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Building Successful Sports Programs | Brooks Haack

Building Successful Sports Programs | Brooks Haack

From Houston Elite Mixed Martial Arts

August 1, 2026

How do great coaches help kids become confident, resilient, and successful?

In this episode of the Elite MMA Coaches Corner Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Coach Brooks Haack for a conversation about youth sports, leadership, parenting, confidence, discipline, accountability, and what it really takes to help young people thrive.

Whether you’re raising young athletes, coaching a team, or simply trying to help your child build confidence, this episode offers practical lessons from decades of coaching experience.

In this episode:
•How to build confidence without creating entitlement
•Why discipline beats motivation
•The role of accountability in youth sports
•Why kids quit—and how to keep them engaged
•The importance of positive coaching
•Building resilient young leaders
•Creating a culture where kids thrive

If you enjoy conversations about coaching, parenting, leadership, and martial arts, subscribe to the Elite MMA Coaches Corner Podcast for new episodes featuring coaches, athletes, physicians, nutrition experts, and leaders from a variety of fields.

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