The Open Letter to the Sports Parent Who's Doing it Right

The Open Letter to the Sports Parent Who's Doing it Right
By Becky Carlson, D-I NCAA Coach, Founder of The Fearless Coach, Published in LinkedIn, June 27, 2017
Dear Sports Parents,
It's me, your coach. I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I appreciate and recognize that you are among the group of "good parents" who support their child in athletics, the right way.
You may have noticed that you are a rare yet respected breed in this era of athlete entitlement which coaches of the world are slowly being swallowed by. The decision you have made to be supportive rather than critical of my leadership is something that radiates through your athlete. This gives me and many coaches like me, hope for the future of sports.
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It's me, your coach. I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I appreciate and recognize that you are among the group of "good parents" who support their child in athletics, the right way.
You may have noticed that you are a rare yet respected breed in this era of athlete entitlement which coaches of the world are slowly being swallowed by. The decision you have made to be supportive rather than critical of my leadership is something that radiates through your athlete. This gives me and many coaches like me, hope for the future of sports.
Read more here: