Triage Framework

Diagnose first. Act second.

Green Apples breaks every sports-family stress into three operating systems. Knowing which one is firing changes what you do next.

The Athlete
  • The Reset Button: a one-second cue that interrupts error spirals.
  • Autonomous drive: praising input, not outcome.
  • Physical performance anxiety scripts your athlete can run mid-game.
The Parent
  • The 24-Hour Rule for post-game conversations.
  • Car-ride de-escalation: silence is a tool, not a void.
  • Protecting the family sanctuary from sideline politics.
The Coach
  • Communication windows — never inside 24 hours of a game.
  • Asking for clarity instead of demanding minutes.
  • Boundaries that respect the system without erasing your kid.