Which tip are you going to use the most?

This is so valuable! You don't see this topic addressed anywhere...

As a coach. I want every parent to see this. I want the best for the athletes I coach, and this is a great place to find success. Good stuff Jay!

Agree with 98% of what you said. Unfortunately, kids can not wait until freshman year to specialize. The game will pass them by and they will never play at even a varsity or JV level. They feel behind the curve, because they are. Have this scenario dozens of times.

Thanks, Jay. There are both DOs and DON'Ts that I feel we can apply in our family for all of our kids. Thank you for the helpful reminders. I took lots of notes!

Great information. I think this can be applied at all levels. Accountability is so critical!

Thanks Jeff. Great video. Gave me plenty to think about and a few action item I look forward to sharing out with my son! 👍🏼🏒🥅

Keeping your nose out of your child’s sport of choice can be a tough pill to swallow, but I absolutely see the merit. Great point.

Jay, the video does a great job at reminding us to let them have their journey and let them enjoy it. Support and be present every step of the way.

This is great advise. Thank you

This is great information!

Jay Thooft I really like this video. Lot of good points made. It’s pretty much in line with ADM which I’ve had some issues with in the past before I really thought it through. I don’t necessarily agree that overuse injuries come from specialization as injuries can occur in any sport at any time. However I do agree that using different muscle groups and thought processes will lead to a better athlete across the board.

Nice video with lots of information thanks

Amazing information that i really believe that all parents need to know.. Keep up the great work with these insightful messages!

Great stuff Jay! Very informative!

Very great information. I may not have a child, yet, but I’ll certainly be sharing with my younger brother. Thanks!

Great, common sense advice here. It's unfortunate you have to tell people this stuff, but better said than unsaid. Especially like your views on avoiding specialization. Playing different sports throughout the year exposes kids to different skill sets and helps them hone their competitive instincts.

Thank you for the video. I have never felt bad a coach my 11 year old soccer daughter has played. My daughter has always been told the same thing. Be more aggressive and learn you positions. My daughter doesnt want to do that on ger time off. This sport is very expensive and time consuming. I try to push towards getting better, and learning how to work hard. It would be great for ger to make it to a higher level club and beyond high school. She would rather draw or look at YT on her time off or read books. I only ask that she puts in 15 minutes a day....15. More would be cool 😊but. Anyway, she just does not have the drive and it ends up in her not being comfortable in games. How do i get her to understand her responsibility to her teammates? Thanks.