03/10/2026
This was written by Danielle Lawrie and it really hit the nail on the head. We as parents and coaches need to remember that the girl on that field is someones daughter. Be better
Let's be real for a second.
Wishing failure on someone else’s kid doesn’t make your kid any better.
Youth sports are more competitive — and more expensive — than they’ve ever been. Lessons. Extra training. Strength work. Multiple teams. Travel. All of it.
It’s a grind. For the kids and for the parents.
I get wanting it for your kid. Every parent does.
But the second you start hoping another kid fails… talking trash when a 12-year-old struggles… celebrating someone else’s bad day…
You’ve completely lost the plot.
Another kid striking out, giving up a home run, or making an error does nothing to elevate your child.
Nothing.
Your kid is either going to rise because of their work, their mindset, and their love for the game… or they won’t.
That’s it.
Remember why you put them in sports in the first place.
It wasn’t because you thought your 5-year-old was going pro.
It was because you loved watching them learn something new. Compete. Make friends. Fail. Get back up. Figure it out.
Those are the real wins.
The competitive side will come — it always does the higher they climb the ladder.
But if you lose sight of the WHY, the whole thing turns toxic real quick.
Stay in your lane.
Focus on your kid.
Keep the tunnel vision where it belongs.
Credit- Danielle Lawrie
