Ep11: Tom Prince — The Heart of High School Sports

Tom Prince, Vice President of Western New York Athletics, turned a volunteer baseball blog into a full‑fledged sports network spotlighting student‑athletes across Buffalo. In this episode, host John Richmond chats with Tom about the evolution of youth sports, the mounting pressures athletes face, and why long‑term development beats early trophies. They dig into the art of balanced commentary, the role of parents and coaches in shaping character, and the future of multi‑use athletic facilities in Western New York. If you love sports at their purest—passion, community, and a dash of play‑by‑play—you’ll enjoy this conversation.

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00:00 Introduction to Western New York Athletics
06:08 The Evolution of High School Sports
10:57 The Impact of Parental Involvement
16:06 Traits of Successful Young Athletes
21:05 The Role of Leadership in Sports
26:15 Color Commentary and Community Engagement
26:26 Giving Back and Finding Joy in Sports
27:18 Balancing Neutrality in Commentary
29:19 Highlighting Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
31:42 Parental Guidance After Games
36:57 The Escalating Pressure on Young Athletes
41:53 Focus on Development Over Winning
44:12 Evolving Coaching Styles in Youth Sports
47:33 The Future of High School Athletics
49:33 Reflecting on Personal Athletic Experiences