Episode 38: Build the Dog, Not the Robot (with Anthony LoSauro)

How compete, chaos, and balance actually build better athletes.

Scott and Jamie sit down with Anthony LoSauro - longtime North Jersey Avalanche dad, Bergen Catholic fooball alum, and founder of Towerman Lacrosse - for a straight-shooting talk on raising kids who love to compete without turning them into mini-pros. From never giving up on his passion to driving development through curiosity (not clinics), Anthony shares how he’s built a foundation rooted in work, fun, and real life - not hype.

In this episode:

• Why compete matters more than choreography
• How the “wild dog” stage is essential - if you teach control later
• What youth sports lost when dads started “manufacturing athletes”
• Why his kids play fewer teams, more sports, and still get better

A must-listen for any parent trying to balance the drive to win with the goal of raising good humans who still love the ride.

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