Episode 76: Tips for Parenting a Youth Athlete

Parenting youth athletes is a subject I feel passionately about, combining my profession as a coach, and my history as an athlete, with my new reality of being a mom of little athletes. I call it “coach mom,” because that is the lens I see their sport experiences through, and If we want to help our kids pursue a lifetime of athleticism, how we raise them as they experience sports at a young age, is critical. This episode covers different strategies and things to be aware of (what to do and what to definitely not do) as your kids begin their lives as athletes.   *** Find more from Bri at briannabattles.com and instagram.com/brianna.battles The twice yearly sale on my coaching certification, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism is coming!! Get early access + a discount by joining our presale list here: briannabattles.com/ppacoach Looking for a workout program designed specifically for each week of pregnancy? Check out The Pregnant Athlete Training Program —> briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete My 8 Week Postpartum Training Program helps athletes rehab and transition back to their preferred form of exercise —> briannabattles.com/8weeks Want to get certified to coach others through pregnancy or postpartum (or just learn more about your own body)? —> Check out my coach cert Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism —> briannabattles.com/ppacoach   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you’re looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women’s health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you’re a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we’ll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you’re at because she’s been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!