Character architects. Decision makers. Putting the fun and joy back back into playing sports. Yeah, let's do this. In today's special guest episode we talk with Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, the dynamic duo and cofounders of Bluechip to Blueprint. You're gonna love this one moms and dads!

Erin Sarles brings 20+ years of corporate executive expertise to the youth sports arena, where she saw firsthand—as both a professional and a mother of competitive athletes—the devastating impact of performance-based identity. As CEO and co-creator of Blueprint to Bluechip's proprietary CADI Framework (Character Over Clout, Accountability Over Excuses, Discipline Over Motivation, Integrity Over Image), Erin addresses the character crisis in youth sports with the same systematic rigor she brought to developing corporate leaders.

Thomas Roe co-founded Blueprint to Bluechip after spending decades building and repairing bodies—and witnessing the character crises that come when physical development outpaces personal development. As founder of TRoe Fitness-Sports Rehab & Recovery, Thomas has trained athletes at every level, from professionals to weekend warriors & every athlete in between. Thomas understands that sustainable success in sports requires more than physical strength.

You can get in touch with Erin and Thomas here: Let's Talk! You can also find them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Search for Blueprint to Bluechip.

The Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

01:58 The Athletic Experience and Its Impact

05:23 The Birth of Blueprint to Bluechip

07:47 Dysfunction in Youth Sports

14:19 Character Development in Sports

19:11 Becoming Character Architects

22:51 Navigating Challenges in Sports and Life

25:12 Consequences of Careless Decisions

26:24 Character Development in Sports

27:40 The Dilemma of Specialization

28:51 Supporting Your Child's Dreams

31:34 The Risks of Single-Sport Focus

35:14 Aligning Goals with Reality

38:55 The CADI Framework for Decision Making

42:35 Encouragement for Parents

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

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Let’s gooooooooo moms and dads–you got this!

-Nate & Steve

Parents, this episode is personal. Steve makes a big confession that gets right to the heart of coaching, parenting, pride, and the mindset shifts that can either help your teen grow or quietly hold them back. So...let's get right to the truth. Are you helping your teen think for themselves, or are you still stuck giving advice that no longer lands? In this episode, we unpack the difference between coaching and consulting, why human connection matters, and how better questions can create real growth at home.

The Timestamps

00:00 The Misconception of Coaching Worth

03:12 Understanding the Barriers to Coaching

06:02 The Importance of High-Level Coaching

08:27 The Distinction Between Coaching and Consulting

11:07 Encouraging Independent Thinking in Parenting

Takeaways

• Why Everyone Deserves Coaching (Why Steve was Wrong!)
• How pride and ignorance hinder coaching
• The difference between coaching and consulting
• The importance of human connection in coaching
• The role of follow-up questions in effective coaching
• Parenting strategies to develop kids' thinking skills

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us:Please follow us and connect with us: Search "Steve Galley" on LinkedIn.

Let’s gooooooooo moms and dads–you got this!

-Nate & Steve

What if your teen does not need more pressure, more reminders, or more to-do’s, but better clarity? In this conversation, we fire some easy fastballs down the middle and then unleash a curveball that's gonna make your knees wobble a bit!

Let's face what your teen is facing if their schedule is packed tighter than a dugout with 25 stinky baseball players. Le'ts also step up to the plate and learn how The Question Only Conversation can help you guide their decisions with better communication that gets built upon playing the long game with trust!

Let's go Most Valuable Parents--you got this!

The Timestamps

00:00 The Badge (& Burden) of Busyness

03:18 Balancing School, Sports, and Social Life

05:57 The Importance of Honest Conversations

08:49 Introducing the Curveball: The #4 Category

10:43 Navigating Priorities as a Parent

Takeaways

• Teens can only be GREAT in 2 of these 3 areas: school, sports, social life.
• Honest conversations about priorities build trust and clarity.
• Adding a job can teach valuable life skills but compromises them and increases stress.
• Parents should use targeted questions to guide teens' decision-making.
• Clarity about priorities leads to better time management, productivity, and well-being.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us:Please follow us and connect with us: Search "Steve Galley" on LinkedIn.

Let’s gooooooooo moms and dads–you got this!

-Nate & Steve