The Sports Parenting Podcast
Charlie Brenneman
Show overview
The Sports Parenting Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 33 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 8 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 12 min and 16 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 31 episodes published. Published by Charlie Brenneman.
From the publisher
If you've ever wondered how to help your kid handle pressure, failure or disappointment in sports, you're in the right place. And if you've ever questioned your own behavior as a sports parent, even better—because we've all been there. I'm Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman—former UFC fighter, teacher, coach, and Sports Dad—and The Sports Parenting Podcast gives you real stories and practical tools to support your young athlete. Each episode offers simple, actionable ideas to build confidence, resilience, and healthy habits while making sports a positive experience for your family.
Latest Episodes
View all 33 episodes33 - Stick to the Basics
32 - When Things Aren't Going Well
31 - People Are Gonna Talk
30 - They Have to Want It
29 - They're Only Ten
28 - What Really Makes You Great (Your Kids Should Listen)
27 - Make It Easy
26 - Resilience Training w/ Traveling
25 - Failure Sets You Free
24 - Should You Make Your Kid Go to Practice?
23 - They Know Everything They Need to Know
22 - Put Your Kid in the Appropriate Skill Level
21 - Middle School, Summer Work
20 - How to Teach Emotional Regulation
19 - Your Kid and How You Communicate with the Coach
18 - Remember That Every Kid is Different
17 - What Will Your Kids Say About You?
16 - I Left Youth Sports for 14 Years…Here's What I Learned Coming Back
For the past five years, I've been back in youth sports after more than a decade away from coaching. I left to pursue the UFC, and coaching, especially at the youth level, was no longer part of my world. Coming back, a lot had changed. In this episode, I share what I've re-learned, what's been reinforced and what I believe actually matters in youth sports. My intnent is to give you context to work with while making your own decisions as a sports parent. For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.
15 - PJW (PA Jr. Wrestling) State Recap and Takeaways
Our youth wrestling season wrapped up this past weekend at the state tournament. In today's episode, we share highlights from the weekend and a few takeaways to consider as you navigate your own sports journey. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.
14 - I Did a Hard Thing
I recently took my son out of a wrestling tournament, and it had nothing to do with illness or injury. It had everything to do with his attitude and behavior. Here is the story... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.