122. The Pitfalls of the Athlete Family & How to Overcome Them

Episode 122

In this episode of The Path, Mike Salemi and elite coach Vincent Larivée dive into the evolving world of youth sports and athlete development, exploring the essential balance between performance and holistic health. They discuss the impact of modern distractions, rising injury trends, and the foundational role of nutrition, sleep, and emotional resilience for young athletes. Vincent offers valuable insights on identifying talent, fostering coachability, and embracing competition as a tool for personal growth. Vincent is a multi-time world beach volleyball competitor, a two time olympic coach, and the current provincial coach in Quebec preparing athletes for the national team. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that prioritize well-being, the ripple effects of coaching, and the role parents play in modeling healthy habits and self-care. Vincent advocates for a holistic approach to athletic training, family dynamics, and the joys of high-performance sports. His wisdom here is refreshing and how he ties it all together to build well balanced humans is inspiring.