Dr. Seth's WEEKLY Podcast! New Episode -- The Psychology of Sports Coaching - INTERVIEW: Need for Competition, Tough Love, Empathy

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In this episode (Episode # 30) Dr. Seth Meyers, Los Angeles psychologist, interviews Gary Vasquez, an experienced athletic coach (former Division II Basketball Coach) and current pro bono sports coach on the role of a coach in youth sports. They discuss the psychological impact of coaching on young athletes, how parents can both help and also interfere, and the balance between tough love and empathy. The conversation includes how sports can teach valuable life lessons, the reality of competition, and the significance of recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses. Gary shares insights on how to have difficult conversations with parents and the bigger implications of coaching in the life of a young person and their lifelong identity. #parentingadvice #childdevelopment #sportspsychology #parentingpodcast