Raising high-achieving teens is not about pushing harder—it’s about aligning better. We reveal how you can use coaching strategies that keep your teen motivated, connected, and resilient—even when the inevitable, emotional potholes appear. And teens face dozens of emotional potholes in an average school day. It's easy for them to get out of alignment quickly which in turn can create alignment problems with you as a parent.

We've faced this pothole/alignment issue as dads, coaches, and teachers. Let's take this whole pothole thing head on and explore some practical solutions that you can implement with your teen right away!

The Timestamps

00:00 Understanding Alignment in Relationships

03:03 Emotional Potholes and Their Impact

06:00 Navigating Values and Goals

08:17 The Importance of Check-Ins

11:07 Closing Thoughts on Alignment

Takeaways

-Alignment is crucial in relationships, not just for cars.

-Teens face bigger and faster emotional swings than parents.

-Parents and teens often share the same goals but can misalign.

-Emotional potholes knock teens out of their alignment.

-Values play a significant role in maintaining alignment with goals.

-Regular check-ins can help assess emotional states.

-Parents should focus on relationship value over achievement.

-Strong connection helps teens get back on track faster.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us: LinkedIn Steve Galley

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Click here to pick up our 100% Free Thinking Tool: The Question Only Conversation. Give it a whirl today and watch your relationship with your teen athlete or performer trend upward!

-Nate & Steve

If you’ve ever felt your heart race while watching your teen compete or perform, you’re not alone. We’ve been there—sitting in the stands, palms sweaty, wondering if I’ve done enough to prepare them for this moment. We've also been a little shaky at times before an crucial conversation or uncomfortable situation.

Confidence as a parent isn’t something we’re born with—it’s something we intentionally build. In this episode,we use the metaphor of a pre-flight checklist to shifting from "parenting" to “coaching.” You’ll discover how to prepare for high-pressure moments so you can show up calm, ready, and modeling confidence your teen can mirror. Let's go Most Valuable Parents!

The Timestamps!

00:00 The Confidence Question

02:31 Building Confidence Through Evidence

05:13 The Role of Systems in Parenting

08:02 Shifting from Parenting to Coaching

11:21 Preparing for High-Pressure Moments

Takeaways

-Confidence comes from doing and having evidence of success.

-Build a "pre-flight checklist" to prepare for parenting challenges.

-Shifting from parenting to coaching can enhance confidence in both parents and teens.

-High performance habits can help parents feel more confident in their roles.

-It's important for parents to recognize their own high-pressure moments.

-Asking great questions can help parents coach teens effectively.

-Confidence needs to be continuously cultivated.

-Parents should model preparation for high-pressure situations to their kids.

-Feeling nervous while watching kids perform is common and can be managed.

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We're also posting valuable content on LinkedIn. Please follow us and connect with us: LinkedIn Steve Galley

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Click here to pick up our 100% Free Thinking Tool: The Question Only Conversation. Give it a whirl today and watch your relationship with your teen athlete or performer trend upward!

-Nate & Steve

What is the most important relationship? We've got our answer. Do you have your answer? We won't really fight you over this, but we absolutely, positively believe it is the parent-teen relationship. And...parenting a teen athlete or performer isn’t just another stage of life—it’s a high-stakes job with an expiration date!

Let's get real about what it takes to win in this short window of time that you get with your high achieving teen. If you're tired of your traditional parenting tactics that fall flat, you’re going to want to hear how coaching can change everything—especially implementing the high performance habit of influence.

The Timestamps!

00:00 The Most Important Relationship in the World

03:26 Identity Development in Adolescence

06:18 Modeling Behavior and Future Relationships

09:15 The Role of Influence in Parenting

12:14 Emotional Regulation and Vulnerability

13:47 Growth Mindset and Parental Growth

Hey there Most Valuable Parents! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on YouTube. We can also be found on the other usual places you get your podcasts like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

New episodes drop every MONDAY.

We would be most grateful if you would SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel where our unique show for parents of teen athletes and performers resides. The name of our podcast is the same name as our YouTube channel: The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast!

We also are posting valuable content on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-galley/

And, there’s more–there always isn't there?! If you’ve read this far you probably are totally nerdy and giddy about helping teen athletes and performers to excel. Click here to pick up our 100% Free Thinking Tool: The Question Only Conversation. Give it a whirl today and watch your relationship with your teen athlete or performer trend upward!

-Nate & Steve