In this episode, I’m joined by David Murray, an award-winning journalist, author, and one of the most thoughtful voices on sports, parenting, and communication today.
David is the author of several books, including Soccer Dad and An Effort to Understand: Hearing One Another (and Ourselves) in a Nation Cracked in Half—works that go far beyond sports to explore identity, values, and how we show up for our kids and each other.
His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, The Atlantic, and many other leading publications. He is also the editor and publisher of Vital Speeches of the Day, one of the world’s oldest continuously published magazines, and the founder and executive director of the Professional Speechwriters Association.
In our conversation, we talked about:
- What youth sports reveal about parenting and pressure
- How listening—really listening—changes relationships with our kids
- Why communication matters more than ever in a divided world
- Lessons David learned as both a journalist and a soccer dad
David also writes daily about communication at Writing-Boots.com, bringing clarity and insight to how we speak, listen, and connect.
This episode is thoughtful, honest, and deeply relevant for parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about raising kids through sports—with perspective and purpose.
🎧 Tune in now and let me know what resonated with you most.
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