Mar 28, 2019
To parent a peak performer, you have to be a peak performer. - Kathy Feinstein
Throughout our four seasons you've heard what it means
and what it takes to be a peak performing sport parent. Here
are some of the top take aways: Parenting a peak
performer means being a good listener, listening to what
your athlete is saying as well as what he or she is not saying.
It's about asking thoughtful questions. It
means bringing positive energy, leadership, and perspective to
every situation including the sidelines. Parenting a peak performer
means allowing your athlete to own his or her sport,
embracing failure with a growth mindset, and keeping perspective or
parenting with the end in mind. Afterall, sports provide
a vehicle for raising successful athletes and
ultimately healthy and successful adults. The final take away
and something you'll hear me say time and time again: To parent
a peak performer you have to be a peak performer. In
other words be willing to do what you ask your
athletes to do.
Along with the recap this is a perfect time to thank everyone who
has made this podcast a success. I want to express my
sincerest gratitude to each and every one of my guests. They
have brought a wealth of knowledge and been so generous with their
time. I also want to thank my production team for
bringing such high quality shows week after week. And finally
I want to thank you! Our listeners. Thank you for
listening in and sharing your feedback. Together we are
making a difference. Again, many thanks for joining
in to celebrate this milestone episode. We are just
getting started!
Next week we return to season four and to our expert coaches! As
always...If you enjoy the show, please like, share, and rate us in
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you! Connect with me on social media @sportspsychworks and
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