As parents, we watch our kids pursue their athletic dreams from a very young age, with their goals gradually growing as time goes on and their skills develop. Often, it begins as simply playing with their friends and being part of a group. Slowly, it evolves into making the school team and, in the blink of an eye, looking towards scholarships and potentially a career in sports. This process can be amazing to watch, but as a parent, it can also be stressful since the journey to reach their goals is never straightforward.
In our haste to help them, we support them in any way we can, getting them extra help where and when it is needed, believing it to be the “right” thing to do. However, in the pursuit of excellence, we can often neglect the most important aspect of their performance at that age: simply having fun!
As our kids develop into “elite athletes,” they will likely face a barrage of data and coaches who will continuously put extra pressure on them to squeeze out that 1% extra. So why should we rush to get there? Instead, we should focus on being there for them, helping them enjoy the game they love, being a support mechanism where and when needed, and most importantly, helping them enjoy the sport. The most likely result? A better performance and, more importantly, a happy child.
By keeping the fun in sports, we nurture their love for the game, reduce burnout, and promote long-term success and well-being.
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