Parenting Athletes

Here is a list of some of our favorite resources you can utilize to parenting your athlete towards mental strength and emotional wellbeing.

Parent Resources

Books/Articles

All of these are game changers. The information and wisdom contained inside these pages will help you generate greater strength in self and in your children.

The High School Sport Parent: Developing Triple Impact Competitors

Parenting a Gymnast

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do – Amy Morin

Cleaning House: A mom's 12-month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement - Kay Wyma

Don't Make Me Count to Three - Ginger Hubbard

Parenting: Getting It Right - Andy and Sandra Stanley

Positive Sports Parenting - Jim Thompson

When People are Big and God is Small - Ed Welch

Sacred Parenting - Gary Thomas

Fueling VS Draining Conversations - PDF

Tips for a Positive Parent Coach Relationship - PDF

No Directions Cheering for Parents - PDF

Parent Self-Assessment - PDF

USA Gymnastics Bullying Guide - PDF

Fostering Growth Confidence and Success - PDF

Supporting Athletes: A Parent Resource for Challenges, Wellness and Safety - PDF

Podcasts/Webinars

These are just a few of the great podcasts that we love. There are many out there, and we encourage you to search based on sport for even more concentrated information to help your athlete choose strength in self!

Mentally Stronger - Amy Morin

Raising Competitors - Jake Thompson

Compete Everyday - Jake Thompson

Ed Mylett Show - Ed Mylett

The Way of Champions - John O'Sullivan

Parents: Supporting Socioemotional Development of Your Athlete During Meet Season - USAG

Flipping Fear: What to do when "Just Do It" Doesn't Work - USAG

Red Flags: When to Send Your Gymnast to a Medical Professional - USAG

Organizations

If you do find that your child and athlete needs mental health assistance, then we recommend the following resources for you to help them as they pursue strength to overcome.

Amen Clinics

Love & Logic

Positive Coaching Alliance

I Love to Watch You Play

American Association of Christian Counselors

Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

USOPC - Quality Parenting Framework

Interested in Sports Psychology Services? Contact our Partner - Kip Rodgers

Learn more and check out Kip's Services below

Link to Kip's Services

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Athlete Resources

Books

All of these are game changers. The information and wisdom contained inside these pages will help you generate greater strength in self and in your identify and purpose in sport.
Elevating your Game: Becoming a Triple Impact Competitor

Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable

Think like a Warrior: The Five Inner Beliefs That Make You Unstoppable

The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports