I wish some parents could see that cultivating mental toughness in kids gives them a huge advantage in life. Every time they stick it out when times get tough, they improve their odds of success in life.
2 take aways from NCAA coaches' panel
1) a kid's social media is basically a look at a kid's character & maturity
2) best measurement of commitment & accountability is an athlete's HS attendance. "If you cant show up to hs, why would anyone think you would show up to college."
For all the parents/coaches that think specializing in one sport is the right thing to do. Let them play multiple sports. You’re doing your young athlete a disservice by locking them into one sport.