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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 1H 2M

Beyond the X’s and O’s: Michael Huber On Coaching the Human, Not Just the Player

from The Mental Approach To Youth Sports

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Huber, a mental performance coach specializing in youth sports.The episode provides a deep dive into the mental side of youth athletics, Huber shares his transition from business consulting to sports psychology, driven by his own experiences as a youth coach and a former player who struggled with the "mental game."Key themes include:• The Intentional Parent• Identity Foreclosure• The "Professionalization" of Youth Sports• Practical ToolsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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