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Normalize It Forward

Normalize It Forward

Navigating Youth Sports Pressure And High Performance With TJ Mathieson

Oct 20, 2026 · 31m

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Marc Lehman sits down with former NCAA hockey player and national cycling champion TJ Mathieson to tackle the intense reality of youth sports pressure. Young competitors face crushing expectations every single week, and learning how to manage that weight makes all the difference. TJ shares how treating personal health like an engineering system helped him master recovery and peak performance. They discuss why building genuine self-confidence and self-acceptance protects kids far better than chasing external validation. You’ll discover practical ways parents and coaches can open real conversations that help young people find their own unique path. Connect with TJ Mathieson by email at…