Spencer Lee’s Dad on Raising a Champion Wrestler
About this episode
Spencer Lee and his father Larry discuss the importance of fun in youth sports and the long-term approach to raising a champion wrestler.
3x national champ Spencer Lee sits down with his father, Larry Lee, for a conversation about youth sports, parenting, and the long-term approach that helped shape one of wrestling’s greatest champions. Larry shares why fun mattered more than winning, the lessons he learned from judo and coaching, and how parents can support their children without burning them out. From youth tournaments to the world stage, this is a must-watch conversation for every sports parent, coach, and athlete.
People in this episode
Host: Greg Olsen
Guests: Spencer Lee, Larry Lee
Topics covered
- youth sports
- parenting
- wrestling
- coaching
- championships
Keywords
- Spencer Lee
- Larry Lee
- youth sports
- wrestling
- parenting
- coaching
- championships
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Youth Inc.
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