Episode 6- Are We Coaching the Kids or Coaching Our Childhoods?

In Episode 6 of Tough Talk with Coach P, we tackle one of the most overlooked issues in youth sports: Are we actually coaching the kids in front of us… or are we trying to coach the kid we used to be?This week, Coach P breaks down how our own childhood experiences, old wounds, and past dreams can quietly shape the way we parent, mentor, and lead young athletes. From living through our kids, to overreacting to losses, to carrying old frustrations into new seasons—this episode exposes the subtle ways adults project their past onto players.Most importantly, Coach P shares how to recognize the signs, how to reset our approach, and how to get back to what really matters: supporting the growth, confidence, and well-being of the children we’re responsible for.If you’ve ever coached, parented, or played youth sports, this is an episode that will hit home—and challenge you to reflect, grow, and lead with intention.Tune in now and let’s get better together.