Stop the Car Ride Spiral

A free script pack for parents of committed female high school + college athletes

So you know exactly what to say after competition, without turning into “the coach.”

In the first 20 minutes after a game/meet/match/practice, your athlete’s nervous system is still on high alert.

The wrong words (even loving ones) can spike the pressure.

This script pack gives you one calm sentence that brings her back to present.

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Created by Coach Luc (Lucinda), mental performance coach at Peak Flow.

✅ Used by parents of competitive athletes in high-pressure sports

✅ Works for team + solo sports

✅ Built for athletes who care a lot + feel a lot

If your athlete is serious about her sport, you’ve probably seen at least one of these:

She goes quiet and stares out the window
She snaps, blames refs/coaches, or spirals into anger
She’s fighting tears, embarrassed, and hard on herself
She replays one moment like it ruined everything
You feel yourself trying to “help”… and it makes it worse

And then you’re stuck with the worst feeling: You’re trying to support her… but you don’t know what will land.

The Car Ride Home Script Pack

The Parent’s Guide to Post-Performance Recovery

5 phrases that build confidence + 3 that accidentally kill it

This is a simple, printable (and screenshot-friendly) pack you can use immediately—designed for the moments when emotions are high and words matter.

Inside the Script Pack, you’ll get:

The Pre-Car 20-Second Script
(sets a boundary before the door closes so you don’t fall into accidental coaching)
A “Choose Your Route” guide
so you know what to say when she’s: silent, angry, ashamed, or ready to talk
13 exact phrases you can use word-for-word
(presence, curiosity, stability, containment + recovery praise)
3 phrases to stop saying (even though they sound reasonable)
because they spike pressure and trigger defensiveness
“No car ride?” scripts for texting/calling college athletes
so you can support her even when you’re not there in person

The Golden Rule:

After competition, your athlete doesn’t need a breakdown.
She needs a safe, steady bridge back to the present.

These scripts help you do that—without pep talks, lectures, or walking on eggshells.

This is for you if:

your athlete is committed (HS varsity, club, recruiting, college, etc.)
she puts pressure on herself and spirals after mistakes
you want to be supportive without becoming the emotional coach
you want less tension at home—and more confidence going into the next performance

Not for you if you’re looking for “motivational quotes” or vague mindset talk.

This is real-world, in-the-moment language you can use today.

Download the free Car Ride Home Script Pack

Instant download. Use it after her next performance.