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Youth sports are in trouble — and it’s not just about wins and losses.

In this episode, we tackle the real reason high school athletics are losing athletes to private clubs. It’s not just money, pressure, or prestige — it’s a lack of character development and leadership. We break down an article by Dr. Mark Reck that sparked this conversation, and share our own personal stories from the field, the sidelines, and the stands.

As a dad, former athlete, and someone deeply involved in coaching, I’ve seen the emotional damage caused by toxic coaches, broken systems, and misguided priorities. This conversation is raw, real, and necessary. It’s about what youth sports could be — a place for building strong, confident, character-driven kids — if we start leading differently.

We also talk about:
👉 Emotional abuse in coaching
👉 The $40 billion youth sports industry
👉 Why many club players return to high school teams for fun
👉 What leadership in sports should actually look like
👉 How we can create real change — from the ground up

If you care about leading better — whether in sports, business, or life — join us in the upcoming Impact Driven Leader Summit on May 7–8 in Spokane, WA 👉 https://idlsummit.com

TIMECODES:
00:00 Welcome and Event Announcement
00:49 Introduction to High School Sports Discussion
01:53 Challenges in Youth and High School Sports
02:40 Financial Impact on Youth Sports
03:37 Personal Experiences in Sports
05:41 Parental Influence and Character Development
07:52 Balancing Fun and Competitiveness
10:06 Coaching and Leadership in Sports
16:17 The Role of Administration and Coaches
20:53 Impact of Good Coaching
24:19 A Leadership Example Gone Wrong
25:00 The Problem with Insecure Coaches
26:48 Interviewing Coaches for Your Kids
27:30 The Role of Unions in Coaching
29:07 Teaching Character Development in Sports
30:07 Dealing with Bad Leadership
30:52 The Importance of Good Leadership in High School Sports
31:44 Handling Poor Coaching Situations
32:56 Emotional Abuse in Youth Sports
34:53 The Need for Accountability in Coaching
36:13 Personal Stories of Bad Coaching
38:23 The Impact of Negative Coaching on Athletes
40:25 Credentials Don't Make a Good Coach
42:04 Encouraging Positive Coaching
45:13 Conclusion and Event Reminder