#019 Off the Pitch with Active: Interview with Janis Meredith of Raising Champion Families

Janis is a family coach for all families, but has extensive
experience coaching families with children who play sports. She
was a coach's wife for 29 years, a sports mom for 21 years,
and is now a mom to two coaches, and a mother-in-law to one. She
loves to see families thrive through all their seasons, in and
out of youth sports.


You can learn a lot more on Janis website www.rcfamilies.com


Overview of our conversation


0:00   Introduction to the show & Janis Meredith


5:00   Started being involved in youth sport at the
beginning of her marriage. This led to family coaching.


9:28   Kids leaving sport as they feel a lot of
pressure. They also find easier, more fun alternative activities
in a digital culture.


14:30 We are raising champion human beings, not just athletes.


18:00 Frustrations in youth sport-how it changes from just fun at
early ages to high expectations as they grow older.


28:15 How serious should parents take their children’s sport?


35:00 How do parents navigate through so many challenges in sport
including politics?


43:55 In closing- experiences, trophy’s, technical skills &
life skills what do you want for your child?


To follow or contact Janis Meredith


Facebook @sportsparenting


Twitter Handle: @rcfamilies


Web: www.rcfamilies.com