Your child made the team — you celebrated, wrote the check, and now you’re wondering: “What did we just sign up for?”

They Made the Team… Now What? is the honest, no-fluff guide every club sports parent needs. Written by longtime coach and author John Dillard, this book dives deep into the real world of youth and club sports — the money, the mindset, the car-ride conversations, and the fine line between supporting your player and accidentally driving them crazy.

Every weekend, parents sit in the stands trying to figure out their role—cheering, worrying, analyzing, and sometimes hurting more than their kids do. We love them so much that we forget they need space to grow. This book is a mirror for every parent walking that fine line between wanting the best and being the best support.

Inside you’ll discover:

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• How to survive the financial, emotional, and time investment of club sports
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• The truth about playing time, politics, and communication with coaches
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• How to help your athlete build resilience, confidence, and joy
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• What parents often do wrong (and how to fix it without guilt)
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• When to step in — and when to let go
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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I helping or hurting?” this book was written for you. With real talk, real stories, and hard-earned perspective, Dillard gives parents the insight, humor, and heart needed to survive — and actually enjoy — the journey every sports family takes.

Whether your player is just starting club sports or chasing a college scholarship, They Made the Team… Now What? will help you keep perspective, protect your relationship, and enjoy the ride. You don’t need to be a perfect parent — just one who shows up with love, awareness, and the right mindset.

Because the goal isn’t raising the best athlete.

It’s raising a strong, confident, and happy young adult.