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“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

“Youth sports are not only about building better athletes. They are about building young people who know how to work hard, handle disappointment, celebrate others, support a team, and keep going.” ~Dr. Catherine V. Addor We often measure youth sports by scores, placements, trophies, titles, and advancement. We ask who won, who qualified, who made the team, and who earned the highest score. Those things matter. Young athletes should be encouraged to set goals, work hard, compe