A COACH will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime

Playing time might be the most emotionally charged topic in all of youth and school sports. It’s the one issue that fills inboxes, sidelines, car rides home, and kitchen-table conversations. And as adults, we all get it — watching your child sit the bench is hard. You love them. You want them to succeed. You want them to feel valued. But here’s the truth most parents never get to hear clearly: Playing time is earned, not guaranteed — unless the level of sport exists for the p

Confidence affects how an athlete performs, how they recover from mistakes, how they respond to challenges, and how they view themselves off the field. It’s the quiet engine that fuels resilience, growth, leadership, and success—not just in sports, but in school, careers, and relationships.

If you're a fall sports parent, this might be your last quiet week until the whirlwind begins. Practice schedules, game nights,...

Few topics in high-school and youth sports generate more anxiety than playing time . Parents naturally want their child on the field;...