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Better Sports Parents

Scott Rintoul
Youth Sports
Coaching
Multi-Sport Participation
Parenting
Parental Pressure
Mental Health
Hockey
Soccer
Pressure In Youth Sports
Safe Sport
Access To Sports
Holistic Development
Physical Literacy
Parental Involvement
Community Connection
Development Of Confidence In Kids
Child Development
Player Safety
Sports Leadership
Social Media

Hosted by veteran broadcaster Scott Rintoul, Better Sports Parents is a weekly video and audio podcast aimed at parents who are navigating the complicated world of youth sports. The intent is to provide parents with an easy to consume resource that delivers important perspectives on how to help create a better youth sports experience for their children. Those messages are delivered by recognizable... more

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Brendan Morrison played over 900 games in the NHL and centred a line known as The West Coast Express, the league's highest scoring line for a couple of seasons. As a parent, he and his wife Erin have raised four children, all of whom became NCAA Divi... more

Canada needs change in its sport system; Radha Balani has seen this before. As an expert partner in strategy and leadership at Think Beyond, she spent decades inside the UK's sport system, including its radical 2015 overhaul. Since then, she's worked... more

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Former CFL centre and Grey Cup champion Angus Reid is now a high school football coach, a keynote speaker, and recently authored his second book, "Teenager: A Story About Finding Your Way". In this segment, Angus shares why he refuses to charge kids ... more

Greg Stewart spent the first 25 years of his life trying to prove to people that he wasn't disabled despite being born without half of his left arm. Once he changed his mindset, he found the sport of shot put and won two Paralympic gold medals.

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Ross Gurney
Advisor/agent in hockey who discusses balancing parent involvement with a child's autonomy
Episode: Worth Repeating: Ross Gurney on Enjoying Youth Sports for What They Are
Chris Pronger
Former NHL defenseman, Hall of Famer
NHL
Episode: Chris Pronger:
Adam Van Koeverden
Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, MP
Government of Canada / Parliament
Episode: Adam Van Koeverden: The Alignment Issue, Fund Physical Literacy & Canada Wants to Win
Steve Kindel
Youth sports coach and program leader
Episode: Worth Repeating: Steve Kindel on Choosing Multisport in a Sport Specialized System
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Doctor, former NFL player, and youth-sports advocate
LDT Foundation / Medical practice in Quebec
Episode: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: Two Worlds of Sport, Lessons from Andy Reid & Build Bigger Funnels
Cammi Granato
Former professional hockey player, guest on the episode
Episode: Worth Repeating: Cammi Granato on Allowing Your Kids to Navigate Adversity
Ryan Huska
Head coach of the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Episode: Ryan Huska: Coaching Challenges, Adversity is Vanishing & Why Youth Sports Feels Like a Job
Oliver Finlay
Physiotherapist, sports medicine expert, VP of Performance and Sport Medicine (Buffalo Sabres); managing partner at Beautiful Game Group
Beautiful Game Group | Buffalo Sabres
Episode: Dr Oliver Finlay: Invest in Coaching, Raising Robots & The Biggest Fallacy in Youth Sports
Gareth Rees
Former professional rugby player, sports coach
Rugby Canada / rugby community
Episode: Worth Repeating: Gareth Rees on What to Look for in a Coach

Host

Scott Rintoul
Host of Better Sports Parents

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great Pod

    Really good pod to help parents get grounded when falling into all the pitfalls and traps of parenting young athletes. The shows guest make you feel like you are not the only one trying to navigate today’s wild world of youth sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Bielak
    Canada2 months ago
  • High Performance Parenting

    If you want to have high performing athletes, you need to be a high performance sports parent. These interviews are the training we all can benefit from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @MeganDubs
    Canada7 months ago
  • Help Be a Part of the Change

    Everyone, everyone should listen to this podcast. You can be a part of the change that needs to happen in sport. Thanks you for putting the attention on this important topic Scott! 👏👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SHWings21
    Canada9 months ago
  • Excellent topic

    I really value Scott’s work, and this topic is such an important one. The first episode delivered a strong message, though I did find parts of Forsyth’s delivery a little challenging. While it’s clear she’s knowledgeable and passionate, at times the presentation style felt more focused on demonstrating her expertise than communicating the message, which for me made it harder to stay engaged. I’m looking forward to seeing how the conversation develops in the following episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JCam99
    Australia9 months ago

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Many appreciate guest diversity and actionable coaching and parenting tips.
Some feedback notes that delivery style can feel overly focused on expertise, but overall value remains high.
Listeners praise clear, practical guidance for navigating common parenting pitfalls in youth sports.

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Farhan Lalji: The Real Color of Sport, Academy Conundrum & Make the Big Time Where You're At
Q: What are Farhan's concerns about privatization and academies in youth sports?
He believes privatization often prioritizes money over kids, increasing costs and creating inequities. Academies can be beneficial for some but may isolate students and reduce social exposure, implying a need for a mixed ecosystem that maintains school and community involvement while ensuring fair access.
Farhan Lalji: The Real Color of Sport, Academy Conundrum & Make the Big Time Where You're At
Q: How did Farhan's transition from university communications to professional sports coverage shape his coaching and parenting philosophy?
He viewed coaching as an extension of mentoring and life lessons, balancing the desire to win with creating growth opportunities for every player and recognizing that not all kids will pursue professional sports. This led him to tailor opportunities, manage expectations with families, and emphasize education and character alongside athletic development.
Worth Repeating: Allison Forsyth on How Harm Escalates in Youth Sports
Q: What practical steps can parents take to shift a negative sport culture at the local level?
She recommends reducing parental presence during practices, avoiding watching every practice or game, trusting coaches, and focusing on fostering belonging and fun over performance; she also emphasizes calling out and disciplining bad behavior early.
Worth Repeating: Allison Forsyth on How Harm Escalates in Youth Sports
Q: There's a lot to unpack with that answer. Can you give me an example of what athlete-to-athlete maltreatment looks like?
Allison explains the two categories: predatorial abuse (grooming and sexual abuse) and the normalization of maltreatment (cultural acceptance of bullying, hazing, and online abuse), and she highlights how early culture shapes later behavior.
Worth Repeating: Gareth Rees on What to Look for in a Coach
Q: Are there red flags parents should watch for in young coaches?
Red flags include a sole focus on winning at young ages, high ego from coaches who feel they must prove themselves, and a lack of attention to players' development, respect for opponents, and community values.

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This show centers on helping families navigate youth sports through practical, development-first perspectives. Guests range from former pro athletes and coaches to policy advocates, exploring topics like multi-sport participation, coaching quality, parental guidance, intrinsic motivation, and the risks of early specialization. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable advice for supporting kids' long-term love of sport, prioritizing safety and well-being, and balancing competition with family life. A standout thread is the emphasis on healthy environments, mentorship, and constructive parenting approaches over win-at-all-costs mindsets, often grounded in real-world anecdotes and policy context that shape youth-sport ecosystems.

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1. Ross Gurney
2. Chris Pronger
3. Adam Van Koeverden
4. Steve Kindel
5. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
6. Cammi Granato
7. Ryan Huska
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