Full Court Dreams

🧠 Confidence Ain’t Given—It’s Earned One Play at a Time

by Stephen Quillens | Jul 29, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, coaching tips, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Sports, Youth Athlete mental skills, Youth Sports

By Coach Que | “Your kid doesn’t need hype. They need hard moments.” Every parent wants their athlete to feel confident.So you hype them up.You praise them.You tell them “You got this.” But the truth is—confidence ain’t given. It’s earned.And in youth...

Mental Training Over Skills: The Real Game-Changer

by Stephen Quillens | Jul 22, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, Coaching Strategies, coaching tips, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Sports, Youth Sports

By Coach Que Let’s be real—mental training for youth athletes is the missing piece. Every weekend I see it:A kid crosses up a cone Monday through Friday… but folds the second a coach yells at them.They got a trainer, they got a mixtape, they got new shoes—But they...

Girls’ Basketball Is Rising—But Are We Doing Enough?

by Stephen Quillens | Mar 30, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, Coaching Strategies, coaching tips, Parenting, Sports, Youth Sports

Girls’ Basketball is rising. Walk into any gym today and you’ll see it—girls are hooping harder than ever. The energy is real. From AAU tournaments to packed high school gyms to nationally televised college games, the momentum behind girls’ basketball is...

Youth Basketball Hijacked: Who’s Stealing the Game?

by Stephen Quillens | Feb 2, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Sports, Youth Sports

Is Youth Basketball Hijacked? The answer isn’t pretty. While parents and coaches chase scholarships and viral moments, systemic greed and shortcuts are robbing kids of the joy and growth sports should provide. This isn’t a game anymore—it’s a business. Let’s expose...

How Do Youth Sports Help Improve Social Skills?

by Stephen Quillens | Jan 19, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Sportsmanship, Team Building, Uncategorized, Youth Sports

Welcome to Underdawg’s Voice, where we shine a light on the transformative power of sports and the journey of underdogs. Whether you’re a young athlete, a supportive parent, or a dedicated coach, today we’re diving into a critical question: How do youth...

Why Do Kids Switch Teams in Youth Sports?

by Stephen Quillens | Jan 11, 2025 | Athlete Wellness, coaching tips, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Sports, Sportsmanship, Team Building, Youth Sports

When it comes to youth sports, one common question keeps coming up: Why do kids switch teams so often? As a coach and mentor, I’ve seen this happen repeatedly. Whether it’s frustration from parents, dissatisfaction from kids, or simply a desire for something...