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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 16 MIN

8 - The Blame Game

from The Sports Parenting Podcast

Blame is one of the most damaging habits in sports — and in life. It creates excuses and keeps us stuck. In this episode, we break down how blame shows up everywhere in youth sports — athletes blaming coaches, teammates blaming each other, parents blaming refs, coaches blaming officials — and why none of it moves us forward. More importantly, we talk about how we can take ownership of our role, model accountability for our kids and shift from finger-pointing to problem-solving. For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

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Blame is one of the most damaging habits in sports — and in life. It creates excuses and keeps us stuck. In this episode, we break down how blame shows up everywhere in youth sports — athletes blaming coaches, teammates blaming each other, parents...

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