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.

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.

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.

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.

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.