What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
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What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
More Games Won’t Make Your Kid Better – This Will | Ep 9
Driveway Dads
18 minutes
7 months ago
More Games Won’t Make Your Kid Better – This Will | Ep 9
Spring basketball season is here, and every parent is asking the same question: Should my kid play or focus on training? In this episode, Coach Parker breaks down how to make the right decision based on your child's long-term goals, skill level, and overall development. He shares insights from his own experience raising college athletes, working with elite trainers like Coach Adams at Rhythm Dribble (Laurel, MD), and coaching youth teams to success. You'll learn why sometimes skipping spring ...
Driveway Dads
What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
