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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 35 MIN

Shane Watson

from The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe · host Hernan Chousa, Shane Watson

Shane Watson is a former professional baseball player who was drafted by the Phillies out of high school in Lakewood, California. After nearly a decade in pro baseball, he transitioned into youth sports by becoming an i9 Sports franchise owner in Southern California. As a husband and father, Shane is actively involved in coaching his children’s teams, including running 6U and youth baseball programs with the LMB Sluggers. He brings firsthand insight from both sides: the high-pressure, year-round demands he experienced as a kid that caused him to miss many normal childhood moments, and his current mission to make youth sports more fun, accessible, and developmentally appropriate for today’s families. Shane is also a homeschooling dad who values the flexibility and family focus that his work in youth sports now provides. ParentShift course 30% off with the code TRIBE. Link below:  ParentShift (English): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/parentshift?ref=c23daa  Entrena Tu Legado (Spanish): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/entrenatulegado?ref=c23daa Connect with Shane Watson  Instagram: @shaneomacc11  i9 Sports Franchise (Southern California) You can explore more of Hernan’s work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.

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Shane Watson, former professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies organization and current i9 Sports franchise owner in Southern California, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his unique perspective on youth sports — from his own intense early experiences as a young athlete to now creating positive, balanced sports environments for kids as a father, coach, and business owner.

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