Some of you are parents or want to be parents, and you want to be the best parent you can be.
I have talked about parenthood before and ways to be a better parent and connect better with your child.
One of those ways is through sports.
As with all aspects of parenting, interacting with your child through sports is most beneficial and joyful when it is approached with intention and purpose, and respect for your child and everyone involved.
I have seen people who don’t think about that. This is the parent who sort of commandeers the sport and it becomes more about the parent than the child.
As a result, this lack of awareness can cause a rift in the parent-child relationship. But with a little direction and awareness, this can be avoided. The relationship can thrive and grow into a beautiful, strong bond.
My guest today is Gustavo Netto who is a former D1 soccer player who has created Soccer 4 Parents.
His goal is to help parents connect with their children in a positive and meaningful way through soccer, but the principles apply to all sports or anything that both parent and child can share.
I love his approach to parenting from the male perspective. So far, I have featured the mother’s perspective so I am happy to have the input and example that Gustavo gives.
But regardless of gender, if you are a parent or a future parent, this show will help you have a great connection and relationship with your child.
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About Gustavo Netto
Born in Brazil and raised academically and professionally in the United States, Gustavo arrived in the USA in 2000 when he was only 20 years old without knowing how to speak English and without knowing anyone. After 21 years, he is today a leader in the field of digital technologies at IBM.
For more than 10 years he served in the commercial bank within GE (General Electric), where he also graduated through the company’s IT leadership program with experiences in China, the US, Europe, and Latin America.
Soccer4Parents is a project born from his experiences as a former NCAA D1 soccer player, youth coach, being the son of a professional footballer, and now being a parent of two. The S4P mission is about “sharing with parents ways to bond with their kids through soccer experiences”.
He is also the founder of the United Nations Football Club (UNFC), an NGO created to provide access to soccer in communities around the world.
Gustavo holds an associate degree in technology from the City University of New York (CUNY) and has a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in information systems from Sacred Heart University.
He has taught thousands of people in 10 countries in his areas of expertise in digital technologies, money management, and soccer.
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Check out the 3-D experience that Gustavo has created for the How To Life podcast listeners.
Go to soccer4parents.com/howtolife to get free access and see about future classes he will have available to help you create a wonderful relationship with your child.
Instagram: @soccer4parents