How youth sports can help your kid grow in 2026
As we close out the year, Eric Williams and I sat down to talk through nine lessons we hope every kid learns through youth sports in 2026. This one is fun, honest, and packed with the kinds of conversations we all want our kids to experience as they grow up through sports.
We walk through each lesson on a five minute clock. Some we nail. Others… we definitely race the buzzer. But every one of them points back to the bigger purpose behind these games our kids play.
In this episode we talk about:
• Separating confidence from performance
• Handling hard things without giving up
• Seeing mistakes as feedback
• Why effort creates opportunity
• Navigating big emotions in healthy ways
• The everyday value of being coachable
• How leadership starts with serving
• Why accountability builds trust
• Finding joy in the process, not just the outcome
If you ever wonder what sports are really teaching your kid, this is the episode to start with.
Here’s to a meaningful and healthy 2026 for you and your kids.
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