TRUSTING THE PROCESS

TRUSTING THE PROCESS

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents follows Amy and Keenan Hickton as they explore how parental support rooted in trust, humility, and awareness can unlock an athlete’s full potential. Keenan reflects on how his own parents supported his late...
TRUSTING THE PROCESS

DOUBLE VISION

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Gustavus Adolphus head coach Tommy Valentini, who shares the powerful story behind his team’s NCAA doubles national championship—one rooted in culture, gratitude, and perspective. Tommy highlights...
TRUSTING THE PROCESS

THE GREATEST CHARITY IN THE WORLD

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Kirk Wagner, who shares the story of his journey from a soccer-playing son of German immigrants to a high school coach in Atlanta, weaving in lessons from his professional playing days in Germany and his...
TRUSTING THE PROCESS

BLINDERS BLOCK YOU FROM THE BLESSINGS

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Olympian and educator Steve Brown. He shares the incredible story of how sport shaped his identity—from a fearful 10-year-old in D.C. to representing Trinidad in the Olympic Games. Steve reflects on...
TRUSTING THE PROCESS

CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE

Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Kevin Ye, who discussed the importance of instilling life values like hard work and teamwork in young athletes. He emphasizes the need for perspective, noting that sports should be enjoyable and not...