The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe

Hernan Chousa
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Join us at Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, where your host, Hernan Chousa - a seasoned tennis player and sports dad, explores the dynamic world of youth sports parenting. We dive deep with thought leaders, psychologists, athletes, and others to help you become not just a parent, but a super parent. Inspired by Jim Rohn's philosophy, our goal is to bring change to your sports parenting journey through insightful conversations and shared wisdom.

  1. Parentshift Notes #9

    2일 전 ·  보너스

    Parentshift Notes #9

    Adam Roach left me with three things I couldn't shake. Transformation doesn't start when everything is perfect — it starts when you stop pretending. Community won't fix you, but it will quiet the voice telling you that you're broken. The people who changed Adam's trajectory weren't the loudest ones in the room. They were the ones with real scars and perspective. Who are those people in your life? In your kids' lives? And then the one that hit hardest — he hired a relationship coach not because something was wrong, but because he wanted to be worthy of what was next. That's a different kind of courage. Three things to carry into this week: Let the mess show — honesty is where growth begins. Seek out real mentors and elders for yourself and your children. Name your gaps and take action. Awareness without action is just self-criticism. Awareness with action is growth. That's ParentShift. Adam Roach Episode Link — https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z8wcnP2TitCGryYvI64bG?si=WbArAc-YQ92N8ugLdH5H2Q If today's conversation resonated, subscribe at hernanchousa.com for one idea every Friday for sports parents.

    3분
  2. Adam Roach

    4일 전

    Adam Roach

    Adam Roach is a driven dad raising two kids, Addison and Amelia, with sport at the heart of family life. A former collegiate tennis player, Adam has carried his passion for the game into fatherhood — regularly playing tennis with his kids and building a family culture around competition, growth, and fun. Beyond the court, Adam brings a wealth of real-world experience to the conversation. Over two decades as an entrepreneur, he has built and scaled businesses across real estate, recruiting technology, and coaching . Today he leads I Love Coaching Co., where he helps leaders build meaningful, performance-driven businesses. Adam knows what it takes to operate under pressure, build teams, and play the long game — and in this episode, he connects those hard-won lessons to the world of youth sports parenting. He shares how his entrepreneurial mindset shapes the way he supports his kids in sport, and what he believes it truly takes to raise confident, resilient young athletes. Connect with Adam Roach •  LinkedIn: Adam Roach ILOVECOACHING CO. Website Instagram: @adamrroach & @ilovecoachingco If today's conversation resonated, I will send one idea every Friday for sports parents.  Subscribe at hernanchousa.com

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  3. Monday Reset #30 - Joy

    6일 전 ·  보너스

    Monday Reset #30 - Joy

    Welcome to the 30th Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.  Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.  Today’s word is Joy — an essential element for sports parents to protect, remembering that the main reason children play sports is to have fun, feel alive, and enjoy the game.  It’s not about winning or constant improvement — it’s about making sure your child stays connected to the pleasure of playing, moving, and competing without it being overshadowed by pressure or expectations.  During practices, games, or conversations about sports, check if you’re adding stress or draining the fun; instead, support and encourage the joy that keeps them motivated and engaged.  Take a breath. Reset. Keeping joy at the center sustains your child’s passion for the sport. Subscribe at hernanchousa.com for one idea every Friday for sports parents.

    2분
  4. Parentshift Notes #8

    5월 29일 ·  보너스

    Parentshift Notes #8

    Gosia Betancourt didn't stumble into great parenting — she designed it. Two ideas from this conversation worth keeping. Variety is a method, not a detour. Most parents wait for their kids to find their passion. Gosia chose something different — she gave her boys width before depth. Not because she didn't care about excellence, but because she understood that breadth is how you build a richer, more capable person. Early specialization feels like a shortcut. It's often a ceiling. Finding the way is the lesson. Gosia's life is proof that conditions are never perfect — and that waiting for them is the real risk. She didn't have the language, the money, or the connections. She moved anyway. And somewhere along the way, that became the gift she passed on to her kids. Not a clear path, but the confidence to find one. Two things to take into this week:   Expose them intentionally. Variety is development, not distraction.  Let them face some obstacles. Not all of them need to be removed. That's Parent Shift. Gosia Betancourt Episode Link — https://open.spotify.com/episode/33tS8ZyjORSaNKEws8lJCm?si=757710346bb44530 If today's conversation resonated, subscribe at hernanchousa.com for one idea every Friday for sports parents.

    3분
  5. Gosia Betancourt

    5월 27일

    Gosia Betancourt

    Gosia Betancourt is a dedicated mom raising two boys, Joshua and Jake, who are actively involved in competitive sports. She strongly believes in multisport exploration, encouraging her children to try many different sports before specializing so they can discover their true passions. To better support her sons’ demanding training schedules while maintaining strong academics, Gosia enrolled them in Crimson Global Academy (CGA). The flexible online learning model has allowed her family to reduce stress, create better schedules around training, and give her sons time to train, study, recover, and still enjoy being kids. In this episode, Gosia shares her personal experience raising two competitive sons and how Crimson Global Academy has supported their education as athletes. Connect with Gosia LinkedIn: Gosia Betancourt Crimson Global Academy If today's conversation resonated, I will send one idea every Friday for sports parents.  Subscribe at hernanchousa.com

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  6. Monday Reset #29 - Letting Go

    5월 25일 ·  보너스

    Monday Reset #29 - Letting Go

    Welcome to the 29th Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.  Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.  Today’s word is Letting Go — a necessary practice for sports parents to avoid suffocating your child’s passion and natural drive in youth sports.  It’s not about caring less or lowering expectations — it’s about releasing the need to control, push, and constantly direct so your child can keep their love for the game and their own competitive fire.  During training, competitions, or daily conversations, resist the urge to over-push, over-correct, or over-manage; instead, practice letting go and allow your child to stay connected to their own motivation.  Take a breath. Reset. Letting go protects your child’s love for the sport. Subscribe at hernanchousa.com for one idea every Friday for sports parents.

    2분
  7. Parentshift notes #7

    5월 22일 ·  보너스

    Parentshift notes #7

    After speaking with Jack Dempsey, one line stayed with me. He doesn’t trust the word “partnership.” He sees it as a polite disguise for a transaction. What he values instead is something much harder to build — a real relationship where both sides are genuinely invested and focused on what they create together. Then he dropped a powerful analogy: building relationships is like dating. If you rush it, friction appears. And once that friction is there, it doesn’t just disappear — it leaves a mark. That hit me hard as a parent. How often do we rush our kids? We rush to correct them, to teach them, to fix their behavior before the moment is even ready. In that rush, we unintentionally create friction. Over time, that friction compounds and becomes part of the blueprint they carry in their relationships. Two big lessons I’m taking from this conversation: Be honest about what the relationship actually is. Don’t rush. The blueprint you leave is the one your children will carry. That’s what Parentshift is all about. Jack Dempsey Episode Link — https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GPRWUu6S2NNClCYvpCtM1?si=7679ba8fed9e4e52 If today's conversation resonated, subscribe at hernanchousa.com for one idea every Friday for sports parents.

    2분
  8. Jack Dempsey

    5월 20일

    Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey brings nearly 10 years of experience at Laurel Springs School, one of the nation’s leading accredited online private schools. With a background in admissions where he personally helped enroll over 2,500 students, Jack now leads strategic partnerships and development. He works closely with athletic academies, training programs, and families of competitive athletes to create education solutions that fit intense training schedules. In this episode, Jack shares insights on the realities of online education in 2026, how Laurel Springs supports NCAA-bound and elite athletes, and practical advice for parents trying to balance academics, sports, and family life without sacrificing performance or future opportunities. Connect with Jack Dempsey  LinkedIn: Jack Dempsey Laurel Springs School: laurelsprings.com If today's conversation resonated, I will send one idea every Friday for sports parents.  Subscribe at hernanchousa.com

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Join us at Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, where your host, Hernan Chousa - a seasoned tennis player and sports dad, explores the dynamic world of youth sports parenting. We dive deep with thought leaders, psychologists, athletes, and others to help you become not just a parent, but a super parent. Inspired by Jim Rohn's philosophy, our goal is to bring change to your sports parenting journey through insightful conversations and shared wisdom.

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