We’ve all seen them, haven’t we?  Those parents who care WAY too much about how their child is doing in sports.  They take out a second mortgage and blow through their family’s savings just to keep their kid on select/travel teams.  They yell at the refs, the coach, and their kid.  You would think their entire self-worth hinged on whether their child plays well and wins the game…hmmm.  I wonder… Listen in this week as Josh and Jimmy get the signal, step up to the plate, and discuss The Push.  Parents and sports.  Play ball!!

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Warning Signs of The Push

1. Parent getting their own need for self-worth through their child’s sport performance.  
2. Year-round, non-stop sports.  One long, never ending season
3. Year-round specialization.  Tommy John surgery for high schoolers. 
4. All other aspect of family life takes a back seat 
5. Do you care more than your child who is actually playing the sport?
6. ****Anger at child’s performance****

Solution for the Push:

1. Define Success
2. Let the child lead. Brad McCoy
3. Teach your child to try hard, work hard, practice hard, and play hard.  Col. 3:23, “All like doing it for Christ.”

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