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Athletics are a huge part of many teenagers’ Middle School and High School experiences. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by former NFL player, Ryan Young, to talk about how to raise, coach and develop successful students athletes. There is a place for balance and growth in the context of adolescent athletics. Join us for a great conversation about how to make the most of those teenage athletic years!
- How students can grow and learn through involvement in sports.
- Some unique challenges of student athletes.
- The lies that parents and coaches tell teenage athletes.
- The importance of taking a break and allowing teens to rest.
- Some qualities of a successful student athlete.
- Am I setting realistic goals for this student athlete?
- How can I better help teens manage their time and balance priorities other than sports?
- Why am investing in the lives of student athletes? How can I best engage my athletes?
- How are sports helping you succeed in other areas? In school? At home? With friends?
- Are you setting realistic goals for yourself?
- Are you having fun?
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- FCA: fca.org
- Character Coaching: dfwfca.org
- CenterPeace e3 Conference
- Website: dontpanicpodcast.org
- Music: Under the Chandeliers
Ryan Young played college football at Kansas State University and is a former offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. Currently he works for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as the East Fort Worth Field Associate and is enrolled at Kings University Gateway to earn his Masters in Practical Theology. Follow him on Twitter!
