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The Rugby NorCal PodcastAuthor: Nate Dalena
The RNC Pod introduces the youth and high school Rugby Community in Northern California to the world. Listen to this pod to get an inside look at one of the best places to play youth and high school rugby in the country. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Healthy Sports Parents
Episode 12
Friday, 1 May, 2026
https://healthysportsparents.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparents/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-carone-52145778/ What we cover: Where parental pressure really comes from How identity and ego show up in youth sports Why kids value development over winning The “24-hour rule” and why it matters What kids actually want out of sports The current youth sports landscape and where it is heading How organizations can create better environments for athletes Key Takeaways: Parental Pressure is Identity Driven A lot of pressure comes from parents tying their self-worth to their child’s performance. This often leads to behaviors that hurt both enjoyment and development. Winning is Not the Priority for Kids Research shows kids would rather lose in a growth-focused environment than win in one centered only on results. The 24-Hour Rule Avoid giving immediate feedback after games. Let athletes decompress and come to you if they want input. Fun Drives Retention Kids stay in sports when they are: Playing with friends Competing Learning new skills Supported by adults Youth Sports Needs a Reset The system has become overly focused on outcomes, travel, and cost. There is a shift happening back toward development and balance. Why it matters for Rugby NorCal: This conversation reinforces the direction we are taking as an organization: Development over standings at younger ages Long-term athlete growth Creating environments where players want to stay in the game Action Items: Parents: Focus on support, not coaching Coaches: Set expectations early with families Clubs: Continue building development-first environments worldrugbyshop.comrugbynorcal.orggoffrugbyreport.com
