How to Talk to Your Athlete About Their Sport Without Adding Pressure or Stress

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking directly to sport parents (but athletes, don’t tune out just yet!). I had two parents in our community share the same concern: “I don’t want to say the wrong thing.” They love their kids, they want to help, but they’re afraid they might accidentally be making things worse.So in this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about how to actually support your athlete, without adding pressure, without creating shutdowns, and without walking on eggshells.This is something I dive deep into in my Peak Performance Parenting course, but today I’m giving you the Reader’s Digest version so you can start building trust, connection, and resilience with your athlete right away.Whether you're a parent wondering how to be encouraging without pushing too hard, or an athlete who just wants to feel understood, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Coach Rebecca talks about:The different stages of change, and why “helpful” advice doesn’t always landHow to know when your athlete is ready to talk, and when it’s better to just listenWhy open-ended questions (not lectures!) are your best toolHow to become your athlete’s safe space, even when they’re strugglingWays to build trust outside of sports conversationsWhy empathy goes further than problem-solving“When in doubt, do less. Your job is food, hugs, rides, and tuition. That’s it. Let the rest be about connection, not correction.” – Coach RebeccaLearn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: [email protected] to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com