Being a sports parent is fun. However, it can be rather frustrating if your child is hard headed. By hard headed I’m specifically talking about the child who’s oozing with talent and big dreams, but doesn’t listen. Without doubt, if this kid would listen just 10% of the time the world would be their oyster. […]
Every parent wants their child to make good choices. Fundamentally, this comes down to teaching how to choose what’s good over what feels good. For athletes this often means maturing to the point where they choose training over playing video games, for example. When it comes to developing this maturity, the point often overlooked is […]
When athletes are under pressure, they will either rise to the occasion or fall flat. Just like the saying goes, pressure either burst pipes or makes diamonds. Therefore, the outcome of a pressure situation is largely dependent on how one is conditioned by parents and coaches to cope. With that said, there are three basic […]