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...
Script It Out: Exact Words for 7 Tough Sports Parent Conversations | Ep 19
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Script It Out: Exact Words for 7 Tough Sports Parent Conversations | Ep 19
Your child walks in and declares "I hate my coach." What you say in the next 30 seconds will either strengthen your relationship or damage it. This pivotal moment captures the essence of sports parenting - navigating emotional conversations with clarity and purpose. In this episode in the Communication Mastery series, Coach Carl Parker delivers seven specific scripts for the toughest conversations every sports parent will face. These aren't just theoretical approaches but battle-tested respo...
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...
