Handle the moments
that matter most.
Without winging it.
Every parent knows the moments -- the night before, the car ride there, half-time after a rough first half. Most parents wing it. This course gives you a protocol for each one, practised before the pressure arrives.
- 6 video modules -- one for each pressure moment in youth sport
- 6 audio reminders -- 90 seconds each, played before the moment hits
- 6 protocol cards -- kit bag ready, one page per moment
- Parent workbook -- reflection and check-in after real games
- Instant access on purchase -- start before this weekend
You show up to every game.
But some moments still break you.
You know you're supposed to stay calm. You know the car ride home isn't the time for feedback. You know that half-time when they're crumbling isn't the moment to fix their technique.
But in the moment -- when the pressure spikes, when your child is struggling, when you can feel the whole thing unravelling -- the right response doesn't always come.
You say something you wish you hadn't. Or you say nothing and feel useless. Or you try to help and somehow make it worse.
It's not because you don't care. It's because nobody ever gave you a protocol for these moments. They just assumed you'd figure it out.
The Unshakeable Parent gives you the protocol for each pressure moment -- practised in advance, so it's already in your body when you need it.
Six pressure moments.
Six protocols. Zero winging it.
Each module covers one moment. Click to read what's inside.
Your child is anxious. They can't sleep. They're telling you they don't want to go. This module gives you the exact protocol for the evening before competition -- what to say, what not to say, and how to create calm without dismissing what they're feeling.
Twenty minutes in a car. Silence can feel wrong. Talking can create pressure. Most parents fill the space with encouragement that lands like expectation. This module shows you how to use the drive to settle, not activate.
You're watching them prepare. They look nervous. They're not moving like they normally do. The instinct to intervene, adjust, or remind is strong. This module teaches you the difference between presence and pressure -- and which one your child needs right now.
They've had a bad half. They're frustrated, defeated, or shut down. You have ten minutes and no idea what to say. This is the moment most parents get wrong. This module gives you a clear half-time protocol that doesn't fix, doesn't dismiss, and doesn't make it worse.
The penalty. The last quarter. The moment your child has been building toward. What you do from the sideline in the thirty seconds before -- your body language, your expression, your energy -- can either anchor them or unsettle them. This module teaches you how to hold steady when everything feels loud.
The most dangerous twenty minutes in youth sport. Win or lose, this is where parents do the most damage without meaning to. This module gives you the exact drive-home protocol -- what to say, when to say it, and how long to wait.
Everything in the course.
Short, practical, and built for real game-day conditions -- not ideal ones.
6 Video Modules
6 Audio Reminders
6 Protocol Cards
Parent Workbook
All Materials, Forever
Start Before This Weekend
Parents who've changed how they show up.
"Mick is very knowledgeable and fantastic to work with. After just one lesson, my 15-year-old daughter's running improved dramatically. Highly recommended."Nevenka L · Parent of a 15-year-old soccer player
"Mick's work with my son has been nothing short of amazing. His knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to understanding my son's individual needs have been outstanding."Grant F · Parent of an 18-year-old cricket player
"Mick has been amazing with my 10-year-old son's recovery. Thanks to him, my son is running comfortably and smoothly again. Appreciate his care and support."Joel B · Parent of a 10-year-old soccer player
"Each session was professional, supportive and effective. The change in how my son carries himself -- on and off the pitch -- has been remarkable."Melbourne parent · Son aged 14, soccer
TUP-specific testimonials will be added here as they come in.
Before you buy.
Six video modules, six 90-second audio reminders, six protocol cards, and a parent workbook. Each module covers one pressure moment in youth sport and gives you a specific, practised protocol for handling it. Instant digital access via Kajabi -- you can be inside within minutes of purchase.
The six moments apply to any situation where your child faces performance pressure -- school exams, music recitals, team tryouts, anything where the stakes feel high to them. The protocols work across all high-pressure contexts, not just sport.
The Unshakeable Kid ($47) is the foundational parent framework -- the Rescue/Push/Coach model for responding to struggle in everyday moments. The Unshakeable Parent ($79) is the applied, game-day version -- six specific protocols for the highest-pressure moments in youth sport. They complement each other perfectly. TUK is the foundation. TUP is the application.
Each video module is short -- designed to be watched, absorbed, and practised rather than studied. The audio reminders are 90 seconds each. You can go through the whole course in a single sitting, then return to individual modules before specific games or moments.
If you don't find the protocols immediately useful, reach out to mick@naturalbornrunning.com within 30 days and we'll sort it out.
The Unshakeable Parent
Questions? mick@naturalbornrunning.com