2. Coaches who demoralize f and bully. There are more wonderful coaches than those who do damage, but it would be naive to expect all coaches to have your child's psychological interests at heart. Too often a win-at-all-costs mentality devastates young athletes. Be on the lookout for behaviors that humiliate your child. Does the coach rant and rave 2 at games? Call out and embarrass players? The best coaches inspire through positive reinforcement and role modeling, not harassment and bullying (5) 3. Delusions that sport will provide college scholarships. Too many parents believe that their child is destined to receive a Division 1 college scholarship. This is aking to playing the lottery:Don't bank on it.Putting all your eggs in the sports basket is misguided and dangerous for your child's emotional well-being. In addition to the statistical improbability, there is a strong chance that an athlete will face a sport-ending injury or simply burn out. Make sure that your athlete has other interests and doesn't believe that sports are the only route to success. 4. Strained relationships with over-invested parents. Have you ever said Guiding Questions The author says adults should __ A financially invest in their child's athletic career. B advise coaches on how to support youth. C not become too invested in winning. D not allow youth to accept losing.