Daniel Reasoner

Your focus is like your faucet... Leaky

Multitasking is not for real. You're just switching tasks... But badly

In a world drowning in information, the ability to pay attention is paramount.

From anxious to anchored—sometimes it just takes one breath.

Hebrews 6:19 — “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Teach your athlete to anchor their identity in Christ, not the scoreboard. When they do, the outcome won’t shake their peace.

Ever seen your athlete fall apart after one mistake? Confidence dips. Focus slips. The game unravels. It’s not a talent problem—it’s a state-of-mind problem. 🧵

The car ride home shouldn’t be a press conference. Young athletes need support more than critique. Here are 3 phrases every kid should hear: 1. “I love watching you play.” 2. “I believe in you.” 3. “Do your best.” Simple words. Big impact. Here are 7 more…

Too many kids are struggling in youth sports. Not because of the game. Because of the adults. I wrote this for the well-meaning parents who might not realize they're doing more harm than good. Coaches... feel free to share it. 📸 “Parents Who Hurt More Than Help”

Tryouts may decide a team for this moment, but not your worth for eternity

The best in the world? They’re not superhuman. They still get nervous. They still doubt. But they’ve learned to navigate those moments instead of getting swallowed by them. Mental performance isn’t something you have. It’s something you build.

I was talking youth sports last night, and a listener sent this in on the text line. Makes you think!

A priest in 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇪, got tired of listening to people explain why they don't go to Mass on Sundays. He wrote this in the bulletin…

How you perform on the field does not dictate who you are

Kids who receive good parenting go on to become mentally strong athletes. As a parent, you lay the foundation for your child’s mindset and character. If you want your children to succeed in sports and in life, you need to provide them with love, support, and discipline.

I literally ran myself into the ground in high school playing sports. You can read the full story over at: aboveperformance.substack.com

Being a sports parent is hard. But the goal isn’t to control the journey, it’s to support it. Here are 8 ways to be an MVP: Most Valuable Parent.

You are more than a statistic. As a teen, dealing with a serious injury that kept me from playing the sport I loved for a time was a hard blow. As an adult, I know more now. Remind your loved ones that they are loved by you and by God regardless of their performance.

The best players don’t just work hard. They are coachable. That mindset is instilled young. If your players are like this, then help them build on top of it. 5 ways to try and increase that “coachability” in your players👇