Yes, winning is great. Results and outcomes are awesome. That’s why we celebrate them. But the growth, and the connections, and the resilience built along the way is priceless! The JOURNEY is priceless. That’s the real flex! How much did you learn? How much did you grow? How many relationships did you build? How many …
The truth parents tend to have a tough time with is that, in many cases, even when your child has a scholarship … Unless they were recruited as THE “Blue Chip” player of the roster/position, there’s a chance they won’t be handed the starting spot immediately. You have to understand, college coaches have other players …
One thing I hear often from parents is about how their child tends to be so hard on themselves. I also keep hearing about how “kids these days” seem to feel more stressed and overwhelmed than ever before. They seem to be under so much pressure … We, as a society, are quick to blame social media …
Fun chat with Gordon Maclelland from the UK, CEO of WWPIS (Working With Parents in Sport)! I enjoyed hearing Gordon’s perspective on … being a sports parent the experience that sparked the development of the Parents in Sport website who he feels the greatest influence is in a child’s youth sports experience some tips on …
There’s lots of talk about early specialization, but there seems to be some confusion about how that actually looks and what the real issues are. Some families are still going down the early specialization road. Others are going in the opposite direction. Neither end seems to grasp the concept. This episode includes additional thoughts on …
