Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports

About Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports

In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health. These stories capture the raw emotions and personal insights of young athletes and their parents, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sports and mental health. Through insightful interviews with athletes, coaches, psychologists, and parents, Coach Tony explores strategies for fostering a positive and supportive environment in youth sports.

Publisher

Tony Cutillo (Rize and React Media)

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2024

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Love, Resilience & Winning: Lessons From a Little League World Series Champion | F4OT Pod

   What if the biggest lesson from winning a world championship had very little to do with winning? On this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Tony Cutillo sits down with Danny Boehle, Coach of the 2023 El Segundo Little League World Series championship team and author of Second to None. Danny takes us behind the championship run and into the culture that helped make it possible. We talk about coaching with love, building selfless teammates, handling failure, developing resilience, and creating a community where every young athlete feels valued. His supportive messages to his players gained national attention during El Segundo’s run, but the philosophy behind those moments started long before Williamsport. The conversation also goes beyond baseball and tackles some of the biggest questions facing youth sports today: Are adults becoming too focused on rankings, showcases, recruiting and scholarships? Are we taking away opportunities for kids to develop resilience? How should parents handle playing time and disagreements with coaches? And have we blurred the line between supporting our kids’ dreams and making those dreams our own? Second to None may tell the story of a championship team, but this conversation is about something much bigger: the kind of experience we want youth sports to be for our kids. For more information visit: www.coachdb.guru Fighting For Overtime is dedicated to making youth sports better through authentic conversations that inspire athletes, parents, coaches, and communities to put development, mental well-being, and character first. ***Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave your stories in the comments or send them to me privately (fightingforovertime@gmail.com). Remember, you are not alone! Follow the show here on all platforms: www.linktr.ee/fightingforovertime SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WS3E97YEZGCSJ About Fighting For Overtime In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   How Fun-First Coaching Creates Lifelong Athletes w/Sportball's Jason D'Rocha | F4OT Pod

   In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Tony Cutillo sits down with Jason D'Rocha, VP and Growth Coach at Sportball, to challenge the traditional youth sports mindset. Together, they explore why the future of youth athletics isn't about trophies, rankings, or scholarships—it's about helping kids build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement. Jason explains how Sportball's fun-first, non-competitive approach is helping children develop essential physical literacy while creating positive experiences that keep them engaged in sports for years to come. The conversation also tackles why nearly 70% of kids leave organized sports by age 13, the dangers of early specialization, and how today's youth sports culture often places adult expectations ahead of children's development. The discussion goes beyond the field, highlighting how sports shape a child's identity, the importance of inclusion through adaptive programming, and why participation—not winning—is one of the greatest gifts sports can provide. In this episode, you'll learn: Why development matters more than winning The real reasons kids are walking away from youth sports How a fun-first approach builds confidence and resilience Why physical literacy is the foundation of athletic success The benefits of multi-sport participation over early specialization How inclusive and adaptive sports change lives Practical advice every parent should hear about supporting young athletes Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or youth sports advocate, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how we can create healthier, happier, and more impactful sports experiences for every child. Follow Sportball and all it's programs HERE: www.sportball.com Fighting For Overtime is dedicated to making youth sports better through authentic conversations that inspire athletes, parents, coaches, and communities to put development, mental well-being, and character first. ***Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave your stories in the comments or send them to me privately (fightingforovertime@gmail.com). Remember, you are not alone! Follow the show here on all platforms: www.linktr.ee/fightingforovertime SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WS3E97YEZGCSJ About Fighting For Overtime In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

3. 

   27 Jul 2026

   USMNT Star Tyler Adams on Youth Sports Access, Burnout, & Why You Should NEVER Quit | F4OT Pod

   Fighting For Overtime welcomes one of the biggest names in American soccer, U.S. Men's National Team Star Tyler Adams, for an honest conversation every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear. From the rising costs of youth soccer to the pressure of elite competition, Tyler shares his perspective on making the game more accessible, avoiding burnout, and why young athletes shouldn't give up simply because they're not the best player on the field today. He opens up about the value of patience, resilience, and trusting the process over chasing instant success. Whether you're raising the next athlete, coaching a team, or navigating your own sports journey, this episode is packed with real-world advice from someone who's lived it at the highest level. In this episode: ⚽ Making youth soccer more accessible for every family 🔥 How athletes can avoid burnout and rediscover the joy of the game 💪 Why persistence beats early talent 🧠 Lessons Tyler Adams learned on his path to the U.S. Men's National Team 🎙️ Advice for parents, coaches, and young athletes chasing their dreams Fighting For Overtime is dedicated to making youth sports better through authentic conversations that inspire athletes, parents, coaches, and communities to put development, mental well-being, and character first. ***Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please leave your stories in the comments or send them to me privately (fightingforovertime@gmail.com). Remember, you are not alone! Follow the show here on all platforms: www.linktr.ee/fightingforovertime SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WS3E97YEZGCSJ About Fighting For Overtime In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health.

Who has been a guest on Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports

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• Hanna Howard
• Noelle Baxter
• Mackenzie Marino

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YouTube views

22,142

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

51

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