Surviving Youth Sports

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Frank Decembrino: How Adults Ruin Youth Sports

September 30, 2026

Youth sports are supposed to be about the kids. But somewhere between travel teams, private training, exposure, money, playing time, and adult expectations, it can become hard to tell whose experience it really is.Frank Decembrino, founder of Clubhouse Baseball Academy and longtime leader of the Boilermakers baseball program, joins Rhett to talk honestly about the business and culture surrounding youth sports. They dig into the difference between being profitable and profiteering, programs ta...

David Durand: Expectations can Steal The Joy of Youth Sports

September 23, 2026

Expectations Can Steal the Joy of Youth SportsWhen does “I want to get better” become “I have to get better or I’m falling behind”?Mental performance consultant David Durand joins Rhett Parker to talk about the pressure surrounding young athletes and how quickly sports can become tied to identity, expectations, comparison, and fear of failure.David shares his own experience specializing early, training obsessively, dealing with burnout, and eventually realizing that hard work alone couldn’t g...

Eddie Smith: You Can’t Buy Your Kid Opportunities

September 16, 2026

What does a Division I head coach actually look for when recruiting your kid?University of Washington Head Baseball Coach Eddie Smith has recruited and coached players across nearly every level of college baseball, including stops at LSU, Notre Dame, Virginia, Tulane, Utah Valley, and Lower Columbia. And his message to families navigating today’s youth sports landscape is simple: you can’t buy your kid opportunities.Eddie joins Rhett Parker to talk about what college coaches actually value, w...

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How do I get in touch with Surviving Youth Sports?

Surviving Youth Sports is hosted by Rhett Parker. Its publicly listed email is survivingyouthsports@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Surviving Youth Sports?

The publicly listed email for Surviving Youth Sports: survivingyouthsports@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Surviving Youth Sports have?

Podseeker estimates Surviving Youth Sports reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Surviving Youth Sports?

Surviving Youth Sports typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Youth-sports coaches, former athletes, sports-parenting experts, mental-performance professionals, authors, and founders of relevant sports or athlete-development organizations. Common among recent guests: Founded a youth-sports, sports-parenting, or athlete-development organization; Coached athletes or teams, including at elite or collegiate levels; Published a relevant book or developed recognized expertise in mental performance. Recent guests include Bill Hoopes, Morgan Schill, and Craig Bishop.

How hard is it to get booked on Surviving Youth Sports?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Surviving Youth Sports cover?

Recent episodes cover Youth Sports, Sports Parenting, Athlete Development, Coaching, and Sports Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.