“I kind of realized that sometimes coaches and dads have conflicting jobs.” ~Ted Lasso (S4E1) That simple line from Ted Lasso captures something deeply true about the adults who surround young people. A coach’s job is to challenge, correct, raise expectations, and help an athlete become more than they thought they could be. A parent’s job is to protect, reassure, and provide the steady reminder that love and belonging are not dependent on a score, placement, starting position
