The Truth About Youth Sports Today | Coach Gary Thrapp Interview

🎙️ Sports Chasers Podcast | The Interview Sessions – Episode 460
Kevin L. Warren sits down with youth sports expert Gary Thrapp—community leader, coach, and author—on why youth sports should be about development, character, and opportunity over wins.

Gary Thrapp has over 40+ years of youth athletics experience, founded Beyond the Baseline in Davenport, IA, has managed 50,000+ youth games, and now helps reshape how parents, coaches, and communities truly support youth athletes.


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🌐 Connect with Gary Thrapp:
🔗 Website: https://www.garythrapp.com/

Gary Thrapp
📩 Email: garyt@beyondthebaseline.net
👉 LinkedIn –   / gary-the-youth-sports-guy-thrapp-2636bb72  
👇 WATCH NOW – FULL INTERVIEW WITH CHAPTER LINKS

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS (CLICKABLE)
00:00 🎧 Welcome to Sports Chasers Podcast
00:34 🧾 Show Intro & Housekeeping
01:15 👤 Meet Gary Thrapp – Youth Sports Advocate
03:40 🏀 Coaching Journey & Community Leadership
08:08 ⚠️ Challenges in Youth Sports Today
08:55 📱 Impact of Tech on Young Athletes
12:56 🏋️ Practice vs Games – What Matters Most
17:34 🌱 Beyond the Baseline Mission
19:07 🧠 Holistic Athlete Development
28:01 👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting Pressure & Expectations
33:31 🤝 Inclusive Coaching Philosophy
34:30 🏆 Balance: Winning vs Growth
36:52 ⚽ Benefits of Multi-Sport Play
40:29 🏛️ Legacy of Coaching & Community Impact
41:46 🚧 Youth Sports Realities
43:11 💼 Work Ethic & Life Skills in Sports
53:36 🌍 Community Access & Opportunity
01:01:11 🎯 Final Advice for Parents & Athletes

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