172: Youth Sports: The Key to Raising Great Athletes

What Parents NEED to Know! Are you helping or hurting your kids' athletic success? In Episode 172 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with former Division One athlete Nicole Roggow to tackle the tough questions every parent needs to ask themselves. From avoiding burnout to preventing injuries and fostering a love for the game, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to raise confident, well-rounded athletes. Ready to take your family’s fitness to the next level? Discover the right training program for you and try the Train Hard app FREE for 7 days here: https://th.fit/. Whether you’re balancing your own workouts or looking to set a better example for your kids, we’ve got you covered. In today’s conversation, we explore the realities of youth sports, from the pressures of early specialization to the risks of poor movement patterns. Nicole shares valuable insights on how parents can avoid common mistakes that sabotage their kids’ development as athletes. Plus, Jason and Gabe reflect on their personal experiences balancing parenting with athleticism, offering practical advice for dads striving to lead by example. Follow Nicole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.roggow/ Honor Your Nutrition: https://honoryournutritioncoaching.com/ Take our Training Program Quiz and get a 7-Day Trial to the TH App here: https://th.fit/ Code: JKPODCAST for 50% off Lab Work at Blokes: https://blokes.co/jkpodcast Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=en Never Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/ NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Parenting Tips from a D1 College Athlete 1:41 From Tennis to Basketball – Nicole’s Journey 5:26 Should Kids Specialize in One Sport? 7:14 Avoiding Burnout in Youth Sports 10:43 Raising Happy and Balanced Athletes 12:28 Life-Changing ACL Injury 16:15 Why Female Athletes Get Injured More 18:01 Preventing Injuries in Young Athletes 21:14 Let Kids Play for Passion, Not Rewards 22:49 Childhood Lessons from Parental Fights 25:45 Growing Up in the Hustle of New York 27:18 Why Suburban Life is Better for Families 30:29 Parenting and Work During COVID 32:11 Daycare and Nutrition Tips for Kids 35:43 What Dads Need to Know About Postpartum 37:13 The Emotional Struggles of Motherhood 40:20 Postpartum Recovery - Mental and Physical Health 42:03 How Nutrition Impacts Postpartum Health 45:11 Social Media Pressure on Postpartum Moms 47:01 The Stress of Returning to Work Too Soon 50:12 Hard Lessons from Broken Relationships 51:47 Secrets to Long-Distance Relationship Success 55:01 Communication is Key to Growth 56:37 Transform Your Life with Better Nutrition