Hey Families,
We can probably agree that sports teach kids valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and hard work. As parents, we have the privilege of helping our kids navigate disappointment, rejection, and celebration.
We may know that but let’s BE REAL…watching kids play sports can be a roller coaster of emotions—exciting and rewarding, yet nerve-wracking, exhausting and sometimes frustrating. Especially if you are a former athlete.
Regardless of your own athletic ability, as parents, we need to recognize any unhealthy emotional attachments to our kid’s performance, causing a struggle to keep the bigger picture in mind. It is easy to lose sight of the Gospel and forget that life lessons are more important than wins, points, or breaking records.
Learning to parent an athlete takes intentionality and lots of patience! As parents, our role is NOT to be the coach (unless we coach our kids team) but to bless and guide our children toward a higher, God-given purpose. Don’t miss the chance to nurture growth through these experiences. We pray this playbook helps your family grow!
This playbook includes:
- 5 Gospel Centered “Plays” for Parenting Your Athlete
- Building Healthy Conversation With Your Athlete
- 10 Tips for Being a Gospel-Centered Spectator
- Identity in Christ Statements for Athletes
- Our Family Athletic Commitment (sample & blank)
