Sport Parent Survival Guide

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"Cleared to Play" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means

"Cleared to play" doesn't mean what most parents think it means. And your kid's body keeps a receipt for every shortcut.  

Your Kid Wants More Playing Time. Let Them Ask for It.

The playing time conversation your kid needs to have isn't with you in the car. It's with their coach, and here's exactly what to say.  

10 Recovery Tools Your Teen Will Actually Use After a Hard Practice

The best recovery tool for your teen is the one they'll actually use. Here are 10 that don't end up under the bed.  

One Question to Ask Before You Book That Private Session

You found a private coach before you asked your kid if they even wanted one. Let's talk about whose anxiety is driving the search.  

Keeping Sports From Becoming "The Favorite Child Show"

Your athlete isn't the problem. The schedule isn't the problem. The problem is the other kid quietly learning that their stuff can always wait.  

"Fine" Is Not an Answer. Here's What Your Kid Actually Means.

The number one reason kids quit sports has nothing to do with talent. It has everything to do with a question most parents forget to ask.  

You're Holding a Banana Like a Barganing Tool. We've All Been There.

Your kid doesn't need a meal plan. They need a banana, a water bottle, and a parent who stopped making food a fight.  

When the Scoreboard Becomes Your Kid's Only Mirror

The win-loss record isn't the problem. The problem is your kid thinks it's a report card on who they are.  

Tournament Weekends Are a Marathon. Here's How Your Kid Survives Them.

The games are the easy part. The hotel rooms, the long drives, and the hours in between are where tournament weekends fall apart.  

That Private Lesson Might Be for You, Not Your Kid

Your kid missed two shots and you're already Googling private coaches. Let's talk about who that training session is really for.