The Confident Athlete Blueprint: What to Say (and Never Say) After Games
The 7-Scenario Script Guide That Transforms Post-Game Conversations and Builds Unshakeable Confidence in Your High School Athlete
Stop Accidentally Crushing Your Athlete's Confidence
You love your athlete. You want to support them. But sometimes the car ride home after a tough game feels like walking through a minefield.
"How'd you play?" "Why didn't you...?" "I saw that mistake in the third quarter..."
These well-meaning questions can shut your athlete down, damage their confidence, and create distance in your relationship.
Here's What High School Athletes Really Need to Hear
Research from sports psychology shows that what you say in the first 24 hours after competition has a massive impact on your athlete's confidence, resilience, and love for their sport.
But most parents have no idea what to say—or worse, they say things that unintentionally hurt.
Introducing: The Confident Athlete Blueprint
A research-backed, plug-and-play script guide that gives you the exact words to say in the 7 most critical sports parenting moments.
Inside this 15-page guide, you'll get:
✅ The Post-Game Reset Script — Use this 3-sentence framework tonight to transform tense car rides into meaningful connections
✅ 7 Complete Scenario Scripts — Word-for-word guidance for after bad games, bench time, mistakes, comparison moments, tough coaching, and when your athlete wants to quit
✅ The "Toxic vs. Transformative" Quick Reference — A cheat sheet of what NOT to say + what to say instead (keep this in your car!)
✅ 50+ Growth-Focused Questions — Stop interrogating, start connecting with these proven conversation starters
✅ The Science Behind the Scripts — Research from Carol Dweck, Jim Afremow, and leading sports psychologists on why these approaches work
✅ Age-Appropriate Language Guide — Adjusted scripts for high school athletes specifically
✅ The 24-Hour Agreement Template — Co-create boundaries with your athlete for when/how you discuss performance
Why This Works
This isn't fluff. This is tested, proven, research-backed language used by mental performance coaches with elite athletes—simplified for everyday sports parents.
Created by Leslie Huntington, NFCA Hall of Fame Head Coach (UW-Eau Claire) and Certified Mental Performance Coach with 25+ years working with athletes and parents.
What Parents Are Saying:
"I used the Post-Game Reset Script after my son's basketball game Friday night. For the first time in MONTHS, he actually talked to me about the game instead of giving one-word answers. This guide is a game-changer." — Mike T., Basketball Parent
"My daughter opened up for the first time about her struggles with playing time. The scripts gave me the confidence to have that conversation without making it worse." — Jennifer L., Volleyball Parent
Here's What You'll Be Able to Do After Reading This Guide:
🎯 Navigate post-game conversations without saying the wrong thing
🎯 Build your athlete's confidence instead of accidentally tearing it down
🎯 Help them process tough moments (bad games, mistakes, bench time) without rescuing or lecturing
🎯 Create deeper connection and trust with your high school athlete
🎯 Know exactly what to say when they compare themselves to teammates
🎯 Support them through adversity while teaching resilience
This Is for You If:
- Your athlete shuts down after tough games
- You feel like you're walking on eggshells around sports conversations
- You want to support them but don't know what to say
- The car ride home after games is tense and awkward
- Your athlete struggles with confidence or comparison
- You're tired of guessing what will help vs. hurt
Investment: Just $7
That's less than a coffee.
For the price of a latte, you get immediate access to scripts, strategies, and science-backed approaches that can transform your relationship with your athlete and their confidence in their sport.
No fluff. No theory. Just proven scripts you can use THIS WEEKEND.
🎁 BONUS: QR Quick-Reference Card
You'll also get a printable quick-reference card with the most important scripts—perfect for keeping in your car or taking pictures of for your phone.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
If you don't find immediate value in this guide, I'll refund your $7—no questions asked. But I'm confident you'll use these scripts this weekend and see a difference right away.
FAQs:
Q: Is this only for parents of high school athletes? A: While this guide is optimized for high school athletes, the scripts work for athletes ages 12-18. The principles apply across ages with minor adjustments.
Q: What if my athlete plays multiple sports? A: Perfect! These scripts are sport-agnostic—they work for any competitive sport.
Q: Is this a physical product? A: No, this is a digital PDF guide you'll receive immediately after purchase. You can print it or keep it on your phone.
Q: What format is this? A: This is a professionally designed 15-page PDF with printable resources, checklists, and quick-reference cards.
Created by Leslie Huntington NFCA Hall of Fame Coach | Certified Mental Performance Coach | 25+ Years Working with Athletes & Families