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Athletics are a huge part of many teenagers’ Middle School and High School experiences.
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!
You’ll find out…
- 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.
Know your why and your how. Your why is so much more important than your X’s and O’s!
Ask yourself…
- 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?
Go ask a teen…
- 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?
Resources:
- FCA: fca.org
- Character Coaching: dfwfca.org
- CenterPeace e3 Conference
- Website: dontpanicpodcast.org
- Music: Under the Chandeliers
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Ryan Young
Special Guest
Ryan Young | Special Guest
Ryan is the Campus Minister of The Hills Dallas campus. Ryan played in the NFL for five years. After retiring from the NFL, Ryan worked for ESPN Radio and Fox Sports as a sports analyst, then was called to ministry and served The Hills Church, FCA and OU.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.