Dealing with parents can often be a challenging aspect of the job. However, it's crucial to recognize the potential benefits of cultivating positive relationships with parents. By changing our mindset, investing time upfront, staying connected with parents throughout the year, and establishing healthy boundaries, coaches can create a more supportive and harmonious environment for both athletes and parents. In this episode, we discuss all of those benefits with JP Nerbun, a coach, consultant, and author of the book The Sports Parent Solution: Proven Strategies for Transforming Parents from Obstacles to Allies. Show Notes: Background and Motivation for Writing the Book Challenges with Parents in Coaching Impact of Changing Approach with Parents Shifting Mindset in Coaching Relationship with Parents Building Relationships with Parents Preseason Parent Meeting Strategies Engaging Parents in Team Experiences Establishing Parent Standards Involving Assistant Coaches in Parent Engagement Follow JP Nerbun on Twitte/X @JpNerbun. Additional JP Nerbun Episode: Creating a Culture System Order Your Copy of The Sports Parent Solution: Proven Strategies for Transforming Parents from Obstacles to Allies. Thank you for supporting our partners: Learn More about Playbook Clinics: Playbook Clinics is a new coaching clinic series, reimagined from the ground up. Playbook organizes a Convening Panel of coaches in the region, asks them what they want to talk about, and who they want to hear from. Check them out at www.playbookclinics.com, get your staff registered, and use the code “Keith” to save $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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