Healthy Sports Parents

Seven Things Your Athlete Needs to Hear From You (with Brea Schmidt; creator of The Top Bleacher)

Healthy Sports Parents

Show Notes

In the Season 2 finale, Jonathan sits down with Brea Schmidt — creator of The Top Bleacher — for an honest conversation about what kids really need to hear from their parents in youth sports. Together they walk through seven simple but powerful phrases that build confidence, resilience, and connection between parents and their athletes. From “You are more than your sport” to “I love watching you play,” this episode is a reminder that the words we use from the sidelines can shape who our kids become long after the games are over.

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