Hey Parents!

Got an ambitious athlete? 

Ever felt like there’s just too much coming at you?

Between WhatsApp groups, work deadlines, the school calendar, traffic updates, bills, and the endless list of “quick things” you need to remember — your head’s already full before your day really starts.

Now, imagine you’re 15 years old. You’ve got:

• The same noisy environment you’re in (and sometimes more)

  
  
  
  

• School assignments, tests, and sport commitments

  
  
  
  

• Social media that never sleeps

  
  
  
  

• The subtle (or not-so-subtle) expectations from teachers, coaches, and yes… parents

  
  
  
  

By the time many athletes arrive at training, their mental and emotional energy is already half-spent.

And that’s before they’ve even done the warm-up.

I get it, as parents, we want to help. 

We guide, we assist, we suggest, we share “interesting” videos or articles, we pass along tips we’ve read online, and sometimes we throw in a “when I was your age” for good measure.

But here’s the thing — even the most well-intentioned advice can sometimes add to the overload.

It’s not because your ideas aren’t valuable (they often are!). It’s because your athlete is already managing so much input that even small additions can tip them closer to overwhelm.

Think about your own tolerance levels at the end of a long day.

When your energy tank is empty, patience is low, and someone tries to explain a complex process to you… how well does that go? Exactly.

And Let’s Be Honest…

Even by sending you this email, I’m technically adding to the pile of things to read, process, and maybe overthink.

(Yes, the irony is not lost on me. I promise I’m laughing with you, not at you.)

The truth is, our world is in a constant fight for our attention. Every platform, notification, and “breaking news” update is competing for our mental space. And without boundaries and filtering tools, both adults and teens end up exhausted, scattered, and short-tempered — especially with the people closest to them.

The solution isn’t to stop caring or sharing.

It’s to be intentional. To train the mind (just like we train the body) to filter the noise, protect focus, and save our best energy for the things that truly matter.

How We Work on This in Complete Athlete

In the Complete Athlete Program, we give athletes the skills to:

• Set boundaries that protect their focus and recovery

  
  
  
  

• Filter out distractions that drain their mental energy

  
  
  
  

• Stay mindful in the moment, even under pressure

  
  
  
  

• Keep their attention on their Goal Stack, so they can choose what gets their energy

  
  
  
  

When parents understand what their athletes are experiencing — and how they can support without overloading — the whole environment shifts for the better.

Performance improves, communication gets easier, and family life feels less like a constant juggling act.

Thank you for everything you already do to support your athlete.

Sometimes the best way to help them is to give them the space, tools, and mental breathing room to perform and grow — both in sport and in life.

Warm regards,

Tracey

P.S. If you want to know more about the Complete Athlete tools we’re teaching right now, just reach out or comment below. — I’m happy to share.