What dream are you selling your kids? It's a challenging question that cuts to the heart of modern sports parenting. As Coach Carl Parker reveals in this powerful episode, whether you realize it or not, you're selling your children something—the question is whether it serves them or just feeds your ego.

Drawing from Ryan Holiday's concept that "ego is an unhealthy belief in your own importance," Coach Parker guides listeners through the critical distinction between parents who live vicariously through their children and those who lead with vision. That burning sensation you feel when your child makes a mistake on the court? That's not just parental concern—it's often your ego talking. The solution isn't complicated, but it requires honest self-reflection: replace ego with humility, focus on standards rather than outcomes, and prioritize character development over achievements.

As the Chief Vision Officer of your family, your responsibility extends beyond cheering from the sidelines. Your family needs a vision larger than any individual dream—one that answers fundamental questions about what kind of people you're raising and what values will guide them when life gets difficult. Through regular "vision conversations" and by modeling the behavior you expect, you create a framework where every experience—making the team or getting cut, winning or losing—becomes an opportunity for growth. The most powerful insight? Your kids are watching more than they're listening. They don't just need to hear your vision; they need to see you living it, especially when it costs you something.

Ready to transform your approach to sports parenting? Take the free Off-Season Impact Quiz at MyAthleteScorecardcom for a personalized report on your child's development needs. Remember, the dream you sell your children today shapes the adults they'll become tomorrow. Make it one worth buying into.

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