John Cheetham

“To be a good sports parent, there are two basic requirements: a lot of driving and a lot of listening. Everything falls into place when both are achieved.”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“I believe that when we give the game back to our children we demonstrate the highest level of love for these great young spirits. When I ask kids why they play sports, they almost never mention scholarships, going pro, or winning a championship. They usually couldn’t care less about such lofty goals. They want to have fun, feel challenged, and make friends.”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“Whenever your child loses a game, has a setback, or makes a mistake, wait a day and then ask this thought-provoking question: “Why are you a better athlete now than you were before that loss or mistake?”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“Confidence is a filter, tinting how we see the challenges before us and our ability to handle them.”
― Steve Magness, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness