Does your child have big sporting goals but struggle to follow through? In this episode of The Sporting Mindset Show, host Dwayne Nestor shares a powerful six-point goal-setting framework that goes way beyond just writing down what you want to achieve. We cover the six key areas — Actions, Needs, Obstacles, Motivation, Promoting your goal, and Rewards — and how parents can use this process to become a genuine support system for their young athlete. Whether your child plays golf, football, athletics, or any other sport, this framework will help them build the habits and mindset needed to give themselves the best chance of success.

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Consistency beats intensity — and when it comes to raising young athletes, this idea changes everything. In this episode of the Sporting Mindset Show, host Dwayne Nestor explores why showing up regularly matters more than occasional bursts of effort, and how parents can create a home environment that supports their child's athletic development. Drawing on James Clear's Atomic Habits, Duane breaks down the real distractions holding young athletes back — and how to remove them.

Are you the calm parent on the sideline — or the one adding pressure without realizing it? In this episode, Duane Nestor shares practical tools to become the parent your young athlete actually needs.

Are you helping your child thrive — or adding to the pressure? In this episode of The Sporting Mindset Show, host Dwayne Nestor explores one of the most underrated skills in sports parenting: self-awareness. Discover how understanding why you react the way you do at games can transform the support you give your young athlete. From sideline anxiety to emotional over-investment, Dwayne unpacks the real reasons parents struggle — and the practical steps to change. A must-listen for any parent who wants to be a genuine source of calm, confidence, and encouragement.

"You're not my coach!" — three words that have echoed across car parks and back seats everywhere. But what if that moment is actually an invitation to become the parent your child really needs?

In this episode, Dwayne Nestor explores one of the most important roles in youth sport — the sporting parent — and why getting it right can be one of the greatest performance advantages your child ever has.

Dwayne shares a simple but eye-opening exercise: write a job description for your role as a parent, have your child do the same, then compare. The gap between the two lists often tells you everything.

He also shares the story of a former Australian elite athlete whose well-intentioned shift into high-performance mode at her daughter's national championship had the opposite effect — and what it reveals about the power of calm, consistent support at the moments that matter most.

Whether you're a sports parent, coach, or athlete, this episode will give you something practical to take into your week.

Being a parent-coach is one of the toughest — and most rewarding — roles in sport. In this episode, Dwayne Nestor breaks down the one skill that makes or breaks the parent-coach relationship: communication. You'll learn how to navigate the dual roles, handle the hard conversations, and know when it's time to simply hang up the coach's hat and just be Mum or Dad. If you're raising an athlete you also coach, this one's for you.

Have you ever wondered what your child is really thinking — especially when it comes to sport?

In this episode, host Dwayne Nestor explores how parents can better connect with their young athletes by developing a deeper understanding of their mindset. It starts with empathy — putting your ego aside and genuinely trying to see the world through your child's eyes.

Dwayne breaks down why being non-judgmental matters more than you think, how curiosity unlocks real conversations, and why asking the right questions (at the right time) can completely change your relationship with your child in sport.

In this episode:

• Why empathy is the foundation of supporting young athletes
• How to replace quick judgments with genuine curiosity
• The "five questions deep" technique for meaningful conversations
• Why timing and space matter as much as the conversation itself
• The role of reflection — for your child and for you as a parent

Whether you're a parent on the sideline, a coach in the gym, or simply someone passionate about helping young people thrive — this episode will give you something real to take into your week.

Mindset matters. And so does how we support it.

Beyond the Scoreboard: Teaching Kids What Real Success Looks Like

What does success actually mean for your young athlete — and are you defining it in a way that helps them thrive?

In this episode of the Sporting Mindset Show, host Dwayne Nestor explores why tying success purely to winning can undermine a child's development, and what a healthier, more empowering definition looks like. When we shift the focus to the things kids can actually control — effort, attitude, improvement, and personal progress — we give them a foundation for lasting confidence and motivation.

Dwayne also talks about the importance of celebrating achievements, big and small, and how parents can play a meaningful role in reinforcing a growth-oriented mindset that serves young athletes well beyond the playing field.

Whether you're a parent on the sideline, a coach in the gym, or an athlete working toward your next goal, this episode will give you a new way to think about what it really means to succeed.

Host: Dwayne NestorShow: The Sporting Mindset Show

The Sporting Mindset Show is dedicated to helping athletes, coaches, and parents understand the mental side of performance — because mindset matters.