MANAGING THE MADNESS PODCAST

On our show we speak to both parents and athletes about the good and bad parts of being involved in youth sports and the best ways to raise a student athlete.

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  • Managing the MADness Episode 4 - Playing the Long Game with Vince Padua
    • 4/6/22

    Managing the MADness Episode 4 - Playing the Long Game with Vince Padua

    In this episode, you'll meet Vince Padua, father to Sam and Ben. Having grown up on the golf course, both boys have been making a name for themselves in the junior golf ranks for a few years now. Listen in as Vince shares some great insight into managing sibling rivalry, dealing with major brand sponsorships, and how he's put a priority on raising good kids who also happen to be good golfers too.

  • Managing the MADness Episode 2 - Fighting Your Way to the Top with Chad Brown
    • 3/23/22

    Managing the MADness Episode 2 - Fighting Your Way to the Top with Chad Brown

    In this episode, you'll meet Chad Brown, a soccer dad to two daughter, Chloe and Ally. During our chat, we go deep into the world of club soccer and follow Ally's rise through the ranks to earning a college scholarship. There are setbacks and challenges along the way, but Chad's balanced and measured approach was clearly a key to helping Ally achieve her goal. This conversation is a great listen for any parent trying to help their kid compete at the next level.

  • Managing the MADness Episode 1 - Following the Dream with Anne Grieshop
    • 3/16/22

    Managing the MADness Episode 1 - Following the Dream with Anne Grieshop

    In this episode, Coach Tim interviews Anne Grieshop, mom to Sean, Ryan, and Jack. All 3 boys were high level athletes through high school and Anne discusses many topics including their move from El Paso to Austin to follow Sean's dream of college swimming, working with a nutritionist, and empowering her kids to make their own decisions and manage their own schedules.

  • Managing the MADness Episode 5 - Treating Kids Fairly with Kevin McHorse
    • 4/14/22

    Managing the MADness Episode 5 - Treating Kids Fairly with Kevin McHorse

    In this episode, you'll meet Kevin McHorse, a physical therapist for young athletes and father of two. We discuss his approach to raising two athletic daughters and how he helped them deal with the hardships they faced.

  • Managing the MADness Episode 3 - Blending Cultures with Cleo Cooke
    • 3/30/22

    Managing the MADness Episode 3 - Blending Cultures with Cleo Cooke

    In this episode, you'll meet Cleo Cooke, father to Hiro and Mako. At the heart of our conversation, we talk about the strategies Cleo and his wife Chikako used in raising children in a dual culture (American and Japanese) environment. You'll also get some great insight into how you can help your child navigate the world of youth baseball.