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Be Valiant
The podcast for fearless sports parenting. Real conversations with athletes, coaches, physicians, researchers, and parents about what it truly takes to help kids thrive.
About the Show
Honest Conversations About Youth Sports
Hosted by Valiant Sports Society founder Todd Merkow, Be Valiant brings together the people who have lived the youth sports journey — athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, and researchers — for honest, eye-opening conversations about what it really takes to help kids thrive in sports and in life.
Topics include:
- Navigating tryouts, injuries, and team politics
- Spotting and avoiding toxic cultures
- Supporting multi-sport development and long-term athlete health
- Balancing financial realities with your child's dreams
- Building a strong family culture that empowers kids to play fearless
Why Be Valiant? The Parent's Journey Through Youth Sports
In this launch episode, Valiant Sports Society founder Todd Merkow introduces the Be Valiant podcast and shares the vision behind it — why fearless sports parenting matters, and what it means to play fearless.
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Original Programming
Our Social Series
Beyond the podcast, Valiant Sports Society produces original short-form social series designed to spark real conversations in the youth sports community.
Hey Sports Parents!
A direct, no-nonsense series speaking straight to sports parents about the moments that matter most — from sideline behavior to tough conversations at home. Short, shareable, and packed with real talk.
What Does Be Valiant Mean to You?
Athletes, parents, coaches and experts across the youth sports landscape share what it means to them to be valiant — in their own words. An ongoing series of candid, inspiring moments that bring the mission to life.
The Valiant Parent
Todd Merkow answers questions that sports parents are searching for — giving you the tools, perspective, and confidence to show up as the Valiant Parent your young athlete needs. Short, practical, and straight to the point.
BE VALIANT. PLAY FEARLESS.
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