Raising a Leader in Cleats

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This guide was created for the parents who want to show up with presence, not pressure. Written by Division I athlete and coach Leanne Matthews, the Softball Parent Guide blends personal experience with practical insight to help you support your daughter through every phase of her softball journey.

Inside, you’ll find tools to help you respond to the ups and downs, build her confidence, handle team dynamics, and stay grounded through the pressure of tryouts, recruiting, and burnout. This isn’t about being the perfect parent—it’s about being her steady voice, her safe space, and her biggest believer.

Perfect for parents of softball athletes ages 8 to 18.

Includes

• 21 full-color pages

• Real scripts and reflection questions

• Weekly confidence check-ins

• Recruiting email templates

• Burnout recovery timeline

• Printable PDF for easy access on the go

This guide was created for the parents who want to show up with presence, not pressure. Written by Division I athlete and coach Leanne Matthews, the Softball Parent Guide blends personal experience with practical insight to help you support your daughter through every phase of her softball journey.

Inside, you’ll find tools to help you respond to the ups and downs, build her confidence, handle team dynamics, and stay grounded through the pressure of tryouts, recruiting, and burnout. This isn’t about being the perfect parent—it’s about being her steady voice, her safe space, and her biggest believer.

Perfect for parents of softball athletes ages 8 to 18.

Includes

• 21 full-color pages

• Real scripts and reflection questions

• Weekly confidence check-ins

• Recruiting email templates

• Burnout recovery timeline

• Printable PDF for easy access on the go

Table of Contents with Page Numbers

1. Understanding Her Development (Pages 1–5)

What she needs mentally, emotionally, and physically at every stage

How her confidence shifts

What her behavior is really telling you

2. Communicating Effectively Through Ups and Downs (Pages 6–7)

What to say after a game

How to listen when she shuts down

When to be a coach, and when to be her calm

3. Confidence Killers and Builders (Pages 8–9)

How to build lasting self-belief

What unintentionally chips away at her confidence

A 5-day action plan to support her

4. Navigating Team Dynamics, Playing Time, and Tryouts (Pages 10–11)

How to respond to benching or drama

Support strategies that build leadership and resilience

Guided worksheet to help her shift focus and reflect

5. Fueling Performance (Page 12)

Simple fueling tips for energy and recovery

What to pack, what to say, and how to keep food stress low

6. Social Media, Recruiting, and Modern Exposure (Pages 13–14)

How social media affects her confidence

What college coaches really look for

Recruiting tips and email script included

7. Supporting Without Pressure (Pages 15–18)

How to recognize burnout early

What to do when she’s mentally drained

4-week reset timeline to help her recover

8. College Conversations and Real Expectations (Pages 19–21)

How to talk about college without pressure

What to say if she’s unsure about playing

How to support her even if she chooses a different path