The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
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The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
Raising mentally strong athletic children through service above self
The Class Athlete
52 minutes 59 seconds
1 year ago
Raising mentally strong athletic children through service above self
Summary
In this episode of the Class Athlete Podcast, hosts Patrick Sirmeyer and Roy Bova welcome Willis Bevel III, a former national champion football player, to discuss youth sports, coaching philosophies, and the importance of family values. Willis shares his personal journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful athlete and parent. The conversation emphasizes the significance of teaching children how to think, the role of forgiveness in family dynamics, and the lessons learned from sports that apply to life. The episode concludes with a fun trivia segment, showcasing the hosts' knowledge of sports history.
Takeaways
Teaching kids how to think is crucial for their development.Forgiveness is paramount in maintaining family relationships.Sports serve as a microcosm for life lessons.It's important to focus on team values over individual success.Parents should allow coaches to coach without interference.Encouraging a strong work ethic in children is essential.Unforgiveness can lead to personal anxiety and stress.Building a supportive family environment fosters resilience.Children should be taught to serve others in team sports.Life is about the effort and attitude you bring to challenges.
Sound Bites
"You control your effort and attitude.""Life is a microcosm of sports.""Forgiveness is paramount in family."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Sports Overview03:33 Willis Bevel's Background and Athletic Journey06:34 The Importance of Family and Community in Sports09:35 Transitioning from Sports to Professional Life12:31 Teaching Kids to Think and Be Resourceful15:38 The Role of Parents in Youth Sports18:37 The Impact of Coaching Philosophy on Children21:24 Building a Strong Family Unit Through Sports24:32 The Balance of Competition and Support in Parenting27:45 Forgiveness and Service in Family Dynamics33:46 The Role of a Coach Beyond Sports37:02 Teaching Values and Life Lessons40:14 The Importance of Forgiveness47:41 Sports Trivia and Personal Favorites52:43 The class athlete outro music.mp3
The Class Athlete
The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
