The Car Ride Home

The ride home after a game can either be a safe space or a pressure cooker for young athletes. This module helps parents rethink that moment, understand its psychological impact, and learn how to make it a time of affirmation and trust — not interrogation or critique.

Key Themes:

• Why the car ride home feels like a “jail cell” to kids

• The long-term effect of post-game pressure

• What to say (and not say) after a tough performance