The Greatest Challenges in Youth Sports

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"It's hard not to, you know, they're in the sports, they see it on t v. That's a big pull," he says of his children. "I've run into plenty of downs." He adds that many dads get caught up trying to live out their dreams for their kids. And so again, it goes back to that growth minesead of asking myself what did i want a from the game for my kids? What outcomes did i desire?"

Sports can be a blessing and a curse for parents. On one hand, the lessons on the field can instill important character qualities like teamwork, self-discipline, and hard work. On the other hand, sports can become an obsession that sucks both time and money from your family and their values. The trick, though, is maintaining balance and making sure your child develops a solid grasp on life beyond the scoreboard. In this episode, former major leaguer and Olympian Pat Combs offers some valuable advice for navigating your kids through the landmines of travel teams and trophies, while also setting their feet firmly on a course that nurture’s godly character above all else.