Raising an Athlete with Million-Dollar Dreams and Five-Dollar Habits

Being a sports parent is fun. However, it can be rather frustrating if your child has dreams to play in college, go to the Olympics, or go pro but doesn’t show the work ethic to back this up. I call this having million-dollar dreams with five-dollar habits. As a parent, you can’t help but to […]

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Six Tips for Sports Parents Who Have Goldilocks Anxiety

The process of trying to get it “just right” for your kid is a legitimate source of anxiety. I call this type of anxiety “Goldilocks” anxiety. For example, one day you may worry that you’re being too hard on your kids. Then, a few days later you worry that you’re being too soft on them. […]

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How Coaches Can Activate Self-Motivation in Different Types of Athletes

There is no one size fits all solution for self-motivation.  It’s much easier to be an effective coach when you tailor your approach to fit an athlete’s unique personality and strengths. Some athletes find their self-motivation when they have autonomy over what they do. Others find their self-motivation when they can easily see themselves continually […]

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