We say we want to be successful... But what does that actually mean?

As trainers, how do we define successful player development? As parents, what does raising successful kids look like? You have to clearly define what "the best" means for you. Human development is more important than athletic achievement. But right now youth sports are consumed by rankings and social media looks, and that's messing with kids' confidence and development.

The chase to "be the best" comes with real sacrifices, mental and physical toll, burnout. Is it worth it? So let's get clear on what success actually means and not what social media or rankings say, but what it means for you, your players, your kids. Define it. Then build toward that.

What does it mean for you?