DadBall2.0 - Talking Coaching Youth Sports cover art

DadBall2.0 - Talking Coaching Youth Sports

DadBall2.0 - Talking Coaching Youth Sports

By: Garo Dykstra
Listen for free

About this listen

Helping youth coach/parents navigate the choppy waters of youth sports.

© 2026 DadBall2.0 - Talking Coaching Youth Sports
Baseball & Softball Basketball
Episodes
  • Hard Tough Coach vs Fun Coach For Youth Sports?
    Feb 7 2026

    There are some youth coaches who swear by the hard-nose, tough coaching style. Then there are those who believe in being the fun coach. Which is better for youth sports? I discuss the characteristics of both styles, the pro's and cons, and how I use elements of both to find that balance.

    $5 Baseball Draft Evaluation Sheet: https://dadball2.gumroad.com/l/zspzfr


    Baseball Coach Starter Kit:

    Baseballs: https://amzn.to/45JJY57

    Coach Bag: https://amzn.to/4rtjywM

    Cones: https://amzn.to/4c6aDgi

    Baseball Cards: https://amzn.to/4c3v7GA

    Pitch Clicker: https://amzn.to/4qg2tFC


    Big-Time Coach:

    GoPro: https://amzn.to/4adzw7t

    Fence Mount: https://amzn.to/4bvGkQ5

    Shade Mount: https://amzn.to/3O1yaoH

    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • What Is "Dad Ball" & How To Fix It
    Feb 3 2026

    "Dad ball" is basically fighting words these days in youth sports. It's derogatory and slanderous and sometimes true about parent-coaches. I explain what it is and how to fix it, upgrading to DadBall2.0.

    Youth Baseball Draft Evaluation Sheet $5: https://dadball2.gumroad.com/l/zspzfr


    Baseball Coach Starter Kit:

    Baseballs: https://amzn.to/45JJY57

    Coach Bag: https://amzn.to/4rtjywM

    Cones: https://amzn.to/4c6aDgi

    Baseball Cards: https://amzn.to/4c3v7GA


    Big-Time Coach:

    GoPro: https://amzn.to/4adzw7t

    Fence Mount: https://amzn.to/4bvGkQ5

    Shade Mount: https://amzn.to/3O1yaoH


    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.