About this episode

Sara and Michelle discuss the challenges coaches face when players choose to quit and the responsibilities of both coaches and athletes in this situation.

Sara has a question for Michelle about when players choose to quit playing. What can we do as coaches, and what part can the athletes take responsibility for? Top 3 Take Aways Coaches care a lot but we can’t be everything to everyone. Parents are biased in their expectations and coaches can have a strong boundary to not take on coaching advice from these parents. Find your support with others who are on the field (or the court). Mastermind with coaches support - coming soon to our Skool community! Communicate our plans and expectations to the athletes often. And athletes if you are uncertain about your role - ASK! Visit ⁠www.skool.com/unstoppable2026⁠ to join our community, watch the Parent Intro Video, join a workshop or have your athlete on our waitlist for upcoming Unstoppable Athlete Program offerings.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sara, Michelle

Topics covered

• coaching
• athlete responsibility
• parent expectations
• communication
• support systems

Keywords

• quit
• coaches
• athletes
• expectations
• support
• communication
• responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Skool

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