Courtside Conversations

Courtside Conversations

Welcome to the world of youth sports through the witty and wise eyes of Cheryl and Jenn! Courtside Conversations invites you to the sideline where we unravel effective strategies, parenting wins, and team triumphs all in one slam-dunk podcast. Enjoy inspired discussions with guests, breathe in the casual funnies of relating with other parents of youth in activities, and feel the backbone of community support push you into the front of the court.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, we take a closer look at the role of referees in youth sports - a job that's often misunderstood but absolutely essential. Whether you cheer them on or question their calls, referees are a part of every game your child plays.

Join us as we listen to a baseball coach and seasoned ref Mark, who share what makes a great referee, how tough calls can be turned into valuable teaching moments, and how parents can suppor...

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What is the one thing you can do for free to help improve your kids performance? Have a listen to this episode and get three simple tips for increasing their overall wellbeing as well as their performance. This is an episode that will not only help your athletes it will help you too.

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The kids asked the questions and we found expert dietician answers.  This episode is definitely for the youth and the parents so grab your kids and have a listen.  Want to know if you can still drink pop? What is the best hydration drink to buy for your kids or even what is the best lunch to pack for tournament days.  This is one jam packed episode you wont want to miss.  

Special thank you to the dietitians Kelsey Poulter and Jessi...

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From celebrating Moms to highlighting youth sport hot topics this episode has something for everyone. Listen as Jen and Cheryl dive into some reddit posts and get some feedback from our courtside crew on top youth sport issues such as: drinking at youth sporting events, family vacations planning vs Youth Sports and is Youth Sports becoming more about the money then the kids. All of this and more in this weeks episode. Plus a specia...

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The reason behind our crazy sport parents lives. Meet our boys who have dropped in today to help us elevate our parenting games. From shoes and courtside gear to the pressures of being a youth athlete, they share it all. Want to know what snacks you should stock up on, how your cheering effects them? or even their advice for players new to the sport, its all jam packed into episode number 3.

We dedicate this episode to all the playe...

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April 17, 2025 58 mins

Meet our basketball family as we invite them to a roundtable discussion about youth parenting in rep basketball. Listen as they share valuable experiences from on and off the court. All members are key in this episode as we chat with parents and siblings to bring you a broad perspective on the positive take aways. Get tips on what is the most important thing to take to a game, hear words of wisdom and even their favorite cheers. Yo...

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Are you ready to elevate your parenting game... Join us for our very first episode of Courtside Conversations. In this episode we will dive into the world of youth sports. Our special guest Imad Qahwash will be joining us to share how his parents and family impacted his career which included playing professional basketball. His impact to youth sports in Canada has greatly influenced youth and parents as his hope is to use his jo...

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March 31, 2025 1 min

Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of youth sports, unwrapping effective strategies and sharing the laughter of parenting triumphs-even amidst the pressures of games day. Designed for parents who want to support their young athletes, We'll explore nutrition tactics, psychological insights, and capture the spirit of team success.

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