Interview with Clay Townsend—Dad of Two NFL Sons
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz Parenting WELL through the youth sports journey is not only measured by the accomplishments our kids realize but also by the health of family relationships along the way. Here Clay Townsend—dad of three successful boys—shares his parenting insights. Two of his sons have gone on to play in the NFL and he and David look back at the intentional activities that impacted their skill development and the culture they fostered in their home. Show Notes (2:43) It all st ..read more
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From Good to Great in Four Steps
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“Winning is ending the day just a little better than I was that morning.”—David Benzel If you’ve ever wished for a clear, but simple formula to get YOU from where you are, to where you want to be, then you’ll love this episode. David shares four cornerstones to successfully making the journey from good to great.  In true storyteller fashion, he brings to life these invaluable steps, through recounting some of his own journey as well as the inspiring moments in the lives of others who’ve achieved their version of greatness.  Show Notes (1:45) From Chump to Champ and Rob Gilbert… (3:51 ..read more
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Q&A With Sports Mom, Jeanie Rahman
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“We used it as a teaching moment, and when we got to that game he performed better than he had in a long time.”—Jeanie Rahman Moms are often at the center of the youth sports experience—whether it’s shuttling athletes to and from practice, cheering loudly from the sidelines, washing stinky uniforms, or just keeping the family unit together and moving forward. In this question and answer episode, long-time sports Mom, Jeanie Rahman joins David to give her perspective. She shares some of their personal stories to illustrate the valuable life lessons families can learn along the way. Show Notes ..read more
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Coaching in the Age of Covid—Interview With John Lamothe and Samantha Bohon
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“When routines change, time stands still.”—David Benzel The great pause of 2020 will probably go down in infamy. Covid 19 has impacted virtually every area of life, making “normalcy” feel like an elusive but treasured concept from the past. Athletes, coaches, and sports families have had to adjust to the unexpected interruption. In this episode, David gets the front-row perspectives of two soccer coaches, John Lamothe and Samantha Bohon, as they candidly share their coaching experiences in the age of Covid.  Show Notes  (4:05) What were your initial thoughts last spring when Covid fi ..read more
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Is Your Family Built to Last?
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“Wherever two or more are gathered together you have a culture, and it can be by design or by default.”—David Benzel If you spend any time teaching leadership within organizations, you quickly realize that team members’ common goal is to feel like a family. You can assume that they are after the positive, supportive, and encouraging environments evident in healthy families. So what exactly does it mean to have a cohesive family? In this practical episode, David lays out what goes into building a family that will last. He’ll debunk some of the myths surrounding this topic and give you 6 steps t ..read more
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David's Daughter Tells Her Story
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“The challenge is being honest with what you really want out of it, and then having your actions match that.” —Tarah Benzel Mikacich   The view from behind a boat has never lost its appeal for Tarah Mikacich. At the age of seven, she began competing in water skiing events and built up a remarkable career. Then at 21, she decided to venture into the world of wakeboarding and quickly rose to the top on an international level.   Here, she and her Dad reminisce about being an athlete in the Benzel home.    They discuss productive and unproductive versions of motivation, laugh a ..read more
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Help Your Child Grow Through Life’s Changes
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
The one thing you can count on is that life will change. Learning to navigate, through transitions smoothly doesn’t happen accidentally.  In this episode, David shares many important and thought-provoking aspects of facing change. You’ll learn helpful perspectives and strategies so you can guide your kids toward the skills that result in healthy transformations. Parents, let’s equip our children to handle all types of change—like a champ ..read more
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Interview with Dave Fish, 42 Years of Coaching Harvard Tennis
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
"I was allowed into tennis. I got invited into it, and that love affair never ended—which is what we would hope all of our kids would have." Dave Fish has spent a lifetime with a tennis racket in his hand. With an outstanding coaching career—that many would envy—he and David easily converse on all things youth sports. Listen in as Dave shares many analogies, that bring to life his thoughts on sports specialization, the ways sports parents have changed over the last 42 years, the "real genius of coaching," and much more. He and David also touch on ranking versus rating and how it impacts confid ..read more
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How to Build a Rock-Solid Relationship With Your Child
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
"The voice of influence is far more effective than the hand of control." —David Benzel Get ready to take a deep-dive into a pivotal parenting issue—how much control to exert when raising children. Based on two of his favorite books, Choice Theory and Parenting With Love and Logic, David delivers a framework that parents can use as they help their kids learn to make good choices. You'll learn about: Three areas that make up a child's "quality world" Two primary approaches that parents take to resolve situations When children should have the freedom to choose and what should be non-negotiable ..read more
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Athletes Breaking Bad—Interview With Dr. John Lamothe
The Sports Family Corner Podcast
by David Benzel
3y ago
“We have so many heroes in the sports world, so many figures we look up to—right or wrong—we put them on a pedestal. But there are also a lot of figures that are anti-heroes.”  In this episode of The Sports Family Corner, David has a lively conversation with professor, author, soccer coach, and sports parent, Dr. John Lamothe. They dive into several of the implications of “bad boys” in sports, which is the topic of Dr. Lamothe’s most recent work, Athletes Breaking Bad. David and John dig into what behaviors are defined as crossing lines, and how the narrative surrounding an athlete’s acti ..read more
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