What Parents of Young Athletes Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Описание: If you’re a parent of a young athlete ages 8–15, this conversation is for you.

This talk was recorded this past fall with David Klein of Legends Baseball, where we dove into confidence, failure, motivation, habits, and the pressure kids face in today’s youth sports environment, from competition to comparison.

As a former Division I coach and professional player, I share what actually matters in long-term athlete development, and what parents can stop stressing about early on.

This isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about building better humans through sport.

Short, actionable insights for parents who want their kids to love the game and keep playing it.

Timestamps

0:00 Why parents seek mental performance support
1:10 Clearing mental clutter and building confidence
2:30 Teaching kids how to respond to failure
3:45 What should be built early in young athletes
5:20 Daily habits that create confidence
6:50 Motivating kids through simple tracking
8:45 Pressure, comparison, and parent FOMO
10:30 Early specialization vs long-term development
12:00 What makes Legends Baseball different
13:25 One simple piece of advice for parents