Episode 646 - Coaching Effort, Improving Practices, & Parent Dynamics (Mailbag Episode)

Episode 646 - Coaching Effort, Improving Practices, & Parent Dynamics (Mailbag Episode)

March 24, 2026 · 46 min

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TJ and Sam discuss the challenges coaches face regarding player effort and parent dynamics while emphasizing long-term solutions.

What do you do when your best player stops giving effort, or when parents start pulling your team in a different direction? In this listener-driven episode, TJ and Sam dive into the real challenges coaches face, from motivating teammates and bridging skill gaps to creating practices that actually translate to game performance. They emphasize building systems rather than quick fixes to set your team up for long term success. In this episode, hear how to connect, challenge, and lead your team m...

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