Are you raising a future sports star?

John O'Sullivan offers his insights into nurturing confident, competitive athletes and discusses his upcoming book "The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, Mentally Tough Athletes."

Discover the significance of self-awareness for parents, as John emphasizes examining personal motivations in youth sports. Learn how gratitude can transform the sports experience for both parents and athletes, fostering a positive environment. Explore techniques to help your child develop a healthy inner dialogue and mental resilience.

Finally, John shares his vision of an ideal game day, where support triumphs over pressure, ensuring a fulfilling experience for your young athlete.

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0:00 Intro

1:12 Introduction of John O'Sullivan

3:11 The Champion Sports Parent Book

5:15 Traits of a Champion Sports Parent

9:03 Detachment from Control

12:33 Book Structure and Content

16:25 Coaching Conversations

20:50 Parental Gratitude and Communication

28:35 Gratitude Practices

34:13 Inner Dialogue and Self-Esteem

41:17 Parental Pressure and Youth Sports

47:58 Reflective Questions for Parents

55:26 Trust and Consistency

1:00:07 Ideal Game Day for Parents

1:04:23 Developing the Human and the Athlete

1:06:49 Closing Remarks

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Focusing on the Human Behind the Player & Building Better Athletes with John O'Sullivan