This isn’t about being passive. It’s about being present. Your child’s coach can push them—that’s their job. Your job is different. You are their mirror. They look to you to know who they are. If you’re focused on potential, resilience, and initiative, they will begin to define themselves that way too. And when they believe they’re already whole—not lacking, not broken, not needing to prove something—they’ll compete with more joy, more freedom, and ironically, more success. That’s why inside the CP Portal, we don’t just train athletes—we train the ecosystem around them. Your belief is a silent coaching cue. So hold the standard by holding the space. No comparisons, no expectations—just deep recognition of the young person in front of you who is evolving, moment by moment. That’s real progress. That’s the real win. If you're interested in how this applies specifically to you, book your Interview Call with Senior CP Coach Tim.