04. Create the Relationship that Brings the Youth Athlete & Parent/Guardian/Supporter Together

Significantly increase the odds of an awesome relationship dynamic by clarifying the vision and ground rules for the athlete / parent-guardian-supporter.OVERVIEWCoach Wade introduces a third vision exercise that has athletes and their parent/guardian/supporter collaborate by talking (and optionally writing or recording) about who they want to be for each other in the sports journey.He emphasizes this is not a list of demands, but a permission-based conversation about hopes, communication preferences, boundaries, and what support should look like in specific situations (such as after losses or during matches). The relationship vision should evolve over time, with regular check-ins to adjust as the athlete’s needs change and to avoid condescension or “pulling rank.” The goal is to build trust so both parties feel heard and can face challenges together—seeing the challenge as the problem rather than each other—while enjoying and celebrating the athlete’s journey and the supporter’s contribution.KEY MOMENTS00:00 Vision Work Setup00:47 Defining the Relationship02:06 Hopes Not Demands02:17 Evolving Support and Accountability03:10 Permission and Communication04:19 Practical Boundaries and Examples05:08 Ongoing Check Ins06:06 Same Side Against Challenges06:44 Wrap Up and Next StepsLINKSWebsite & Club InformationInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube