About this episode
I discuss the nine essential rules to save youth sports, emphasizing the importance of fun, intrinsic motivation, and supportive environments for young athletes. I cover topics such as the significance of praising effort over results, the value of learning to lose, and the pitfalls of early specialization in sports. - 00:00 The Importance of Youth Sports 02:51 Nine Rules for Youth Sports 05:42 Fostering Intrinsic Motivation 08:33 The Role of Parents and Coaches 11:44 Travel Teams and Specialization 14:27 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation 17:39 Conclusion and Call to Action - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on September 8th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/