#22- Trent Dilfer on Parenting Athletes, Youth Sports, and What it Takes to be Great

NFL Super Bowl Champ and current UAB football head coach Trent Dilfer stops by the podcast to discuss his experiences raising three D1 college volleyball setters! Trent’s journey as a parent is chock full of life lessons and fantastic suggestions for parents of youth athletes!!!!

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00:00 Transitioning to Club Volleyball and Lessons Learned

06:19 Lessons from Failures and the Importance of Controllable Factors

08:36 The Continued Relevance of the EEAF Approach

09:00 Navigating the Youth Athletics Decision-Making Process

16:24 The Importance of Communication and Trust in Recruiting

24:32 The 'Coach's Hat': Balancing Support and Coaching

33:02 The Value of Resilience and Grit in Sports

37:24 The Importance of Transparency and Honesty in Recruiting

41:23 The Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process

44:46 The Significance of Intrinsic Motivation and Grit in Athletes

57:08 Focusing on What You're Already Great At

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