Show notes
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!!!!Jump to a topic:00:00 Transitioning to Club Volleyball and Lessons Learned06:19 Lessons from Failures and the Importance of Controllable Factors08:36 The Continued Relevance of the EEAF Approach09:00 Navigating the Youth Athletics Decision-Making Process16:24 The Importance of Communication and Trust in Recruiting24:32 The 'Coach's Hat': Balancing Support and Coaching33:02 The Value of Resilience and Grit in Sports37:24 The Importance of Transparency and Honesty in Recruiting41:23 The Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process44:46 The Significance of Intrinsic Motivation and Grit in Athletes57:08 Focusing on What You're Already Great AtThanks to our sponsor BALLTIME!