Parents, this episode is personal. Steve makes a big confession that gets right to the heart of coaching, parenting, pride, and the mindset shifts that can either help your teen grow or quietly hold them back. So...let's get right to the truth. Are you helping your teen think for themselves, or are you still stuck giving advice that no longer lands? In this episode, we unpack the difference between coaching and consulting, why human connection matters, and how better questions can create real growth at home.

The Timestamps

00:00 The Misconception of Coaching Worth

03:12 Understanding the Barriers to Coaching

06:02 The Importance of High-Level Coaching

08:27 The Distinction Between Coaching and Consulting

11:07 Encouraging Independent Thinking in Parenting

Takeaways

• Why Everyone Deserves Coaching (Why Steve was Wrong!)
• How pride and ignorance hinder coaching
• The difference between coaching and consulting
• The importance of human connection in coaching
• The role of follow-up questions in effective coaching
• Parenting strategies to develop kids' thinking skills

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

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-Nate & Steve

What if your teen does not need more pressure, more reminders, or more to-do’s, but better clarity? In this conversation, we fire some easy fastballs down the middle and then unleash a curveball that's gonna make your knees wobble a bit!

Let's face what your teen is facing if their schedule is packed tighter than a dugout with 25 stinky baseball players. Le'ts also step up to the plate and learn how The Question Only Conversation can help you guide their decisions with better communication that gets built upon playing the long game with trust!

Let's go Most Valuable Parents--you got this!

The Timestamps

00:00 The Badge (& Burden) of Busyness

03:18 Balancing School, Sports, and Social Life

05:57 The Importance of Honest Conversations

08:49 Introducing the Curveball: The #4 Category

10:43 Navigating Priorities as a Parent

Takeaways

• Teens can only be GREAT in 2 of these 3 areas: school, sports, social life.
• Honest conversations about priorities build trust and clarity.
• Adding a job can teach valuable life skills but compromises them and increases stress.
• Parents should use targeted questions to guide teens' decision-making.
• Clarity about priorities leads to better time management, productivity, and well-being.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us:Please follow us and connect with us: Search "Steve Galley" on LinkedIn.

Let’s gooooooooo moms and dads–you got this!

-Nate & Steve

If you’ve ever contemplated a school transfer for your high school son or daughter and asked “Should we stay… or should we go?” you’re not alone! In this episode, we interview Rob Geertsen, a proud and present father and an experienced coach. Rob tells his son Zack's high school transfer story—what they did before any paperwork, how they evaluated the new environment, and why academics and “culture fit” mattered as much or more than the athletics.

If you are mulling over whether transferring is the right thing for your son/daughter, Rob will share what requires serious consideration before making the move.

Let's go Most Valuable Parents!!!

Want to talk to Rob personally about your transfer questions? Contact him at robert.geertsen@canyonsdistrict.org. We guarantee that he will find time for you if you are genuinely interested in an honest and straightforward conversation!

The Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Zack Geertsen's HS Transfer Story

02:57 The Decision to Transfer Schools

06:57 Defining Success for Zack

11:33 Culture is Critical

14:57 Involving Zack in the Decision-Making Process

18:50 Due Diligence Before the Transfer

23:26 Exit Conversations and Integration into New Team

30:14 The Commitment of a Dedicated Parent

33:58 Navigating Challenges of Transfer Decisions

36:51 Building Relationships in a New Environment

42:24 The Reality of Making the Transfer

45:07 Advice for Parents Considering Transfers

49:25 The Risks of Transferring for the Wrong Reasons

55:06 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Aspirations

57:34 Wrapping Up with Wisdom and Humor

59:09 OUTRO Video BK 2025 FINAL.mp4

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us:Please follow us and connect with us: Search "Steve Galley" on LinkedIn.

Let’s gooooooooo moms and dads–you got this!

-Nate & Steve