Coach & Counselor
Coach & Counselor
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Hosted by Tony Gilio, Coach & Counselor explores how today’s youth benefit most from intentional, empowering adult leadership. Each episode blends perspectives from coaches, mentors, and mental health professionals, shaping the next generation on and off the field. From tough conversations to inspiring transformations, we dive into what it takes to support young people in today’s world.
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This podcast focuses on youth development, coaching techniques, and mental health support, with episodes exploring topics like building leadership skills in young athletes, the intersection of mentorship and sports, and real-life stories that illustrate the impact of intentional adult leadership.
Hosted by Tony Gilio, Coach & Counselor explores how today’s youth benefit most from intentional, empowering adult leadership. Each episode blends perspectives from coaches, mentors, and mental health professionals, shaping the next generation on and off the field. From tough conversations to inspiring transformations, we dive into what it takes to support young people in today’s world.
Youth sports have never been more competitive.
Athletes are specializing earlier, playing more games, training year-round, and facing more pressure than ever before. But is all of that actually helping them develop, or is it leading to burnout?
In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, former Division I and professional baseball player Kyle Attl shares his perspective on athlete development, coaching, technology, and the challenges facing today's young athletes.
Drawing from his experiences as a player, coach, parent, and leader in sports technology, Kyle discusses the balance between development and enjoyment, the impact of modern training tools, the evolution of player development, and why keeping the game fun may be more important than ever.
Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or sports leader, this conversation offers valuable insight into building better athletes without losing sight of what makes sports meaningful in the first place.
Topics include:
⚾ Youth sports burnout
⚾ Playing too many games at a young age
⚾ Athlete development vs. athlete overload
⚾ Coaching philosophies that build confidence
⚾ The role of technology in modern sports
⚾ Lessons from Division I and professional baseball
⚾ Helping athletes stay motivated and engaged
⚾ Why the best development plans focus on the long game
🎙️ Listen now to discover how coaches, parents, and athletes can pursue excellence without sacrificing the joy of the game.
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