How to Raise Gritty, Multi-Sport Badasses w/ Brianna Battles

What does it take to raise a gritty, multi-sport athlete? Brianna Battles has the credentials and the lived experience to answer that question.Brianna is the founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism, a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), former Division I water polo player, jiu jitsu purple belt, and mom of two highly competitive boys. She built her entire business around one belief — athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. In this conversation, she applies that same mindset to raising the next generation.Tex and Brianna cover:

• Why exposure early and often is the foundation of long-term athletic development
• How to introduce competition without burning kids out
• The car ride home after a tough loss, what to say and what to leave alone
• "Do you want me to talk to you like a coach or a mom right now?"
• Why the art of giving a shit is a dying art and how to protect it
• The Battles family motto: Practice Brave

Whether you're a coach, a sport parent, or both, this episode will change how you think about developing young athletes.