Kids Aren’t Your Scorecard

Darrell Hay

Published on: 13/08/2026

A reflection on when pride in our kids becomes validation for us, and why the real measure of sports parenting is how we support their journey, not the level they reach.

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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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