The Parent’s Playbook: How to Keep Competitive Sports Fun

Competitive sports are expensive and stressful. Between the travel costs, the early mornings, and the pressure to perform, it is easy for sports to feel like a second job for the whole family.

But here is the truth: If it isn't fun, they won't last.

The number one reason athletes quit before age 16 isn't a lack of talent; it's burnout. As a parent, you set the emotional temperature for your child. If you are stressed, they are stressed.

Here are 4 simple rules to keep the joy in the game for you and your athlete.