Worth Repeating: Angus Reid on Giving Children Agency in Their Sports Journey

Worth Repeating: Angus Reid on Giving Children Agency in Their Sports Journey

June 19, 2026 · 14 min · Season 1

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Angus Reid discusses the importance of giving children agency in their sports journey and shares insights from his coaching experience.

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 for coaching, what children can teach coaches and parents if they take the time to listen, and the critical difference between being demanding and demeaning. Listen to the full episode: ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠

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