Episode 30: The Parent Delusion: Are You Helping or Hurting Your Athlete?

Youth sport has a parent problem.In this brutally honest episode, Kelly tackles the uncomfortable truth many adults need to hear—good intentions don’t always equal good impact. From sideline coaching and post-game pressure to aggression, over-involvement, praise dependency, and parents living through their children, this episode dives deep into how adult behaviour can shape—or sabotage—a child’s sporting experience.We unpack:Why some kids constantly look to the sideline for approvalThe difference between confidence and praise dependencyHow honest conversations with your kids can change everythingWhy sometimes stepping back is the best thing you can doThe danger of making your child fill the gaps in your own lifeHow to support young athletes without suffocating themIf you’re a sporting parent, coach, or anyone involved in youth development—this is a conversation worth hearing.Because your child doesn’t need another coach.They need a parent.