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Owen McBride is an accomplished athlete who recently founded Private Coaching Co. alongside his team to create positive sport experiences for youth athletes of all skill levels and ages.In this episode, we talk about Owen's journey as a decorated soccer player as well as other sports, having received 2 silver medals in the AAA Provincial Championships, a bronze medal in the Sportcheck Canadian National Championship, and a silver medal in the BC Summer Games. We will also be discussing how his story motivated him to change the sport experience for millions of kids worldwide with Private Coaching Co. which aims to provide one-on-one and small group sports training sessions. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:15 Where Owen grew up and his opinion growing up with multiple sports03:21 What makes sports fun05:56 Being forced to specialize in a sport at a young age and why Owen chose soccer over baseball09:11 Why Owen began the journey of Private Coaching Co., single-sport burnout, and the physical and mental tolls of the elite sports environment13:46 The balance of sports and social life. Encouraging being stress-free and making mistakes16:31 Early specialization sports injuries and guided warm-ups19:08 The stigma of the word ‘elite’ at younger ages21:34 Lack of multi-sport and athletic capabilities in young children25:03 What type of programs and coaches Private Coaching Co. offers and the goal to expand beyond North Vancouver29:35 The vision for Private Coaching Co. 5 years from now and Owen’s aspiration to reach millions of kids31:07 What the better normal could be for sports versus what it was before COVID-1933:56 Parental pressure on kids to pursue specific sports. Owen’s motto to allow kids to be in the ‘driver’s seat’36:48 Competing with video games, esports, and the need for kids to be active41:10 Inclusivity and affordability in sports42:53 Upcoming Private Coaching Co. summer clinics44:31 Outro The interview featured on this episode of the Love What You Play podcast originally aired live on For the Love of the Game's Facebook page and YouTube channel.