Your Call - Harnessing Parental Passion: Coaching Strategies and Healthy Boundaries - Darrick Ware, HC, Grapevine Faith Christian School (TX)

On this episode of Your Call, presented by the Headset App, Darrick Ware, Head Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School (TX), shares valuable insights on managing and engaging parental involvement in youth sports.

Drawing on 18 years of coaching experience, Ware explains how to channel parental passion while setting healthy boundaries that protect team culture. He introduces the Dunning–Kruger effect as a framework to help parents understand the complexities of coaching and why collaboration—not interference—is essential to success.

Throughout the conversation, Ware highlights the power of storytelling to educate and inspire, offering practical ways parents can support their child’s program through encouragement, time, and resources. His approach shows that when coaches and parents work together within clear boundaries, the result is a stronger culture, better experiences for athletes, and a thriving football community.

Chapters

• Introduction to Coaching Philosophy
• Harnessing Parental Passion
• The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Coaching
• Building Relationships with Parents
• Establishing Healthy Boundaries
• Conclusion and Call to Action

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Darrick Ware: @darrickware

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