The Secret for Giving Motivational Speeches to Young Athletes

The most cliché moment in all of sports is that moment when a coach attempts to give a motivational speech. I say “attempt” because most coaches aren’t exactly cut out for the job of being a motivational speaker. Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches miss the mark when trying to motivate. It’s usually not because […]

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When Sports Parents Compare Themselves to Other Parents

It’s very hard not to use social media to compare yourself to what other parents are doing. Especially when parents are constantly posting about their kid’s national competitions, camps, and private coaching.  You can’t help but to privately ponder in your mind questions like this: Do I need to send my kid to more national […]

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The Truth About Youth Sports: Parents Matter More than Coaches

Every youth coach wants to believe they are the reason a young athlete develops into a superstar. However, when a young athlete burns out, youth coaches will never accept any blame. The truth is youth coaches matter a lot less than one would think. In a 2019 clinical report on youth sports from the American Academy […]

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