A common question I hear from parents of athletes is “Should I be concerned about this?” “This” has been everything from my daughter is injured and has become even more of a perfectionist, to my son no longer wants to hang out with friends on weekends, to my daughter snaps at me whenever I ask [...]

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Whether it’s a win, a loss or a tie, how you interact with your athlete counts. Part III:  Apply carefully after the game. DO talk to them about the game. After a bad game it’s nice (and good therapy) for your athlete to vent.  As an athlete, I used my parents as a sounding board [...]

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Hey Parents, it’s Ghille again. Part II is about how to support your athlete DURING a game. The fact that you show up for the event is awesome. I’m fine-tuning your enthusiasm so your athlete is happy to see you after the game. DO go to their games and support them. Going to your athlete’s [...]

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Hey Parents of High School Athletes, my name is Ghille. I am a former multi-sport high school athlete, recruited athlete, and Division I lacrosse player. Andrea and Dana asked me to share some thoughts with you from the athlete’s perspective. I played soccer, indoor track, and lacrosse in high school and was captain of a [...]

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