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Last night during the National Championship game, most people focused on the score. What I noticed was something very different — the age and experience of the athletes on the field. It made me think about how many transitions families go through in youth, high school, and college sports — not just for athletes, but for parents and coaches too especially the Moms and Dads sitting their seats watching thier child at the Highest Level of competition and enjoying it. 👉 Question for parents:Which transition has been the hardest for your family so far — athlete, parent, coaching, or expectations.ham? I’ll explain why I’m asking this in today’s podcast.

I’ll share something personal. Like many parents, my wife and I bought plenty of gear over the years. The cleats.The bat.The training tools. And I remember thinking:“OK… they asked for it. We got it. We’ve done our job.” But looking back, here’s what I learned as both a parent and a coach: Buying the tools isn’t the same as building the plan. Gear creates excitement. Direction creates confidence. This time of year, excitement is high—and so is pressure. There’s a name for that pressure that I coined. FOBB—Fear Of Being Behind. Before the new year starts, it’s worth asking: Are we investing in things…or in direction? No judgment. Just perspective. I’ll be talking more about this next week. Parents—what’s been the most valuable investment you’ve made for your athlete so far? (It doesn’t have to be equipment.)