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KHSAA State Tournament Dreams Start Years Before High School
The KHSAA State Tournament inspires big dreams in young athletes across Kentucky. If your 10-year-old wants to play there one day, here’s what they should really be focusing on right now.

Coach Damron
Feb 173 min read


How to Support Your Young Athlete: Encouraging Growth, Confidence, and Love for the Game
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.

Coach Damron
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Earning Your Spot on the Team: Why Playing Time Isn’t Given.
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.

Coach Damron
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Leadership in sports: Why not every captain is a leader
Captains get the title, but leaders earn the trust. Discover the difference between rank and role, and how any athlete can step up and lead their team, without waiting for permission.

Coach Damron
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Is My Kid Falling Behind in Youth Sports? What Parents Really Need to Know
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.

Coach Damron
Aug 1, 20254 min read


KHSAA Dead Period: What It Means and How Athletes Can Use It to Get Ahead
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.

Coach Damron
Jul 7, 20252 min read


How to Help Your Child Handle Youth Sports Pressure
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.

Coach Damron
Jul 2, 20253 min read


The Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make in Youth Sports (And How to Avoid Them)
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.

Coach Damron
Jul 1, 20253 min read


How to Introduce Children to Sports the Right Way
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.

Coach Damron
Jun 25, 20252 min read


The Case for Multi-Sport Athletes: Building Better Players and People
Discover why multi-sport athletes gain more than skills. Learn how playing different sports builds character, prevents burnout, and shapes better players.

Coach Damron
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Why You're Struggling with Playing Time.. and What You Can Actually Do About It
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.

Coach Damron
Jun 24, 20253 min read
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