Bench Yourself, Boost Their Game

How to Stop Over-Coaching, Start Supporting, and Be the Support System They Actually Need to Thrive Struggling to support your athlete without stepping on the coach’s toes? Wondering if you're helping... or accidentally hurting their confidence?You're not alone — and you’re in the right place. Written by Coach Lyric, former collegiate athlete, certified educator, and founder of Game Day Athletics, this digital playbook is your real-talk guide to parenting in youth sports without the pressure, guilt, or guesswork. 👀 Inside This Game-Changing Guide: How to support your athlete without becoming their agent When to step in, when to step back — and what to say after a tough game The 3 most damaging parent types (and how to fix it if you're one of them) Real advice from a coach who’s been the athlete and now trains them daily Bonus Tools: Printable game day affirmations, conversation starters, and more 🎯 Built For: Parents of athletes (Grades 5–12) First-time sports parents