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Steve Mesler: Falling Means Learning, The Gift of Obsession & Keep Coaching Curious

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Better Sports Parents por Scott Rintoul

Notas del episodio

Olympic gold medalist Steve Mesler (Vancouver 2010, Bobsled) delivers a nuanced perspective on youth sports that challenges both the "winning is everything" and "winning doesn't matter" camps. As co-founder of Classroom Champions and a father navigating today's youth sports landscape, Steve explores the complex relationship between achievement, self-worth, and the purpose of sport.

This conversation digs deep into uncomfortable truths: Why do we tell kids winning doesn't matter while screaming at the TV during playoffs? Can we value podium performance AND lifelong participation? Steve shares insights from his Olympic journey, working with elite athletes as a performance coach, and raising his own children in an era of intense sports pressure.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The paradox of achievement in sport
  • Separating resul ... 
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