In this two-part episode, Coach Aaron and Coach EJ explore the critical parent-coach-athlete dynamic in youth sports. They first analyze how parental actions and attitudes can either foster independence or create dependency, hindering an athlete's growth. The discussion then pivots to the coach's role, offering parents practical advice on vetting coaching styles and monitoring the relationship to ensure it's a positive and productive one. The core message is that a successful athletic experience relies on a triangular balance of trust, open communication, and allowing the athlete space to develop their own sense of accountability.

In this two-part episode, Coach Aaron and Coach EJ explore the critical parent-coach-athlete dynamic in youth sports. They first analyze how parental actions and attitudes can either foster independence or create dependency, hindering an athlete's growth. The discussion then pivots to the coach's role, offering parents practical advice on vetting coaching styles and monitoring the relationship to ensure it's a positive and productive one. The core message is that a successful athletic experience relies on a triangular balance of trust, open communication, and allowing the athlete space to develop their own sense of accountability.

Can athletes make the leap from practice to competition? Its not just a physical thing.

In the world of competitive sports, talent alone isn't enough. The difference between good athletes and great ones often comes down to a simple principle: doing the work. But what does that really mean?

In the world of youth sports, coaches and parents often focus on physical training, technical skills, and tactical knowledge. But what if the missing ingredient to athletic excellence isn't another drill or training session? What if it's something more fundamental—an attitude adjustment that transforms how young athletes approach competition and life itself?

The landscape of youth baseball has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past three decades. What was once an exclusive, competitive arena with clear distinctions has evolved into something far more complex—and according to veteran coaches Eric Johnson and Aaron Thigpen, potentially problematic. In their recent podcast discussion, these baseball industry veterans explored a pressing question: Has local travel baseball lost its competitive edge and become merely recreational?

In a thought-provoking discussion between coaches EJ DeBrand and Aaron LaSource, a critical examination of modern baseball reveals a troubling trend: the obsession with metrics is fundamentally changing how players approach hitting.

In the competitive world of college sports, athletes face a critical challenge: choosing the right program. Coaches Aaron and EJ dive deep into why many young athletes struggle to find their perfect fit, coining the phrase "Is your picker off?"