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🎙️ Deep Dive Drive – Episode 5: Pushy Parents
In this episode of Deep Dive Drive, recorded on my Saturday morning commute to matches, I talk about a topic that sits right at the heart of youth football — the impact parents have on players.
Parents wanting the best for their children is a good thing.
Support, encouragement, and care matter.
But there’s a fine line.
In this episode, I unpack the difference between supportive parenting and pushy parenting, and how crossing that line can actually slow a player’s development.
I talk about:
- Why coaching from the sideline creates information overload for young players
- How constant instructions can confuse decision-making and confidence
- The pressure placed on kids when expectations don’t match their current level
- Why progression matters more than status
- How finding the right environment beats chasing the highest one
I also touch on pressure — because not all pressure is bad.
A small amount helps build resilience.
Too much, too early, does the opposite.
This episode isn’t about blame.
It’s about awareness.
If you’re a parent, coach, or anyone involved in youth football, this is a real-world conversation about creating environments where players can enjoy the game, grow at their own pace, and develop properly.
Real journeys. Real balance. One drive at a time.