Worth Repeating: Ross Gurney on E...

Worth Repeating: Ross Gurney on Enjoying Youth Sports for What They Are

Better Sports Parents por Scott Rintoul
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29 may 2026
13:26

Notas del episodio

Veteran sports agent and advisor Ross Gurney has helped players like Duncan Keith, Devon Toews, and Zach Benson navigate their way to and through the NHL, but he's also a father who's had to navigate the youth sports environment with his own two children. Though he's seen what it actually takes to make it to the highest levels of sport, Ross doesn't believe that early specialization, "elite" camps, and rushing kids up levels have improved the youth sports environment or experience for kids. In this segment, Ross encourages parents to slow down and enjoy youth sport for what they're meant to be - a joyful experience filled with growth and learning, not one that replicates the demands of professional sports.

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Palabras clave

youth sports
parenting
athlete development
sports participation
confidence building
long-term success
hockey
pressure
competition
adversity