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Better Sports Parents

Scott Rintoul
Youth Sports
Coaching
Multi-Sport Participation
Parenting
Mental Health
Hockey
Parental Pressure
Soccer
Pressure In Youth Sports
Safe Sport
Access To Sports
Physical Literacy
Parental Involvement
Holistic Development
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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Terry McKaig built the most successful post-secondary baseball program in Canada's history at UBC, sending players to the MLB draft year after year. As the father of two active teenagers, he's also very familiar with what the current youth sports env... more

He's spent his career training athletes for the NHL, NFL, Olympics and beyond. And Matt Nichol is telling parents to slow down.

Matt has trained some of the best athletes on the planet, but he's clear on one thing: he'd never train a 10-year-old lik... more

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Allison McNeill is one of the most accomplished figures in Canadian basketball. As a player, she won multiple provincial and national titles before finishing her collegiate career in the NCAA. As a coach, she took over Simon Fraser University's women... more

Jason Strudwick played over 600 NHL games across a 17-year pro career with the Islanders, Canucks, Blackhawks, Rangers, and Oilers. Since retiring, he's become a broadcaster, youth hockey coach, and dad to three kids active in sports, giving him a ra... more

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Matt Nichol
Strength and conditioning coach and athletic development expert
BioSteel Sports Nutrition (co-founder/exited 2019); Paragenic Systems
Episode: Matt Nichol: Specialize in Fun, Training Myths Debunked & The Real Lesson from Norway
Jason Strudwick
Former NHL defenseman; broadcaster; youth coach and mentor
Got Your Back podcast co-host (with Ryan Rashad)
Episode: Jason Strudwick: Kids Aren't Your Scorecard, A Culture of FOMO & Problems with Super Teams
Kara Kalin
Coach, clinical counselor, EMDR specialist, founder of Shift Change
Shift Change
Episode: Kara Kalin: Smiling While Dying, The Sweaty Head Test & Create Unshakable Confidence
Adam Bighill
Former CFL player, investment advisor
Wellington Altus
Episode: Adam Bighill: From Bullied to Belonging, Misleading Money Grabs & Coaches Build Communities
Trevor Linden
Former NHL player; guest discussing youth sports dynamics
Former NHL player; Canucks executive
Episode: Worth Repeating: Trevor Linden on the Rising Costs and Pressure in Youth Sports
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

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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
    Canada9 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
    Canadaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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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Matt Nichol: Specialize in Fun, Training Myths Debunked & The Real Lesson from Norway
Q: Over the long arc of youth sports, what is the number-one issue that leaders should tackle now?
The key issue is preserving the magic and joy of sport for kids while guiding them away from the pressure of early specialization and elite-focused trajectories; prioritize fun, multi-sport participation, and healthy development.
Worth Repeating: Allison McNeill on Protecting Joy in Youth Sport
Q: How has parental involvement changed over the years, and what works best to keep it positive?
Parents should be informed about roles and expectations; when possible, establish boundaries like limiting in-game parent interference and emphasizing supportive, constructive feedback.
Worth Repeating: Allison McNeill on Protecting Joy in Youth Sport
Q: What makes youth practices engaging for kids, and how do you balance instruction with their need to move?
Keep activities short, focus on movement, and use small-sided games so kids touch the ball often; limit talking to three main points per session to maintain energy and attention.
Kara Kalin: Smiling While Dying, The Sweaty Head Test & Create Unshakable Confidence
Q: How did your early trauma in sport shape your approach to coaching and parenting later on?
It taught me that trauma is often relational and accumulates when there's no empathetic witness, so I prioritize listening, creating safe spaces, and building structures that foster rather than undermine a child's sense of self.
Worth Repeating: Senator Marnie McBean on The Pitfalls of Early Specialization
Q: When did rowing start for you, and how did multi-sport contribute to it?
McBean explains that her parents kept her busy with a range of activities, and that trying different sports helped her discover rowing as the fit for her strengths, illustrating the value of diverse early experiences.

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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. Matt Nichol
2. Jason Strudwick
3. Kara Kalin
4. Adam Bighill
5. Trevor Linden
6. Shannon Winzer
7. Kim Gaucher
8. Brian Johns

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