About this episode
In the debut episode of Pin It Forward , hosts Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist, kick off their podcast with a passionate mission to guide parents in nurturing young wrestlers without the pressure that often plagues youth sports. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Pin It Forward Podcast 00:00:14 - Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:44 - Personal Experiences with Wrestling 00:01:55 - The Impact of Parental Pressure 00:03:33 - Wrestling vs. Team Sports 00:04:20 - Encouragement Over Criticism 00:05:42 - Brandon's Wrestling Background 00:08:01 - The Role of Supportive Coaches 00:09:43 - The Importance of Trust in Relationships 00:10:56 - Verbal Criticism vs. Physical Criticism 00:12:52 - Building Resilience in Young Athletes 00:16:06 - Effort Over Outcome 00:19:11 - The Balance of Toughness and Support 00:20:40 - Future Topics for the Podcast 00:24:40 - Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices