Episode 3: Participation Trophies a 1:1 with fellow father and coach, Ryan from Texas

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan, a former colleague, youth coach, and parent, for a lively and thought-provoking conversation about one of the most debated topics in youth sports: participation trophies.

We dig into:

• Why Ryan is firmly against participation trophies — and what he believes kids really need
• The difference between recognizing effort vs. rewarding results
• What coaching and sales management have in common (surprisingly, a lot!)
• How parents can walk the line between encouragement and pressure
• Why losing — yes, losing — might be one of the best teachers for kids

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or someone who still has a dusty little trophy on your shelf, this one will make you reflect.

Plus, stay tuned until the end for my personal reflection on intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and the role we all play in helping kids grow.