Some Athletes Aren’t Lazy. They’re Overwhelmed.

Añadido: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]I think some young athletes today are not struggling because they're lazy. I think they are overwhelmed. Constant pressure, constant comparison, constant expectations, constant fear of messing up. And sometimes what helps kids grow is not more pressure.

[00:00:17]Sometimes it is feeling emotionally safe enough to fail, adjust, and try again.

[00:00:23]Because [clears throat] confidence does not grow in fear. It grows when kids know I can struggle and still be supported. That kind of environment changes everything.