Leading in Athletics
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Welcome to Leading in Athletics, a podcast designed to help parents, coaches, and administrators navigate the athletic journey of young athletes and Restore The Joy of sports. We're a company that helps athletic programs and youth sport organizations across the country become the best that they can possibly be through an online curriculum that includes parent engagement, coaches development, and administrator training. Each week we'll interview professional athletes, best-selling authors, parents, and coaches from around the world!
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29. From Billfold to Billboard
March 05, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MBIs posting about our children on social media causing pressure, arrogance, and division? CEO Heath Eslinger tackles this controversial topic in today's episode of Leading in Athletics. We encourage to you to give it a listen and let us know what you think! Our vision is to Restore the Joy of Sport for parents, coaches, and athletes. Keep Making a Difference! If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iT...
28. Author & Former Tennis Pro - Hernan Chousa
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBFormer Tennis Pro and Author of "My Son 'The Tennis Player'" joins us this week in another episode of "Leading in Athletics". He talks about his career, some of the things the he has learned as a parent, and some best practices for when it comes to guiding your kid through their athletic journey. If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please sha...
27. Robin Hines - Executive Director GHSA
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBExecutive Director of the GHSA, Robin Hines, talks about his career as a teacher, coach, and parent. He talks about the implications that COVID-19 has had on high school athletics in the state of Georgia and where they see things going in the near future. If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages!...
26. Lay Away vs. Credit Card Success
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath): https://www.instagram.com/eslingerheath/ Instagram (A Better Way): https://www.instagram.com/abetterway...
25. The Ideal Sports League
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, our CEO Heath Eslinger describes what he thinks is the "Ideal Sports League" when it comes to sports! If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Inst...
24. Why Is My Kid Not Playing? Managing Unmet Expectations!
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 95.3 MBThis week's episode is our CEO Heath Eslinger talking about how to manage the emotions of when your kid is playing, not playing at all, or playing very little. He gives practical advice all throughout and does a Q&A at the end of the session. Often times we can place our value or worth as a parent in how good of an athlete our child is, how good of a student they are, etc. This is a dangerous place to be for you and for the child. Heath talks about his challenges as a parent and how he tackl...
23. Amanda Stanec, PhD
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MBIn this episode of Leading in Athletics, Amanda Stanec PhD, talks about a wide variety of topics with the main topic being about multi-sport or multi-activity. She is a mom, scholar, and athlete who brings a unique perspective to the world of athletics. We hope you get as much out of it as we did. Keep Making a Difference in your Circle of Influence on the athletic journey! If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-sta...
22. Keith Marshall - Former UGA & NFL Running Back
January 01, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this New Year's Day episode, former UGA & NFL Running Back, Keith Marshall, shares with us what he learned throughout his football career. He answers our 3 H's question, which provides incredible insight into who he truly is as a person and what he values most. If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social med...
21. Dr. Chris Hobbs
November 25, 2020 15:49 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBIf you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath): https://www.instagram.com/eslingerheath/ Instagram (A Better Way): https://www.instagram.com/abetterway...
20. Todd and Stacy Rucci - Parenting in Today's Sports World
November 17, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBTodd and Stacy Rucci are two parents who share their journey of parenting in the world of youth sports. Todd and Stacy played Division-I sports at Penn State. Todd played in the NFL for 8 years for the New England Patriots. They have two sons Nolan, who is one of the most highly touted offensive linemen in the class of 2021, and Hayden Rucci, who currently plays at the University of Wisconsin. These two have such great advice to offer to parents about the pressure they felt, challenges they ...
19. Briana Schunzel - JVA Volleyball
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBBriana Schunzel works for the Junior Volleyball Association which has over 1,300+ teams in their organization. She is a former Division-1 athlete, she's a wife, and a mother. Briana brings a very unique perspective to the youth sports world as she is entrenched in it every single day. She has great advice for parents, coaches, and athletes on how to navigate the athletic journey! A Better Way Athletics and JVA Volleyball have recently partnered where A Better Way Athletics will be their Offi...
18. Jake von Sherrer - FIAAA President
October 21, 2020 14:57 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBIf you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath): https://www.instagram.com/eslingerheath/ Instagram (A Better Way): https://www.instagram.com/abetterway...
17. John Miller - QBQ!
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBJohn talks about personal accountability and his book "QBQ!", which stands for "Question Behind the Question". He talks about taking person responsibility as a parent, coach, administrator, and athlete. The only way to achieve growth in life is to take personal responsibility for what we can control and then have the proper response to the situation. John is full of wisdom and energy! You can reach John at QBQ.com. If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few ...
16. Greg Taylor & Trent Taylor - San Francisco 49ers
October 07, 2020 16:16 - 43 minutes - 79 MBIf you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath): https://www.instagram.com/eslingerheath/ Instagram (A Better Way): https://www.instagram.com/abetterway...
15. Eric Hullen - Widefield Parks & REC
September 30, 2020 13:32 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBIf you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath): https://www.instagram.com/eslingerheath/ Instagram (A Better Way): https://www.instagram.com/abetterway...
14. Jason Romano - ESPN/Sports Spectrum
September 23, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 21.6 MBJason Romano worked for ESPN for the better part of 2 decades and is now working with a faith-based organization called Sports Spectrum. He shares his faith, his life story, and the advice that he would give to parents navigating the athletic journey! If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be...
13. Jim Wright - Associate Director NYSAAA
September 16, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBIn this episode, NYSAAA Associate Director Jim Wright joins us to talk about parenting in today's youth sport climate and some advice that he would give to both coaches and parents. Jim has been in education for over 20+ years and is a tremendous leader who offers tremendous advice on how to navigate your child's sports journey! If you enjoy the Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you...
12. Mike Ellson - Christ Presbyterian Academy
September 07, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBMike Ellson has been in the high school athletic arena for the past 34 for years and was the first ever coach hired at Christ Presbyterian Academy. CPA is widely considered to have one of the most well-run Athletic Departments in the state of Tennessee. Mike talks about the importance of team, being grateful, good work ethic, and how important sports is the a high school athlete. If you enjoy Leading in Athletics Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-...
11. Mark Reeves - TSSAA Assistant Executive Director
September 02, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode of Leading in Athletics, CEO Heath Eslinger talks with TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Reeves about the impact that teachers and coaches have on the lives of young athletes, advice that he'd give to parents and coaches, and an update on the current state of the pandemic for the State of Tennessee! If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review o...
10. The Value of Family and Team with Will Healy
August 26, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MBIn this episode of Leading in Athletics Sponsored by A Better Way Athletics, CEO Heath Eslinger talks with UNC-Charlotte Head Football Coach Will Healy. Coach Healy talks about the value of family and the atmosphere that he cultivates in his collegiate football program. He talks about how before he is a Division-1 Head Football Coach, he's a husband and a father. He talks about the incredible story of Will Highsmith, and the role that gratitude, hard work, and relentlessness play in becoming...
10. Will Healy - The Value of Family and Team
August 26, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MBIn this episode of Leading in Athletics Sponsored by A Better Way Athletics, CEO Heath Eslinger talks with UNC-Charlotte Head Football Coach Will Healy. Coach Healy talks about the value of family and the atmosphere that he cultivates in his collegiate football program. He talks about how before he is a Division-1 Head Football Coach, he's a husband and a father. He talks about the incredible story of Will Highsmith, and the role that gratitude, hard work, and relentlessness play in becoming...
9. Tyler Stephenson - Lessons From an MLB Player
August 17, 2020 13:39 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this conversation with Cincinnati Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson, he talks about what his parents mean to him and how they impacted his youth sports journey, how he wants to be remembered as a person, the day he got called up to the show, advice he would give to athletes aged 10-16, and the homerun he hit in his first at-bat in the big leagues. Tyler is from Atlanta, GA and was the 11th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He grew up playing youth baseball at the ba...
9. A Conversation with Cincinnati Red Tyler Stephenson
August 17, 2020 13:39 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this conversation with Cincinnati Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson, he talks about what his parents mean to him and how they impacted his youth sports journey, how he wants to be remembered as a person, the day he got called up to the show, advice he would give to athletes aged 10-16, and the homerun he hit in his first at-bat in the big leagues. Tyler is from Atlanta, GA and was the 11th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He grew up playing youth baseball at the ba...
8. An Interview with Nick Buonocore from The Reformed Sports Parent
July 02, 2020 01:02 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBIn this conversation with Nick Buonocore from The Reformed Sports Parent, Heath and Nick talk about the challenges faced by parents in today's youth sports arena. They talk about how to handle these challenges and take pressure off, not only the kids, but the parents as well. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share ...
7. Wise Words from a High School Coach
June 22, 2020 18:59 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MBJason McCowan talks leadership and how to cultivate in your own life and in your team. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coaching: Instagram (Heath...
6. Stop asking when your kid should start
June 22, 2020 18:57 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBMany people will say if you don't start early you will always be behind. Is it really true? Stop asking when your kid should start and begin asking who you want them to be when they finish. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athle...
5. Don't feel guilty for missing a game....they will survive and maybe thrive!
June 22, 2020 18:56 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBWhy going to every game isn't a must. We want to support our children but it doesn't have to keep us in bondage. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coa...
4. Whose to blame for official shortages? Is it really the parents?
June 22, 2020 18:53 - 13 minutes - 24 MBOfficials are hard to find today. It's not jus because of unruly parents. We have way too many competitions. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational messages and coach...
3. Coaches Cheat Sheet Part 1: Know your values!
June 22, 2020 18:50 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MBGet ahead and stay ahead as a coach. It all begins with knowing your values. Sustained success requires specifics and sacrifice. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirational...
2. Don't let burnout be the reason they quit!
June 22, 2020 18:47 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MBThere is so much talk about burnout in the sports world. Check out this episode on how to protect against it in your child's life. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Eslinger on Social Media for more inspirationa...
1. The 80/20 Rule for Competition
June 22, 2020 18:18 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Pareto Principle says to spend 80% of your time on the 20% percent that matters most. What if we applied that to practice and competition? Take a listen to learn more. If you enjoy A Better Way Athletics with Heath Eslinger Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a review of what you love about the show. Please share the episode on your social media pages! Be sure to connect with A Better Way Athletics and Heath Esli...