Valentina and Rory talk about the impact of parental involvement in youth soccer, and the unavoidable crazy parent we have all seen in action. We share our personal experiences with the intensity of parents during matches and we break down the importance of building healthy habits through reflective conversations post-game, the role of encouragement in fostering an athlete's confidence, and examples of critical feedback that we received. Ultimately, we consider the potentially negative effects of overly intense parents on young athletes and we encourage balance in parental support.