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Better Sports Parents

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

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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Steve Mesler is an Olympic gold medalist, a former member of the USA Olympic Committee and the co-founder of Classroom Champions. He's also a father navigating today's youth sports landscape and comes face to face with what many consider conventional... more

Kara Kalin competed at the national level in artistic swimming, coached the sport from club to the Canadian team, and became a clinical counselor and certified EMDR therapist. She then founded Shift Change, a platform for trauma processing in sport a... more

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist and Canadian Senator Marnie McBean sees many of the problems with youth sports in Canada and she's intent on figuring out what we can do about it. From her international rowing career to raising her 10-year-old daught... more

Adam Bighill made more tackles than all but five players in the history of Canadian football. He won three Grey Cups, was named the CFL's most outstanding defensive player three times, and is a shoe in for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

But the... more

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Shannon Winzer
High Performance Director for the Canadian Women's Volleyball Team; head coach, Dallas Pulse
Dallas Pulse / Canadian Women's Volleyball Team
Episode: Shannon Winzer: We're Failing Our Coaches, Why Parents Lose the Plot & The Gift of Free Play
Kim Gaucher
Basketball player and advocate for youth development
Canadian basketball community
Episode: Worth Repeating: Kim Gaucher on Giving Kids the Freedom to Make Decisions
Brian Johns
Olympic swimmer, coach, and head of coaching science at Form Swim
Form Swim
Episode: Brian Johns: The Rat Race of Youth Sports, Parents Need Help & Who is the System Serving?
Brendan Morrison
Former professional hockey player and coach, invited guest on the episode
Episode: Worth Repeating: Brendan Morrison on Keeping Perspective as a Parent
Radha Balani
Expert partner of strategy and leadership at Think Beyond
Think Beyond
Episode: Radha Balani: Canada at a Crossroads, Affordability First & Building Healthier Nations
Angus Reid
High school football coach and advocate for youth athlete autonomy
Coach, Vernon area (Volunteer coaching)
Episode: Worth Repeating: Angus Reid on Giving Children Agency in Their Sports Journey
Greg Stewart
Paralympic gold medalist, world champion, public speaker, mental health advocate
Canada Paralympic Team; other affiliations mentioned in episode
Episode: Greg Stewart: Do All the Sports, Encourage Failure & The Power of Self-Acceptance
Jay Triano
Former Canadian national team player, NBA coach, and advocate for multi-sport development in youth athletics
Dallas Mavericks (NBA); former Team Canada coach
Episode: Jay Triano: Learning from Steve Nash, Practicing in a Parking Lot & Fun is Fundamental
Brock McGillis
Former professional hockey goaltender and advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and mental health in sport
Advocate and speaker
Episode: Brock McGillis: The Locker Room Should Be Disneyland, Vulnerable is Brave & Why Words Matter

Host

Scott Rintoul
Host of Better Sports Parents

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada8 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
    Canada10 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
    Australia10 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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#50
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#201
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Talking Points

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Worth Repeating: Trevor Linden on the Rising Costs and Pressure in Youth Sports
Q: Trevor, do you feel pressure as a public figure when your kid is on the ice and people are watching?
Trevor suggests that the focus should stay on the child's enjoyment and development, with parents maintaining a relaxed, supportive stance rather than pushing for high-stakes outcomes.
Worth Repeating: Brendan Morrison on Keeping Perspective as a Parent
Q: How can a parent coach their own child without it harming the team dynamics or the parent-child relationship?
Have a pre-season talk about on-bench expectations, be clear that you may be tougher on your child, and separate the coach-player role from the parent-child relationship to preserve respect from teammates.
Worth Repeating: Brendan Morrison on Keeping Perspective as a Parent
Q: What should parents look for as a non-monetary return on their investment in youth sports?
Parents should focus on what their child is learning—accountability, teamwork, communication, and resilience—rather than tangible 'returns' like college opportunities, recognizing that only a tiny fraction reach professional levels.
Worth Repeating: Andrew Ladd on Teaching Skills that go Far Beyond Hockey
Q: What about the coaching and the 1616 program felt like the right path for you and for kids you want to reach?
The program offers a structured, experiential approach that combines short weekly videos with reflections and real-world examples from pros, making complex emotional and mental skills accessible and relatable for kids, parents, and coaches.
Worth Repeating: Andrew Ladd on Teaching Skills that go Far Beyond Hockey
Q: What was your mindset like before you started seeking help, and what changed when your wife suggested it?
I understood I needed help but kept trying to handle things on my own, and her observation made me realize I could benefit from talking to someone and building a new skill set, not just force myself to overcome it through willpower.

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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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Recent guests on Better Sports Parents include:

1. Shannon Winzer
2. Kim Gaucher
3. Brian Johns
4. Brendan Morrison
5. Radha Balani
6. Angus Reid
7. Greg Stewart
8. Jay Triano

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