The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe

Stone Melet is the Founder & CEO of BriteLegacy, a premium legacy company that creates high-end, meaningful keepsakes to preserve the stories and journeys of athletes. His flagship product, “The Fold,” is designed as a lasting heirloom for senior nights, championships, college signings, graduations, and other milestone celebrations. Stone’s mission is to help families capture the full emotional and personal story of their child’s athletic experience—not just the trophies or stats, but the hard work, growth, friendships, and memories that deserve to be remembered for generations. He brings a thoughtful, family-centered approach to legacy preservation, blending premium design wit...

Welcome to the nineteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Balance — a vital skill for sports parents to practice, creating harmony between supporting your child’s sports journey and protecting the rest of their life (and yours).

It’s not about going all-in or stepping away — it’s about finding the healthy middle: balancing encouragement with space, ambition with rest, and sp...

Madison Gates is the Vice President of Marketing at i9 Sports, where she leads national marketing strategy, brand development, and growth initiatives for one of the largest youth sports franchise organizations in the United States. With extensive experience in franchise marketing, she has previously held leadership roles with brands such as CARSTAR and Maaco, helping multi-location businesses scale through strategic marketing and strong franchisee support. In addition to her corporate role, Madison is the founder of Empowered Consulting, where she advises franchise brands on aligning marketing strategy with operations to drive sustainable growth. A former Division I soccer player...

Welcome to the eighteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Gratitude — a transformative mindset for sports parents to cultivate, shifting focus to the positives in your child's youth sports journey, like the effort put in, the lessons learned, and the simple joy of participation.

It’s not about ignoring challenges — it’s about intentionally appreciating the small wins, the team's spi...

Luke Zaientz is an Operating Partner at Rally Ventures and CEO of OTTO SPORT AI, an AI-powered platform simplifying youth sports management for athletes, families, coaches, and admins. Previously, he founded, served as COO, and CEO of Reigning Champs, a student-athlete recruiting platform that grew from inception to over $200M in annual revenue before being acquired by IMG Academy. With a B.S. in Economics & Transportation from Northeastern University and a Master's in Engineering Logistics from MIT, Luke has deep expertise in strategy, scaling, and operations, focusing on tech solutions for sports and education. Based in the Los Angeles...

Welcome to the seventeenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Process — a foundational mindset for sports parents to adopt, shifting focus from final scores or immediate wins to the ongoing journey of learning, effort, and development in youth sports.

It’s not about ignoring results — it’s about valuing the steps along the way, celebrating daily habits, small improvements, and the gr...

Liz Pryor is an author, speaker, parenting columnist, and one of America’s most trusted life advice experts. She gained national recognition as the “Dear GMA” advice guru on ABC’s Good Morning America after a nationwide search. She is the author of What Did I Do Wrong? (a book on female friendship) and the memoir Look at You Now, and has written extensively for Family Circle Magazine. As a single mother of three, Liz has lived the sports-parent journey firsthand — watching her daughter fall in love with tennis and rise through the ranks while learning to balance support, fear, and...

Welcome to the sixteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Attention — a deliberate choice for sports parents to make, focusing your energy on what truly matters in your child's youth sports experience, like effort and growth over scores or comparisons.

It’s not about constant oversight — it’s about mindful focus, directing your attention to positive moments, constructive feedback, and your c...

David Murray is an acclaimed journalist, author, and sports parent who chronicled his family’s deep dive into competitive youth soccer in his upcoming memoir Soccer Dad (Disruption Books, April 2026). A self-described soccer-ignorant father, David watched his daughter Scout’s passion for the game pull the entire family into the intense world of travel soccer, college recruiting, and Division I athletics at Ohio University. Through funny, vulnerable storytelling, he explores the joys, frustrations, and life lessons of being a sports parent in today’s high-stakes environment. David has shared his insights on numerous podcasts and in publications like The Washin...

Welcome to the fifteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short  reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Acceptance — a liberating mindset for sports parents to practice, fully embracing where your child is right now in their youth sports journey, without the weight of “should be” or comparisons.

It’s not about giving up or lowering the bar — it’s about meeting them exactly where they are today, honoring...

Dr. Brenna Chirby and Dr. Virginia Jones are licensed psychologists with over 20 years of combined experience in private practice. Dr. Chirby began her career as a Sports Psychologist at a major university athletic department. Together, they have built strong reputations helping teens and adults overcome mental health challenges.

Drawing from both their clinical expertise and their personal experience as mothers of three athletic children each—who competed from youth sports through elite club and collegiate levels—they founded MindBalanceSPORT. Their unique approach combines traditional mental health strategies with practical mental performance training to help young athletes develop a he...

Welcome to the fourteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Trust — a powerful mindset for sports parents to practice, believing in your child’s ability to grow, learn, and handle challenges in their own youth sports journey.

It’s not about stepping back completely — it’s about choosing to trust their effort, their process, and their capacity to bounce back...

Marty Schupak is the President and owner of Schupak Sports, one of the most comprehensive youth sports media companies, producing instructional videos, books, and drills since 1999. Starting with youth baseball coaching videos, Marty has expanded to basketball, soccer, and other sports, authoring over 30 books like "101 Youth Baseball Drills" and recently publishing "Tee Ball Myths & Solutions"—a practical guide for parents and coaches to make tee ball fun and meaningful. He has delivered easy-to-follow resources that help families teach fundamentals at home, emphasizing fun, repetition, and skill development without expensive equipment. Marty has appeared on podcasts and forums discussing youth sp...

Welcome to the thirteenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Courage — a quiet strength for sports parents to draw on, facing the discomfort of uncertainty, tough moments, or necessary boundaries in your child’s youth sports journey.

It’s not about bravado — it’s about showing up authentically, whether that means letting your child risk failure on the field, havin...

Carrie Kimmell is a baseball mom and youth sports content creator based in the US, running "Baseball with JR & Carrie" alongside her son JR to empower parents in training kids from scratch to elite levels. With no initial baseball knowledge, she shares relatable videos on drills, mindset, motivation, and parent challenges, helping families build skills at home without expensive coaching. Featured in youth sports summits like the "Youth Sports Success Summit," Carrie discusses navigating coaching-parenting balance, overcoming insecurities, and fostering commitment over talent. Her mission focuses on making baseball accessible and fun, inspiring parents to support their kids' dreams...

Welcome to the twelfth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Humility — a grounding virtue for sports parents to embody, acknowledging limits, embracing learning, and modeling graciousness in the competitive arena of youth sports.

It’s not about self-diminishment — it’s about perspective, celebrating wins without arrogance and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than failures.

When refle...

Patricia Rodríguez Barrios, born March 10, 1982, in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, is a Spanish businesswoman and sports executive with over 17 years in senior roles. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Deusto and a Master's in International Business from ISC Paris, with advanced programs in leadership from IESE Business School. Starting her career in operations and finance, she became the first woman to manage a First Division Spanish football club at SD Eibar in 2016, where she served as financial director from 2014 and led the club through key growth phases. She later held management positions at...

Welcome to the eleventh Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Consistency — a cornerstone habit for sports parents to embody, maintaining steady support, routines, and responses through the ups and downs of youth sports.

It’s not about rigidity — it’s about reliability, showing up with the same positive energy, encouragement, and boundaries every practice and game to build trust and...

John Davey, born in Detroit, is the Founder and CEO of Fast Track Tennis, a company dedicated to making tennis accessible and fun for kids through portable training devices that allow practice anywhere without a court or coach. A self-taught tennis player who became a standout #1 singles player on his NCAA Division 1 team, John aspired to go pro but pivoted to entrepreneurship after recognizing the 80% dropout rate in youth tennis by age 13 due to barriers like cost and access. Launched in 2021, Fast Track Tennis offers an easy, affordable tool to teach fundamentals, helping families reduce dropout and build skills...

Welcome to the tenth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Expectation — a key awareness for sports parents to cultivate, recognizing how your hopes and standards shape your child's experience in youth sports without overwhelming them.

It’s not about lowering the bar — it’s about aligning expectations with reality, focusing on effort, growth, and enjoyment rather than perfect outcomes o...

Vlado Platenik, a Slovak tennis coach and former professional player, is the founder of the Professional Tennis Coaches Association (PTCA) and vice president for Slavic countries, dedicated to elevating coaching standards worldwide. With over 25 years on the professional tour, he has coached players to remarkable achievements, including Daria Kasatkina to multiple WTA titles and Grand Slam finals, Dominika Cibulkova to a WTA Finals victory, Nadia Petrova to a career-high #3 ranking, and currently Lulu Sun in her breakout 2024 season. A native of Bratislava, Vlado transitioned from playing to coaching, emphasizing ethical practices, player development, and innovation in training. His work...

Welcome to the ninth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Control — a balanced approach for sports parents to recognize what’s truly in their power, focusing on their own responses and support rather than trying to dictate every aspect of their child’s athletic journey.

It’s not about micromanaging — it’s about discerning the difference between what you can influe...

Dr. Tommy Floyd is the President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), a nonprofit that has introduced archery to over 20 million students since 2002, promoting focus, confidence, and inclusivity in youth sports across 10,000+ schools. With a background in education—including roles as a teacher, principal, and superintendent—he holds an Ed.D. and has dedicated his career to student development, serving on boards like the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Tommy's leadership at NASP emphasizes archery's unique ability to engage all kids, regardless of physical ability, fostering life skills like discipline and teamwork. He has appeared on podc...

Welcome to the seventh Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Release — a liberating mindset for sports parents to adopt, letting go of unhelpful pressures, past setbacks, or rigid expectations in your child's youth sports experience.

It’s not about giving up — it’s about freeing yourself and your child from the weight of "what ifs" or over-attachment to results, a...

Melissa Fortenberry is the Founder and CEO of HeatSense, a groundbreaking wearable technology company dedicated to monitoring heat strain in young athletes to enhance safety in extreme conditions. With over 25 years in consumer tech at companies like Expedia, RVShare, and Philips, she pivoted to sports innovation after a personal experience at her son's 107°F football game in Texas, where she realized the gaps in traditional heat management—focusing on environment-only metrics rather than individual responses. As a mother of three kids in outdoor sports, Melissa developed HeatSense to integrate core temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, and Wet Bulb Globe Tem...

Welcome to the sixth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Boundaries — an essential framework for sports parents to establish, defining healthy limits in involvement, expectations, and interactions to support your child's autonomy in youth sports.

It’s not about building walls — it’s about creating clarity, setting respectful guidelines that protect everyone's energy and prevent burnout while encouraging responsibi...

Marco Trungelliti, born January 31, 1990, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, grew up in a tennis-loving family and turned pro in 2008, specializing in singles with a career-high ATP ranking of #112 (March 4, 2019) and doubles #174 (April 1, 2013). He has earned over $2.1 million in prize money, competing mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour, securing 6 Challenger singles titles, and making notable Grand Slam appearances, including a stunning upset over top-10 player Marin Čilić at the 2016 French Open. His most famous story came in 2018 at the French Open, where he drove 10 hours from Barcelona with his mother and 89-year-old grandmother to compete as a lucky loser after in...

Welcome to the sixth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Patience — an essential mindset for sports parents, giving your child the grace to build abilities, navigate challenges, and foster perseverance in youth sports without forcing rapid results.

It’s not mere waiting — it’s about honoring the path, refraining from hasty interventions or expectations so that authentic progress and insigh...

Valeriya Alexandrovna Solovyeva, born November 3, 1992, is a retired Russian professional tennis player who specialized in doubles, achieving a career-high WTA ranking of #67 in 2013 and winning 2 WTA titles. With a junior career highlighting successes like the 2009 Junior French Open doubles title, she transitioned to coaching after retiring, now serving as a women's tennis coach at Tempo Tennis in Brussels, Belgium. As a mother and wife, she mentors female athletes, emphasizing the mind-body connection, physical education, and personal development. Her work focuses on empowering young players with confidence, resilience, and skills for life beyond the court, drawing from her own experiences...

Welcome to the fifth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Space — a crucial concept for sports parents to practice, allowing your child room to breathe, learn, and own their journey in youth sports without constant oversight.

It’s not about disengagement — it’s about trusting the process, stepping back from micromanaging every play or decision to let them develop in...

Bryn Drescher is a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, and facilitator specializing in helping elite athletes, ambitious women, and organizations master their mindset to win the inner game. A former D1 track & field athlete, she has over 10 years of experience coaching and motivating athletes from youth sports to professional levels, translating mental toughness skills for success in high-pressure environments. Bryn hosts The Mental Advantage Podcast, sharing gems from elite athletes on mindset, resilience, and performance. Her workshops and keynotes, such as "Master Your Mindset," empower individuals to dominate without burnout, focusing on focus, confidence, and longevity. She has appeared...

Welcome to the fourth Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Presence — an essential mindset for sports parents to embrace, ensuring full engagement with their children despite everyday distractions like cellphones.

It’s not about being physically there alone — it’s about being mentally and emotionally tuned in, setting aside devices and interruptions to truly connect during games, practices, and key co...

Gustavo Marcaccio, a former professional tennis player from Argentina (ATP ranking peak #258) is a tennis coach and head coach at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca, Spain, where he has been a pivotal part of Rafael Nadal's coaching team since 2017. With a career spanning over two decades in professional tennis coaching, Gustavo previously worked with players like David Ferrer and has contributed to Rafa's Grand Slam victories and Olympic successes. Known for his expertise in technical development, mental preparation, and player-coach relationships, he emphasizes discipline, humility, and continuous improvement at the academy, which trains over 180 young athletes...

Welcome to the third Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Mirror — a reminder that children often reflect their parents' behaviors, attitudes, and reactions.

It’s not about perfection — it’s about awareness, modeling the composure, resilience, and positivity you want to see in your young athlete.

When you stay calm during a tough game or celebrate effort ove...

Danielle Bollettieri, 57, is the daughter of legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri (1931–2022), founder of the renowned Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Raised in the world of elite tennis, she assisted her father at the academy, running the elite group and traveling internationally with him, contributing to a close-knit community that produced champions like Andre Agassi and Monica Seles. A mother of three children—two daughters who played college tennis at St. John’s University and Flagler College, and a son who attended the academy—Danielle emphasizes her father's motivational style, focusing on positivity, kindness, and doing one's best beyond just winning. Now base...

Welcome to the second Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Silence — a powerful tool that top athletes harness, and one that parents can embrace to foster growth and resilience.

It’s not about avoiding conversation — it’s about creating space for reflection, listening deeply, and letting moments breathe without constant input.

In the heat of a game or pr...

Dr. Haley Perlus is a Doctor of Performance Psychology, speaker, author, and coach specializing in sport-specific techniques to optimize the mental game for athletes and high achievers. With a PhD in Sport Psychology, MS in Sport Pedagogy, and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she draws from her elite athlete background to deliver practical strategies. Haley has worked with Marriott, Starbucks, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, U.S. Air Force, Oprah, and ESPN on embracing pressure, building focus, and overcoming mental blocks. Author of Personal Podium, her keynotes like "Harnessing Stress as a Performance Enhancer" and "Optimal Energy Flow for...

This is the very first Monday Reset for Sports Parents, a short, 5-minute reflection inside The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.

Each Monday Reset brings you one word, one idea, and one mindset to help you start the week calm, clear, and connected.

Today’s word is Compartmentalize — a skill great athletes use daily, and one that parents can learn too.

It’s not about ignoring what went wrong — it’s about choosing when and how to deal with it.

Leave last weekend’s result in last weekend, and show up this week with a...

Chad Dunn, originally from Colorado, moved to Arizona for sunshine and competitive BMX racing. With over 20 years in health, fitness, and sports performance, he studied kinesiology and Spanish at Arizona State University before starting as an exercise specialist at a Phoenix clinic. Known for his fearless mindset, Chad coaches athletes and patients of all levels to persevere, using his motto “Mind Over Virtually Everything” to build competitive edges, recover from injuries—like helping Eddy King walk again after a spinal cord injury—and succeed in life. He emphasizes lifestyle over workouts, with failure not an option. Chad enjoys extreme sports...

Paul Budge is a high-performance mindset coach specializing in helping pro athletes and ambitious professionals master the mental game to win consistently under pressure. A former national-level swimmer from Tasmania, now based in Berlin, Paul transitioned from a decade in business leadership to coaching after experiencing the pressures of peak performance firsthand. Through science-backed frameworks, he guides clients to transform pressure into focus, prevent burnout, and build resilient mindsets, enabling them to unlock their full potential and design a life of purpose. His approach, offered via tailored online packages, emphasizes sustainable performance and real-world strategies, making him a sought-after...