Sami Ward joined the Texas Tech University Softball program as Head Coach in 2020 after being named WCC Coach of the Year three times for transforming Loyola Marymount University into a softball powerhouse on the west coast. Coach Ward joins Nick to discuss the keys to amateur development, what coaches and parents should prioritize with their kids, and why we shouldn't equate success with winning in youth sports. 

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Sami Ward joined the Texas Tech University Softball program as Head Coach in 2020 after being named WCC Coach of the Year three times for transforming Loyola Marymount University into a softball powerhouse on the west coast. Coach Ward joins Nick to discuss the keys to amateur development, what coaches and parents should prioritize with their kids, and why we shouldn't equate success with winning in youth sports.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

The Reformed Sports Project Podcast

Ep 16: Sami Ward

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