Scott Dross

🏆 Youth Sports & Parenting: Are we raising winners—or building better human beings?

Youth sports should be about more than trophies, championships, and winning. But have parents and coaches lost sight of what really matters?

🎙️ COOL HAND DROSS | EPISODE 46

I’m joined by Michael Blanchard, veteran educator, wrestling coach, father of three, and author of The Path Forward: Youth Sports and More.

We tackle youth sports culture, coaching, parenting, competition, mental health, and building character through athletics.

🤼 Winning vs. personal growth

💪 Resilience, discipline & confidence

👨‍👦 The role of parents and coaches

🏆 Life lessons beyond the scoreboard

From the wrestling mat to the classroom, we explore what young athletes really need from the adults guiding them.

Are we developing better athletes—or better people?

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💬 What’s the most important life lesson youth sports can teach? Drop your thoughts below!

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