The L3 Blog

Building Leaders for Life Through Sports

How to Raise Confident, Motivated Kids (or Coach them up)

 

Tip 1: Wins Along the Way. 

Get clear on the big dreams, and then celebrate small achievements along the way. Celebrate effort, celebrate thoughtful debates even when you don't agree. As long as it moves the needle in achieving the dream, living their legacy, and positive...

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Embracing Change Like a Champ

One of the fastest ways to build confidence is to pursue mastery in: Embracing Change. Research shows us that the most successful leaders are exceptional in navigating change. The happiest people are great at it too. So what does that have to do with building confidence? Let’s discuss:

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Legacy Leadership Replay

What an absolute JOY it was to see you and share with you all during our Legacy Leadership session this week! If you were unable to attend live, we got you! Here's the replay. Don't forget:

Share your LPs with us on social. You have such great wisdom!!!

If you found value in this session and it...

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3 Pillars of Legacy Leadership

Our leadership strategies are anchored in 3 foundational pillars. These 3 pillars are at the core of everything we teach at L3, so you'll grow fond of these pillars as you learn with us. Whether you are leading as a parent, a coach, a teammate, or a CEO of your own company… the...

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Why Your Kid's Grades Don't Matter

Sure, a great report card is...well, great. But let's talk about when the report card is less than perfect (that's most of us).

Straight forward: The grades do not matter. If that sounds crazy to you... I'm about to reveal why they don't matter and how you can shift your parenting style in a way...

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The Truth About Dropping Them Off To College
 

A word of encouragement for everyone who is about to move your child into college for the first time... (or second... third... fourth time)

This was originally written in 2018, before we thought about pandemics and shutdowns. Now that the world is different, we all have a...

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The Hard Truth About Being “That Parent” ...or “That Coach”
An article inspired by many true stories, and coach conversations we’ll never tell you about. It was originally written for our cheer and dance families, but it applies to all youth sport experiences.

Important to Know: Some of the greatest coaches in all of youth sports are quitting...

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