A Playbook for Parents in the World of Youth Sports

Youth sports aren’t what they used to be.

More pressure. More travel. More opinions from the stands.

Raising Resilient Athletes is a book for parents who want something better than burned-out kids, car-ride arguments, and sideline stress. It’s a practical, straight-talk guide to helping your son or daughter become tougher, more confident, and mentally healthier through sports—not despite them.

This isn’t a book about making your kid “go pro.”

It’s about helping them:

• Handle pressure without falling apart

• Bounce back from bad games, cuts, and setbacks

• Talk to themselves in a healthier way

• Build routines, habits, and focus that actually work

• Keep their love of the game without losing who they are

Each chapter is short, honest, and built for real life: car rides, busy weeks, and late-night worries. You’ll get simple language to use with your athlete, examples from real teams and families, and small shifts that make a big difference over time.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support them on hard days without rescuing them

• Talk about playing time, losing seasons, and “I want to quit.”

• Respond when they say “I suck” or “Coach hates me.”

• Use sports as a training ground for life skills: responsibility, self-control, grit, and perspective

Whether your child is just starting or deep into competitive sports, this book will help you show up as the calm, steady, supportive parent they need amid all the noise.

Raising Resilient Athletes is available now on Amazon.