The Parent Edge

How to Coach Yourself So You Can Confidently Support Your Athlete

By: Chad Hermansen

Narrated by: Chad Hermansen

Behind every athlete is a parent quietly coaching themselves through the highs and lows. This book is for them.

In The Parent Edge, former MLB player and certified mindset coach Chad Hermansen delivers a practical and heartfelt guide for parents navigating the emotional rollercoaster of youth sports. Drawing on his own experience as a pro athlete, father of four, and mental performance coach, Chad shares the single most powerful tool he’s ever learned, the CTFAR self-coaching model and teaches parents how to use it to shift from reactive to intentional.

This book will help you:

• Understand how your thoughts impact your athlete’s performance
• Respond with calm confidence instead of stress or shame
• Stay connected with your child—even after a tough game
• Parent with presence, not pressure

Filled with relatable stories, simple mindset models, and actionable exercises, The Parent Edge isn’t about raising perfect athletes. It’s about raising confident kids who feel safe to fail, grow, and lead on and off the field.

Whether your child is aiming for the pros or simply building character through sports, this book will help you become the grounded, growth-minded parent they need most.

©2025 Chad Hermansern (P)2025 Chad Hermansen

Competitive parents, you need to hear this

Great audiobook and easy listen. It’s a great reminder to not react on your own emotions if you want your kid to play long term.

How the author talked about the anxiety of parenting and coaching your child athlete.

After listening to this book, I saw myself in many of the situations the author described. While I was always trying to be supportive, I realized I had fallen into some of the common patterns he discussed. Baseball is a highly competitive sport, and at times the pressure a parent puts on a child—often unintentionally—can push them away. This book helped me reflect on how I spoke to my son after a bad game and how I can improve. I do believe every parent simply wants to support their child and enjoy watching them play a game they love. I really enjoyed this book, and found it very helpful!