How is Skye Eddy making the youth sports sideline a better place?
Anyone who has ever attended a youth sports game knows that the sideline can be a pretty intense place. Emotions often run high as parents, coaches, and young athletes strive for results and recognition. However, player development and a healthy motivational climate are often sacrificed as a result.
My guest in this episode, Skye Eddy, is the founder of the Soccer Parenting Association. Skye is a former professional soccer player, collegiate All-American goalkeeper, licensed coach, and most importantly, a soccer parent. Over the past eight years, her mission has been inspiring young athletes by empowering parents.
In Episode 52, Skye shares her aim of making youth sports sidelines healthier by arming parents with information that allows them to be their best.
So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Skye Eddy?
My biggest takeaway is that establishing clear boundaries is critical in order for healthy youth sport relationships to exist. Youth sport athletes are most likely to reach their potential if adults clearly understand their proper role in the athlete’s development process.
My suggestion to parents is seek out education in order to perform at your best as a sports parent. It may be cliche, but knowledge is indeed power.
I want to thank Skye for her kind generosity and the wisdom she shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.
You can learn more about Skye and the Soccer Parenting Association by visiting their website at https://soccerparenting.com and on social media @SoccerParenting.
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Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 53!