Parents Resources

Parenting can be hard.
Parenting young athletes in today’s world is more challenging than ever. In a culture that increasingly emphasizes performance and exposure, the real challenge is helping young athletes grow not just as competitors, but as confident, resilient people.
PERSONAL FAITH
PARENTING ATHLETES
Check out our reading plan and video series diving into a biblical approach to parenting athletes.
The Ride Home
Watch NowOffers guidance on what to say and do immediately after games, focusing on reinforcing love and perspective rather than performance pressure.
Influence or Idol
Watch NowHelps parents recognize when sports become an idol, and how to keep their child’s identity grounded in Christ rather than in performance.
The Golden Rule
Watch NowApplies the biblical principle of treating others well (Matthew 7:12) to competition and team dynamics.
Let's Pray
Watch NowEncourages parents to pray with and for their athlete, not just about outcomes but about character and dependence on God.
What to Say When They Don't Play
Watch NowOffers biblical-centered advice for encouraging your child when they are on the bench or not getting playing time.
Coach, Are You Crazy?
Watch NowTalks about appropriate boundaries with coaches and how parents can support, not undermine, coaching relationships.
Did You Say Surgery?
Watch NowAddresses dealing with injuries and the emotional impact of setbacks, teaching parents how to shepherd hope and faith in tough times.
What Motivates Them?
Watch NowExplores different personality types and what drives young athletes, helping parents respond wisely to their child’s unique makeup.
Where Were You?
Watch NowHighlights the importance of showing up—attending practices and games—and how presence communicates value and support.
How Do I Sound to My Child?
Watch NowChallenges parents to evaluate whether their words build up or tear down their athlete emotionally and spiritually.
Who Makes the Call?
Watch NowEncourages letting the child be involved in playing decisions when appropriate, balancing wisdom with autonomy.
Raising Kingdom-Minded Kids
Watch NowCloses the series by pointing parents toward surrendering control to God’s will, focusing on raising children to know and follow Christ first.
Outro
Watch NowWraps up the series by framing youth sports through a biblical lens and inviting parents to rethink how they approach competition and relationships with their athletes.






