Raising Athletes Without Losing What Matters Most || nextTalk Podcast

Описание: What if the real win in youth sports isn’t a trophy or scholarship, but a kid who knows who they are?
In this episode, we sit down with Merideth Zingelmann, Operations Manager at nextTalk and mom of three college athletes, to unpack a practical path for families who love sports but refuse to let it run their lives. From backyard games and rec leagues to varsity pressure and recruiting, we talk about how to build community, protect identity, and keep faith at the center.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Why We Chose Sports: Community First
06:45 - Try Many Sports Without Pressure
10:41- Watching Local Teams To Learn
15:45 - Year-Round Clubs: Pros And Cons
18:24 - Keeping Faith Central, Not Sports
23:28 - Varsity Mindset: Roles And Value
30:40 - Loving Your Team Through Highs Lows
34:44 - Injuries, Recovery, And Mental Health
40:05 - Competing At Home Without “Letting Win”
42:44 - Coach Conflict: Teach Kids To Lead
48:00 - Teammate Tensions And Comparison
53:48 - Social Media, Highlight Culture, Recruiting
58:23 - Locker Rooms, Phones, And Boundaries
1:02:31- Final Advice: Film, Faith, And “Buy The Shirts”


Music: https://www.purple-planet.com