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#1173 - The Fine Line: Coaching Anxious Kids Without Parent Drama
Your child is hesitant about sports, the coach wants to help, and you're caught in the middle—what now? Today’s tricky question tackles the complex dynamics of youth sports anxiety from both the coach's and parent's perspective.
Quote of the Episode: "Your child signed up for it. Your child wants to play the sport. It's their experience, so let them have that experience."
Key Insights:
Parent involvement can often increase rather than decrease child anxiety.
Individual acknowledgement by name creates belonging and confidence.
Reframing anxiety can help children approach challenges…
The skinny
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