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Stav, Abby & Matt Podcast - B105 Brisbane - Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman & Matty ActonRaising Athletes Right: Sports Journalist & Mum Asia Mape Shares Her PlaybookIf you're a sports parent - you won't want to miss this episode. When Abby’s son wanted to quit tennis, it wasn’t the sport she mourned—it was their time together. So she turned to award-winning sports journalist and mum Asia Mape for advice. In this episode, Asia shares her insights on raising young athletes with empathy, balance, and perspective.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/stav-abby-and-mattSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0916 min
The SPORTi PodcastPassion, Pressure, and Perspective: The Sports Parent JourneyIn this heartfelt and insightful episode of The SPORTi Podcast hosts Laura and Pam sit down with Asia Mape, founder of @theilovetowatchyouplay and a veteran sports journalist turned youth sports advocate. Asia shares her personal journey into sports parenting, reflecting on how her experiences with her three daughters transformed her approach to youth athletics. She candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of being a sports parent—from burnout and pressure to identity and passion—and emphasizes the importance of truly listening to children, even when their path veers away from competitive sport. Her eldest daughter’s decision to quit water polo becam...2025-03-3143 min
Youth $portsTop 6 Parenting Mistakes That Cause Kids to Quit SportsEpisode 35: Asia Mape (4-time Emmy Award winning journalist and Sports Television producer, Founder of "I Love To Watch You Play" blog)
In this episode, I sit down with Asia Mape, a sports media veteran turned youth sports advocate, to discuss the biggest mistakes parents make, the changing culture of youth sports, and how we can do better.
🔹 From the Olympics to Youth Sports – Mape’s career covering five Olympics, multiple NBA playoffs, Super Bowls, and more gave her a front-row seat to elite athletes—but nothing prepared her for the world of youth sports parenting.
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Raising Elite CompetitorsQuitting Sports: What Parents Can Do To Prevent It & How to Know When It's Time w/ Asia Mape of I Love to Watch You PlayWhat would you do if your child said they wanted to quit their sport? Would you panic, push them harder, or pause and listen? In this episode, I sit down with Asia Mape, founder of I Love to Watch You Play, to discuss the delicate balance of supporting our young athletes through the highs and lows of their sports journey. Asia brings her experience as a three-time Emmy-winning sports journalist, a former D1 athlete, and a mom of three daughters, two of whom are D1 athletes themselves.We talk all about the challenges that sports parents face...2025-02-0437 min
ILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMThe Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg BergeThe Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge
The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge. How do you build a winning team culture? What’s the biggest mistake parents make in youth sports? And why do some of the best players never start?
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Berge—a highly respected high school coach, principal, and leadership expert—who shares game-changing advice for coaches, parents, and athletes.
Greg has spent decades coaching and leading teams, and his insights on coaching philosophy, youth sports culture, a...2025-01-3048 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMBreaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca SmithBreaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith. Why do some kids freeze in sports while others thrive under pressure?
Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, founder of Complete Performance Coaching and Perform Happy, to discuss the hidden mental struggles of young athletes. A former gymnast who battled fear and self-doubt, Rebecca now helps athletes break through mental blocks, manage pressure, and regain confidence in their sport.
We cover:
Why fear—not lack of effort—is often the real reason kids struggle
How parents may be addi...2025-01-2445 min
Educational AD PodcastAsia Mape of I LOVE TO WATCH YOU PLAY is Back on Super Tuesday!Asia Mape was a MULTI Emmy Award Winning Producer who took her passion for sports and Founded I LOVE TO WATCH YOU PLAY and today she shares some great observations on how Parents (and Coaches / ADs) help kids navigate their journey through sports including YOUTH, HS, and into College. THIS is a "Must Listen" on The Educational AD Podcast!2025-01-1417 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMFrom Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob BellFrom Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob Bell
From Setbacks to Comebacks: Raising Mentally Tough Athletes With Dr. Rob Bell. How do you help young athletes bounce back after failure? Can you really teach mental toughness, or is it something kids learn by facing adversity? In this episode of I Love to Watch You Play, Asia Mape sits down with Dr. Rob Bell—sports psychologist, author, and advocate for raising resilient, joyful athletes.
Dr. Bell opens up about his own “hinge moment”—a life-changing event that ended his sports career but led to his passion for helping...2025-01-1351 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMTake Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda FlanaganTake Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda Flanagan
Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports. What if the very thing you thought would set your child up for success is actually causing more harm than good? Today, we’re diving into the world of youth sports with Linda Flanagan, a journalist, coach, and author of Take Back the Game. Linda unpacks how the youth sports industry plays on parents’ fears, pushing competition and pressure at the expense of what sports are truly about—character, connection, and joy.
We’ll explore the seismic shift from kid-driv...2025-01-061h 10
Girl, How'd You Get That Gig?Ep. 31 -Asia Mape, Founder of “I love to watch you play.com”In Episode 31 of “Girl, How’d You Get That Gig?!”, we meet Asia Mape, founder of “I love to watch you play.com” and a mother of three girls. After years of producing sports on the biggest stages, Asia decided to follow her passion of making youth sports a positive experience
for all athletes, regardless of their level or path. Refreshing and real - we can ALL learn something about being better with our young athletes.2024-11-1357 min
PerformHappy with Rebecca SmithRaising Happy Athletes - The Parent's Playbook with Asia MapeOn today's PerformHappy podcast, we're diving deep into the world of sport parenting with a truly special guest, Asia Mape. Asia is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and sports TV producer who has worked for all the major sports networks, covering some of the biggest events, including five Olympics and NBA profiles. But the reason she's here today goes beyond her impressive career—she’s also the mother of three daughters who all love sports, and she’s the founder of I Love to Watch You Play.Asia’s passion is helping parents stop unintentionally harming...2024-10-2944 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMUnlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports ExpertUnlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert
Unlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert. Linda Martindale may be one of the most qualified youth sports experts we've had on the podcast. Her father was a coach, she played D1 basketball. All four of her kids play collegiate sports—basketball, beach volleyball, skiing, soccer, and Lacrosse. She is the head coach of a men's high school varsity basketball team, has a podcast where she speaks to athletes about overcoming challenges, and also happens to be an athlete mental wellness coach!
This is...2024-08-1753 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMBring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes.Bring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes.
Bring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes. Calling all coaches and parents who want to instill A LOVE of sport in their child. Today’s guest is NONE OTHER Than James Lowe; you probably know him as “Coach Ballgame.” Coach Ballgame is the Ambassador of PLAY BALL, partnering with Major League Baseball coaching camps and growing the game of baseball. He has also partnered with the Chicago Cubs and FOX SPORTS.
His mission is simple: build character and get k...2024-08-1454 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMA Simple Seed – A Book That Will Change Your Athlete’s LifeToday’s guest is Katie Wood, the author of A Simple Seed. The Simple Seed recently became the best-selling children’s book on Amazon, passing Harry Potter and Dr. Seuss. It also hit the #1 best seller for Happiness Self-Help, passing Jay Shetty, Glenn Doyle, and the Dalai Lama. She's been on The Today Show, and the Simple Seed is now in schools all over the country.
It helps with confidence, gratitude, and a growth mindset and allows parents to show their kids how much they matter. It helps create positive habits and routines and connects parents and kids. Here’s one of...2024-08-1043 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMNot Good Enough – The Toxic World of Youth SportsNot Good Enough - The Toxic World of Youth Sports
My guest on this episode of the Ilovetowatchyouplay.com podcast is Tony Snethen, the executive producer of the documentary Not Good Enough. Snethen is also the Vice President of brand innovation for the Kansas City Royals. It perfectly captures the last nine years of the content we’ve shared here rolled into a perfect and powerful 45 minutes.
The film is critically acclaimed and was recently recognized, earning 3 Telly Awards!
A MUST watch and MUST listen for anyone involved in youth sports.
You can find the film at Shutoutthestigma.com
And The...2024-08-0845 min
Educational AD PodcastSUPER TUESDAY #22 - Asia Mape of I Love To Watch You PlayOur good friend, Asia Mape of I Love To Watch You Play, shares a timely segment on the importance of Mental Health Awareness! Take a listen and put this one in your Toolbox - THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
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When The Cleats Come OffSigns you may be a helicopter parentOur athletes don’t need us to solve all their problems, they need us to help them figure things out on their own and regulate emotions so they can grow up to be strong, confident, independent and curious athletes who run into their fears instead of hide from them. This episode shares what you can start doing to help her stay calm under stress better and build up her own self confidence.Articles Mentioned: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/development https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/development https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/self...2024-07-1728 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMPerforming, Playing, and Living Life To The Max With Max RookeThe conversation explores the themes of high performance, habits, and team culture with Pepperdine assistant women's soccer coach, Max Rooke.2024-07-1156 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMHow Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George MumfordHow Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford
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How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses his new book 'Unlocked' and the importance of mindfulness for athletes and non-athletes alike. Mumford believes that everyone has a masterpiece inside waiting to be unlocked through mindfulness and self-awareness. Mumford discusses the power of thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs in shaping our reality. He emphasizes the importance of creating space between stimulus and response and choosing our attitudes and values. Mumford also explores the concept of flow and the role of mindfulness in achieving peak...2024-07-1100 min
Let The Kids PlayEp. 6 - The Car Ride HomeDr. Sam & Rick speak with the co-founder of the website I Love to Watch You Play, Asia Mape, and her daughter Berkley who plays D1 soccer at The Ohio State University. They discuss tips for parents during the car ride home after a sporting event.2024-05-1451 min
Curiosity with Kristen26. Asia Mape - Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Creator of ilovetowatchyouplay.comEpisode 26 is with Asia Mape. Asia is a 4-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Sports Television Producer. She has worked for all the major Sports Networks: Fox Sports, ESPN, TNT, NFL Network, and NBC Sports. She’s covered the most high-profile sporting events in the world, including five Olympics, multiple NBA playoffs, and 2 Super Bowls. She’s interviewed hundreds of athletes and has helped tell their stories of incredible talent, work ethic, and their journeys to become world-class competitors. She is also a mom to 3 beautiful daughters who were raised with sports, along with playing herself in college sports. In supp...2024-04-1659 min
Female FootballersAsia Mape- I Love To Watch You PlayThis week we sit down with Asia Amal’s, founder of I Love To Watch You Play. She is an Emmy award winning sports journalist who now helps parents restore joy, renew purpose and reevaluate the way they support their athlete. This is a great episode for parents! Enjoy!2024-04-1048 min
The Determined Society with Shawn FrenchEmpowering Youth in Sports: Nurturing Joy Over PressureIn this conversation, Shawn French and Asia Mape discuss the impact of parental interjection and overcoaching in youth sports. They explore the pressure to win and the desire for college access as driving forces behind these behaviors. They also highlight the need for free play leagues and the importance of allowing children to play for fun without adult interference. The conversation emphasizes the role of coaches and parents in creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes. Overall, the conversation encourages a more balanced and enjoyable approach to youth sports. The conversation explores the negative impact of parental...2024-04-0859 min
Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay111. Asia Mape, Founder of I Love to Watch You PlayHi I’m Scot Cooper and this is the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode I welcome Asia Mape the founder of I Love to Watch You Play. She discusses her experiences as a parent of athletes and the lessons she’s learned from along the way. I Love to Watch You Play has the motto helping sports parents raise healthy, happy athletes- the name says it all, young athletes repeatedly express that what they want to hear from their parents is ‘I love to watch you play’. Check out Asia’s podcast at ilovetowatchyouplay.com.2024-03-261h 02
Educational AD PodcastSUPER Tuesday #12 - Asia Mape of I Love To Watch You Play!This week on SUPER TUESDAY, the great Asia Mape of "I Love to Watch You Play" shares a very personal story of her daughter's playing (and quitting) a sport - a truly Elite Athlete - to pursue her Love of Art. It will not just tug at your heart but it's a great lesson for ADs, Coaches, and Parents! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!
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Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay105. Women's Soccer Student-Athletes: Delaney Brown, Univ of Miami and Berkley Mape, The Ohio State UnivIn this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome 2 women’s soccer student-athletes. Delaney Brown just completed her career at the University of Miami and Berkley Mape is in her first year at the Ohio State University. Thank you to Asia Mape of I Love to Watch You Play and Chris Brown of Student Athlete NIL for helping to make this happen!SummaryThey reflect on the impact of early commitments and the importance of mental and physical preparation. The conversation also highlights the differences between youth soccer...2024-03-0557 min
The Beyond the Scoreboard PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Being a Superstar Sports Parent w/Asia MapeThe Bridging Impact Podcast is committed to sharing insightful wisdom from experienced coaches, sports psychologists, and athletic directors to transform athletes into leaders on and off the court.
Asia Mape is a 4-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Sports Television Producer. She has worked for all the major Sports Networks: Fox Sports, ESPN, TNT, NFL Network, and NBC Sports. She’s covered the most high-profile sporting events in the world, including five Olympics, multiple NBA playoffs, and 2 Super Bowls. She’s interviewed hundreds of athletes and has helped tell their stories of incredible talent, work ethic, and their jour...2024-02-2848 min
A.C.E. Futbol AcademyMerits of School vs Club Soccer with Asia MapeSend us a textCoach Hamilton sits down with Emmy-Award winning sports journalist and founder of Ilovetowatchyouplay.com, Asia Mape to discuss the merits of both club and school soccer.2024-02-0525 minWhen The Cleats Come OffGet to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor CanalesMost of the time umpires are misunderstood and it’s time to give them a voice! This week on the pod, we have professional and collegiate umpire, Victor Canales, sharing a bit of his experience behind the plate (the good, bad and sometimes ugly), the preparation that goes into this profession, insight of the struggle umpires endure and what the commonalities are between the best umpires in the game. Parents and coaches are a BIG reason why some of the best umpires quit the profession which is why we’re at an all-time low on good umpires. We need to f...2024-01-3124 min
Pediatric Sports Medicine PodcastI Love to Watch You Play with Asia MapeAs we all know, the world of youth sports today can sometimes be described as sheer chaos for some families. The frequent travel for competitions, the never-ending quest to keep up with the Joneses, the fear of missing out on developing your child if […]2024-01-2742 minPediatric Sports Medicine PodcastI Love to Watch You Play with Asia MapeAs we all know, the world of youth sports today can sometimes be described as sheer chaos for some families. The frequent travel for competitions, the never-ending quest to keep up with the Joneses, the fear of missing out on developing your child if you don’t get them signed up in preschool for sports camps and skill development, numerous practices, the narrative that you must be involved year-round to be better.
As a sport medicine physician, I stress with families we want sports to be fun, not painful, especially when talking with our pre high school aged athletes. But ho...2024-01-2742 min
Women and Small Business with Allison MarkettiYOUTH SPORTS: Important Life Lessons “I” Learned The Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To)(ASIA MAPE)In today’s episode, Allison is joined by the incredible Asia Mape. She is a 4x Emmy Award winning journalist, who has worked at ESPN, FOX Sport, NFL, NBC, she has interviewed 100s of TOP Athletes on and off the field. She is an EXPERT on all things youth sports, built a whole business around it and shares it ALL with us. The good, the bad and the hard. Asia shares her painful journey with her daughter in youth sports. She shares her GO TO for staying calm with our kids (including at youth sports) and why it is so im...2024-01-021h 35
Educational AD PodcastSUPER TUESDAY #2 - Asia Mape, I Love To Watch You Play!This week the GREAT Asia Mape returns to the Podcast! Asia has a tremendous background in sports and TV and today she shares a very cool resource for ADs and Coaches on SUPER TUESDAY on The Educational AD Podcast!
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Alpha Girl Confidence246. Raising Confident Athletes with Asia MapeIn today’s episode I sat down with Asia Mape who is an Emmy award winning sports journalist, former college athlete, a mother of 3 daughters, and the founder of I Love to Watch You Play. In this convo we dove deep into the challenges and pressures that parents face in navigating the world of youth sports, and the impact this has on kids.
Here are some key takeaways and highlights from this episode:
Support without pressure: Asia highlighted the importance of guiding and supporting kids in their sports endeavors without pressuring them. Encouraging open communication and un...2023-12-0652 min
Winning is Not Everything#189: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape On What Inspired Her To Start WebsiteIn Part 3 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," provides context for what inspired her to start her website, and lessons she's learned — and applied — as a sports parent to her younger daughters. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-1716 minWinning is Not Everything#189: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape On What Inspired Her To Start WebsiteIn Part 3 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," provides context for what inspired her to start her website, and lessons she's learned — and applied — as a sports parent to her younger daughters. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-1716 minWinning is Not Everything#188: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Mistakes She Made As Sports ParentIn Part 2 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," candidly shares insight into the most popular piece she wrote for her website titled, "My Daughter Quit Sports, and This Is What Youth Sports Parents Need To Know." Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-1016 minWinning is Not Everything#188: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Mistakes She Made As Sports ParentIn Part 2 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," candidly shares insight into the most popular piece she wrote for her website titled, "My Daughter Quit Sports, and This Is What Youth Sports Parents Need To Know." Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-1016 minWinning is Not Everything#187: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Some Defining Childhood Stories In Part 1 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," highlights some of her most memorable and impactful childhood stories from growing up in Detroit and Virginia. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-0318 minWinning is Not Everything#187: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Some Defining Childhood Stories In Part 1 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," highlights some of her most memorable and impactful childhood stories from growing up in Detroit and Virginia. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.2023-10-0318 min
Winning is Not Everything#187: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Some Defining Childhood Stories In Part 1 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," highlights some of her most memorable and impactful childhood stories from growing up in Detroit and Virginia. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches. 2023-09-2718 minWinning is Not Everything#187: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Some Defining Childhood Stories In Part 1 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," highlights some of her most memorable and impactful childhood stories from growing up in Detroit and Virginia. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches. 2023-09-2718 min
Educational AD PodcastEp. #456 - Asia Mape, Founder of I LOVE TO WATCH YOU PLAY!This was a Fun One! Asia Mape was a D-I Athlete who became a 4x Emmy Winning Journalist (and mom) and she is the Co-Founder of I Love to Watch You Play! Check out some really cool BEST PRACTICES on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast!
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The Junior Golf PodcastVol 43 Presents Asia Mape, Founder of I Love To Watch You PlayWe Believe In The Power Of Sports
Injuries in young athletes have soared. Costs to compete have skyrocketed. Kids are quitting in record numbers. But we believe strongly in youth sports, and the many ways it improves our childrens’ lives.
We are here to help parents regain balance and sanity, and to help restore the joy,
accomplishment, and core values derived from sports.
We started this website because we had and still have so many questions and concerns along this journey. We hope that that ou...2023-02-0140 min
The Reformed Sports Project PodcastEp 62: Asia MapeAsia Mape is the Founder of I Love To Watch You Play, an educational website designed to help parents feel more confident and regain balance and sanity as they navigate the youth sports journey with their children. A former collegiate athlete, four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, experienced sports television Producer, and sports parent, Asia joins Nick to discuss how parents can balance support versus pressure and learn from past mistakes as well as the importance of parents enabling their kids to take agency over their own paths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-0725 minI Love to Watch You PlayFuel Your Athlete For SuccessFuel Your Athlete For Success (49 Minute watch/listen- Subjects discussed in order below) Did you know the majority of kids BELIEVE their nutrition is good — until they learn what really is good fuel for an athlete or that 40% of young athletes don’t eat breakfast? We are asking and demanding so much of young […]
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Fuel your athlete for success. We are asking and demanding so much of young athletes these days, yet, they don't have the knowledge or understanding of basic nutrition; 40% of athletes don't even eat breakfast. Sports Nutritionist Tavis Piattoly helps us sort through fact and fiction to give parents and athletes an actionable plan to help them succeed. Piattoly is the former New Orleans Saints, Pelicans, and Tulane Athletic dietician and the Co-founder and Director of Sports Nutrition for My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com) and the Eat2...2021-08-1048 min
Coaching Culture203 Parents & Coaches Working Together to Support the Athlete Part 2 | Asia MapeSpecial Guest: Asia Mape
Website: ILoveToWatchYouPlay.com
Twitter: @AsiaILTWYP
- The Challenges Facing Sports Parents Today
- The Line Between Supporting and Pressuring Athletes
- Consistently Reviewing Goals with Athletes
- When an Athlete Wants to Quit How Can We Support
- Nate’s 3 Asks of Parents
Schedule a call with J.P. or Nate to discuss how we can support you! thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/
Learn more about the mentorship program: buff.ly/3bofckX
Check Out Our Other Online Cou...2021-08-0133 minCoaching Culture202 Improving the Parent-Coach Relationship Part 1 | Asia MapeGuest: Asia Mape
Website: ilovetowatchyouplay.com
Twitter: @AsiaILTWYP
- Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy, and Successful Athletes
- Being Consistent in Your Communication with Parents
- Ways Coaches Help & Hurt the Coach-Parent Relationship
- Working with the “Entitled” Sports Parents
- Managing the Crazy Sports Parent
Schedule a call with J.P. or Nate to discuss how we can support you! thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/
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Check Out Our Other Online Courses at T...2021-07-2533 minI Love to Watch You PlayHigh Performance For Youth AthletesHigh Performance For Youth Athletes (54 Minute watch/listen- Time Stamps below to jump to topics on video) Director of High Performance For The Chicago Cubs, Dr. Adam Beard, shares the latest information on high performance for youth sports parents. He gives great insight into so many topics; a few are; tips for maximizing performance, youth […]
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Director of High Performance For The Chicago Cubs, Dr. Adam Beard, shares the latest information on high performance for youth sports parents. He gives great insight into so many topics; a few are; tips for maximizing performance, youth athletes and strength, conditioning, sports psychology, recovery, heat vs. cold, and electrolytes and sports drinks.
The interview is also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your he...2021-06-2255 min
CAP Chat Live!Rush Soccer Development: Parenting Tips For Before, During, And After Tryouts With Asia Mape.Wonderful interview for all Rush coaches and parents, in which Pablo Toledo -Rush Soccer’s Sporting Project Director- was joined by Asia Mape, Founder & CEO of ‘I Love To Watch You Play’, an organization that specializes in sports parenting, to discuss the parents role during this stressful time of the year, and how we can support our children best through it. 2021-06-0841 minI Love to Watch You PlayCoaching, Parenting, & Empowering Female AthletesCoaching, Parenting, & Empowering Female Athletes Alison Foley shares how to coach, parent, and guide female athletes on their athletic journey. Foley is the former Boston College head women’s soccer coach, the winningest coach in BC history, youth National Team scout, and celebrated co-author of two books, “How To Coach Girls’, and “The Elusive Full Ride […]
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Alison Foley shares how to coach, parent, and guide female athletes on their athletic journey.
Foley is the former Boston College head women’s soccer coach, the winningest coach in BC history, youth National Team scout, and celebrated co-author of two books, “How To Coach Girls’, and “The Elusive Full Ride scholarship.” She is a college recruiting expert and currently helps high school athletes with the recruiting process.
The interview is also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your...2021-05-251h 01I Love to Watch You PlayConcussions In Youth Sports: What Parents Need To KnowConcussions In Youth Sports: What Parents Need To Know Dr. Micky Collins is the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program director and has served as a consultant for the NFL, NHL, USA Rugby, US Lacrosse, and many other sports organizations. Dr. Collins shares the latest information and studies on treatments for concussions, who is most at […]
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Dr. Micky Collins is the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program director and has served as a consultant for the NFL, NHL, USA Rugby, US Lacrosse, and many other sports organizations.
Dr. Collins shares the latest information and studies on treatments for concussions, who is most at risk, and debunks some long-held concussion protocols.
It's also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider, always consult with your doctor fir...2021-05-0443 min
Way of Champions Podcast#217 The Power of "I Love to Watch You Play" with 4x Emmy Award Winning Sports Journalist and Producer Asia MapeAsia Mape is a 4x Emmy Awards winning sports journalist and producer, and the founder of the incredible website "I Love to Watch You Play." She has covered five Olympic games, two Super Bowls and nearly every major sporting event in the world. She has also interviewed hundreds of the top athletes, and has first hand knowledge of what it takes to perform at the highest level. A former college basketball player and mom of three athletic girls, Mape has dedicated the past few years to providing parents and coaches with the latest information on coaching, parenting, nutrition, sleep...2021-04-251h 11ILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMPodcast: Substance Abuse And Your AthleteSubstance Abuse And Your Athlete
Nearly 1 in 5 (19.4%) of adolescents age 12 and up used an illicit drug in the past year (SAMHSA, 2018)
Between 2006 and 2015, there were 36,422 adolescent and young adult drug-related deaths in the U.S. (Ali et al., 2019)
In the 15-24 year age range, 50% of deaths (from accidents, homicides, suicides) involve alcohol or drug abuse. (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry website)
There are a lot of reasons to be concerned about drug and alcohol use by young people today. But there are also some things we as parents, coaches, and educators can be doing to help protect our children.
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The post How To Protect Your Child From Addiction appeared first on I Love to Watch You Play.2021-04-131h 11I Love to Watch You PlaySleep And Your Athlete: The Most Potential For Positive Impact On Athletic PerformanceSleep And Your Athlete: The Most Potential For Positive Impact On Athletic Performance Sleep has “the most potential for positive impact on athletic performance,” according to sleepforsuccesswestport.com. More than training modifications, coaching, nutrition, or conditioning, scientists have called it “the most potent performance-enhancing activity that we know of. There’s nothing that you can do, there’s […]
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Sleep has “the most potential for positive impact on athletic performance,” according to sleepforsuccesswestport.com. More than training modifications, coaching, nutrition, or conditioning, scientists have called it "the most potent performance-enhancing activity that we know of. There's nothing that you can do, there's no drug, there's no routine, there's no food you can eat that's going to have a bigger impact on your performance scientifically than the sleep you get at night.
We discussed EVERYTHING you need to know about sleep and raising athletes in our latest LIVE...2021-04-0551 minI Love to Watch You PlayCovid And Your Athlete: What You Need To KnowCovid And Your Athlete: What You Need To Know Watch the Vodcast or Short on time, watch the Mash-Up The Ilovetowatchyouplay.com podcast with Dr. Sam Maniar tackles Covid and your athlete. Our guest, Dr. Mel Herbert from UCLA School of Medicine and founder of EM:Rap.org, Emergency Medicine: Reviews and Perspectives. Just some of the topics […]
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Watch the Vodcast or Short on time, watch the Mash-Up
The Ilovetowatchyouplay.com podcast with Dr. Sam Maniar tackles Covid and your athlete. Our guest, Dr. Mel Herbert from UCLA School of Medicine and founder of EM:Rap.org, Emergency Medicine: Reviews and Perspectives.
Just some of the topics we cover with Dr. Herbert...
Understanding the long-term risks, associated with Covid and your athlete. Should your athlete have an EKG if they've had Covid? Is there a valid concern for the spread of the virus through youth sports? Fact and fiction ab...2021-02-2238 minI Love to Watch You PlayMOJO – A Game-Changer For Youth SportsWhat do Russell Wilson, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, & Ben Sherwood, the former co-chairman of Disney/ABC, have in common? They are all parents of athletes who dream of making youth sports fun again. One athlete, one family, one team at a time. A fairly sizeable goal, but these prominent athletes, along with CEO Sherwood and […]
The post MOJO – A Game-Changer For Youth Sports appeared first on I Love to Watch You Play.2021-02-1018 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMMOJO – A Game-Changer For Youth SportsWhat do Russell Wilson, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, & Ben Sherwood, the former co-chairman of Disney/ABC, have in common? They are all parents of athletes who dream of making youth sports fun again. One athlete, one family, one team at a time.
A fairly sizeable goal, but these prominent athletes, along with CEO Sherwood and CPO Reed Shaffner, have a pretty good idea of where to start, leveling the playing field with just a few simple swipes. Their new App, MOJO, launched this week. The best way to describe it, a coach-in-a-box.
MOJO targets volunteer coaches who are instructing kids b...2021-02-1018 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMMindfulness In Youth Sports: Podcast Episode #6Mindfulness In Youth Sports – Podcast #6
Dr. Amy Saltzman, the author of A Still Quiet Place For Athletes, helps parents learn a mindful approach to their children's sports and gives a step-by-step guide to easing anxiety before a big game. This practical guide can be used to help you with your children’s games, to help them before big games and in everyday life.
The Parents Role In The Pressure Our Kids Feel To Be Perfect
Topics Covered And Where To Find Them:
1:10 - Gymnastics as the first mindfulness teacher
2:10 - Parents feeling overly attached to their child's performance
2:27 - What is m...2021-01-1629 minI Love to Watch You PlayMindfulness In Youth Sports: Podcast Episode #6Mindfulness In Youth Sports – Podcast #6 Dr. Amy Saltzman, the author of A Still Quiet Place For Athletes, helps parents learn a mindful approach to their children’s sports and gives a step-by-step guide to easing anxiety before a big game. This practical guide can be used to help you with your children’s games, to […]
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Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven LeadersI Love To Watch You Play with Asia MapeAll children are different. They have their own interests and hobbies, and their own unique dreams they want to pursue when they grow up. Some kids will choose to continue playing sports as they get older, while others will take a different path. That’s why it’s important to listen to them as they grow and share with you what makes them happy and fulfilled. This week, Asia Mape, founder of I Love To Watch You Play, shares tips on cultivating a healthy enjoyment of sports in kids of all ages. There will be plenty of time...2020-12-1630 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMHow Sports Specialization Is Changing Your Child’s BodyShoulder, knee and sports medicine surgeon at the world renowned Steadman clinic in Vail, Colorado and former New England Patriots team doctor, Dr. Matt Provencher on the devastating effects of specializing too early in sports.2019-04-1300 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMAre You OVER-Attached To Your Child’s Performance?Are You OVER-Attached To Your Child's Performance?
Amy Saltzman, a mindful expert and author of "A Still Quiet Place For Athletes", discusses the signs a parent is too attached to their child's performance on the field or court and how to help ease anxiety in young athletes.
3:24 What is mindfulness for an athlete
4:20 What are the signs you are overly attached to your child's performance
5:30 Being there for our child and not for our own agenda
6:20 How to watch them play without being overly attached or anxious
10:40 Why our 'support' often feels like pressure to our children
12:40 Listening to our...2019-03-2129 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMCreating A Healthy Parent/Coach Relationship: Podcast Episode #5Creating A Healthy Parent/Coach Relationship Podcast
UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell & guest J.P. Nerbun join Alex Flanagan and Asia Mape to discuss this oftentimes tricky and stressful relationship and ways to improve it.
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Mental and physical burnout, a billion-dollar soft tissue repair industry, and kids leaving sports in droves. Sports Specialization has gotten out of control, so much so, the medical world has officially declared ESS (Early Sports Specialization) a disorder.
On today's podcast, Executive Vice President of US Club Soccer and the ECNL, Christian Lavers, joins us to talk about this problem and what parents need to know to navigate this important issue. And we speak with Chris Murphy, the Executive Director of Coastal FC Soccer in Vancouver, Canada, where his club and a...2018-06-2328 minI Love to Watch You PlayHow To Help Your Soccer Player Get Recruited By A College: Podcast Episode #3How To Help Your Soccer Play Get Recruited By A College Anyone with a daughter who wants to play college soccer needs to listen to this podcast. Collegecommitted.com founder Jane Alukonis researched thousands of college rosters and created an algorithm to help young women find the right match if they want to play at the […]
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Anyone with a daughter who wants to play college soccer needs to listen to this podcast. Collegecommitted.com founder Jane Alukonis researched thousands of college rosters and created an algorithm to help young women find the right match if they want to play at the next level. She has dedicated the last several years of her life to coaching and helping girls navigate this complex process. Jane discusses how parents "ruin" it for recruits, when you should and shouldn't switch clubs, the difference between playing at a D1, D2...2017-10-2822 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMNBA Head Coach Steve Kerr Shares His Sports Parenting Philosophy: Podcast Episode #2Whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, I promise you will find value in listening to our latest podcast with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr.
The father of three kids, two of who were scholarship athletes in college, Kerr shares his sports parenting philosophy and coaching tips that apply to the boardroom as much as they do to the basketball court. Also, find out why the Warriors tailor their schedule around tee times, what Kerr thinks truly sets Steph Curry apart from other NBA players and wishes every kid could have, and why he says t...2017-09-1535 minI Love to Watch You PlayNBA Head Coach Steve Kerr Shares His Sports Parenting Philosophy: Podcast Episode #2Whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, I promise you will find value in listening to our latest podcast with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. The father of three kids, two of who were scholarship athletes in college, Kerr shares his sports parenting philosophy and coaching tips that apply to […]
The post NBA Head Coach Steve Kerr Shares His Sports Parenting Philosophy: Podcast Episode #2 appeared first on I Love to Watch You Play.2017-09-1535 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMNFL Quarterback Drew Brees Shares His Sports Parenting PhilosophyWe talk to Dad and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. The 20-year NFL pro and father of four, shares his sports parenting philosophy. In the podcast, why Brees won't let his kids specialize in one sport or play tackle football before middle school. Brees also shares details of his newly launched and quickly growing flag football league Football 'N' America that he hopes will set the new standard for how flag football is played in America. Plus, what he's looking forward to as he goes back to work and why this year could be his best ever on the foo...2017-07-2934 minI Love to Watch You PlayNFL Quarterback Drew Brees Shares His Sports Parenting PhilosophyWe talk to Dad and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. The 20-year NFL pro and father of four, shares his sports parenting philosophy. In the podcast, why Brees won’t let his kids specialize in one sport or play tackle football before middle school. Brees also shares details of his newly launched and quickly growing […]
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