The Valiant Parent Series

REAL QUESTIONS. STRAIGHT ANSWERS FOR SPORTS PARENTS.

Youth sports doesn't come with a playbook. The Valiant Parent Series takes on the questions families face along the way — from anxiety, burnout and specialization to pressure, college sports and keeping the joy in the game.

Because educated and empowered parents can make better decisions, help reduce harmful experiences and create more happy moments. The Valiant Parent Series are Question & Answer segments with Valiant Sports Society, CEO & Founder, Todd Merkow.

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Answers for the journey

What does athletic anxiety actually look like?

Do college sports have to mean NCAA athletics?

What do I mean when I say what was old should be new again?

How do parents help their kids enjoy sports?

What does a healthy sports culture at home actually look like?

What is the biggest mistake sports parents make?

Why do athletes struggle after sports?

You can tell your child is experiencing burnout. What do you do?

My child puts a lot of pressure on themselves. What do I do?

How do you encourage your child without too much pressure?

Should your child specialize in one sport?

What is the Happy Bucket, and why does everyone need one?

What does Play Like You're 10 really mean?

Why Be Valiant? Play Fearless.