by Amy Bryant | Aug 31, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, College Athletics Recruiting
Dear Coach Bryant, My son runs cross country and recently told us he wants to quit. He’s a sophomore in high school and has always been active, but he says he’s just not enjoying it anymore. I don’t want to force him to keep going if his heart’s not in it, but I also...
by Amy Bryant | Aug 18, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast
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...
by Amy Bryant | Aug 4, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, College Athletics Recruiting
Dear Coach Bryant, My son is about to start his freshman year playing water polo in college, and I’m excited for him—but also a nervous wreck. He’s going to be juggling a rigorous academic load, intense training, and trying to earn playing time on a very competitive...
by Amy Bryant | Jul 28, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast
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...
by Amy Bryant | Jul 14, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Podcast
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...
