Creating Assertive Athletes (Digital Download)

Help your young athlete stop playing scared — and start playing sure.
The Assertive Athlete is a practical guide that teaches parents and volunteer coaches how to develop fearless confidence and positive aggression in kids ages 7–15. Whether you’re a volunteer coach or a parent on the sidelines, this guide gives you the proven tools to build athletes who play bold, recover fast, and lead with composure.

What You’ll Get

The Full Guide (11 Sections + Intro & Conclusion)
A detailed roadmap showing you exactly how to help kids overcome hesitation, play with purpose, and find joy through effort.

Inside You’ll Learn:

• Why so many youth athletes play timid — and how to help them break free

• How to redefine “aggression” as courage with control, not recklessness

• Simple language shifts that instantly build confidence

• Coaching and parenting tips to reduce fear and increase initiative

• Practice frameworks that turn bravery into habit

• Ways to align parents and coaches for consistent support

• How to track emotional growth and celebrate courage over perfection

Why It Matters

Research shows that 64% of youth athletes fear failure, and nearly one in four quit organized sports each year — not because of skill, but because of pressure and fear.
This guide helps reverse that trend by giving adults the language, mindset, and structure to make youth sports fun, empowering, and growth-focused again.

Perfect For:

• Volunteer coaches who want to teach confidence, not just drills

• Parents who want to help their kids play free instead of fearful

• Youth athletes ready to find their competitive edge through courage

The Coaching Dad Promise

Every page is written from experience — as a dad, a coach, and a mentor. No gimmicks, no lectures — just real guidance you can use right away to help your athlete thrive on and off the field.

Your Next Step

Give your athlete the gift of confidence.
Give yourself the tools to teach it.