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Are We Teaching Our Kiddos To Win At Any Cost?

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Apr 5, 202310:30

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Today we're discussing what lessons we are teaching our kids when we let them play "down a level/division" in order to win or secure a spot or bid at a large tournament. In youth volleyball you will often find club teams playing in lower divisions than they normally would in order to ensure they place high enough to receive a bid to nationals. I want to chat about what sort of unintended effects this may have on players & what we are teaching them about themselves when we choose to do this.

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When was this episode published?: April 5, 2023.
How long is this episode?: 10 min.
What podcast is this from?: Above The Net with Melissa Smith. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Above The Net with Melissa Smith covers volleyball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

Today we're discussing what lessons we are teaching our kids when we let them play "down a level/division" in order to win or secure a spot or bid at a large tournament. In youth volleyball you will often find club teams playing in lower divisions than they normally would in order to ensure they place high enough to receive a bid to nationals. I want to chat about what sort of unintended effects this may have on players & what we are teaching them about themselves when we choose to do this.

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All from Above The Net with Melissa Smith →

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"I'm sorry, your kid’s high school volleyball team just isn’t that important."

May 11, 20238:15

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How do I listen to this episode of Above The Net with Melissa Smith?

"Are We Teaching Our Kiddos To Win At Any Cost?" is an episode of Above The Net with Melissa Smith. Runtime 10 min. Published April 5, 2023. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Above The Net with Melissa Smith page for the rest of the catalog.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: April 5, 2023.
How long is this episode?: 10 min.
What podcast is this from?: Above The Net with Melissa Smith. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Above The Net with Melissa Smith covers volleyball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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