Raising an athlete is a unique journey filled with triumphs, challenges, and countless sacrifices. Be a great parent of an athlete by focusing on the whole athlete, celebrating their accomplishments while reminding them of their intrinsic worth, and scaffolding support. Raise a well-rounded, successful, and happy individual who happens to be an athlete.

In the world of sports, everyone wants to be the best. There is no room for mediocrity and countless hours are spent working to make even the slightest improvements. While there is no one right way to be at the top, there are several characteristics that show up again and again in the most successful coaches, athletes, and parents of athletes. This series will dive into each one of these – examining what aspects truly matter and how you can work to develop your own skills in these areas.

Working with a sport psychologist isn't a sign that an athlete is crazy, it's a sign that they are all-in and completely dedicated to developing their craft. Athletes want to perform their best and that means putting in the work to develop the necessary physical skills, sport-specific skills, and mental skills. Learn the truth about working with a sport psychologist by exploring two scenarios that lead athletes to seek mental skills training.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The higher you go in sports, the more work you put in to develop your physical abilities, your technical skills, and your knowledge of the game. Work is good, but without play your performance will suffer. Learn why play is critical for peak performance in sport and ways to incorporate it into your training.

Slumps are common in sport, but they aren't something you have to be stuck with. Learn 3 strategies to bust out of a slump so that you can stay performing at your best.

Train how you compete and compete how you train. There’s no one right way to be an athlete. Instead, you want to make sure that you are you in both situations. This allows you to match your training performance to your competition performance.