Three-time Olympic gold medalist and Canadian Senator Marnie McBean joins Better Sports Parents to discuss the crisis facing youth sports in Canada and what we can do about it. 

Courtesy of Mas+ by Messi, Jesse Marsch, coach of Canada's National Men's Soccer Team, joins Better Sports Parents to share lessons from his playing career in MLS, managing in Europe, and raising three children across multiple countries and cultures.

Sports agent and advisor Ross Gurney shares his unique perspective on youth sports from both sides - as a professional who's guided players through leagues like the NHL & CFL and as a father navigating the youth sports environment with his own two children.

Former CFL centre and Grey Cup champion Angus Reid discusses the troubling state of youth sports, the business model destroying accessibility, and what it really means to develop champions.

Former Canadian national team soccer player Steve Kindel shares invaluable insights on youth sports development through the lens of a player, a parent, and a coach.

Former NHL captain Andrew Ladd opens up about the hard truths facing kids in today’s youth sports system and what parents must change to help their children thrive.

Will Loftus didn't start playing football until grade 10, yet he went on to win two Grey Cups and play 11 years in the CFL.  In this episode, the BC Football Hall of Fame inductee and founder of Game Ready Fitness shares game-changing insights for parents navigating youth sports today.

Former NCAA Division 1 and professional soccer player John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project, joins Scott Rintoul for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about the biggest issues in youth sports today – and how parents can fix them.

Former NHL captain and Maple Leafs' executive Shane Doan joins Better Sports Parents to share the lessons he’s learned from both sides of the game — as a professional athlete and as a dad of four.

Gareth Rees, a proud Canadian who is a prominent figure in international rugby, discusses the multifaceted nature of youth sports. He emphasizes the importance of community, parental influence, and the need for a balanced approach to sports participation.

Travis Snider, a former Major League Baseball player, discusses his transition from professional sports to advocating for youth sports and the evolution of his company, ⁠3A Athletics⁠.

Landon Ferraro shares his experiences growing up in a sports-oriented family, the pressures of constant comparison to his famous father, and the importance of fostering a positive environment for young athletes.

Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato shares her journey from a young girl playing hockey in Chicago to becoming a pioneer in the sport. She discusses the importance of family support, the challenges of being a female athlete in a male-dominated sport, and the pressures faced by young athletes today.

Ray Ferraro's extensive experience in sports and parenting has provided him with a broad view of youth sports that spans many decades.

Andrea Neil, a Canadian soccer legend, shares her journey from overcoming several physical challenges to becoming a multi-sport athlete and eventually representing Canada internationally in soccer.

Dr. Rick Celebrini is a former professional soccer player, the Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Golden State Warriors, and the father of four extremely athletic children, including Macklin Celebrini, the NHL's number 1 overall draft pick in 2024.

Jon Montgomery, a gold medalist and host of The Amazing Race Canada, shares his insights on the importance of youth sports in personal development. He reflects on his own childhood experiences, the role of parents in shaping athletic identities, and the pressures faced by young athletes today.

Allison Forsyth, a Canadian Olympian and founder of Generation Safe, discusses her passion for youth sports and the importance of creating safe and positive environments for young athletes. She shares her own experiences growing up in a sports-oriented family, the role of parents in shaping children's sports experiences, and the challenges of pressure and expectations in youth sports.