Parents, Pressure & Performance: Helping Your Kid Thrive Without Burning Out- Max Rooke

Elevate your performance mindset and rewrite the story of success with Max Rooke on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast. In this powerful episode, we uncover how a single “Max Moment” – that lightning-flash insight where everything shifts – ignited his passion for mindset and mental coaching in athletics. From hidden burnout in high-achievers to the perfectionism trap, NIL pressures, social media anxiety, academic stress, and the devastating burnout cascade, Max shares how we can spot mental fatigue early and help refill the tank.
 

A former professional soccer player for Reading FC and Great Britain, and now Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine University, Max has guided multiple NCAA Tournament teams to regional success As the founder of Life to the Max, he marries elite performance strategies with deep mindset coaching, answering the vital question: “What separates good from great in sport, business, and life?”
 

Join us as Max breaks down:
 

• How a personal Max Moment changed his coaching philosophy forever
   

• The silent, emotional toll of perfectionism on student-athletes
   

• Navigating the relentless 24⁄7 scrutiny of social media and NIL deals
   

• Guiding athletes and families under the weight of financial and academic pressure
   

• Empowering parents to support, not stress, their young athletes
   

• How youthful mental habits can drive success—or burnout—into adulthood
   

From the locker room to the real world, Max shares proven strategies to build resilience, reclaim balance, and sustain peak performance long after the final whistle. This is more than sports; it’s a blueprint for thriving under pressure and redefining excellence.

Learn More & Take Action:
 

• Explore Max’s mindset programs and vision at: maxrooke.com
   

• Discover his new book, Max Moments, for insights that transform your performance journey – available now!
   

Tune in, shift your mindset, and embrace your next Max Moment.
 

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