Make Sports Fun Again

A resource for building a better team culture, one car ride at a time.

THE CAR RIDE HOME

And Other Critical Moments in Youth Sports

By Mike Bergstrom

The Two Crises in Youth Sports

The Unseen Burden: Officials Are Walking Away

As a coach or club official, you know the game doesn't end when the final whistle blows. You spend countless hours teaching skills and strategy, but a crisis is happening on the sidelines and in the car.

The reality is, the behavior of parents and spectators is creating a serious problem for everyone involved. According to studies from sports officials' associations and youth sports organizations, 80% of referees quit after just two years, citing verbal abuse from parents and coaches as the number one reason.

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The Player Crisis

And perhaps not coincidentally, 70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13.

The link is undeniable. The parent-player and parent-official dynamic is the single biggest factor in youth athlete burnout and the decline of the game we all love. You can't control it on the field, but you can empower your parents with a resource that changes everything.

Empower Your Team's Parents

Transforming the Game, One Car Ride at a Time

What if you could give parents a simple, non-judgmental resource that helps them make sports more enjoyable for their kids and fosters respect for everyone on the field?

This book is not a 'how-to' guide for parents. It's an introspective, heartfelt look at the youth sports experience, written to help parents learn from one man's mistakes. It is a powerful tool you can use to:

Improve Parent-Coach Communication
Reduce Player Dropout
Build a More Positive Team Culture
Boost Player Confidence and Enjoyment
Foster Respect for Officials and Opponents

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Coaches Are Transforming Their Teams

"I've never learned as much about the human dynamics of coaching as I did from Mike. His experience as an athlete, coach, parent, and grandparent make him the perfect author. This book's wisdom and humility will make you a better coach."

David Brown, M.Ed., CSCS
Youth Soccer Coach