Are Parents Quietly Destroying Their Kids’ Confidence Through Youth Sports? ft. Lindsay Czarniak

On this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, Jeff and the guys sit down with Emmy-winning sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, host of Things No One Tells You and longtime ESPN, FOX, and NBC Sports anchor, to talk about what it’s really like to cover the Olympics and witness elite athletes in their biggest moments. From her inside look at the 2026 Winter Olympics to working alongside legendary athletes and analysts, Lindsay shares the emotional highs and lows of pressure-filled competition and what it takes to perform on the world’s biggest stage. The conversation goes beyond the spotlight as Lindsay opens up about parenting young athletes, navigating team selections, handling setbacks, and helping kids build confidence through both success and failure. With honesty, humor, and real-life stories, she shares lessons learned from both the professional sports world and her own home, proving that even experienced sports parents don’t always get it right. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode offers powerful insight into mindset, resilience, and the human side of sports! -------------------------------------------- 🔥 IT'S FINALLY HERE🔥 Check out PA+ Baseball, a premium, game-changing subscription platform designed for baseball players at every level and the families who support them, no matter where they are in the baseball journey. JOIN NOW https://www.pureathlete.com/sports/ba... -------------------------------------------- Need to Fundraise? 😱 This episode is sponsored by Booster, the leading fundraising platform for school sports, youth athletics, and student athletes. Booster helps schools and teams raise money for equipment, travel, and sports programs, and has generated over $1.4B in successful fundraising nationwide. If you’re looking for simple and effective school or sports team fundraising, learn more at https://choosebooster.com -------------------------------------------- 🎧 You can listen to new episodes EARLY every Tuesday on Apple Podcast or Spotify. - - - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BbIeGC... 📲 For more follow us on social media: https://hoo.be/pureathleteinc 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://pureathletenewsletter.beehiiv... -------------------------------------------- #YouthSports #PureAthlete #Parenting #ParentingTips