{"podcast":{"title":"Youth Sports United","slug":"youth-sports-united-7649146","podcast_index_feed_id":7649146,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/1ovpnZMU.rss","website_url":"jasonmagennis.com/youthsportsunited","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/53486faf-261b-4f92-af36-ac8a2c63af8a/logos/7d74aef2-85b7-4336-9727-444d03bd19fe.jpeg","author":"Jason Magennis","episode_count":11,"summary":"In too many instances the culture of youth sports is one where performance and achievement are more valued than growth, development, team work and having fun. As parents and coaches we need to ask ourselves why? Why is winning more important than the growth and development of our kids? Youth Sports United brings together experts, coaches and parents committed to creating positive, development-focused youth sport cultures that accelerate our kid’s growth as people , not just players . And let’s be clear, I’m not against competition or winning - I feel both enrich the youth sports experience. However, I am against winning at all costs. I believe that when we prioritize growth and development, embrace mistakes as part of the process and create fun team environments, winning becomes the outcome of the positive habits we’re teaching. On the show, I speak to experts in youth mental health, supportive family dynamics, building resilience and confidence, the benefits of generalization, values-based coaching and so much more!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/youth-sports-united-7649146"},"episode":{"title":"7. Benson Langat: Character Development, Individualization & Catching Athletes Doing Things Right","slug":"7-benson-langat-character-development-individualization-catching-athletes-doing-things-right","published_at":"2026-03-17T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/youth-sports-united-7649146/7-benson-langat-character-development-individualization-catching-athletes-doing-things-right","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/youth-sports-united-7649146","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea171d9fa85cf1f352251f32fb2876089ab8a3c583ddb317c5233ca6e8b9b00c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxY2NmNmEzNy0wMzZlLTQ0Y2UtYWUwYi04OTFmZDMzZjY2ZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1MzQ4NmZhZi0yNjFiLTRmOTItYWYzNi1hYzhhMmM2M2FmOGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGMzMDcwYWVkNDBmNjEzNGI3NGRiOWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNTgzNzg2M2Y2NzQ3YzAzNDUxNjYyL2phc29uLW1hZ2Vubmlzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE0X18xNi00OS0xMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea171d9fa85cf1f352251f32fb2876089ab8a3c583ddb317c5233ca6e8b9b00c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxY2NmNmEzNy0wMzZlLTQ0Y2UtYWUwYi04OTFmZDMzZjY2ZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1MzQ4NmZhZi0yNjFiLTRmOTItYWYzNi1hYzhhMmM2M2FmOGEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGMzMDcwYWVkNDBmNjEzNGI3NGRiOWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNTgzNzg2M2Y2NzQ3YzAzNDUxNjYyL2phc29uLW1hZ2Vubmlzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE0X18xNi00OS0xMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"On today’s episode I sit down with Benson Langat. Benson is the Founder and Head Coach of Bensane Run Coaching and Sports Consulting. He’s also an elite marathoner, who’s finished top 20 in the Boston Marathon, and a Coaching Certification Instructor with the Road Runners Club of America - that’s how we know each other, he was my coach when I completed my run coaching certification. Our conversation focuses on Benson’s coaching philosophy and his beliefs around the importance of supporting character development in our young athletes. We discuss the importance of failure as a learning tool, the impact of social media on youth sports and the significance of building a supportive environment for our young athletes. We also explore the importance of individualization in coaching and how positive feedback can enhance an athlete’s motivation and performance - we should always be looking for opportunities to catch our athletes “doing things right”. Benson is one of the coaches I most look up to and I was so grateful for his willingness to share his wisdom. Please enjoy my conversation with Benson Langat. Episode Sponsor: Bare Ware : Use code SPORTS15 at checkout to get 15% off your order. 👉 shopbareware.com To connect with Benson: Website: https://bensanecoaching.com/ LinkedIn: Benson Langat Instagram: @bensane_coaching or @benrun26.2 Facebook: /bensanecoaching To connect with Jason: Website: jasonmagennis.com LinkedIn: Jason Magennis Instagram: @youthsportsunitedpod or @jasmagenni The best way to support Youth Sport United is to subscribe or follow, leave a rating or review and share your favourite episodes with friends and parents dedicated to creating healthy sporting cultures for our kids. If you’d like to learn more about my coaching practice, head over to jasonmagennis.…","meta_description":"On today’s episode I sit down with Benson Langat. Benson is the Founder and Head Coach of Bensane Run Coaching and Sports Consulting. 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