Parents, we need to be their greatest supportive coach. It is our job to be the coach that we always wanted. Our actions shape their beliefs. We are the greatest influence on our children’s lives and in their development, stability, attitudes, likes, and dislikes. Children watch everything we do and learn by modeling behaviors and beliefs about

Losing is tough, so allowing them to take ownership does not mean piling on with criticism or critique. We are all vulnerable to a loss, so they still need encouragement, love, and support. As we can’t let a win go to our head, we can’t allow a loss to go to our heart. They need reassurance after losing that they are still great.

Parents who constantly should on their kids produce kids who should on themselves.

Our identity (I) is who we are, whereas our role (R) is what we do. Who you I is not who you R. Although important, the role of an athlete is just part of their identity. The family identity becomes wrapped up in the athletic success as well.

Parents, we need to be their greatest supportive coach. It is our job to be the coach that we always wanted. Our actions shape their beliefs. We are the greatest influence on our children’s lives and in their development, stability, attitudes, likes, and dislikes. Children watch everything we do and learn by modeling behaviors and beliefs about

David Boudia, says there are two types of game-day athletes. He calls them “plus or minus athletes.” His theory is based on the research from George Miller. The principle that the average number of information bits we retain in our short-term memory is seven. For example, the length of our phone number.25 Plus-two athletes can comprehend more

Mental toughness, grit, or resilience is two-fold. The first part is how we handle, deal, and cope with adversity and setbacks. The second part is how well we perform under pressure.

How much do they value winning compared to playing? 2. Can your child earn playing time? 3. How important is a balance between academics and athletics? 4. What is the level of commitment between academics and athletics? (Every school varies.) 5. Did they enjoy the feel of the program and underclass members of the team, not just the seniors? 6. How

When we criticize others outside of our family our children hear this. When we become stressed out and we struggle to control our language or behavior, our children witness it.