NO ONE TELLS PARENTS THIS ABOUT GAME DAYS #baskball #basketball #ballislife #sports #basketballball

Game day pressure doesn’t start at tip off. It starts in the car. It starts at breakfast. It starts when kids begin imagining mistakes before they even happen. Parents sometimes forget young athletes replay things differently than adults. Adults move on quickly. Kids replay moments all day. The missed layup. The turnover. The airball. The mistake in front of teammates. Parents naturally want to help. So after games they ask: “What happened?” “You normally make those.” The intention is good. But kids already know. Trust me. They replayed every mistake already. Sometimes athletes don’t need analysis. Sometimes they need connection. Loved first. Player second. Parents: What was your car ride home like growing up? Subscribe for more.