More Than Skill
More Than Skill
Kara Frair
The Car Ride Home: How Parents Can Support Their Athlete’s Mindset
14 minutes Posted Sep 11, 2025 at 11:56 am.
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Parents, what you say after practice or a game can shape your young athlete’s mindset more than you think. In this short episode, Kara shares science-backed tips for parents of youth athletes on how to handle the car ride home and those crucial moments after practice.

Whether your child is a competitive cheerleader, plays soccer, basketball, footballl, or any youth sport, this episode shows you how to:

  • Support your athlete’s mental health and confidence

  • Use expert strategies from sports psychology research

  • Build trust and improve parent-athlete communication

Grab Kara’s free download, 12:57 pm URL: " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">10 Questions to Ask Your Athlete After Practice, for conversation starters that create connection without adding pressure.


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