So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport…
So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport...
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So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport...Hosted by Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan TysonPowered by Mini AthleticsProduced by Rob SillitoWelcome to So You Want Your Kids to Be Great at Sport..., the podcast dedicated to helping parents and coaches navigate the exciting (and sometimes confusing) world of youth sports development. Whether you're trying to kickstart your child’s sporting journey, find ways to improve their skills, or simply want to understand how to support them along the way, this podcast is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into various themes related to youth sports, including mental toughness, the importance of enjoyment in sports, positive communication from parents, and strategies for managing pressure. Episodes often feature specific discussions, such as how the post-game car ride influences a child's confidence and insights from experts like Allistair McCaw on cultivating a growth mindset.

The Sports Parenting Podcast
Hosted by Ben Russell, Kirk Bowyer, and Nathan Tyson
Powered by Mini Athletics
🎙️ The Sports Parenting Podcast – Powered by Mini Athletics
Raising kids in sport is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys a parent can take. This podcast is your safe space to explore the ups, downs, and everything in between.
Hosted by Ben Russell, Marketing Manager at Mini Athletics, running coach, Mini Athletics business owner, and proud dad of two girls, alongside Kirk Bowyer, former sports scientist to elite level athletes, Co-Founder of Mini Athletics, and father of two boys, we bring you honest conversations that matter.
Episodes features experienced and insightful guests who tackle the tough questions parents face when supporting their children in sport. From balancing fun with competition, to managing pressure, confidence, and resilience, we share our own experiences and expert perspectives to help you navigate the sporting journey with your child.
Whether your child is just starting out or already competing, this podcast builds a community of parents who want to raise happy, healthy, and confident young athletes who enjoy their sports!
This is THE SPORTING PARENTING PLAYBOOK!
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Will Greenwood: Growing up, Rugby and The Festival Of Sport
Another episode of The Sports Parenting Playbook is presented by Mini Athletics duo Kirk Bowyer and Ben Russell and they are joined by Rugby World Cup winner and The Festival of Sport creator Will Greenwood.
In this episode Kirk and Ben dig deep into the upbringing of Will Greenwood and his journey into the world of sport. As a youth Will loved Athletics, a little known fact is his success as a triple jumper and cricket player before excelling at Rugby. He was once told that he wasn’t cut out for the game and should try something different!
As a parent or coach we want the best for our kids and hope that they grow up being active and healthy. Sport has such a big part to play in that development. Discussions like the ones had in this episode and past episodes of the podcast are here to help you understand the best ways to navigate through the journey of bringing children up to be a lover sport and physical activity.
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