The SPORTi Podcast20 Tammi 2025

Parenting Young Athletes Through Culture and Experience

In this heartfelt episode of the SPORTi Podcast, hosts Pam and Laura delve into their personal stories, reflecting on how their Chilean roots and immigrant experiences shaped their upbringing and ultimately influenced their approach to parenting athletes in Canada. With a 12-year age gap, the sisters recount vastly different childhoods: Laura, immersed in a Canadian upbringing with early exposure to organized sports, and Pam, discovering sports later in life after immigrating as a child and adapting to a new culture and language. These contrasting experiences provide the foundation for their unique parenting philosophies. Pam and Laura explore how their personal journeys informed their perspectives on balancing structure and flexibility when introducing their own children to sports. They highlight the importance of allowing kids to discover their passions on their own terms, while providing support and guidance without imposing undue pressure. By drawing on lessons learned from their own childhoods - one shaped by unstructured outdoor play and the other by later exposure to organized activities - they emphasize the value of fostering a love for sport that is driven by the child, not the parent. Throughout the episode, Pam and Laura share heartfelt moments and relatable anecdotes that illustrate the challenges and joys of parenting young athletes. This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the world of youth sports, offering practical advice, emotional reflections, and a sense of community for families embarking on similar journeys. Pam and Laura remind listeners that every child’s path is unique, and that the ultimate goal is to help them thrive in whichever journey they choose.

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Building Global Pathways: Coach Joe Parolini and Toronto Blizzard

EPISODE 40Building Global Pathways with Joe Parolini & @TorontoBlizzardIn this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits down with Joe Parolini, owner of the historic Toronto Blizzard soccer acad...

4 Marras 202541min

From Toronto to NCAA D1 Soccer: Hailey & Vanessa on Adapting, Competing & Thriving

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura interviews athletes Hailey (@hailey.soccer_3) and Vanessa (@vwl0122), two Canadian soccer players from the Toronto area who now play collegiate D1 soc...

23 Loka 202535min

For the Joy of the Game & Playing with Passion: we sit with the 2016 Team from DNLP

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits with Coach Kevin and his 2016 DNLP boys’ soccer team. @dnlp_futcolThe discussion highlights the academy’s philosophy of developing a passion for ...

20 Loka 202515min

Tamara's Hockey Journey: From Timbits in the GTA to getting drafted to the PWHL

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Pam is joined by Tamara Giaquinto — standout Canadian hockey player from Boston University, who captained the team in 2024–25, earned the 2024 Hockey East D...

30 Syys 202541min

From Injuries to Pro: Coach Lexi's Road to Portugal, Youth Development & Building FSF

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits down with Coach Lexi—pro player turned performance coach and founder of Female Soccer Fitness (FSF). From tearing her ACL three times to earning ...

8 Syys 202539min

Inside the Girls' Hockey Pathway with Coach Mike Fuoco

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, Pam sits down with Mike Fuoco, head coach of the Etobicoke Dolphins U15 AA team, to dive deep into the world of girls’ hockey in Ontario. Mike shares his persona...

4 Syys 202538min

Stick Skills & Life Lessons: Inside Maliya Holder's Lacrosse Path

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Pam sits with multi-sport athlete Maliya Holder who shares her journey from growing up in a hockey family to discovering her true passion for Lacrosse. She ...

26 Elo 202520min

The Power of Sport: Overcoming Adversity, Reigniting Passion, and Leading Through Soccer On & Off the Field

In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, Laura sits down with Rachel Bugera, a former figure skater and competitive soccer player who has turned her athletic journey into a mission of service and empowe...

18 Elo 202548min