids to start taking more ownership of their development and goals, especially during the summer months. In this episode, we talk about why summer can be such an important opportunity for growth, confidence and preparation, and how introducing simple workouts and healthy habits early can help set kids up for long-term success in sports and life. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    15 min

  2. May 21

    20 - How to Teach Emotional Regulation

    Kids, sports and emotions can be an explosive mix, but it's not hopeless. During a recent youth baseball game, I found myself repeating a message I've talked about before with athletes. The more I coach, the more I think this idea will become a foundational part of how I teach kids to handle pressure, frustration and emotion. In this episode, I share my real-time evolution of thought on teaching emotional regulation through sports. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    16 min

  3. May 11

    19 - Your Kid and How You Communicate with the Coach

    Is your communication with your child's coach accurate and effective? Are you bringing frustration into the conversation, or are you clear-headed? Are you speaking from emotion, or from understanding? As a coach and a parent, I know how complex these relationships can be, especially in sports. We all want what's best for our kids, but how we approach coaches matters. In this episode, we talk about communicating calmly, objectively and from a good place, even when you don't agree. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    12 min

  4. May 4

    18 - Remember That Every Kid is Different

    As a parent, you know that your kids are different. What works for one might not work for the other. As a coach, it's the same. Never forget that every kid is different, and how you approach them could determine how far they go...in sports and life. This show is a reminder to meet each kid where they are at. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    12 min

  5. Apr 16

    17 - What Will Your Kids Say About You?

    One day, your kids will grow up and talk about you. "My mom was always…" "My dad never…" "My parents…" In this episode, we challenge ourselves to think about how we're showing up, and whether we're living in a way we'd be proud to hear them talk about years from now. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    10 min

  6. Apr 7

    16 - I Left Youth Sports for 14 Years…Here's What I Learned Coming Back

    For the past five years, I've been back in youth sports after more than a decade away from coaching. I left to pursue the UFC, and coaching, especially at the youth level, was no longer part of my world. Coming back, a lot had changed. In this episode, I share what I've re-learned, what's been reinforced and what I believe actually matters in youth sports. My intnent is to give you context to work with while making your own decisions as a sports parent. For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    20 min

  7. Mar 30

    15 - PJW (PA Jr. Wrestling) State Recap and Takeaways

    Our youth wrestling season wrapped up this past weekend at the state tournament. In today's episode, we share highlights from the weekend and a few takeaways to consider as you navigate your own sports journey. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    18 min

  8. Mar 23

    14 - I Did a Hard Thing

    I recently took my son out of a wrestling tournament, and it had nothing to do with illness or injury. It had everything to do with his attitude and behavior. Here is the story... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

    16 min
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If you've ever wondered how to help your kid handle pressure, failure or disappointment in sports, you're in the right place. And if you've ever questioned your own behavior as a sports parent, even better—because we've all been there. I'm Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman—former UFC fighter, teacher, coach, and Sports Dad—and The Sports Parenting Podcast gives you real stories and practical tools to support your young athlete. Each episode offers simple, actionable ideas to build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits while making sports a positive experience for your family.

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