Way of Champions Podcast

# 448 Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu from Wisest Learners: Don't Let Your Passion Become your Child's Burden

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Sep 25, 2025
Alex Compton and Kevin Dalafu, seasoned basketball coaches and co-authors of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, share invaluable insights on parenting young athletes. They discuss how their own journeys as fathers reshaped their coaching methods, emphasizing empathy and relationship-building. Kevin recounts a critical lesson learned from pushing his son too hard in sports. The duo highlights the importance of aligning family values with athletic goals and prioritizing a child’s autonomy, aiming to ensure that passion for sports doesn't become a burden.
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INSIGHT

Adjust Expectations For Development

  • Don't let a coach's intensity override your parenting sensitivity when your child is young.
  • Recognize developmental stages and avoid expecting adult accountability from kids.
INSIGHT

Be Curious, Not Judgmental

  • Curiosity transforms judgmental reactions into listening opportunities that preserve relationships.
  • Asking "What can I learn here?" invites openness and strengthens connection with kids.
ANECDOTE

Hospital Epilogue Realization

  • Alex wrote his book's epilogue in a hospital while his father lay unconscious after a stroke.
  • That moment reinforced his aim: parents want kids to remember love and growth, not scorelines.
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