EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 33 MIN
36 | Youth Sports and Character: Teaching Kids (and Parents) How to Handle Losing
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Winning builds confidence but losing builds character. Youth sports provide one of the clearest opportunities for children to learn how to process disappointment, reflect on failure, and develop resilience. In this episode, we share the experience of one of our kids facing the first loss after an undefeated volleyball season and the meaningful conversation that followed on the ride home. That moment sparked a deeper discussion about how kids and parents respond to disappointment. We talk about why losing can be one of life's greatest teachers and refiners of character, and about the role parents play in shaping how our children process failure. In the end, youth sports aren't just about winning; they're about building character, humility, and resilience. CONNECT FURTHER WITH LINDSAY:Website | Instagram TheBuiltForMorePodcast InstagramEMAIL: [email protected] UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER
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Winning builds confidence but losing builds character. Youth sports provide one of the clearest opportunities for children to learn how to process disappointment, reflect on failure, and develop resilience. In this episode, we share the experience of one of our kids facing the first loss after an undefeated volleyball season and the meaningful conversation that followed on the ride home. That moment sparked a deeper discussion about how kids and parents respond to disappointment. ...
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36 | Youth Sports and Character: Teaching Kids (and Parents) How to Handle Losing
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