Parents and Coaches Guide to Winning at the Youth Sports Game

No squash player can reach their full potential without the right kind of mental and emotional support. Too often, parents and coaches unintentionally add pressure, create doubt, or contribute to burnout. The Parents and Coaches Guide to Winning at the Youth Sports Game is an easy-to-listen audio program that helps adults understand their role on the parent–athlete–coach team—and shows them how to foster confidence, resilience, and joy in squash.

What You’ll Learn

With Parents and Coaches Guide to Winning at the Youth Sports Game, you’ll discover how to:

• Recognize common mistakes parents and coaches make—and how to avoid them
• Understand and apply the 7 Principles of Peak Performance to keep kids happy and motivated
• Build self-esteem and lasting confidence in young athletes
• Play your role effectively as part of the parent–athlete–coach team
• Prevent burnout and dropout by creating a healthier sport experience
• Teach kids to embrace nerves (“the juice”) as fuel instead of fear

Why It Works

This audio uses humor, relatable stories, and practical insights to help parents and coaches reflect on their behavior without becoming defensive. It’s a powerful resource to share at team meetings or listen to on your own—one that creates real change in how adults support athletes.

The Bottom Line

If you want to develop the mind of a champion to support your athlete, this comprehensive audio program is for you. Though not sport-specific, coaches and parents in squash consistently rave about the difference it makes in their athletes’ confidence and performance.

What’s Included:

Digital Audio Program (downloadable)