
Chat By The Pitch is a youth soccer podcast focused on player development, coaching culture, and the family experience in the modern game. Hosted by Ian Babcock, the show connects parents, coaches, and club leaders with local, national, and global voices shaping youth soccer today. Each episode dives into the real decisions families face—team selection, development pathways, mental performance, co... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerParentingSportsKids & Family | |||

In this solo episode of Chat By The Pitch, Ian Babcock reflects on years of learning as a soccer parent, coach, and constant student of the game. This episode challenges the obsession with early results and reframes success around development, enviro... more
In Part 2 of this conversation, John O’Sullivan dives deeper into the realities of pressure, anxiety, early specialization, and the myths that continue to shape youth sports in unhealthy ways.
We unpack why the so-called 10,000-hour rule doesn’t hol... more
In Part 1 of this conversation, John O’Sullivan joins Chat By The Pitch to break down what truly drives healthy development in youth sports.
John shares his journey from long-time soccer coach to founder of Change the Game Project, explaining why bu... more
In Part 2, Ian Babcock continues the conversation with Dominique Molina and Antonio Perez, founders of Salient Touch Football Academy, diving deep into how real development is executed day to day.
This episode breaks down session design, open enroll... more
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Ian gets to the soul of soccer in NTX. Parents and kids constantly have to navigate all the decision points in a very competitive market. It’s been refreshing hearing from the coaches side and their thoughts that can only help and educate parents in their journey.
In Ians “Introduction” podcast his statements that he and his son were “cut from a team” are categorically not true. There is documented communication regarding their decision to leave our team. Ian clearly has a passion for youth sports and I hope his decision to podcast can help him educate and provide the tools to himself and many other youth sports parents.
I enjoyed the questions and answers. Down to heart answers by Derek. For me the podcast was long but I did enjoy hearing what Derek said. I wish him all the success in his journey of soccer.
Jack Cummings
Ps< I also wish Ian B. the best as Ian continues podcasting. 2022+.










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