Youth athletic development isn’t about rushing kids into elite competition, it’s about building fundamentals, balanced athleticism, and resiliency before the game gets more demanding. These three areas set athletes up for long-term success, confidence, and enjoyment in sports.

The best sports parents don’t control the journey, they guide it. Learn how to support your young athlete by encouraging confidence, letting them make mistakes, and helping them fall in love with the process, not just the result.

Earning your spot on the team takes more than talent. Learn how athletes can prove themselves through effort, coachability, and attitude to truly earn playing time.

Is your child really falling behind, or are they just on a different timeline? Here's what every parent should know about youth athlete development, desire, and the difference between potential and performance.

The KHSAA dead period is more than just a break from practice. It's an opportunity for rest, recovery, and personal growth. Here's how student-athletes can use these two weeks to reset and stay ahead of the game.

Youth sports pressure is real, and it can weigh heavily on even the most talented young athletes. From social media to sideline expectations, here's how to help your child handle competitive pressure with confidence, joy, and resilience.

Youth sports can shape kids for life, but sometimes well-meaning parents accidentally make the journey harder. Here are 4 common youth sports parenting mistakes I’ve seen firsthand, and how to avoid them.

In this post, I break down the youth sports problems I see every day, from missing fundamentals to burnout, and share how we can better support young athletes.

Looking to introduce your children to sports? Learn how to create a fun, pressure-free experience that builds movement skills, confidence, and joy, starting around age 4.

Discover why multi-sport athletes gain more than skills. Learn how playing different sports builds character, prevents burnout, and shapes better players.

Not getting the minutes you think you deserve? You’re not alone. Here’s why playing time isn’t personal, and how to shift your mindset to earn more time on the floor.

You’re not lazy. You’re not weak. You just care a lot. But if that pressure turns into fear, it can ruin the joy of the game. Here’s how to recognize performance anxiety, and finally play free.

After a championship loss in high school, I blamed the refs. Looking back, I missed the real lesson. Here’s what athletes can learn when the scoreboard doesn’t go their way.