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In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we dive into how parents shape the mental toughness required for success in youth sports. We discuss attitude, resilience, and how parental behavior influences young athletes—for better or worse.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Choosing Your Attitude – Why mindset is everything in hockey (5:00)

• Familiarity Breeds Content – The danger of getting too comfortable (9:00)

• A Good Attitude Only Counts When It’s Hard – What real mental toughness looks like (12:15)

• The ‘I Got Screwed’ Mindset – Why self-loathing kills development (20:00)

• Mental Toughness & Resilience – How to develop it in young athletes (24:30)

• Tough Love? – Finding the right balance between support and challenge (26:00)

• Don’t Give Your Kids ALL the Answers – Let them struggle and figure things out (28:15)

• "Pigs Don’t Know Pigs Stink" – People don’t know what they don’t know (29:15)

• Parent Complaints – The cycle of negativity in youth sports (33:15)

• Being an Example as a Parent – Kids model what they see (41:30)

• The Recipe for Parenting: Love & Common Sense – Keeping it simple (48:30)

• Learning to Write Helps You Think – Developing critical thinking (55:20)

Too often, parents unknowingly hold their kids back by removing obstacles instead of teaching them how to handle adversity. This episode will challenge parents and coaches to raise athletes who can handle the ups and downs of competitive sports.

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