Send us a textIn this episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah sits down with veteran coach and educator Darren Ault, author of Out of Bounds. They explore the growing crisis of parental interference in youth sports, how power dynamics inside school systems fail coaches and players, and what authentic leadership, accountability, and community support should look like in today’s sports culture. This episode is a must-watch for coaches, parents, educators, and anyone passionate about youth development through sports.00:00 – Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk w/ Darren Ault00:39 – What inspired Out of Bounds, and why Darren wrote it03:31 – Real-life challenges coaches face with parental politics06:48 – How schools fail coaches: Inside Darren’s suspension11:30 – Community support vs. silence: Who stands up for truth?13:59 – Leadership under pressure: Where school systems break33:54 – Lessons from Extreme Ownership for coaches and educators37:41 – How school boards can adopt high-accountability models41:26 – Teaching discipline and resilience in today’s youth43:02 – What NIL means for parents, scholarships, and player pressure48:00 – The mental toll of modern coaching in high school sports56:42 – What parents & coaches must understand to help kids thrive01:01:24 – Writing the book: Healing, reflection, and storytelling01:07:09 – Lightning Round: Darren gets personal01:13:22 – Final thoughts on leadership, integrity, and redemptionSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk! Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations at the intersection of sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress. Follow, watch, and share your voice—because it matters. 📲 Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify (Video) → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 Twitter/X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive Updates Your Voice Matters! 🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea? We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here 💡 Support the PodcastFuel our mission of honest storytelling and real impact. ...

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