Statistically, It’s Not Likely Your Child Will Be Elite. So, What Will You do?

If you’re part of the 20% of parents who spend more than $1,000 / month on youth sports then I have to assume you want your child to be elite. Unquestionably, if you’re spending this amount of money on your child you aren’t expecting average results. The goal is for your child to develop elite […]

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Counterpoint: The Cost of Overparenting is More Expensive than Travel Sports

As an avid sports parent I know all too well how expensive travel teams and out of state camps can be. Those bills add up quickly. Not to mention the cost of private coaching and personal training among other “optional” expenses. It’s one game when your kid plays sports on the local rec team, it’s […]

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Sports Parents Should Avoid Nagging at All Cost – Do This Instead

The last thing you want to do as a sports parent is to be a nag. Nagging makes your kids resent you and its negative reinforcement that makes kids feel incompetent. Moreover, nagging is a short-term band-aid to a problem that needs a permanent solution. Unquestionably, every sports parent wants their child to make good […]

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