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Steve Mesler: Falling Means Learning, The Gift of Obsession & Keep Coaching Curious | Ep 22

Olympic gold medalist Steve Mesler (Vancouver 2010 bobsled) delivers a nuanced perspective on youth sports that challenges both the "winning is everything" and "winning doesn't matter" camps. As co-founder of Classroom Champions and a father navigating today's youth sports landscape, Steve explores the complex relationship between achievement, self-worth, and the purpose of sport. This conversation digs deep into uncomfortable truths: Why do we tell kids winning doesn't matter while screaming at the TV during playoffs? Can we value podium performance AND lifelong participation? Steve shares insights from his Olympic journey, working with elite athletes as a performance coach, and raising his own children in an era of intense sports pressure. Key Topics Discussed: The paradox of achievement in sport Separating results from self-worth Why it's okay to be sad when you lose The danger of "either/or" thinking in youth sports What winning a gold medal actually means Broadening success metrics for young athletes Sport as a lifelong gift vs. podium pursuit The American vs. Canadian athlete mentality debate Creating space for both competition and participation Subscribe to Better Sports Parents for honest conversations about the real issues facing families in youth athletics today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:13 Steve's Athletic Journey and Early Influences 06:45 Defining Success in Youth Sports 08:20 Access to Sports as a Child 09:58 The Current Landscape of Youth Sports Specialization 13:13 Formative Experiences and Lessons from Losing 17:53 The Need to Be Explicit about Lessons from Sport 19:27 Steve's Difficult Battle with Depression 23:05 Asking for Help and Overcoming Depression 30:13 The Role of Hope in Recovery 32:57 Classroom Champions: Empowering Youth Through Sports 38:25 Navigating Youth Sports: Balancing Passion and Pressure 42:17 Treating Sports Like Other Healthy Habits for Kids 46:18 Changing the Value Proposition in Youth Sports 48:05 The Complexities of Hockey Culture in Canada 53:30 The Culture of Entitlement in Sports 56:20 Defining Success Through Sports 01:00:02 Long-Term Athlete Development and Bobsledding 01:02:54 What Makes a Good Coach in Youth Sports? 01:06:54 Trust and Communication in Coach-Athlete Relationships 01:12:12 Redefining Success in Sports 01:17:40 Balancing Winning and Personal Growth in Sports About Steve Mesler: Olympic gold medalist, bobsled (Vancouver 2010) 3x Olympian (2002, 2006, 2010) National track and field champion in high school Co-founder of Classroom Champions Executive and performance coach for high-level leaders Former USOC Board of Directors member Resources: ⁠Steve Mesler | Executive Performance Coaching⁠ https://www.stevemesler.net/ ⁠Classroom Champions https://www.classroomchampions.org/