When Sports Stop Being Fun: A Parent's Guide to Performance Pressure, Fear of Failure, and Young Athlete Burnout, with Practical Strategies to Raise ... Their Sport (Mentally Strong Young Athletes)
Language: English
Published by Bright Little Fox, 2026
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- Title
- When Sports Stop Being Fun: A Parent's Guide to Performance Pressure, Fear of Failure, and Young Athlete Burnout, with Practical Strategies to Raise ... Their Sport (Mentally Strong Young Athletes)
- Author
- Bennett, Luke
- Publisher
- Bright Little Fox
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1764271084
- ISBN 13
- 9781764271080
- Series
- Book 1 of 2: Mentally Strong Young Athletes
Behind every struggling athlete is a parent who wants to help but doesn't know how. This book changes that.
As performance pressure in youth sports continues to rise, more young athletes are struggling emotionally, even as they succeed on the field. Your child used to love their sport. Now you see the stomachaches before games, the tears after losses, the silence on the car ride home. You want to help, but nothing you say seems to improve it.
You are not failing as a parent. You just haven't been given the right tools.
This Book Is for You If:
- Your child dreads practice or competition they once loved
- Your young athlete performs well in training but struggles to compete under pressure
- Pre-game anxiety is affecting their confidence and enjoyment
- Your child is showing signs of fear of failure, emotional withdrawal, or burnout
- You never know what to say after a tough loss or mistake
- You want to build lasting confidence and raise an athlete who truly thrives under pressure
What You Will Discover Inside:
- Why performance pressure is rising and the hidden forces driving it
- How to tell the difference between normal nerves and harmful anxiety
- The parent mistakes that silently increase pressure and how to stop them
- Ready-to-use scripts for the car ride home and high-pressure moments
- How to build lasting confidence rooted in character, not wins and losses
- The warning signs of burnout and how to protect their love for sport
- How to communicate through setbacks, fear, and disappointing performances
What Makes This Book Different:
This is not a book about turning your child into a fearless champion. It is about equipping you to walk alongside them through the struggles, helping them develop the emotional strength to navigate pressure in healthy ways, in a home where they feel safe to be imperfect and know you are in their corner no matter what.
Grounded in Real Experience:
Written by mental performance and mindset coach and former national-level track athlete Luke Bennett, this book draws on sports psychology, practical coaching experience, and real-life stories from families navigating these exact challenges. As the parent of an elite junior figure skater, Luke writes from both professional expertise and personal experience.
Your Child's Worth Is Never Defined by the Scoreboard. This Book Will Help You Show Them That.
If you are ready to become the calm, confident, stabilizing presence your young athlete needs, scroll up and grab your copy today.
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