Sport Parent Survival Guide

Burnout or Boredom? How to Read a Kid Who Suddenly Dreads Practice

Burnout or Boredom? How to Read a Kid Who Sudde...

Your kid used to bang on the car window to get to practice early, and lately they drag their cleats across the parking lot like the walk is uphill both...

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Burnout or Boredom? How to Read a Kid Who Suddenly Dreads Practice

Your kid used to bang on the car window to get to practice early, and lately they drag their cleats across the parking lot like the walk is uphill both.

The 5-Question Checklist for Deciding If Your Kid Should Go Travel

The 5-Question Checklist for Deciding If Your K...

You are in the car after the rec game, still peeling off the orange-slice duty, when the coach's voice replays in your head: "You should really think about tryouts for...

The 5-Question Checklist for Deciding If Your Kid Should Go Travel

You are in the car after the rec game, still peeling off the orange-slice duty, when the coach's voice replays in your head: "You should really think about tryouts for.

Is 13 Too Late to Start a New Sport? The Answer Might Surprise You

Is 13 Too Late to Start a New Sport? The Answer...

Your 13-year-old drops their bag by the door and announces they are done with the sport they have played since kindergarten, and what they really want to try is lacrosse,...

Is 13 Too Late to Start a New Sport? The Answer Might Surprise You

Your 13-year-old drops their bag by the door and announces they are done with the sport they have played since kindergarten, and what they really want to try is lacrosse,.

How to Help Your Kid Bounce Back After a Mistake Everyone Saw

How to Help Your Kid Bounce Back After a Mistak...

The ball skips under your kid's foot, rolls into the net, and for one long second the entire field is staring at the one person on it who most wants...

How to Help Your Kid Bounce Back After a Mistake Everyone Saw

The ball skips under your kid's foot, rolls into the net, and for one long second the entire field is staring at the one person on it who most wants.

Not Playing Much? Here’s 4 Ways Your Kid Can Still Stand Out

Not Playing Much? Here’s 4 Ways Your Kid Can St...

Your kid is on the bench again. Jersey still clean, water bottle full, doing that thing where they cheer half a beat late because they were watching the parking lot...

Not Playing Much? Here’s 4 Ways Your Kid Can Still Stand Out

Your kid is on the bench again. Jersey still clean, water bottle full, doing that thing where they cheer half a beat late because they were watching the parking lot.

Why caring less about the score makes your kid play better.

Why caring less about the score makes your kid ...

Your kid climbs into the back seat after the game, shin guards still on, smelling like the field, and the question is halfway out of your mouth before the door...

Why caring less about the score makes your kid play better.

Your kid climbs into the back seat after the game, shin guards still on, smelling like the field, and the question is halfway out of your mouth before the door.

"Since When?" and 3 Other Questions That Catch Injuries Early

"Since When?" and 3 Other Questions That Catch ...

Your kid comes off the field walking funny, and you already know the report you are about to get. You ask what is wrong. You get three words back: "My...

"Since When?" and 3 Other Questions That Catch Injuries Early

Your kid comes off the field walking funny, and you already know the report you are about to get. You ask what is wrong. You get three words back: "My.

How to Support Your Serious Athlete Without Sidelining Everyone Else

How to Support Your Serious Athlete Without Sid...

Your younger kid asks, kind of casually, whether you'll make it to their thing this weekend. You already know the answer before you open the calendar, and from the way...

How to Support Your Serious Athlete Without Sidelining Everyone Else

Your younger kid asks, kind of casually, whether you'll make it to their thing this weekend. You already know the answer before you open the calendar, and from the way.

Before You Decide the Coach Was Too Harsh, Ask This

Before You Decide the Coach Was Too Harsh, Ask ...

Your kid jogs off the field with their shoulders somewhere up around their ears. On the walk to the car you get the full report: the coach yelled, it was...

Before You Decide the Coach Was Too Harsh, Ask This

Your kid jogs off the field with their shoulders somewhere up around their ears. On the walk to the car you get the full report: the coach yelled, it was.

What College Coaches Actually Want in a Recruiting Email (From Coaches Who Read Hundreds)

What College Coaches Actually Want in a Recruit...

Your kid wants to play in college. You've Googled "how to get recruited" and you're now staring at 47 open tabs, three recruiting platforms asking for your credit card, and...

What College Coaches Actually Want in a Recruiting Email (From Coaches Who Read Hundreds)

Your kid wants to play in college. You've Googled "how to get recruited" and you're now staring at 47 open tabs, three recruiting platforms asking for your credit card, and.