# BONUS - The Parents Behind the Pod: Meet the Original Support Team of Dinks on Tap

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Podcast: [Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dinks-on-tap-the-happy-hour-pickleball-podcast-7127357)
Published: 2026-03-11T12:14:38+00:00
Episode link: https://dinksontap.podbean.com/e/bonus-before-the-podcast-our-parents-youth-sports-and-the-family-support-that-built-us/
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Duration seconds: 1853

## Resource

Ever wonder what your parents would say if they were handed a microphone and asked to review your sports career? Would they praise your hustle… or finally reveal that one time you blamed the wind for a missed shot? In this special bonus episode, an extension of Episode 38, we invite the ultimate behind-the-scenes MVPs onto the mic: our parents. This isn’t your typical lineup of sports interviews. Instead of talking with pros or coaches, we bring on the original supporters who shaped our journey through youth sports, competitive sports, and into podcasting. Through funny and heartfelt family stories, we reflect on how sports parenting, teamwork, and a strong sports mindset shaped who we are today, on and off the pickleball court. You’ll hear: The hilarious and heartfelt family stories our parents share about raising kids in youth sports and surviving the chaos of early competitive sports What sports parenting really looked like from their perspective—from car rides and tournaments to the occasional ref-yelling moment How team culture and early lessons in athlete development shaped our confidence, leadership, and love for sports The role supportive parents and strong sports families play in building resilience and a lifelong sports mindset Why the friendships formed through the pickleball community can last just as long as the sports memories themselves How storytelling, laughter, and a little nostalgia make for unforgettable podcast storytelling Whether you grew up in youth sports, are raising future athletes, or simply love the stories that shape the people behind the paddles, this episode is full of laughs, perspective, and a whole lot of gratitude. So grab your paddle, pour something refreshing, and join us for a heartfelt episode of our favorite pickleball podcast.…

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