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.

A Monthly Conversation for Parents of High School Athletes Bleacher Hours is a monthly live conversation for parents of high school athletes navigating college recruiting, readiness, NIL, the transfer portal, camps, and rankings. This is not a webinar.There are no slides.There is no sales pitch. It’s a relaxed, honest discussion—like sitting on the bleachers after a game—where parents can ask real questions and get clear, experience-based guidance. I’ve spent over five decades working with athletes and families through every version of the recruiting process. Bleacher Hours exists because today’s parents deserve clarity, not noise. Who it’s for:✔ Parents of high school athletes (all sports)✔ Families feeling overwhelmed or unsure✔ Parents who want to support their athlete the right way When:🗓 Once per month⏰ Sunday nights | 7:00–8:00 PM (ET) Athletes are welcome to listen in, but the conversation is designed for parents first. There’s no cost to attend.Details and reminders will be posted here in advance. — Coach Nolan

This weekend, two parents watched their athletes compete at the same national camp. Same drills.Same environment.Same pressure. What separated the outcomes wasn’t the camp —it was what happened after. 🟢 Parent #1 (After a Rough Camp): “You just didn’t have it today.” The athlete hears: - It was random - There’s nothing to fix - Move on and hope next time is better The result?Nothing changes. 🟢 Parent #2 (After the Same Camp): “Let’s talk about what changed when the pressure picked up.” The athlete hears: - This is information - Pressure exposed something trainable - Growth is possible Same camp.Two very different paths. 🟢 After a “Good” Camp: One parent says: “Now you have to keep this up.” Another says: “Let’s double down on what worked.” One creates pressure.The other creates confidence. 👉 The Question That Matters Most: What does your athlete hear from you on the drive home? A️⃣ ExcusesB️⃣ PressureC️⃣ AccountabilityD️⃣ PerspectiveE️⃣ I’ve never really thought about this before ⬇️ Comment with the letter — this conversation matters more than the chart. Camps don’t define athletes.Post-camp conversations define what happens next.