Will Greenwood: Growing up, Rugby and The Festival Of Sport

Another episode of The Sports Parenting Playbook is presented by Mini Athletics duo Kirk Bowyer and Ben Russell and they are joined by Rugby World Cup winner and The Festival of Sport creator Will Greenwood.

In this episode Kirk and Ben dig deep into the upbringing of Will Greenwood and his journey into the world of sport. As a youth Will loved Athletics, a little known fact is his success as a triple jumper and cricket player before excelling at Rugby. He was once told that he wasn't cut out for the game and should try something different!

As a parent or coach we want the best for our kids and hope that they grow up being active and healthy. Sport has such a big part to play in that development. Discussions like the ones had in this episode and past episodes of the podcast are here to help you understand the best ways to navigate through the journey of bringing children up to be a lover sport and physical activity.

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Discover the essential elements of long-term athletic development with world-class strength and conditioning coach Jim Kielbaso. In this episode, we explore how foundational movement skills and balanced training can elevate young athletes and influence their long-term sports engagement and success.

• In this episode:The definition and importance of athletic development in youth
• How motor skills, balance, coordination, and sensory processing build athleticism
• The role of sports coaches versus athletic development coaches
• The correlation between athletic competency and multi-sport participation
• The impact of access to athletic coaching on confidence and skill
• Challenges and misconceptions around youth strength and conditioning
• How to integrate athletic development into school curriculums and coaching practices
• The influence of social media and parental perceptions on youth sports choices
• Recognizing signs of overtraining and preventing athlete burnout
• The significance of physical recovery and understanding individual athlete readiness

Resources & Links:

International Youth Coaches Association (IYCA)

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Dwain Chambers shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a world-class sprinter, emphasizing the importance of discipline, mentorship, and resilience. He discusses his role in inspiring young athletes through his academy, focusing on personal growth and the joy of participation over winning. Dwain talks openly about the lowest moment of his career and how he now uses this to coach the kids in his academy.

Keywords

Dwain Chambers, athletics, role model, inspiration, youth sports, discipline, resilience, mentorship, personal growth, sports academy

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