The Least Talked About Burnout Cause that Threatens Youth Sports

In the back of my mind, there’s always this nagging thought about the burnout causes that could impact my kids most. It’s a fact that most kids who play youth sports won’t play high school sports, let alone college sports. Research shows that 70% of kids who participate in youth sports quit by the time their […]

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Two Basic Steps for Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes

Mental toughness is something parents and coaches have to proactively build in young athletes. Although it may appear that some kids are born tough while others aren’t, research shows that this is only partially true. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture […]

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The Importance of “Purpose” to Parents Raising Athletes

Raising children is one of the most rewarding aspects of a life well spent. First of all, seeing a little person grow into a big person while nurturing, providing, mentoring, and loving along this journey is simply an amazing experience. Then on top of this, imagine raising a child who is also an athlete. Unquestionably, […]

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