What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
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What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
Ever catch yourself reacting to your child's game and wonder what message you're really sending? "So the question isn't if you're a role model, it's what kind of role model are you? Are you an example or are you, unknowingly, a cautionary tale?" This powerful episode dives deep into the profound impact parents have on young athletes through their everyday actions—not just their words. Coach Karl Parker explores the "silent curriculum" running beneath all our interactions with ou...
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What if your teen’s “I don’t know” isn’t a wall, but a window? We dig into the real reasons young athletes speak in shorthand and how brain development—an overactive limbic system and a still-maturing prefrontal cortex—turns big feelings into small words. Instead of forcing post-practice play-by-plays, we show simple ways to hear what isn’t said, reduce defensive shutdowns, and build trust that lasts beyond sports. In this last installment in our Communication Mastery Series, we map the most...
