In youth sports, the most valuable players aren’t just the athletes—they’re the parents who learn, adapt, and grow alongside their children. Wisest LearnersⓇ: Guiding Your Child’s Athletic Journey, written by Coach Alex Compton and Coach Kevin Dalafu—who have over a decade of experience in coaching, parenting, and education—revolutionizes sports parenting by shifting the focus from merely winning games to achieving the bigger goal: raising resilient, confident athletes while becoming more insightful parents.
As Coach Alex emphasizes in this book:

“Shared experiences bind teams and communities, and the growth within each practice, each game, and every season is invaluable. When parents focus on key concepts—like building character, supporting their child’s effort, and celebrating progress rather than perfection—the athletic journey becomes richer and more meaningful for everyone involved.”

Drawing from years of experience on the court, on the sidelines, in educational leadership, and in parenting, Coach Alex Compton and his co-author, Coach Kevin Dalafu, provide evidence-based strategies and real-world examples to help parents navigate the complex youth sports landscape with wisdom and purpose.

Written for parents who understand and are open to discovering that their own growth directly impacts their child’s success, this book provides the framework for becoming not just a better sports parent but a wiser one. So whether you’re new to sports parenting or a seasoned veteran, you’ll discover how to support your athlete-child’s development while cultivating life skills far beyond the field.