A Coaching Legend Breaks Down The Power of Youth Sports | Parenting Great Kids Ep. 220

Legendary Coach Denny Duron joins Dr. Meg Meeker to share his take on the state of youth sports after 50+ years of coaching.
Whether it's teamwork, perseverance, or sportsmanship, youth sports teach kids skills that extend beyond the playing field.
Many parents of young athletes love how sports instill values for becoming well-rounded individuals that our culture appears to reinforce less each day.
In this episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, football coach, pastor, leadership coach, and speaker Denny Duron shares valuable insights and practical tips parents can use to foster their children's proper character development and personal growth.
In this episode, you will learn:
✅ How youth sports develop character and personal growth in children
✅ Why fostering a supportive environment is essential to youth character development
✅ The role that an emphasis on youth sports can play in prioritizing values and faith
✅ The transformational power that youth sports involvement can have on a child
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:29 - Coach Denny Duron's Background
01:37 - Expectations and Values in Youth Sports
02:22 - Coach Duron's Diverse Talents and Nonprofit Work
03:12 - Inspiration for the Docuseries "God Family Football"
16:15 - Nurturing with the Word of God
19:45 - Countercultural Approach
22:11 - Encouragement and Love
24:01 - Creating a Family
31:35 - Importance of Communication with Children
32:06 - Enjoying Your Children's Company
32:31 - Where to Find "God Family Football"
33:51 - Lessons for Parents from the Conversation
35:01 - Conclusion and Invitation
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