Archives

A parent asked me the following question, which I have repeated with their permission: “If I have been guilty of all the things you’ve advised us not do – i.e. coach, criticize, [...]

Want a heartwarming story for the holiday season that makes all that is wrong with competitive sports, right? Then read this amazing story of 9 year old Josh Zuchowski, a 9 year old Florida [...]

As a result of one of my last blogs, “WHY DO ATHLETES MYSTERIOUSLY LOSE THEIR ABILITIES…” I was asked, what do I say to my athlete in order to help them begin to get unstuck and [...]

Many parents and coaches don’t really understand that in order for a child-athlete to learn quickly and excel, they need to feel “safe inside.” This is not just some soft, [...]

Mom, Dad, PLEASE……..For this Holiday, buy me NO presents! Instead, ALL I want is your UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! A love that has nothing to do with how well I boxed out, how many points I [...]

Here’s a recent email exchange I had with a parent of a high school basketball player, which I’m summarizing with their permission: Dad: Our son is a straight A high school student [...]