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The Athlete Who Is Afraid to Fail Will Eventually Become Afraid to Try

Aug 24, 2026

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The Athlete Who Is Afraid to Fail Will Eventually Become Afraid to Try

The subtle shift that turns a free, aggressive competitor into a hesitant one and how to reverse it.

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Coach Dave
The lesson I didn't mean to teach my own kids

Aug 17, 2026

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The lesson I didn't mean to teach my own kids

What we teach our kids about pressure often happens without saying a word.

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Your Kid Didn't Get Worse. They Lost Access

Aug 10, 2026

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3 min read

Your Kid Didn't Get Worse. They Lost Access

Why a struggling athlete hasn't lost their ability, they've lost access to it, and how to help them get it back.

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Coach Dave
Before Game One, Ask This One Question

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

Before Game One, Ask This One Question

Why the strongest athletes I coach all have a clear answer to one simple question, and how to help your kid find theirs before week one.

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Your kid's summer became a second (or third) season. Here's what to do about it.

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

Your kid's summer became a second (or third) season. Here's what to do about it.

What I've been working on behind the scenes and four small ways to reconnect with your athlete this week

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
A Simple Mental Performance Shift that Changes how your Child Handles Mistakes, Forever.

Jul 20, 2026

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3 min read

A Simple Mental Performance Shift that Changes how your Child Handles Mistakes, Forever.

Coach Dave
Coach Dave
Why Comparison Is One of the Most Dangerous Habits in Youth Sports

Feb 6, 2026

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Why Comparison Is One of the Most Dangerous Habits in Youth Sports

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Coach Dave
Why the Best Athletes Don’t Always Get the Most Attention (But High School and College Coaches Always Notice Them)

Feb 3, 2026

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Why the Best Athletes Don’t Always Get the Most Attention (But High School and College Coaches Always Notice Them)

By Coach Dave

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Coach Dave
There’s Nothing Wrong with Your Athlete — They Just Haven’t Been Taught This Yet

Jan 27, 2026

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5 min read

There’s Nothing Wrong with Your Athlete — They Just Haven’t Been Taught This Yet

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