Welcome to the “Metheny Manifesto” episode, where we learn that the only thing parents should be yelling from the sidelines is… nothing! The main lesson? Don’t be “that parent” screaming at your kid to “rebound!” or “shoot!”—especially if your kid’s underwater at a swim meet and can’t hear you anyway. The Metheny Manifesto, written by a former pro baseball player turned Little League coach, went viral for telling parents to zip it and let the kids play. Turns out, kids just want their parents to show up, not show off their coaching skills (or their creative cursing). In short: cheer, don’t coach, and save the post-game analysis for the saints.There are several helpful things you can do to support your athlete. Listen in for tips!Show Notes:Published Sunday, September 7, 2025 The Matheny Manifesto:https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS875US875&q=matheny+manifesto&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjci6bL3MKPAxUYTDABHRAnDJMQ7xYoAHoECEgQAQ&biw=1314&bih=1166&dpr=2Glory Stories at Holy Heroes https://holyheroes.com/collections/glory-stories?srsltid=AfmBOopeG_rrIFAyoF6WRWMwbRAnFUWL8JRKOmfZpmGEe2FucCA9AsVlListen to Episode 7 for more on Growth Mindset. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!https://maevejemison.com/Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:https://www.amazon.com/Home-Where-Truth-Should-Homeschool/dp/B0CSWJ2QXC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705863918&sr=8-1

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