There are no 10yr old champs

Think Your Child Is Talented?

You’ve got a young athlete who’s “the best on the team.”
You’re dreaming big—college scholarship, pro career, Olympic medals.

You say:

“We don’t want to push her, we just want her to be the best she can be.”

But here’s the truth behind that line:

You’re already pushing.
You’re already measuring.
And you’re probably focusing on the wrong things.

There Are No 10-Year-Old Champions

What looks like talent at 8 or 10 often isn’t talent at all.
It might just be early physical maturity—or the result of extra training time.

Meanwhile, many world-class athletes?
They were average as kids.

Why? Because development isn’t linear.
Kids grow, mature, and learn at different speeds.
And obsessing over early success often leads to burnout—not brilliance.

The Real Risk

Focusing too much on performance too early can:

Kill motivation
Damage confidence
Destroy enjoyment
And ultimately drive your child away from sport

What Actually Builds Future Champions?

Not goals. Not trophies. Not hours of training.
But qualities like:

Independence
Resilience
Problem-solving
Love of the game

These are the habits that turn kids into great athletes later—when it matters.

Shift the Focus

Stop measuring talent. Start noticing character.
Praise effort and attitude, not stats or wins.
Let them lead. Let them pack the bag, show up, take ownership.
Support, don’t steer. Be their biggest fan—not their manager.
Normalize failure. Missed goals, lost games, and forgotten gear are all part of learning.
Ask better questions. Not “Did you win?” but “What did you learn?”
Build lifelong habits. Focus on self-discipline, curiosity, and consistency.