E136 | Dealing With Pushy Sport Parents

Published: Nov. 2, 2020, 6 a.m.

We\u2019ve all experienced the individual that\u2019s a little overzealous or involved when it comes to their child\u2019s sport. Whether you\u2019re a coach or fellow parent, how do you deal with this person? Is it possible to have productive conversations and change their behavior? Is it even worth our time? The answer to these questions is (in most cases) a resounding yes. It just requires some extra research, tact and self (yes, self) awareness.\xa0\nIn this episode, I\u2019ll give you practical tips for:\nRecognizing the fundamental attribution error when addressing parents \nAsking better questions to understand their behavior\nWhen, where and how to have the hard conversation\nAchieving a productive result by making them part of the process\nEffectively dealing with pushy sport parents comes back to the principles of\xa0Research, Relate and Reframe - the same ones I write about in my book, Conscious Coaching. If you haven\u2019t picked up your copy you can do so by\xa0clicking here!\xa0\nFor more on having hard conversations, generating better buy-in and tailoring your message to the person you\u2019re dealing with, check out our online course,\xa0Bought In.\xa0\nJoin Our Coalition Mentoring Program\xa0here\nFollow me on social media:\nVia Instagram:\xa0@coach_BrettB\nVia Twitter:\xa0@coach_BrettB\nSubscribe to my YouTube channel\xa0here\nLearn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At:\xa0www.ArtofCoaching.com