If you’ve got a young athlete, your life probably feels like one big carpool route — lessons, practices, tournaments, rinse, repeat. You’re basically the unpaid Uber driver of youth sports. But here’s the thing: you’re not just transportation — you’re transformation. Every drive, every pep talk, every sigh from the front seat…it all shapes how your athlete experiences the game and who they become through it. It’s time to redefine what it means to be a sports parent — not as a

Every parent wants to give their athlete the best shot at success — the right coach, the right training, the right opportunities. But here’s the truth most parents miss: athletic lessons aren’t just for your kid. They’re for you, too. When your child trains, practices, fails, and grows, you’re not just an observer. You’re part of the system shaping how they think, respond, and persist. The best parents don’t just watch the lesson — they learn  from it. 1. Master the Art of Pa

If you’ve ever watched youth sports from the sidelines, you know that  parent. The one yelling instructions over the coach, throwing their hands up at every mistake, or pacing like they’ve got money on the game. Here’s the truth: that kind of sideline energy doesn’t just embarrass the kid — it stunts their growth. Every parent wants their athlete to succeed. But the difference between being a supporter  and a saboteur  often comes down to one thing: how you show up. 1. Encour

Every week, parents ask me how to help their daughter pitch at the college level. They know she’s talented. They just want to give her every possible edge to make that dream happen. Here’s the truth: only 8.5% of high school players compete in college, and just 1.7% play at the D1 level. From my experience coaching and recruiting at the D1 level, college coaches look for pitchers who can consistently: Throw 60+ MPH Command four pitches  (Fastball, Change, and two movement pit