This is the open community for parents of competitive young athletes — a place to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.

A few ways to get started:

• Introduce yourself — What sport does your athlete play? What age group? Reply below and say hello.

• Ask a question — Struggling with something? Chances are another parent here has been through it.

• Share a win — Big or small, we want to hear about it.

Want the full experience? Members of The Inner Circle get access to The Handbook (our 10-chapter evidence-based course), weekly training content, private community chat, and expert Q&As. There's a free 7-day trial to check it out.

The #1 rule here: we're all on the same team. Every parent here wants what's best for their kid. Let's keep it supportive, constructive, and focused on helping our athletes thrive.

Drop an intro below — we'd love to meet you. 🏆

I've watched hundreds of talented teenage athletes miss out on college opportunities — not because they weren't good enough, but because their parents made avoidable mistakes during the recruiting process.

Here are the 5 biggest ones:

1. Waiting until junior year to start

College coaches are building their boards sophomore year. By the time most parents "start the process," the best spots are already spoken for. The timeline is earlier than you think.

2. Relying on the high school coach to handle it

Your kid's high school coach has 15-30 athletes to manage and zero recruiting budget. If you're counting on them to make calls and send film, your athlete is invisible.

3. Sending generic emails to coaches

"Dear Coach, my son is a talented athlete..." — coaches delete these in 2 seconds. Every outreach needs to be personalized, specific, and include the right film.

4. Ignoring the academic side

A 4.0 GPA opens doors that a 4.4 forty time can't. Academic scholarships stack with athletic offers. Most families leave tens of thousands on the table here.

5. Not understanding the money

D1 full rides are rare outside football and basketball. D2, D3, and NAIA schools often offer better total packages when you factor in academic money, need-based aid, and cost of living. But most parents only chase D1 because they don't know the math.

If even one of these hit home — that's exactly why I built Parenting My Athlete. It's a private community where serious sports parents get weekly recruiting intel, training protocols, and nutrition science to give their kid every possible edge.

We're accepting founding members right now at a locked-in rate. The kind of families who join early are the ones who take this seriously.