The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge

The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge. How do you build a winning team culture? What’s the biggest mistake parents make in youth sports? And why do some of the best players never start? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Berge—a highly respected high school coach, principal, and leadership expert—who shares game-changing advice for coaches, parents, and athletes. Greg has spent decades coaching and leading teams, and his insights on coaching philosophy, youth sports culture, and player development are a must-hear. His simple yet powerful approach to leadership has helped thousands of athletes and coaches improve—not just on the field but in life. What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ How coaching changes over time – What Greg learned after stepping away and returning to coaching ✅ The biggest mistakes parents make – And how they unknowingly hold their kids back ✅ The real reason some teams overachieve – Hint: It’s not just talent ✅ How to fix today’s youth sports culture – Addressing the coach shortage, referee crisis, and player entitlement ✅ Why less is more in coaching – How simplifying your approach leads to better results ✅ The myth of captains vs. leaders – Why the best leaders aren’t always the ones wearing the ‘C’ Greg also shares personal stories about coaching his own kids, what he’s learned from the best teams, and how parents can support their children without overstepping. If you’re serious about helping young athletes thrive, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Follow Greg Berge for More Coaching & Leadership Insights: 📌 Twitter/X: @GB1121 📌 Newsletter & Resources 🎙️ More from I Love to Watch You Play: 👉 Take Back The Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan 👉Unlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert

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The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge is an episode from I LOVE TO WATCH YOU PLAY PODCAST ON YOUTH SPORTS by Asia Mape.

This episode is 48:06 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2025.

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