Bad Soccer Dad

This episode features Molly Asmus. If you listened to Episode 5, you heard me interview her dad, Chip Asmus. Molly plays volleyball at the University of Dayton. She played volleyball and basketball for her middle school and high school teams. She started volleyball around the age of 12 on her first travel team. Molly is one of three kids in her family and has been involved in a youth group with her church since fourth grade.  Questions to Consider:   Molly said there was value in having friends that weren't teammates. Does your athlete have meaningful connections with peers who don’t play for his or her team? Molly’s parents said, “If volleyball isn’t right for you, that’s fine.” If your child decided to walk away from their primary sport today, could you release them to do so? If not, why not? Molly says, “It’s not easy being 6’1’’ in middle school.” Sometimes a child’s development or ability can make them feel like they stand out. How can we make them feel more comfortable in their own skin and lean into th