PARENTS: HELPING YOUR ATHLETE DEVELOP GRIT

Written By Shelley Izuno

Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance. Parents can help athletes build it without pushing them too hard.

How to support grit:

  • Encourage commitment to long-term goals, not just short-term wins

  • Celebrate persistence and improvement more than talent or results

  • Model grit in your own life—talk about how you overcome challenges

  • Resist the urge to rescue your child from every tough moment

When you give your athlete space to struggle, adapt, and grow, you give them the foundation to thrive in sports and beyond.

Shelley Izuno https://www.gc-train.com
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