Parenting advice from someone who has coached 20 current MLB players

Summary

 

In this episode of the Class Athlete Podcast, co-host Patrick Sirmeyer interviews Jared Goodwin, Vice President of Scouting Operations with Perfect Game. Goodwin shares his experience coaching and scouting young baseball players, including some who have gone on to become Major League Baseball players. He discusses the importance of recognizing potential in young athletes and the challenges of balancing coaching and parenting. Goodwin also offers advice to parents on how to support their child's athletic development and the importance of listening to their needs and desires.

 

Keywords

 

baseball, coaching, scouting, youth athletes, parenting, potential, development

 

Takeaways

• Perfect Game is a highly respected resource for recognition, scouting, and development of young baseball players.
• Jared Goodwin has coached and scouted several Major League Baseball players, including Francisco Lindor, Javi Baez, and Jose Fernandez.
• Recognizing potential in young athletes can be challenging, as it often requires considering both their talent and personal circumstances.
• Parents should strive to separate their roles as coaches and parents, and be aware of how their coaching may impact their child's experience.
• Listening to and understanding the needs and desires of young athletes is crucial for their development and enjoyment of the sport.

Titles

• Coaching and Scouting Future MLB Stars
• Advice for Parents of Budding Superstars

Sound Bites

• "I had Francisco Lindor and Javi Baez in the middle, Jesse Winker in the outfield, along with Jake Junas, who's now been pitching in the big leagues for five years."
• "Zach Efflin, Henry Owens, and the late great Jose Fernandez. That was all one roster that I had that I took to an event."
• "If you want to be the top in your field, a lot of times, there's a point in your life where you have to make the decision of what you want because you're having to say no to a lot of things."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background of Jared Goodwin

01:23Coaching and Scouting Major League Baseball Players

06:01Balancing Coaching and Parenting

09:45Advice for Parents in Youth Sports