The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
"Athletes Edge: The Coaches Edition" is the ultimate podcast for coaches who want to inspire, guide, and empower their athletes to achieve their full potential. Hosted by Tony, a mindset mastery coach, and youth sports mentor, this podcast dives into the mental and emotional aspects of coaching that make a difference on and off the field. Each episode features actionable strategies, inspiring interviews with expert coaches, and insights into fostering resilience, confidence, and mastery in your athletes. Whether coaching youth sports or elite competitors, this is your edge in creating champions.
The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
Creating shared memories in sports is crucial for both kids and parents.
In this episode of the Athlete's Edge Coaches Edition podcast, host Tony Everett speaks with Mikey Henninger, founder of Basement Brewed Fantasy Football. They discuss Mikey's journey from a corporate career to pursuing his passion for fantasy football, the importance of youth sports, and the lessons learned through coaching. Mikey emphasizes the significance of creating shared memories in sports, the social aspects of youth athletics, and the need for accountability among athletes, coaches, and parents. The conversation also touches on the right age for kids to start playing sports and the balance between fun and competition in youth leagues.
Takeaways
Mikey Henninger started Basement Brewed Fantasy Football to combine his love for sports and business.
Youth sports are about more than just winning; they teach valuable life lessons.
Coaches should focus on molding young athletes into better human beings.
Creating shared memories in sports is crucial for both kids and parents.
The right age for kids to start sports can vary, but five years old is a good starting point.
It's important to balance fun and competition in youth sports.
Accountability is key for athletes, coaches, and parents alike.
Fantasy football can be a way to connect with friends and create lasting memories.
The social aspect of sports is often more important than the game itself.
Parents should focus on the joy of sports rather than just scholarships.
Sound bites
"It's never, ever just a game."
"It's about creating those memories."
"We're all just human, right?"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Basement Brewed Fantasy Football
02:41 Mikey's Journey into Fantasy Football
04:42 Embracing Passion in Sports and Life
07:01 The Importance of Youth Sports
09:20 Coaching and Life Lessons
12:36 Fantasy Football as a Business
17:38 The Social Aspect of Youth Sports
20:14 Memorable Moments in Sports
23:35 Creating Shared Memories Through Sports
25:18 The Right Age to Start Sports
28:42 Balancing Fun and Competition in Youth Sports
32:46 Passion and Accountability in Coaching
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