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The Missing Piece in Youth Sports: Turning Parents into Allies with Ilya Podolskiy
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- Mitlin Money Mindset
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- Dec 24, 2025
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Summary
That stigma around parents in youth sports? It's an unfortunate part of the culture, but Coach Ilya Podolskiy is taking a different approach and bringing families into the process. In this episode, you'll hear how he turns parents into allies and creates a culture where kids build resilience while still having fun. Our conversation highlights how important families are to an athlete's development, the impact sports and mentorship can have in a child's life, and what makes a truly great coach. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Why progress is a constant driver in Ilya's life (01:40) Overcoming childhood bullying through martial arts (05:34) How he discovered hockey and became a coach (08:57) The importance of being a mentor, not just a coach (14:36) How he juggles full-time work, coaching, and family life (19:59) The Podolskiy Method: why parents need to be involved in youth sports (23:48) Two things that keep families and kids coming back to the game (26:29) Giving back through Hockey Helps 24-Hour Marathon (28:10) What brought you JOY today? (31:13) Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram : https://www.ins…