This week on The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, I had the privilege of speaking with Kristen Perkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Inclyousion Sports.
In under four years, Kristen has guided Inclyousion from a small local program to a national franchise — all while staying true to her mission: making sports accessible for every child.
In this episode, we dive into:
⚡ How Inclusion and Opportunity Can Fuel Business Growth. ⚡ Why franchise ownership can empower communities. ⚡ The future of youth sports in the U.S.
Kristen’s story is proof that with the right vision, sports can do more than entertain — they can transform lives.
This week, I sit down with Dr. Jen Fry — a former college volleyball player and coach with over 15 years of experience, now a dynamic speaker, TEDx presenter, and Sports Geographer.
As the founder of JenFryTalks, Dr. Fry helps leaders and organizations harness the power of words to rethink conflict, embrace difficult conversations, and transform challenges into opportunities for trust, innovation, and stronger teams.
She’s also the author of I Said No — an influential book on setting boundaries and leading with integrity. Her insights are a must-hear for anyone who wants to create environments where athletes and teams can truly thrive.
The latest episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe is now live!
This week, we’re joined by Amaka-Virtue Nathaniel, a parenting consultant, life coach, female ministry coach, and mentor who inspires families to live with purpose and intention.
Amaka is passionate about intentional parenting — the practice of making conscious choices to guide, nurture, and empower children. She’s also a volunteer at the Intentional Parenting Conference 2025, an event built around the theme Influence, Impact, and Inheritance.
In this inspiring conversation, we explore:
How to approach parenting with purpose in a distracted world.
The role of values in shaping a child’s future.
Practical tools for implementing intentional parenting at home.
Her personal journey as a mother of three and how it informs her work.
Whether you’re a parent, coach, mentor, or leader in your community, this episode is full of actionable insights for raising the next generation with clarity and purpose.
What if just 10 minutes a day could help a high school student grow stronger, think clearer, and step into their purpose?
On the latest episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, I sit down with James McLamb — founder of Generation Youth, certified Ziglar Legacy & John Maxwell coach, and creator of the IGNITE 30-Day Class Book Series for freshmen through seniors.
James shares how small daily habits can transform a student’s mindset, and how coaches, educators, and parents can guide them to lead with impact.
Don’t miss this episode—subscribe and never miss a story that inspires growth!
This week, we welcome Nini Meyer, the visionary behind Positive Tracks, a movement that empowers Gen Z to turn physical activity into activism.
Through Positive Tracks, young people aren’t just playing sports — they’re organizing workouts, races, and challenges to raise awareness and drive action on causes they care about, from racial justice to climate change. It’s called Sweating for Good, and it’s redefining what leadership, connection, and community mean to today’s youth.
Nini brings a strategic, heart-first approach to building inclusive communities and forging purpose-driven partnerships. As an avid runner, hiker, and biker — and mother of two — she knows firsthand the power of moving together toward a shared goal.
In this conversation, we explore:
How sport can become a catalyst for social change.
The unique ways Gen Z blends passion with purpose.
What adults can do to support youth-led activism.
Whether you’re a parent, coach, or simply believe in the potential of young people, Nini’s story will leave you inspired — and ready to move.
What if chasing success is keeping you from finding peace?
That’s the question we explore in this week’s episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe with Seth Alan Taylor — writer, coach, and Director of Content at 3A Athletics.
Seth has spent over 10 years and more than 5,000 hours coaching professional athletes, executives, and high performers. He’s seen it all — the victories, the sacrifices, and the quiet moments when people wonder, “Is this all there is?”
In our conversation, Seth shares:
🔹 How your life story shapes your present choices 🔹 The subtle ways the ego builds false identities 🔹 Tools to navigate challenges without fear 🔹 How to align achievement with meaning
It’s a conversation about going deeper — beyond wins, titles, or status — into the space where identity, healing, and purpose live.
Hi, This week on The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, we’re joined by a rising voice in the world of youth sports—Natalie Meredith, founder of Cover the Bases and the powerhouse behind The Go-To Sports Mom.
Natalie is a mother of three daughters, a youth sports advocate, and a go-to guide for parents navigating long weekends, early mornings, and the emotional highs and lows of competitive sports, especially baseball and softball.
In just a few months, she has grown her Instagram following to over 10,000, becoming a social media hero and a trusted voice for families across the country.
In this episode, we talk about:
⚾ The emotional rollercoaster of youth sports weekends
🎒 What every parent should pack (and prepare for)
🧠 The mental game—for kids and parents
👵 The special role grandparents play in support, connection, and perspective
📱 How Natalie built a thriving, supportive online community
💬 Why connection and communication matter more than ever
The latest episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe is now live!
This week, we’re joined by Keirsten Sires, founder and CEO of 2aDays, a platform built to help student-athletes and their families make smarter, more informed recruiting decisions.
Keirsten—former college soccer and tennis player—launched 2aDays in 2014 to provide athletes with a platform to speak up. In our conversation, she shares:
✅ The most common mistakes families make in the recruiting process ✅ How honest athlete reviews can shape better decisions ✅ What she wishes she knew before going D3 ✅ Her journey from athlete to entrepreneur ✅ And why golf and padel are her new obsessions
What does it really take to guide your child through the complex world of youth sports — not just to succeed, but to grow as a confident, resilient human being?
This week on The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alex Comptonand Kevin Dalafu, two former professional athletes who have dedicated their lives to helping families navigate youth sports with clarity and purpose.
Together, they co-authored Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey — a thoughtful, practical book that gives parents a roadmap for long-term success, without losing sight of what truly matters.
Lessons from their own athletic careers and how those experiences shaped their approach to parenting.
Why leadership and character development are just as important as technical skills.
Common mistakes parents make (and how to avoid them).
How to keep the bigger picture in focus — building life skills and resilience that extend far beyond the field or court.
I found this conversation deeply inspiring, and I believe every sports parent can take away something powerful, whether it’s a mindset shift or a practical tool to use with your child.
If you enjoy this episode, hit reply and let me know your biggest takeaway. Your feedback helps me continue to bring valuable conversations like this to The Tribe.
PS: If you know another parent or coach who could benefit from Alex and Kevin’s wisdom, please forward this email to them — it might be precisely what they need to hear this week.
Hey, This week on The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe, we welcome Troy Fink — a father of three, pastor, jiu-jitsu brown belt… and the unlikely tech founder behind The Loovy, the world’s most advanced potty training device.
Troy doesn’t come from Silicon Valley. He never wrote code. He barely knew how to share his screen on Zoom.
But he had an idea — and more importantly, a purpose:
To turn one of parenting’s most frustrating challenges into a joyful milestone.
👉 In this episode, we talk about:
What parenting taught him about product design
How he built a team of NASA interns and hydrogen plane engineers
Why your past doesn’t define your future
And how The Loovy is helping parents everywhere reclaim the joy in early childhood
Troy’s story is equal parts inspiring and practical — the kind of reminder we all need that resilience, purpose, and love still matter in business and parenting.
