Be Valiant Rewind | When the Dream Unexpectedly Changes – A Mother's Perspective with Lisa Proctor

Be Valiant Rewind | When the Dream Unexpectedly Changes (Part 2) – A Mother's Perspective with Lisa Proctor

In this special Be Valiant Rewind, we're revisiting Part 2 of our powerful three-part series with the Proctor family.

After hearing from sports dad Jeff Proctor, this conversation shifts to the perspective only a mother can provide.

Lisa Proctor shares the emotional journey of raising a son whose dream of playing Major League Baseball seemed within reach—until unexpected challenges, mounting pressure, and ultimately injury changed the course of his life. She reflects on the highs of watching Will become one of the nation's top baseball prospects, the heartbreak of seeing him struggle, and the unwavering role parents play when their child's identity becomes intertwined with their sport.

This is an honest conversation about resilience, unconditional support, and the importance of loving your child for who they are—not what they achieve.

If you haven't listened to the beginning of the story, start with Part 1: "Be There for the Journey" with Jeff Proctor, available here: https://playfearless.org/episodes/jeff-proctor-be-there-for-the-journey

Then continue with Part 3, where former Division I baseball player Will Proctor shares the athlete's perspective on performance anxiety, identity, injury, and finding purpose beyond the game.

This episode is just the beginning. Visit PlayFearless.org for free resources created specifically for sports parents, including:

• Full Be Valiant podcast episodes and video interviews
• Expert articles and trusted youth sports organizations
• Curated YouTube playlists for sports parents
• Guest information and additional educational resources to help families create healthier youth sports experiences

Because better-informed sports parents create healthier outcomes for young athletes.

Be Valiant. Play Fearless.

Host: Todd Merkow - CEO & Founder, Valiant Sports Society

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