Healthy Sports Parents
Honest conversations for parents who care more about the kid than the scoreboard
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Youth sports are a gift.
But they come with pressure, emotion, and a whole lot of noise.
We cut through the chaos to help you lead your kids through sports in a way that builds stronger relationships and healthier humans.
Whether it’s our daily social videos or weekly podcast episodes, we share real conversations, practical tools, and honest reminders to help you stay grounded — from rec league beginnings to high-level travel schedules.
The real win isn’t the scholarship or the trophy. It’s raising a kid who grows into a healthy, grounded adult.
Wear what you believe on the sidelines.
Most kids won’t remember the score but they will remember how the sidelines felt.
Our merch exists to bring calmer, healthier energy to youth sports through visible values and being a constant positive influence to everyone around us.
Every item ships worldwide and comes in multiple colors, so you can support your kid’s team while sharing what really matters.
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Raise Good Teammates. Classic Tee
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Raise Good Teammates Dad Hat
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Raise Good Teammates Sticker
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Raise Good Teammates Classic Hoodie
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Youth Sports Are Not About Winning. Classic Tee
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Chilly Oversized Fleece Hoodie
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Healthy Sports Parents Logo Tee
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Youth Sports Are Not About Winning Hoodie
$45.00
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Your relationship with your kids matters to us.
No matter the level your kid plays at, one day they will play their final game. At that moment, you still have the responsibility – and privilege! – to be their parent for decades to come.
We're here to help you strengthen your relationship through sports so you have a great foundation for the next 30 years.
A needed conversation
Youth sports is an influential part of our culture that is often critiqued, but rarely from the parent perspective. These conversations are balanced, practical, and a needed voice in the world of parenting athletes.
- Evan Cox
A podcast every parent should listen to!
It's a difficult balance to remember to be just mom and not coach. Many of these interviews are so very aligned with our views and it's a great reminder about what's important in these years as youth sports parents.
- Karyna Figuero
Spot on
If you have children that play sports for fun (as it always should be), this is a podcast you definitely do not want to miss. A wide range of views from an array of coaches and parents who have been there, done that. Excellent advice for making sure your child's athletic experience is happy and enjoyable for THEM.
- Kara Duncan
Great perspective!
I appreciated hearing current college coaches (and parents of young athletes) share encouragement and give advice of how to make these years more enjoyable for our kids which should always be the ultimate goal. Looking forward to future episodes.
- Brittney Cash
New car ride playbook
There are many reasons sports are a great conduit for positive character development in youth. And there are even more important reasons why parents can engage their kids through the lense of athletics. Jonathan wants to open an honest dialogue about this with his guests so a healthy shared passion of sports can be restored.
- Andrew Bright
Hi. I'm Jonathan.
One day I was watching a 7/8-year-old YMCA basketball game at 8:30 on a Saturday morning. This was the kind where they don't call traveling and the final score is something like 8-6. While sitting there watching these little kids stumble around the court, I was blown away by how serious some of the parents were taking the game.
They were yelling at the referee (a sophomore in high school by the way) and treating the entire thing like a dang NBA game.
I knew there had to be a better way to parent our kids through sports.
So I set out to create one.
My goal with Healthy Sports Parents is to help you develop the tools needed to approach your kid's athletic journey in a healthier way that's more grounded.
On our podcast, we talk to people from all walks of the athletic journey – coaches, former players, a child psychologist, physical therapists, parents, strength coaches... you get the idea – so you can develop a well-rounded perspective on what is needed to help your athlete thrive through their playing years.
If I can ever help in any way, please reach out and let me know.
Here's to active kids, healthy relationships, and incredible memories we'll never forget.
PS – If you want my credentials, I have a Bachelor's in Sport Management with a minor in Coaching, a Master's Degree in Student Ministry, 3.5 years at a Division I school, and multiple years in all different levels of youth sports.