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Age-Appropriate Expectations

is my kid really behind?

Almost every bad sideline moment starts with one quiet fear, that your kid is falling behind. It comes from love, not ego. The problem is that comparison at a young age lies, constantly. Tell me how old your athlete is and what has you worried, and I'll give it to you straight.

The kid who looks ahead at 11 is often just the kid who grew first. Early and behind are snapshots, not the story. The most damaging thing a parent can do is push hard to fix a gap that was never real, and steal the childhood to chase a timeline that was always wider than it looked.

Step 1 of 3

How old is your athlete?

Step 2 of 3

What's got you worried?

Step 3 of 3

Be honest, what are you tempted to do?

Creative Dynamic Sports · Coach Tim Buckley · Performance Specialist