Courtside Conversations

Welcome to the world of youth sports through the witty and wise eyes of Cheryl and Jenn! Courtside Conversations invites you to the sideline where we unravel effective strategies, parenting wins, and team triumphs all in one slam-dunk podcast. Enjoy inspired discussions with guests, breathe in the casual funnies of relating with other parents of youth in activities, and feel the backbone of community support push you into the front of the court.

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Latest episodes

13 May 2025

Celebrating Moms & Exploring Hot Topics 5/12/2025, 11:08:02 AM

From celebrating Moms to highlighting youth sport hot topics this episode has something for everyone. Listen as Jen and Cheryl dive into some reddit posts and get some feedback from our courtside crew on top youth sport issues such as: drinking at youth sporting events, family vacations planning vs Youth Sports and is Youth Sports becoming more about the money then the kids. All of this and more in this weeks episode. Plus a special Mom shout out from the NBA players and Jen and Cheryl. Trust us you wont want to miss this one.

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27 April 2025

Getting Up Close And Personal, The Player Perspective

The reason behind our crazy sport parents lives. Meet our boys who have dropped in today to help us elevate our parenting games. From shoes and courtside gear to the pressures of being a youth athlete, they share it all. Want to know what snacks you should stock up on, how your cheering effects them? or even their advice for players new to the sport, its all jam packed into episode number 3.

We dedicate this episode to all the players out there. May you laugh, learn and grow during your next season. Special thank you to our players Joshua and Noah for supporting us on our podcast journey.

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18 April 2025

When A Team Becomes A Family...

Meet our basketball family as we invite them to a roundtable discussion about youth parenting in rep basketball. Listen as they share valuable experiences from on and off the court. All members are key in this episode as we chat with parents and siblings to bring you a broad perspective on the positive take aways. Get tips on what is the most important thing to take to a game, hear words of wisdom and even their favorite cheers. You won't want to miss out on this one!

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10 April 2025

Elevating Your Parenting Game 4/5/2025, 2:08:29 AM

Are you ready to elevate your parenting game... Join us for our very first episode of Courtside Conversations. In this episode we will dive into the world of youth sports. Our special guest Imad Qahwash will be joining us to share how his parents and family impacted his career which included playing professional basketball. His impact to youth sports in Canada has greatly influenced youth and parents as his hope is to use his journey to support others. Jump into advice for parents and share the heartfelt moments of being a youth sport parent with us. This episode is dedicated to our sons Joshua and Noah. We love watching you chase your dreams. We will always be your biggest cheerleaders. Love your basketball moms

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01 April 2025

Trailer Courtside Conversations

Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of youth sports, unwrapping effective strategies and sharing the laughter of parenting triumphs-even amidst the pressures of games day. Designed for parents who want to support their young athletes, We'll explore nutrition tactics, psychological insights, and capture the spirit of team success.

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