·S3 E9

Youth sports are serious. Just not that serious. (with comedian and sports dad Dustin Nickerson)

April 1

56 mins

Episode Description

Youth sports matter. We care because our kids care.

But somewhere along the way, it’s easy for that care to turn into pressure, stress, and taking things way more seriously than we ever intended.

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with comedian and sports dad Dustin Nickerson to talk about the realities of being a sports parent – the long tournaments, the awkward sideline dynamics, the pressure we feel to show up to everything and get it all right, and the moments when we realize we might need to take a breath and laugh a little.

Dustin shares what youth sports look like through the lens of an introvert, how he balances being on the road with being present for his kids, and why effort matters more than perfect attendance. They also get into failure, perspective, participation trophies, arguing with refs, and why kids notice our effort more than our perfection.

This is a conversation for parents who care deeply about their kids, want to support them well, and are trying to keep youth sports healthy for their family.

Youth sports are serious. Just not that serious.

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