Free Soccer Parent Playbook
Youth soccer should build confidence — not burnout.
This free playbook shows you how to support your athlete in a way that builds self-trust and long-term love for the game.
DEAR PROUD SOCCER PARENT,
Have you ever replayed a game in your head on the drive home… wondering what you should say — or not say?
You care deeply.
You invest time, energy, travel, money, and your whole heart.
But somewhere along the way, youth soccer can start to feel stressful instead of joyful.
Confidence wobbles.
Conversations get quiet.
Eye rolls become more common.
And you start to wonder:
“Am I helping… or making it harder?”
You are not alone.
WHAT THIS PLAYBOOK HELPS WITH
Inside This Free Guide, You’ll Discover:
What to say (and what not to say) after games
How your role naturally changes as your athlete grows
The #1 mistake parents unintentionally make after age 9
How to protect your child’s confidence — even during tough seasons
Signs your athlete may be feeling too much pressure or burnout
WHAT I’VE LEARNED COACHING ATHLETES (AND PARENTS)
As a Certified Mental Performance Coach and former U.S. National Team player, I’ve seen firsthand how early pressure can either build resilience — or quietly steal joy.
I’ve coached high school athletes who stopped shooting because they were afraid of disappointing their parents.
I’ve also watched young players thrive when their parents learned how to shift from “sideline coach” to “steady support.”
This playbook was created so your child can:
• Keep loving the game
• Build confidence that lasts
• Develop mental toughness in a healthy way
And so you can feel confident in your role, too.
– Robyn Kenney
Founder, Mindfulness Athletics
