The 22 Hour Rule: Why Parents Shape Player Development More Than Coaches

The 22 Hour Rule: Why Parents Shape Player Development More Than Coaches

Darrell Hay
Published on: 26/04/2026

Coaches get players for two hours a day. The other 22 shape mindset, accountability, communication, and growth. Great development starts at home.

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