Why this is so important for parents of athletes…
1. In addition to ALL she mentions, this can tear down healthy relationships the athlete is developing based on performance and not character
2. This can impact the athletes ability to communicate with
A) their coach which is vital to their personal growth
B) their teammates who are very often really improving their mental health and social skills
C) their parents, often athletes withdraw from parents once they feel a loss of trust
3. This can impact their ability to become more resilient and grow through challenges bc of how their parents handle conversations
4. This can reduce many opportunities for the athlete to take ownership in his or her mental and physical development
5. This can cause athletes missed opportunities for professional opportunities (collegiate athletics)
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