The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man 122: The Pitfalls of the Athlete Family & How to Overcome Them
In this episode of The Path, Mike Salemi and elite coach Vincent Larivée dive into the evolving world of youth sports and athlete development, exploring the essential balance between performance and holistic health. They discuss the impact of modern distractions, rising injury trends, and the foundational role of nutrition, sleep, and emotional resilience for young athletes. Vincent offers valuable insights on identifying talent, fostering coachability, and embracing competition as a tool for personal growth. Vincent is a multi-time world beach volleyball competitor, a two time olympic coach, and the current provincial coach in Quebec preparing athletes for the national team. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that prioritize well-being, the ripple effects of coaching, and the role parents play in modeling healthy habits and self-care. Vincent advocates for a holistic approach to athletic training, family dynamics, and the joys of high-performance sports. His wisdom here is refreshing and how he ties it all together to build well balanced humans is inspiring.
Topics Covered:
- Building resilience through coachability and vulnerability
- Creating supportive, health-focused environments for young athletes
- Using competition as a tool for growth
- Importance of real food, nutrition, and sleep for performance
- Balancing mental strength with emotional wellness
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The Grounded King
The Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it. We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey. If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.