This year 8,415,684 high school athletes will play sports across the country. Before It's Over, the game plan is simple. More This. Less That.
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More encouraging. Less criticizing.

More composure. Less outbursts.

More support. Less blame.

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More this. Less that. Before It’s Over, let’s focus on making more memories your athlete will want to look back on. Get the toolkit that includes:
  • Parent’s Guide To Making The Most Of High School Sports
    Explore practical, actionable strategies to support your athlete, align on goals, navigate meaningful conversations, and celebrate a memorable season.
  • How To Use Your Phone To Support Your Athlete
    Phones can serve as effective, intentional tools for parents and guardians to offer encouragement and support to their athletes, even amidst busy schedules or distance.
  • Before It’s Over Game Day Tips
    Parents/caregivers can contribute to a positive game day culture to ensure athletes will have fun and develop life skills to last well beyond their seasons.
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SEASONS WILL COME AND GO QUICKLY

Someday you’ll miss this.
Make sure your athlete does, too.

High school sports go by faster than anyone expects. One season you're tying their cleats, and the next you're watching them walk off the field for the last time. These are the days that shape not just athletes, but the people they become. Don't let the rush of practices, tournaments, and carpools crowd out the moment you're in.

Join the movement with NFHS and Positive Coaching Alliance and download the free toolkit to help you show up the right way – present, supportive, and intentional. Make these years count.
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Show up 
the right 
way for them

The practices. The games. The milestones. Before It's Over, let’s make sure we’re showing up the right way for our athletes. Provide the support and balance through every step of their experience. 

This time is fleeting

Not every athlete plays 4 years or experiences senior night.

Not every season
is perfect

Most athletes don't have a championship season, and that’s okay.

Sit back and 
enjoy the ride

The car rides. The sideline. The highs and lows. These are the days.

Keep yourself in-check

Encourage over criticize. Support over pressure. Presence over distractions.

Before the 
clock hits zero

High School sports won’t last forever and not every athlete plays four years. Before It’s Over, let’s focus on making more memories your athlete will want to look back on. Get the Before It’s Over toolkit, including:

  • No-Directions Cheering Resource
  • Parent/Caregiver Tips For Self-Care
  • Helping Your Athlete Who Is Lacking Playing Time
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About the movement

Sports give young people an opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships and discover what they’re capable of. But the experience isn’t shaped by athletes alone. 

Parents, coaches and other adults help create the environment around them—and small changes in how we show up can make a meaningful difference.

Before It’s Over is about helping parents, coaches and other adults show up in ways that matter. More encouragement. Less correction. More connection. Less pressure. More celebrating. Less criticizing. 

Through practical tips, tools and resources, we can all find more ways to support our athletes and help make high school sports an experience worth remembering.